Even after the blown down, Griffin threw two perfectly catchable passes that would have been first downs. They just dropped them.
Not so!
The first pass, on what was third and one (Redskins were told this was first and ten), was accurately thrown, but dropped by tight end Fred Davis. The Redskins are now informed it is fourth and one and not second and ten.
Faced with a fourth and one, RGIII's next pass WAS CAUGHT by wide receiver Pierre Garcon for a gain of six yards and an apparent first down. Garcon allowed the ball to be stripped from his possession before being downed by Giant defensive back, Will Hill. Game over.
Statistically, the last pass by RGIII on fourth down is listed as a completion with a gain of six yards. For Pierre Garcon, the pass is listed as a reception with a gain of six yards. The subsequent stripping of the ball is listed as a fumble by Pierre Garcon and Will Hill is credited with a fumble recovery and a return of eight yards.
Ultimately, you are right. The Redskin receivers failed RGIII at the end of the game.
I apologize to anyone that may have been offended by my use of the word Redskin in this post. /s