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Arizona Cardinals

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Kyler Murray, Clayton Tune
RBs: James Conner, Michael Carter, Emari Demercado
WRs: Marquise Brown, Michael Wilson, Rondale Moore, Greg Dortch, Zach Pascal
TEs: Trey McBride, Geoff Swaim

Atlanta Falcons

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Taylor Heinicke, Desmond Ridder, Logan Woodside
RBs: Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, Cordarrelle Patterson
WRs: Drake London, Mack Hollins, KhaDarel Hodge, Van Jefferson, Scott Miller, Jared Bernhardt, Josh Ali
TEs: Kyle Pitts, Jonnu Smith, MyCole Pruitt, John FitzPatrick

Baltimore Ravens

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley, Josh Johnson
RBs: Gus Edwards, Justice Hill, Melvin Gordon, J.K. Dobbins, Keaton Mitchell
WRs: Zay Flowers, Odell Beckham, Rashod Bateman, Nelson Agholor, Tylan Wallace
TEs: Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar, Mark Andrews

Buffalo Bills

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Josh Allen
RBs: James Cook, Latavius Murray, Ty Johnson
WRs: Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, Khalil Shakir, Trent Sherfield, Deonte Harty
TEs: Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox, Quintin Morris

Carolina Panthers

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Bryce Young, Andy Dalton
RBs: Chuba Hubbard, Miles Sanders, Raheem Blackshear
WRs: Adam Thielen, Jonathan Mingo, D.J. Chark, Terrace Marshall Jr., Laviska Shenault, Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Mike Strachan
TEs: Tommy Tremble, Stephen Sullivan, Ian Thomas, Hayden Hurst

Chicago Bears

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Justin Fields, Tyson Bagent, Nathan Peterman
RBs: Khalil Herbert, D'Onta Foreman, Roschon Johnson, Travis Homer, Khari Blasingame
WRs: D.J. Moore, Darnell Mooney, Tyler Scott, Velus Jones Jr., Trent Taylor, Equanimeous St. Brown
TEs: Cole Kmet, Robert Tonyan, Marcedes Lewis, Jake Tonges

Cincinnati Bengals

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Jake Browning, Joe Burrow
RBs: Joe Mixon, Chase Brown, Chris Evans, Trayveon Williams
WRs: Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, Trenton Irwin, Andrei Iosivas, Charlie Jones
TEs: Irv Smith Jr., Tanner Hudson, Drew Sample, Mitchell Wilcox

Cleveland Browns

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Joe Flacco, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Deshaun Watson
RBs: Jerome Ford, Kareem Hunt, Pierre Strong Jr., Nick Chubb
WRs: Amari Cooper, Elijah Moore, Cedric Tillman, Marquise Goodwin, David Bell
TEs: David Njoku, Jordan Akins, Harrison Bryant

Dallas Cowboys

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Dak Prescott, Cooper Rush, Trey Lance
RBs: Tony Pollard, Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn, Hunter Luepke
WRs: CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks, Michael Gallup, Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin, Jalen Brooks
TEs: Jake Ferguson, Luke Schoonmaker, Peyton Hendershot

Denver Broncos

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Russell Wilson, Jarrett Stidham
RBs: Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin, Samaje Perine
WRs: Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, Marvin Mims Jr., Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Brandon Johnson
TEs: Adam Trautman, Chris Manhertz, Greg Dulcich

Detroit Lions

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Jared Goff, Teddy Bridgewater
RBs: David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs, Craig Reynolds, Zonovan Knight
WRs: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Josh Reynolds, Kalif Raymond, Jameson Williams, Donovan Peoples-Jones, Antoine Green
TEs: Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright, James Mitchell

Green Bay Packers

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Jordan Love, Sean Clifford
RBs: Aaron Jones, A.J. Dillon, Patrick Taylor
WRs: Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, Dontayvion Wicks, Samori Toure, Malik Heath
TEs: Tucker Kraft, Ben Sims, Josiah Deguara, Luke Musgrave

