Redskins 2005 Report Cards - Offense

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#89 Santana Moss - Prior to coming to the Redskins in 2005, Moss was known as an exciting but oft-injured wide receiver. The so called experts in the media scoffed at the notion the Redskins were getting a playmaking #1 wide receiver, fast forward a year later and there is no question as to who got the better end of the Coles/Moss trade. Moss quickly established himself as a dangerous playmaker capable of taking any reception all the way to paydirt. His 1483 receiving yards set a team record and was good enough for 2nd in the NFL behind Carolina's Steve Smith.

Final stats:
84 receptions
1483 yards
17.7 yards per catch
longest catch of 78 yards
9 touchdowns
24 catches of 20 yards or more
10 catches of 40 yards or more

Season highlight: Avenging a poor first meeting, Moss ripped the Giants on December 24th for 160 yards on 5 receptions and scored 3 TDs.

Season lowlight: A red-hot Moss was brought to a halt against the Giants on October 30th. He entered the game with three consecutive games over 100 yards, against the Giants he caught 4 balls for just 34 yards.

Grade: A

Looking ahead to 2006 - Moss proved to be a true #1 WR in 2005, but it's obvious he needs a viable receiving threat across from him in 2006. Al Saunders will likely have alot of fun finding ways to get the ball to the explosive Moss.