The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... The Redskins placed RB Chad Simpson on the injured reserve list Monday. HC Mike Shanahan moved quickly to fill one of the openings, promoting Davis from the practice squad.

Diehards Line:Shanahan said the team is still awaiting MRI results for running back Clinton Portis, who aggravated his groin in the first half. Shanahan also said that running back Ryan Torain will likely miss Sunday's game against Minnesota. That means the Redskins could be rolling with Keiland Williams and Davis as their top to RBs this week. ... Stay tuned.