2003 RetroSkins Highlights: Washington Redskins vs Atlanta Falcons

We go back to 2003 for the last-ever Redskins** win over the Atlanta Falcons, from the then-named Georgia Dome in week 2 of the ill-fated ’03 season. Both teams were 1-0 and the Falcons sure looked headed for 2-0, bouncing out to a 17-0 2nd quarter lead in front of a roaring Falcons fanbase before this game turned in a hot second the Redskins’ way. Washington ripped off a 33-7 run to take control of this one, with turnovers and solid defense leading the way. Likeably lackluster Patrick Ramsey, alongside Laverneus Coles, Trung Candidate, John Hall and a bunch of other long-forgotten Redskins, had a better-than-usual outing to lead the ‘Skins back for what would be a rare win for the former first rounder.
It wasn’t pretty from here in 2003, so let’s live in the moment, enjoy the Redskins’ rare 2-0 start, and not Wikipedia the rest of the ’03 results (don’t say you weren’t warned).
Dick Stockton (always a pleasure) and Darryl Jonston on the call from Atlanta on this picture-perfect fall day that no one enjoyed, being cooped up inside a stupid domed stadium.
(** Last ever “Redskins” win meaning just that. Washington didn’t win again vs Atlanta until the Redskins honorific was retired. The post-Redskins teams are current 3-0 vs the Falcons, and will them play again in ’24).

[@chrisuncleahmad]

Not only was this Washington’s first visit to the Georgia Dome, it was the first game at the Georgia Done with FieldTurf

[@commanderfootball]

I remwmber hiping patrick ramsey was our future!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@blackpanther7619]

He could have been ..he had talent...but Spurrier's non blocking scheme of blocking with 5 failed that man, he was beaten too death and lost confidence

[@FreddieYoung-cb7gv]

Feeling Like Michael Jackson Do You Remember The Time Lol 😊?

[@jacobvalliere3704]

Well before the days of Dick Stockton saying "Orapko" every 5 plays during Redskins games.

[@gregharmon3797]

It’s amazing to think that Daryl Johnston has been covering games for over 20 years

[@dxrocks06]

Welcome back! Sunday's game was the first time in 20 years, since this game, that I saw Redskins at Falcons on local TV in my area.

[@lincoln9607]

Ade Jimoh was horrible 😂 idk how he stayed on the team

[@theheyseed]

I love these winning game videos, but hate as a Redskin fan for over fifty years the sadness of the snyder ownership.

[@DCsquared2]

I remember the 2-0 start was the first time since ‘91 and that stat alone made me believe we were contenders 😂. Also this 33-31 score was the exact same score of the ‘91 team’s week 2 game.

[@sayed3520]

How they won this game is beyond me. I’m here googling the score to make sure they won lol

[@sayed3520]

Where did u go. Please don’t leave us 😢 too long. Ur highlights bring us joy

[@RetroSkins]

Aw, shucks. The highlights will continue to trickle out. Takes time to HD capture the old tapes, edit and upload - so they will come along as time allows. Plenty more to share. Love that you are enjoying them.

[@GildedShame]

Thanks for sharing!

[@pimpdaddyc7066]

I wish they had kept those Falcons uniforms mam