The ‘Skins’ scored a season-high 31 points, but they blew a big lead late in a 34-31 in overtime loss to the Saints, their second straight conference loss.
Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine (32) carries against New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (26) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
(AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
AP Photo/Rusty Costanza
Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden reacts after a touchdown repletion by tight end Jeremy Sprinkle in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
(AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
AP Photo/Rusty Costanza
Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) pulls in a touchdown reception in front of New Orleans Saints free safety Vonn Bell (48) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
(AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AP Photo/Butch Dill
New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) breaks up a pass intended for Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (18) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
(AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AP Photo/Butch Dill
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz (3) celebrates his game winning field goal during overtime of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. The Saints won 34-31.
(AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AP Photo/Butch Dill
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz (3) celebrates his game winning field goal during overtime of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. The Saints won 34-31.
(AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AP Photo/Butch Dill
Teammates crowd around Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson as he is helped onto a cart after being injured in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
(AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AP Photo/Butch Dill
New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) breaks up a pass intended for Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (18) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
(AP Photo/Butch Dill)
WASHINGTON — The Redskins blew a 15-point lead with just under three minutes left in regulation, and went on to lose in New Orleans 34-31 in overtime.
The ‘Skins’ 31 points were a season high, and rookie running back Samaje Perine had a breakout performance, rushing for 117 yards and his first NFL touchdown. But Mark Ingram did a lot of damage in the final quarter and overtime, finishing with 134 and a touchdown on just 11 carries, including a 31-yard scamper to set up the game-winning 28 yard field goal by Wil Lutz.
Adding injury to insult, Chris Thompson — the team leader in receiving yards and total touchdowns — was carted off the field with an ugly leg injury and did not return. Coach Jay Gruden announced after the game he suffered a fibula fracture and will require surgery.
The loss is the second straight conference loss for the Redskins, who fall to 4-6 overall and just 3-5 in NFC play.
Rob Woodfork is WTOP's Senior Sports Content Producer, which includes duties as producer and host of the DC Sports Huddle, nightside sports anchor and sports columnist on WTOP.com.
