The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... Betts has a torn MCL, according to HC Jim Zorn. Betts will have an MRI tomorrow. "It is bleak," Zorn said.

Diehards Line:Zorn added that Clinton Portis will be out next week, although he's not yet a candidate for the injured-reserve list. Post staffer Rick Maese reported that OC Sherman Smith said that the team will need to pick up a running back for next week and he mentioned Marcus Mason as a possibility. He's available and familiar with the Redskins' offense. ... Stay tuned. More in coming days.