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Team Notes week 13 2016

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Arizona Cardinals
Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Kyler Murray, Desmond Ridder, Clayton Tune
RBs: James Conner, Michael Carter, Emari Demercado
WRs: Zay Jones, Michael Wilson, Rondale Moore, Greg Dortch, Zach Pascal
TEs: Trey McBride, Geoff Swaim
Atlanta Falcons
Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Taylor Heinicke, Logan Woodside, Kirk Cousins
RBs: Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, Cordarrelle Patterson
WRs: Drake London, Darnell Mooney, Mack Hollins, KhaDarel Hodge, Van Jefferson, Scott Miller, Jared Bernhardt, Josh Ali
TEs: Kyle Pitts, MyCole Pruitt, John FitzPatrick
Baltimore Ravens
Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Lamar Jackson, Josh Johnson
RBs: Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, Melvin Gordon, Keaton Mitchell
WRs: Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Nelson Agholor, Tylan Wallace
TEs: Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar, Mark Andrews
Buffalo Bills
Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Josh Allen
RBs: James Cook, Latavius Murray, Ty Johnson
WRs: Khalil Shakir, Curtis Samuel, Trent Sherfield, Deonte Harty
TEs: Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox, Quintin Morris
Carolina Panthers
Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Bryce Young, Andy Dalton
RBs: Chuba Hubbard, Miles Sanders, Raheem Blackshear
WRs: Adam Thielen, Diontae Johnson, 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 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Tyson Bagent, Nathan Peterman
RBs: Khalil Herbert, D'Andre Swift, Roschon Johnson, Travis Homer, Khari Blasingame
WRs: D.J. Moore, Keenan Allen, Tyler Scott, Trent Taylor, Velus Jones Jr., Equanimeous St. Brown
TEs: Gerald Everett, Cole Kmet, Robert Tonyan, Marcedes Lewis, Jake Tonges
Cincinnati Bengals
Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Jake Browning, Joe Burrow
RBs: Zack Moss, Chase Brown, Chris Evans, Trayveon Williams
WRs: Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Trenton Irwin, Andrei Iosivas, Charlie Jones
TEs: Irv Smith Jr., Mike Gesicki, Tanner Hudson, Drew Sample, Mitchell Wilcox
Cleveland Browns
Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Jameis Winston, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Tyler Huntley, Deshaun Watson
RBs: Jerome Ford, D'Onta Foreman, Pierre Strong Jr., Nick Chubb
WRs: Amari Cooper, Elijah Moore, Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman, Marquise Goodwin, David Bell
TEs: David Njoku, Jordan Akins, Harrison Bryant
Dallas Cowboys
Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Dak Prescott, Cooper Rush, Trey Lance
RBs: Ezekiel Elliott, 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 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Zach Wilson, Jarrett Stidham
RBs: Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin, Samaje Perine
WRs: Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims Jr., Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Brandon Johnson
TEs: Adam Trautman, Chris Manhertz, Greg Dulcich
Detroit Lions
Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
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 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Jordan Love, Sean Clifford
RBs: Josh Jacobs, 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 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: C.J. Stroud, Case Keenum, Davis Mills
RBs: Joe Mixon, Dameon Pierce, Mike Boone, Dare Ogunbowale
WRs: Nico Collins, Stefon Diggs, 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 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Joe Flacco, Sam Ehlinger, Kellen Mond, Anthony Richardson
RBs: 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 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Trevor Lawrence, Mac Jones, C.J. Beathard, Nathan Rourke
RBs: Travis Etienne Jr., Tank Bigsby, D'Ernest Johnson
WRs: Gabe Davis, 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 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Patrick Mahomes, Blaine Gabbert, Carson Wentz
RBs: Isiah Pacheco, Clyde Edwards-Helaire
WRs: Marquise Brown, 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 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Matthew Stafford, Jimmy Garoppolo, 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, Colby Parkinson, Hunter Long, Davis Allen
Miami Dolphins
Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
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, Odell Beckham, Braxton Berrios, Cedrick Wilson, Chase Claypool, River Cracraft
TEs: Durham Smythe, Jonnu Smith, Julian Hill, Tyler Kroft
Minnesota Vikings
Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Nick Mullens, Jaren Hall, Sam Darnold
RBs: Aaron Jones, 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 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Bailey Zappe, Jacoby Brissett
RBs: Rhamondre Stevenson, Antonio Gibson, JaMycal Hasty
WRs: DeVante Parker, Demario Douglas, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tyquan Thornton, Kayshon Boutte, Matt Slater, Kendrick Bourne
TEs: Hunter Henry, Pharaoh Brown
New Orleans Saints
Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Derek Carr, 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 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Tommy DeVito, Drew Lock, Daniel Jones
RBs: Devin Singletary, 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 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Trevor Siemian, Tyrod Taylor, Aaron Rodgers
RBs: Breece Hall, Israel Abanikanda
WRs: Garrett Wilson, Xavier Gipson, Jason Brownlee, Allen Lazard, Randall Cobb, Mike Williams, Charles Irvin
TEs: Tyler Conklin, Jeremy Ruckert, C.J. Uzomah, Kenny Yeboah
Oakland Raiders
Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Aidan O'Connell, Gardner Minshew, Brian Hoyer
RBs: Alexander Mattison, 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 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Jalen Hurts, Marcus Mariota, Kenny Pickett, Tanner McKee
RBs: Saquon Barkley, 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 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Justin Fields, Russell Wilson, Mason Rudolph, Mitchell Trubisky
RBs: Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, Anthony McFarland Jr.
