Robert Griffin III AKA RG3's Best Moments ... So Far
Washington, D.C. had a good run this year. The Redskins won 10 out of 18 games and had a seven-game winning streak that gave them their first division title since 1999. Their streak of good fortune ended after the NFL wild card game against the Seattle Seahawks at the expense of Robert Griffin III's physical health.
In the fourth quarter, Griffin's knee buckled underneath him as he tried to field a bad shotgun snap. He was unable to get up from the ground and the opposing team kept possession of the ball. The end result? The Seahawks came out with a 24-14 win.
Despite the loss, it's been a pretty good year for Griffin, who is affectionately referred to as RG3. His team may be out of the running for the playoffs, you can't deny that the rookie QB had one heck of a season.
Check out five of RG3's magic moments from the season.
In the fourth quarter, Griffin's knee buckled underneath him as he tried to field a bad shotgun snap. He was unable to get up from the ground and the opposing team kept possession of the ball. The end result? The Seahawks came out with a 24-14 win.
Despite the loss, it's been a pretty good year for Griffin, who is affectionately referred to as RG3. His team may be out of the running for the playoffs, you can't deny that the rookie QB had one heck of a season.
Check out five of RG3's magic moments from the season.
First Game of the Season Against the New Orleans Saints
RG3 made his NFL debut on a strong note against the Saints, helping his team beat them 40-32. One of the standout plays was his first NFL touchdown pass (88 yards) to Pierre Garcon. He went head to head with NOLA's defense with 320 yards passing and two touchdowns.
RG3 made his NFL debut on a strong note against the Saints, helping his team beat them 40-32. One of the standout plays was his first NFL touchdown pass (88 yards) to Pierre Garcon. He went head to head with NOLA's defense with 320 yards passing and two touchdowns.
76 Yard Touchdown Run Against the Minnesota Vikings
RG3 scored an impressice 76-yard TD, outrunning Vikings safety Jamarca Sandord. Check it for yourself. Seeing is believing.
RG3 scored an impressice 76-yard TD, outrunning Vikings safety Jamarca Sandord. Check it for yourself. Seeing is believing.
Four Touchdowns Against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving
During Griffin's first Texas game as a pro, he killed the Thanksgiving holiday spirit of die-hard Cowboys fans by defeating them 38-31. He passed for 311 yards with a total of 4 touchdowns. Two of the Tedskins' four TDs in the quarter were after a Tony Romo interception and a Dez Bryant fumble.
During Griffin's first Texas game as a pro, he killed the Thanksgiving holiday spirit of die-hard Cowboys fans by defeating them 38-31. He passed for 311 yards with a total of 4 touchdowns. Two of the Tedskins' four TDs in the quarter were after a Tony Romo interception and a Dez Bryant fumble.
Four Touchdowns Against the Philadelphia Eagles
RG3 threw four touchdown passes, helping the Redskins sweep the season series from their NFC East rivals, the Philly Eagles. They beat them 27-20, proving the often doubted team had a chance to make the playoffs for the first time since 2007 and win the NFC East for the first time since 1999.
RG3 threw four touchdown passes, helping the Redskins sweep the season series from their NFC East rivals, the Philly Eagles. They beat them 27-20, proving the often doubted team had a chance to make the playoffs for the first time since 2007 and win the NFC East for the first time since 1999.
Last Game of the Year Against the Dallas Cowboys
The Redskins' Dec. 30 win against the Cowboys marked their seventh consecutive win, allowing them to take the NFC East crown for the first time since 1999. The highlight moment for RG3 was the sportsmanship he displayed at the end of the game. He pulled Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo aside to console him and offer words of encouragement. He said:
"Hey, Tony. I just wanted to say to you don't listen to what anybody else is saying about you. You're a great quarterback, man. This game doesn't mean anything."
The Redskins' Dec. 30 win against the Cowboys marked their seventh consecutive win, allowing them to take the NFC East crown for the first time since 1999. The highlight moment for RG3 was the sportsmanship he displayed at the end of the game. He pulled Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo aside to console him and offer words of encouragement. He said:
"Hey, Tony. I just wanted to say to you don't listen to what anybody else is saying about you. You're a great quarterback, man. This game doesn't mean anything."
