First team offensive and defensive units struggle again in Week 2 of preseason

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article_body => "LANDOVER, MD \u2014 The Redskins\u2019 first-team offense struggled early once again, but they eventually managed to get their feet under them and put some points on the board.<\/p>\nThe Packers got a touchdown drive out of Aaron Rodgers and they came away with a 21-17 win in what was the second preseason game for both teams.<\/p>\nKirk Cousins and company went three and out on each of their first three possessions. The second one started in the red zone after a fumbled punt and the Redskins mustered a field goal. But there wasn\u2019t much for the FedEx Field fans to cheer about.<\/p>\nThey finally got a first down on their next possession. Washington didn\u2019t get into the end zone until the final drive of the first half, a march that came against backup defenders. On a fourth and goal play from the four Cousins found Jamison Crowder at the goal line for the touchdown.<\/p>\nRELATED: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.csnmidatlantic.com\/washington-redskins\/even-though-they-scored-redskins-first-team-offense-again-had-issues-vs-0\">Don't be fooled by the 1st Team's touchdown<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nCousins\u2019 numbers didn\u2019t look bad when his night was finished. He completed 14 of 23 passes for 144 yards and the touchdown, a passer rating of 93.4. But, again, it should be noted that his most productive drives came against backup defenders.<\/p>\nThe Redskins\u2019 second-team offense got on the board in the third quarter on a 16-yard touchdown pass from Colt McCoy to Niles Paul. Rookie running back Samaje Perine, who ran for 45 yards on eight carries, was the key in that 40-yard drive.<\/p>\nThe first-team defense for Washington gave up a 75-yard touchdown drive to Rodgers. It looked like they had the drive stopped early but Rodgers pulled one of his favorite tricks, catching the defense with 12 men on the field, turning a fourth down into a first. Rodgers was six of eight passing on the possession and he ran twice for 15 more yards. The touchdown came on a three-yard pass to tight end Martellus Bennett.<\/p>\nThe Redskins\u2019 backup defense allowed reserve quarterbacks Brett Hundley and Taysom Hill to put together touchdown drives and that was the difference on the scoreboard.<\/p>\nRELATED: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.csnmidatlantic.com\/washington-redskins\/terrelle-pryor-sees-parallels-between-his-and-kirk-cousinss-one-year-deals\">Terrelle Pryor's contract situation sounds a lot like Kirk Cousins<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nInjury update<\/strong><\/p>\nOT Morgan Moses<\/strong> left the game in the second quarter after being shaken up but he returned quickly.<\/p>\nScoring drives:<\/strong>  <\/p>\nFirst quarter           <\/strong><\/p>\nFG Hopkins 34<\/strong><\/p>\nDrive: 4 plays, 0:17, 0 yards<\/strong><\/p>\nDrive summary:<\/strong> The Redskins had a golden opportunity after the Packers fumbled a punt and Niles Paul recovered at the Green Bay 16. But after three incomplete passes the Redskins had to go for three and Dustin Hopkins put it through.<\/p>\nRedskins 3, Packers 0<\/strong><\/p>\n-------------------------------- <\/strong><\/p>\nBennett 3 pass from Rodgers (Crosby kick)<\/strong><\/p>\nDrive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 7:41<\/strong><\/p>\nDrive summary:<\/strong> The Packers got their drive started with some Aaron Rodgers artistry. Or a cheap trick, whatever you want to call it. He went no huddle on third and five and on a replay review the Redskins were caught with 12 men on the field. One pass to Davante Adams and two to Jordy Nelson got the Packers into Redskins territory. On third and six, Rodgers scrambled for 13 yards to the 13. A hands to the face penalty set up a first and goal at the four. On second down, Rogers threw a fade to TE Martellus Bennett, who fought the ball away from ILB Zach Brown.<\/p>\nPackers 7, Redskins 3<\/strong><\/p>\n-------------------------------- <\/strong><\/p>\nSecond quarter<\/strong><\/p>\nJones 5 pass from Hundley (Crosby kick)<\/strong><\/p>\nDrive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 3:49<\/strong><\/p>\nDrive summary:<\/strong> After going three and out his first series, QB Brett Hundley heated up for the Packers. A pass to Trevor Davis got a first down at the Green Bay 44 and then he went deep to Jeff Cass for 38 yards to the Redskins six. On third down, Hundley found RB Aaron Jones wide open for an east touchdown.  <\/p>\nPackers 14, Redskins 3<\/strong><\/p>\n-------------------------------- <\/strong><\/p>\nCrowder 4 pass from Cousins (Hopkins kick)<\/strong><\/p>\nDrive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 1:55<\/strong><\/p>\nDrive summary:<\/strong> The Redskins\u2019 first-team offense remained in the game and started a drive with 2:08 left in the half. On third and seven, Cousins threw a nice pass to Vernon Davis, who had a step running down the right sideline. He pulled it in for a gain of 43 to the Packers\u2019 32. Two plays later Cousins to Josh Doctson picked up another first down at the 15. The Cousins flipped to Chris Thompson for s first and goal at the two. On fourth down from the four, Cousins fired to Jamison Crowder at the goal line for the touchdown.<\/p>\nPackers 14, Redskins 10<\/strong><\/p>\n-------------------------------- <\/strong><\/p>\nThird quarter               <\/strong><\/p>\nPaul 16 pass from McCoy (Hopkins kick)<\/strong><\/p>\nDrive: 6 plays, 40 yards, 2:43<\/strong><\/p>\nDrive summary:<\/strong> The Redskins started in good field position after Kendall Fuller returned a punt 12 yards to the Green Bay 40. A few plays later Samaje Perine converted a third and two with a 14-yard scamper around right end for a first down at the 14. On third and eight at the 16, Colt McCoy found Niles Paul on the left side of the end zone for the touchdown.<\/p>\nRedskins 17, Packers 14<\/strong><\/p>\n--------------------------------  <\/strong>  <\/strong><\/p>\nFourth quarter             <\/strong><\/p>\nHill 23 run (Crosby kick)<\/strong><\/p>\nDrive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 3:12<\/strong><\/p>\nDrive summary:<\/strong> Taysom Hill came in at quarterback for the Packers. He converted a third down with a 17-yard pass to Jeff Janis and he moved the chains on fourth and one with a nine-yard scramble. On second down at the 23, Hill found running room up the middle and went in for the score.<\/p>\nPackers 21, Redskins 17<\/strong><\/p>\n-------------------------------- <\/strong><\/p>\nMORE REDSKINS: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.csnmidatlantic.com\/washington-redskins\/redskins-vs-packers-preseason-live-updates-week-2-score-stats-highlights\">Full in-game updates from Week 2 vs. Packers<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n"
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LANDOVER, MD — The Redskins’ first-team offense struggled early once again, but they eventually managed to get their feet under them and put some points on the board.

