The Redskin Report

Yes, you read that right. Todd Collins is the NFC offensive player of the week after coming in of relief of Jason Campbell in the 2nd quarter of the Redskins Thursday night victory over Chicago. Collins was 15 for 20, totalling 224 yards and 2 touchdowns. Ten years in the making! Be afraid Giants!! Be Very Afraid!!

Also Shawn Springs was nominated for the NFC defensive player of the week, but didn’t win it.

Full release below:

REDSKINS QB TODD COLLINS, SEAHAWKS CB MARCUS TRUFANT &

PACKERS PR-CB WILL BLACKMON NAMED NFC PLAYERS OF WEEK 14

Quarterback TODD COLLINS of the Washington Redskins, cornerback MARCUS TRUFANT of the Seattle Seahawks and punt returner-cornerback WILL BLACKMON of the Green Bay Packers are the NFC Offensive, defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played the 14th week of the 2007 season (December 6, 9-10), the NFL announced today.

OFFENSE: QB TODD COLLINS, WASHINGTON REDSKINS

In a Thursday night showdown between two teams vying for a playoff berth, the veteran quarterback came off the bench to complete 15 of 20 passes (75 percent) for 224 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions for a 144.6 passer rating in the Redskins’ 24-16 win over Chicago. The performance marked the first time since December 14, 1997 that Collins had attempted more than seven passes in a game. The win improved Washington’s record to 6-7 and the Redskins are just one game out of the final playoff spot in the NFC. Collins entered a scoreless game and guided the Redskins to 24 points, tossing a 21-yard touchdown to tight end TODD YODER late in the first half and a 16-yard scoring strike to running back LADELL BETTS in the fourth quarter.

In his 13th season from Michigan, this is Collins’ first career Player of the Week Award. He is the second Washington quarterback to be honored this season, joining JASON CAMPBELL (Week 5).