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Washington Redskins' defense fails in loss to Minnesota Vikings - ESPN
"We had a lead, we got down, we came back to get the lead, let them drive 80 yards right down the field, take the lead," Gruden said. "We take the lead and they come right back down and go 80 yards again and take the lead again. Very, very, very, very sickened by that. I’m disappointed. I thought our defense played a lot better than that. No turnovers again. It’s just not good enough by any stretch."

Washington Redskins LB Ryan Kerrigan: 'We're definitely together' - ESPN

Kerrigan echoed what others said, dismissing any notion that the locker room is divided. It's a question and issue that has arisen in the past and now was done so with the return of quarterback Robert Griffin III. "We're definitely together," Kerrigan said.

Jay Gruden Dismisses ESPN’s RGIII Report as ‘Amateurish’ " CBS DC

Jay Gruden dismissed a pre-game report by ESPN’s Britt McHenry – who said RGIII has alienated himself -- as "amateurish" after the Redskins loss, and local media seemed to agree.

Thoughts and Observations on Redskins loss to the Vikings | Fanspeak.com

RGIII thought he would hit windshield in bus accident - NFL.com

Here's a postgame quote from Robert Griffin III, who started his first game since dislocating his ankle in Week 2, to take into consideration: "Myself and (Darrel Young) were sitting at the very front, and we saw the bus hit the bus and we both thought we were gonna fall out the window shield. Everybody got a little bit of whiplash I believe. We bumped our knees on the front of the little guard 'cause we were sitting there in the front. It was scary, man, scary to be in that situation." The bus ride to a game is usually a time for players to compose themselves before hitting the field. Instead, the Redskins were jolted from their pre-game lull, and coach Jay Gruden confirmed running back Silas Redd missed the game due to back spasms. "I got a stiff neck myself," Gruden added, per The Washington Post. "A little unique way to start the day getting ready for a football game when you're five feet away from driving off a cliff on the highway."

Redskins notes: DeSean Jackson continues run of big plays - Washington Times

Jackson has now had more than 100 receiving yards in five of the Redskins' nine games this season, including nine receptions of more than 40 yards and five of more than 50 yards.

NFL Winners and Losers: Can Mark Sanchez pull a Nick Foles for the Eagles? | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Shutdown Corner's Winners and Losers for Week 9 of the NFL season.

Tough talk from Gruden on RG3 reports but will action follow? | Rich Tandler's Real Redskins

We don’t yet know if Jay Gruden will be a more successful head coach of the Redskins than Mike Shanahan was. We have a pretty good idea that Gruden will take a more aggressive approach to shooting down negative media reports about the organization in general and about quarterback Robert Griffin II...

Washington Redskins frustrated about lost opportunity - ESPN

Tough loss against Minnesota Vikings sends steam into bye feeling low.

Minnesota Vikings 29, Washington Redskins 26: Ten Observations - ESPN

Thoughts and observations after the Washington Redskins' 29-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

Kerrigan: 'A tale of two halves' for Redskins defense | Comcast SportsNet Washington

Need to Know: Redskins vs. Vikings notes and numbers | Rich Tandler's Real Redskins

Here is what you need to know on this Monday, November 3, 13 days before the Washington Redskins host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FedEx Field. Five notes and numbers from Redskins vs. Vikings —The Redskins did pretty well on third down when they had the ball, converting 6 of 13, 46 percent.

Sunday Rewind and MNF Prediction | Fanspeak.com