Houston Texans

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: C.J. Stroud, Case Keenum, Davis Mills
RBs: Devin Singletary, Dameon Pierce, Mike Boone, Dare Ogunbowale
WRs: Nico Collins, Noah Brown, Robert Woods, John Metchie III, Xavier Hutchinson, Tank Dell
TEs: Dalton Schultz, Brevin Jordan

Indianapolis Colts

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Gardner Minshew, Sam Ehlinger, Kellen Mond, Anthony Richardson
RBs: Zack Moss, Jonathan Taylor, Trey Sermon, Evan Hull
WRs: Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs, Alec Pierce, Isaiah McKenzie, D.J. Montgomery
TEs: Mo Alie-Cox, Kylen Granson, Will Mallory, Andrew Ogletree, Jelani Woods

Jacksonville Jaguars

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Trevor Lawrence, C.J. Beathard, Nathan Rourke
RBs: Travis Etienne Jr., Tank Bigsby, D'Ernest Johnson
WRs: Calvin Ridley, Zay Jones, Parker Washington, Tim Jones, Jamal Agnew, Christian Kirk
TEs: Evan Engram, Brenton Strange, Luke Farrell, Elijah Cooks

Kansas City Chiefs

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Patrick Mahomes, Blaine Gabbert
RBs: Isiah Pacheco, Jerick McKinnon, Clyde Edwards-Helaire
WRs: Rashee Rice, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Justin Watson, Kadarius Toney, Richie James, Justyn Ross, Skyy Moore, Mecole Hardman
TEs: Travis Kelce, Noah Gray, Blake Bell, Jody Fortson

Los Angeles Rams

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Matthew Stafford, Carson Wentz, Stetson Bennett
RBs: Kyren Williams, Royce Freeman, Zach Evans, Ronnie Rivers
WRs: Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, Tutu Atwell, Ben Skowronek, Demarcus Robinson
TEs: Tyler Higbee, Brycen Hopkins, Hunter Long, Davis Allen

Miami Dolphins

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Tua Tagovailoa, Mike White, Skylar Thompson
RBs: Raheem Mostert, De'Von Achane, Jeff Wilson, Salvon Ahmed, Christopher Brooks
WRs: Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Braxton Berrios, Cedrick Wilson, Chase Claypool, River Cracraft
TEs: Durham Smythe, Julian Hill, Tyler Kroft

Minnesota Vikings

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Nick Mullens, Jaren Hall, Josh Dobbs, Kirk Cousins
RBs: Alexander Mattison, Ty Chandler, C.J. Ham, Kene Nwangwu, Cam Akers
WRs: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, K.J. Osborn, Brandon Powell, Jalen Nailor
TEs: Josh Oliver, Johnny Mundt, Nick Muse, T.J. Hockenson

New England Patriots

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Bailey Zappe, Mac Jones
RBs: Rhamondre Stevenson, Ezekiel Elliott, JaMycal Hasty
WRs: DeVante Parker, Demario Douglas, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tyquan Thornton, Kayshon Boutte, Matt Slater, Kendrick Bourne
TEs: Hunter Henry, Mike Gesicki, Pharaoh Brown

New Orleans Saints

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Derek Carr, Jameis Winston, Jake Haener
RBs: Alvin Kamara, Jamaal Williams, Kendre Miller
WRs: Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, A.T. Perry, Keith Kirkwood, Lynn Bowden, Michael Thomas
TEs: Juwan Johnson, Taysom Hill, Foster Moreau, Jimmy Graham

New York Giants

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Tommy DeVito, Tyrod Taylor, Daniel Jones
RBs: Saquon Barkley, Matt Breida, Gary Brightwell, Eric Gray
WRs: Darius Slayton, Wan'Dale Robinson, Jalin Hyatt, Parris Campbell, Isaiah Hodgins, Sterling Shepard
TEs: Darren Waller, Daniel Bellinger, Lawrence Cager, Chris Myarick

