Entering the game against Tampa Bay, the Redskins had been outscored in third quarter by 43 points over the course of the season. That led many to criticize Jay Gruden and his staff for failing to make necessary adjustments at half time. After what was the worst first half Washington had played all season, the Redskins came out and put up 14 points unanswered points in the third quarter to get them back in the game.
Jay Gruden played down the adjustments made after the game. “This isn’t about anything I said before the game or code red or halftime adjustments or anything like that.