Team Notes week 9 2016

By Bob Harris
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NEWS, NOTES, RUMORS AND OTHER GOOD STUFF

Directly from the desk of FlashUpdate Editor Bob Harris. The good; the bad; and yes. ... Even the Bears. There is no better way to jump start your weekend than browsing these always educational -- often irreverent -- team-by-team, Fantasy-specific offerings. ...
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Arizona Cardinals

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

Atlanta Falcons

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

Baltimore Ravens

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

Buffalo Bills

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

Carolina Panthers

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

Chicago Bears

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

Cincinnati Bengals

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

Cleveland Browns

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

Dallas Cowboys

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

Denver Broncos

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

Detroit Lions

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

Houston Texans

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

Indianapolis Colts

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

Jacksonville Jaguars

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

Kansas City Chiefs

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

Los Angeles Rams

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

Miami Dolphins

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

Minnesota Vikings

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

New England Patriots

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

New Orleans Saints

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

New York Giants

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

New York Jets

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

Oakland Raiders

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

Philadelphia Eagles

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

Pittsburgh Steelers

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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

San Diego Chargers

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Easton Stick, Justin Herbert
RBs: Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley, Isaiah Spiller, Elijah Dotson
WRs: Keenan Allen, Josh Palmer, Quentin Johnston, Jalen Guyton, Derius Davis, Mike Williams
TEs: Gerald Everett, Donald Parham, Stone Smartt

San Francisco 49ers

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Brock Purdy, Sam Darnold, Brandon Allen
RBs: Christian McCaffrey, Elijah Mitchell, Jordan Mason, Kyle Juszczyk
WRs: Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, Jauan Jennings, Ray-Ray McCloud, Ronnie Bell, Danny Gray
TEs: George Kittle, Charlie Woerner, Brayden Willis, Ross Dwelley, Cameron Latu

Seattle Seahawks

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Geno Smith, Drew Lock
RBs: Kenneth Walker III, Zach Charbonnet, DeeJay Dallas, Kenny McIntosh
WRs: DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jake Bobo, Cody Thompson, Dareke Young
TEs: Noah Fant, Will Dissly, Colby Parkinson

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


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 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Will Levis, Ryan Tannehill, Malik Willis
RBs: Derrick Henry, Tyjae Spears, Julius Chestnut
WRs: DeAndre Hopkins, Treylon Burks, Nick Westbrook_Ikhine, Kyle Philips, Colton Dowell, Chris Moore
TEs: Chigoziem Okonkwo, Josh Whyle, Trevon Wesco

Washington Redskins

 Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris | Updated 2 November 2016

The Redskins didn't lose, but ESPN.com's John Keim believes that's exactly what it should feel like for them. They had a chance for a quality win overseas in a game they dominated early and controlled late. They showed so much on offense to get back in the game after falling behind 20-10 in the third quarter.

It might have been one of the more unusual and wild games given how many plot twists there were, yet a 27-27 tie with the Bengals was all they received for their effort after Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt late in overtime.

"I don't know what to say after the game," head coach Jay Gruden said. "Should I be upset or happy or whatever?"

Instead of being 5-3, Washington hits the bye at 4-3-1. Maybe down the road not losing this game will help the Redskins. But the same is true of not winning. They now must live with the what-ifs on a seven-plus-hour flight -- and then for two weeks.

Washington moved the ball well on Sunday, with 546 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered with 458 passing yards and clutch drives in the fourth quarter. But Washington outgained Cincinnati by 144 yards in the first half and led by only three points. The Redskins had lost to Detroit last week after not capitalizing on a strong first half.

The team's inability to get the job done in the red zone has been an issue.

As the Sports Xchange notes, through eight games, the Redskins score a touchdown on just 40.63 percent of their red zone chances. That's 31st in the NFL.

On Sunday, they managed just one touchdown once the offense moved the ball inside the 20.

"We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns," Gruden said. "Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

One thing teams are doing: Dropping eight players into coverage to take away all of Cousins' receiving options. If the Redskins had a more consistent running game, they could take better advantage of the situation. But injured Matt Jones (knee) fumbled inside the 5 in a loss at Detroit the week before and rookie Rob Kelley is untested.

"We have to get better in the red zone, without a doubt. The windows get tighter," Gruden said. "I think the running game will help. ... We understand the importance of the red zone and converting drives into touchdowns. Whether it's run or pass, we've got to take a long look at it and find our best ways to get the ball to our best weapons down there and convert."

The Redskins' defense has struggled against the run all season and was exploited again Sunday. Cincinnati rushed for 152 yards.

But the Redskins also had a lot of costly penalties -- 15 for 106 yards. That's way too many in a league in which so many teams are around the same level. It's the difference between, say, being 4-3-1 and 5-3.

The Redskins have been driving themselves crazy. As usual, they showed resilience in a game and rallied from 10 points down. But they continue to put themselves in bad spots early in games -- just like in last year's playoff loss to Green Bay.

There's more that this offense could be doing. It needed to score more than 10 points in the first half considering how well it moved the ball. There was a failed attempt on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18. There was a field goal from the 3-yard line. And on defense, there was a dropped interception by Josh Norman that would have been a touchdown.

"It didn't boil down to that [field goal]," Whitner said. "A number of other plays could have been made in the game. A couple of interceptions we should have had from trap coverages. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way."

In a league in which every game seems to be close, the Redskins continue to be their own worst enemy.

That continued on Tuesday, when it was announced that left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension begins immediately. Williams can return to practice and the active roster Dec. 5, a day after the Redskins play the Cardinals. He will be permitted to participate in team meetings and work out at the team facility during his suspension.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help the team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement.

The 4-3-1 Redskins are on bye this week. A four-time Pro Bowler, Williams has been the team's starting left tackle since 2010.

Ty Nsekhe is listed as the backup left tackle on the team's unofficial depth chart, though the Redskins could end up shuffling their line and moving right tackle Morgan Moses and/or right guard Brandon Scherff in Williams' absence.

The Redskins decided to cancel Tuesday's practice. Instead, they'll review film, have some meetings and then take a mini-vacation. They need it with a difficult schedule (Minnesota, Green Bay, at Dallas, at Arizona, at Philadelphia, Carolina) between now and Dec. 19.

A few final notes. ... Jones will have to earn his job back after the bye week. He has some cartilage damage in his knee and missed the Cincinnati game in London on Sunday, but he is expected back at practice next Monday.

Tight end Niles Paul (strained shoulder) needs an MRI to determine how long he will be out. Paul was injured in Sunday's tie with Cincinnati.

Fellow tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes against the Bengals on Sunday and now has 6,157 career receiving yards. That moved him into 12th place in NFL history by a tight end.


DEPTH CHART
QBs: Sam Howell, Jacoby Brissett
RBs: Brian Robinson Jr., Antonio Gibson, Chris Rodriguez
WRs: Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, Curtis Samuel, Dyami Brown, Jamison Crowder, Byron Pringle, Mitchell Tinsley
TEs: Logan Thomas, Cole Turner, John Bates