New York Jets

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Zach Wilson, Trevor Siemian, Aaron Rodgers
RBs: Breece Hall, Dalvin Cook, Israel Abanikanda
WRs: Garrett Wilson, Xavier Gipson, Jason Brownlee, Allen Lazard, Randall Cobb, Charles Irvin
TEs: Tyler Conklin, Jeremy Ruckert, C.J. Uzomah, Kenny Yeboah

Oakland Raiders

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Aidan O'Connell, Jimmy Garoppolo, Brian Hoyer
RBs: Josh Jacobs, Zamir White, Ameer Abdullah, Brandon Bolden
WRs: Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker, Hunter Renfrow, DeAndre Carter, Kristian Wilkerson
TEs: Michael Mayer, Austin Hooper, Jesper Horsted

Philadelphia Eagles

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Jalen Hurts, Marcus Mariota, Tanner McKee
RBs: D'Andre Swift, Kenneth Gainwell, Boston Scott, Rashaad Penny
WRs: A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Julio Jones, Olamide Zaccheaus, Quez Watkins
TEs: Dallas Goedert, Jack Stoll, Grant Calcaterra, Albert Okwuegbunam

Pittsburgh Steelers

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Mason Rudolph, Mitchell Trubisky, Kenny Pickett
RBs: Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, Anthony McFarland Jr.
WRs: George Pickens, Diontae Johnson, Allen Robinson, Calvin Austin III, Miles Boykin
TEs: Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington

San Diego Chargers

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Easton Stick, Justin Herbert
RBs: Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley, Isaiah Spiller, Elijah Dotson
WRs: Keenan Allen, Josh Palmer, Quentin Johnston, Jalen Guyton, Derius Davis, Mike Williams
TEs: Gerald Everett, Donald Parham, Stone Smartt

San Francisco 49ers

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Brock Purdy, Sam Darnold, Brandon Allen
RBs: Christian McCaffrey, Elijah Mitchell, Jordan Mason, Kyle Juszczyk
WRs: Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, Jauan Jennings, Ray-Ray McCloud, Ronnie Bell, Danny Gray
TEs: George Kittle, Charlie Woerner, Brayden Willis, Ross Dwelley, Cameron Latu

Seattle Seahawks

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Geno Smith, Drew Lock
RBs: Kenneth Walker III, Zach Charbonnet, DeeJay Dallas, Kenny McIntosh
WRs: DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jake Bobo, Cody Thompson, Dareke Young
TEs: Noah Fant, Will Dissly, Colby Parkinson

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask
RBs: Rachaad White, Chase Edmonds, Sean Tucker, Ke'Shawn Vaughn
WRs: Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Trey Palmer, Kaylon Geiger, Deven Thompkins, Rakim Jarrett, Russell Gage
TEs: Cade Otton, Ko Kieft, Payne Durham

Tennessee Titans

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Will Levis, Ryan Tannehill, Malik Willis
RBs: Derrick Henry, Tyjae Spears, Julius Chestnut
WRs: DeAndre Hopkins, Treylon Burks, Nick Westbrook_Ikhine, Kyle Philips, Colton Dowell, Chris Moore
TEs: Chigoziem Okonkwo, Josh Whyle, Trevon Wesco

Washington Redskins

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 28 September 2016

As ESPN.com's John Keim noted, the Redskins committed their usual Meadowlands gaffes, giving away early points. They continued to fail in the red zone, losing a chance at more points. They lost players to injuries. They were on the wrong end of close replay calls.

And yet, they never wilted -- and they might have saved their season in the process.

Their 29-27 win over the Giants could rank as one of their biggest in a few seasons. They were helped by numerous dumb plays and penalties by New York. But to consider that as the reason they won would be unfair to the Redskins -- and wrong.

The Redskins, 0-2 entering the game and with seeds of frustration beginning to sprout for a variety of reasons, absolutely needed a win. An 0-3 start with a better showing than the first two weeks wasn't going to get it done. But things didn't start well: a botched punt return after a good first series led to a Giants touchdown.