The Packers got a touchdown drive out of Aaron Rodgers and they came away with a 21-17 win in what was the second preseason game for both teams.

Kirk Cousins and company went three and out on each of their first three possessions. The second one started in the red zone after a fumbled punt and the Redskins mustered a field goal. But there wasn’t much for the FedEx Field fans to cheer about.

They finally got a first down on their next possession. Washington didn’t get into the end zone until the final drive of the first half, a march that came against backup defenders. On a fourth and goal play from the four Cousins found Jamison Crowder at the goal line for the touchdown.

Cousins’ numbers didn’t look bad when his night was finished. He completed 14 of 23 passes for 144 yards and the touchdown, a passer rating of 93.4. But, again, it should be noted that his most productive drives came against backup defenders.

The Redskins’ second-team offense got on the board in the third quarter on a 16-yard touchdown pass from Colt McCoy to Niles Paul. Rookie running back Samaje Perine, who ran for 45 yards on eight carries, was the key in that 40-yard drive.

The first-team defense for Washington gave up a 75-yard touchdown drive to Rodgers. It looked like they had the drive stopped early but Rodgers pulled one of his favorite tricks, catching the defense with 12 men on the field, turning a fourth down into a first. Rodgers was six of eight passing on the possession and he ran twice for 15 more yards. The touchdown came on a three-yard pass to tight end Martellus Bennett.

The Redskins’ backup defense allowed reserve quarterbacks Brett Hundley and Taysom Hill to put together touchdown drives and that was the difference on the scoreboard.

Injury update

OT Morgan Moses left the game in the second quarter after being shaken up but he returned quickly.

Scoring drives:

First quarter

FG Hopkins 34

Drive: 4 plays, 0:17, 0 yards

Drive summary: The Redskins had a golden opportunity after the Packers fumbled a punt and Niles Paul recovered at the Green Bay 16. But after three incomplete passes the Redskins had to go for three and Dustin Hopkins put it through.

Redskins 3, Packers 0

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Bennett 3 pass from Rodgers (Crosby kick)

Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 7:41

Drive summary: The Packers got their drive started with some Aaron Rodgers artistry. Or a cheap trick, whatever you want to call it. He went no huddle on third and five and on a replay review the Redskins were caught with 12 men on the field. One pass to Davante Adams and two to Jordy Nelson got the Packers into Redskins territory. On third and six, Rodgers scrambled for 13 yards to the 13. A hands to the face penalty set up a first and goal at the four. On second down, Rogers threw a fade to TE Martellus Bennett, who fought the ball away from ILB Zach Brown.

Packers 7, Redskins 3

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Second quarter

Jones 5 pass from Hundley (Crosby kick)

Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 3:49

Drive summary: After going three and out his first series, QB Brett Hundley heated up for the Packers. A pass to Trevor Davis got a first down at the Green Bay 44 and then he went deep to Jeff Cass for 38 yards to the Redskins six. On third down, Hundley found RB Aaron Jones wide open for an east touchdown.

Packers 14, Redskins 3

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Crowder 4 pass from Cousins (Hopkins kick)

Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 1:55

Drive summary: The Redskins’ first-team offense remained in the game and started a drive with 2:08 left in the half. On third and seven, Cousins threw a nice pass to Vernon Davis, who had a step running down the right sideline. He pulled it in for a gain of 43 to the Packers’ 32. Two plays later Cousins to Josh Doctson picked up another first down at the 15. The Cousins flipped to Chris Thompson for s first and goal at the two. On fourth down from the four, Cousins fired to Jamison Crowder at the goal line for the touchdown.

Packers 14, Redskins 10

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Third quarter

Paul 16 pass from McCoy (Hopkins kick)

Drive: 6 plays, 40 yards, 2:43

Drive summary: The Redskins started in good field position after Kendall Fuller returned a punt 12 yards to the Green Bay 40. A few plays later Samaje Perine converted a third and two with a 14-yard scamper around right end for a first down at the 14. On third and eight at the 16, Colt McCoy found Niles Paul on the left side of the end zone for the touchdown.

Redskins 17, Packers 14

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Fourth quarter

Hill 23 run (Crosby kick)

Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 3:12

Drive summary: Taysom Hill came in at quarterback for the Packers. He converted a third down with a 17-yard pass to Jeff Janis and he moved the chains on fourth and one with a nine-yard scramble. On second down at the 23, Hill found running room up the middle and went in for the score.

Packers 21, Redskins 17

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MORE REDSKINS: Full in-game updates from Week 2 vs. Packers