WRs: George Pickens, Allen Robinson, Calvin Austin III, Miles Boykin
TEs: Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington
San Diego Chargers
Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Easton Stick, Justin Herbert
RBs: Gus Edwards, Joshua Kelley, Isaiah Spiller, Elijah Dotson, J.K. Dobbins
WRs: Josh Palmer, Quentin Johnston, Jalen Guyton, Derius Davis
TEs: Donald Parham, Stone Smartt
San Francisco 49ers
Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Brock Purdy, Josh Dobbs, 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 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Sam Howell, Geno Smith
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
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
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 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs: Will Levis, Malik Willis
RBs: Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears, Julius Chestnut
WRs: Calvin Ridley, DeAndre Hopkins, Treylon Burks, Nick Westbrook_Ikhine, Tyler Boyd, Kyle Philips, Colton Dowell, Chris Moore
TEs: Chigoziem Okonkwo, Josh Whyle, Trevon Wesco
Washington Redskins
Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 30 November 2016Tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday at the Cardinals.
Reed didn't practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.
After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins' top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because he's trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.
"If I go out there I've just got to make sure it's ready to go," Reed said. "They're not going to try to put me out there unless I've got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If I'm able to do that I'm going to play, if not then I can't play."
As Washington Post staffer Liz Clarke noted, the 6-2, 246-pound Reed is a crucial element of the Redskins' passing game, which is the strength of the team as it battles for a spot in the playoffs. Reed has caught a team-high 59 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns.
He is also among the more determined competitors and returned to the field last Thursday afternoon, to the surprise of Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and caught two of the Redskins' three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Despite missing a portion of the second quarter, Reed finished with a game-high 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasn't strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catches.
Reed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesn't think playing through the injury will make it worse.
"I don't think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now," Reed said. "It's just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit."
Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it "a pain in the butt" and a tough injury that can have significant effects.
"It's just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block," Jackson said. "It's just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury."
Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins' Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.
He'll continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.
"It's something that I've got to deal with throughout the rest of the season," Jackson said. "It's an injury that's really not going to get better while I'm playing. It'll be all right."
For what it's worth, Reed now has 2,546 receiving yards. He ranks fourth all-time in receiving yards among Redskins tight ends in just his fourth season. Jackson caught a 67-yard touchdown against Dallas. It was the 21st of his career of 60 yards or more. That ranks second in NFL history. Only four players in league history have caught more 50-yard touchdown passes than Jackson (25). ...
Otherwise, two starters on the offensive line also suffered injuries. Right guard Brandon Scherff sprained an ankle but returned to finish the game, as did left guard Shawn Lauvao, who sprained a wrist. Right tackle Morgan Moses has been playing on a sprained ankle for the last three weeks.
I'll continue to follow up on Reed, who was not practicing Wednesday, and Jackson in coming days; watch the Late-Breaking Update section for more. ...
Meanwhile, the Redskins are all but finished in the NFC title chase. The Cowboys (10-1) have run away with that one. But things continued to break well for Washington in the race to secure one of the two NFC wild-card spots. The Redskins watched Detroit (7-4) -- a team it lost to in October -- take control of the NFC North on Thursday with a win over Minnesota (6-5) -- a team it beat earlier in November.
Entering Sunday's game at Arizona, Washington will be in full control of its own destiny with five games left.
The Redskins still play the current No. 5 seed New York Giants (7-3), No. 9 Philadelphia (5-5), No. 10 Arizona (4-5-1) and No. 12 Carolina (4-6) and at worst will have a half-game lead for the No. 6 and final playoff spot.
But they have some issues.
As the Sports Xchange notes, the Redskins' prolific offense continues to leave points on the board thanks to a red-zone percentage that ranks 28th in the NFL. Washington converted just two of five chances in the loss to Dallas and kicker Dustin Hopkins missed two more field-goal attempts (55, 43).
It will continue to haunt them against the better teams on the schedule.
Washington even turned to a wildcat play with running back Robert Kelley in the second quarter that failed. That direct snap wasn't something it had tried at all this season. The Redskins had drives stall at the 25 (missed field goal), the six (field goal), the 38 (missed field goal) and the two (field goal). Grand total: Six points.
"It's something that is a glaring weakness of this football team right now offensively. ... But maybe the only weakness that we have," Gruden said. "Pass protection has been outstanding. The completion percentage is outstanding. The lack of interceptions and turnovers has been outstanding. We just have struggled in the red zone for whatever reason and defenses have a lot to do with that, execution and play-calling. That's what it is. ..."
Other notes of interest. ... After a total of 321 rushing yards in his first three NFL starts, Kelley managed just 37 against a Cowboys front that did a lot of stunting and shifting. Chris Thompson added just 17 yards on four carries and there were more tackles in the backfield than usual. It didn't help that Washington was chasing the game almost from the start after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
And finally. ... Cousins was just the fifth quarterback this season to have over 400 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a game.
DEPTH CHART
QBs:
RBs: Brian Robinson Jr., Austin Ekeler, Chris Rodriguez
WRs: Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, Dyami Brown, Jamison Crowder, Byron Pringle, Mitchell Tinsley
TEs: Logan Thomas, Cole Turner, John Bates