Then cornerback Bashaud Breeland was hurt and lost for the game and safety DeAngelo Hall was hurt and lost for the game (and the season). The Redskins trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half and botched a series at the end of the half that cost them some points.

And then left guard Shawn Lauvao and center Kory Lichtensteiger both were lost for the game by the third play in the second half. That forced Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams to move inside to guard.

And yet. ...

They somehow won. But they won because they exhibited the same resilient mindset they showed last season. The NFC East was down last year, but whenever the Redskins looked finished, they somehow recovered. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in the first two games, had some moments Sunday when he botched a play -- he did a poor job at the end of the half by not throwing the ball away and saving time for a field goal, instead getting sacked as the clock expired.

But he didn't throw any picks and led a go-ahead touchdown drive. There was rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens with a diving interception to end the Giants' hopes, one play after an 18-yard completion on third-and-14. Every time New York seemed ready to put the game away, the Redskins pushed back.

They watched one teammate after another get hurt and lost for the game. They trailed much of the day and into the final minutes.

But they come home 1-2 to face Cleveland, having lost some players but maybe having found themselves.

As for the injuries. ... The team placed Lichtensteiger on injured reserve Tuesday with an injured calf and signed free agent center John Sullivan.

As part of a flurry of moves Tuesday, the Redskins moved offensive lineman Vinston Painter from their practice squad to their active roster, signed cornerback Tye Smith to their practice squad and released linebacker Amarlo Herrera from their practice squad.

Lichtensteiger was one of several Redskins hurt during Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Giants. Another was Hall, who went on IR with a torn ligament in his right knee.

Left guard Shawn Lauvao left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle.

So it was important to add some depth along the offensive line. The 31-year-old Sullivan missed all of last season with a back injury, then was cut by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August. ...

Other good news from the game. ... Cousins completed three passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield Sunday, including a 44-yard touchdown to DeSean Jackson. Punter Tress Way also completed a throw that distance on a fake punt.

Entering the game, the Giants hadn't allowed any completions on such passes this season, and they hadn't allowed that many in a game since the 52-49 game against the Saints last season.

With his 44-yard touchdown in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants, Jackson now has 29 career touchdowns of 40 or more yards, the most among active players and the 10th most in NFL history.

Jackson is playing on a sore ankle and knee, but it is hard to know it by his numbers. Jackson has five catches of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the NFL. Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards after three games (989) and is on pace to shatter his own franchise record for most passing yards in a season (4,166).

Jackson did not practice Wednesday. Josh Doctson, who was held out against the Giants after experiencing tightness in his tender Achilles during pre-game warmups, was also held out. I'll follow up on both in coming days (watch the Late-Breaking Updates section for more). ...

Jamison Crowder set a personal best with his 55-yard touchdown reception Sunday against the Giants. He also set a personal best with a 50-yard punt return.

This might not seem like much of an improvement over the first two weeks, but given the injuries on the offensive line, the running game was acceptable. Washington was far more balanced than coming into the game when its pass-to-run ratio was 89/29. This time it was 36/30 and one of those "passes" was thrown by the punter on a fake.

Matt Jones finished with 65 rushing yards, but on the game-winning drive, the Redskins handed him the ball eight times to set up the go-ahead field goal.

Of course, the overall yardage has been there all along. They have managed games of 384 yards, 432 and 403, respectively.

But they struggled in the red zone, and as Keim pointed out, this league is about points, not yards. And that's where the Redskins must improve -- and have a chance to improve.

And finally. ... Dustin Hopkins went 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and he’s been recognized for it.

Hopkins was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week today.

It’s the first player of the week award for Hopkins, who tied a franchise record with his five field goals.

Hopkins is 11-for-11 on field goals on the season and has made 15 field goals in a row dating back to last season.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Sam Howell, Jacoby Brissett
RBs: Brian Robinson Jr., Antonio Gibson, Chris Rodriguez
WRs: Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, Curtis Samuel, Dyami Brown, Jamison Crowder, Byron Pringle, Mitchell Tinsley
TEs: Logan Thomas, Cole Turner, John Bates