[EmpireWF]

The Redskins defeated the Houston Texans, 31-15 in a game which saw Clinton Portis back to health. Mark Brunell had an amazing game, completing 24 of 27 passes for 261 yards and a touchdown. Clinton Portis rushed 16 times for 86 yards with two touchdowns and had two receptions for 78 yards. Ladell Betts rushed 16 times for 124 yards and a scoure of his own.

The 'Skins had 495 yards of total offense, allowing just 261 yards to the Texans.

Gibbs' team still had 12 penalties, but it didn't seem to trouble them too much

So I assume Brunell has earned at least one week without talk for his benching lol

[Lefty Noob]

Way to answer your critics, old-timer! Brunell proved today he's still got a little left in the tank.

[Lefty Noob]

Here's a little more on Brunell's record-setting performance yesterday.

Brunell's record response*-*Sports*-*The Washington Times, America's Newspaper
By David Elfin
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
September 25, 2006

HOUSTON -- Mark Brunell certainly knows how to answer his critics.
The quarterback of the Washington Redskins took much of the blame for poor performances that left his team winless after its first two games of the season.
Yesterday, Brunell responded with a nearly flawless, record-setting outing that helped the Redskins to an easy 31-15 victory over the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium.
Brunell set a National Football League record for consecutive passes completed in a single game by connecting on his first 22 attempts against the Texans. By the time Brunell finally misfired, the final seconds of the third quarter were ticking away and the Redskins held an insurmountable 28-7 lead.
Brunell finished 24-for-27 for 261 yards and a touchdown, good for a stellar 119.3 quarterback rating.
Brunell deflected the post-game praise, crediting his teammates for his accuracy. He did, however, admit that he had been through a rough patch.
"It was a tough week, a lot of things being said," Brunell said. "You do your best to block those out knowing that they're not true, and you go forward and you keep working hard. With the guys that we have on this team, it makes things easier."

So, as Empire says, has Brunell earned a criticism-free week? And can he maintain this level of play throughout the season?

[EmpireWF]

One thing to remember though, this was against the Texans.

But that is the half-empty look at it.