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EL-BASHIR: For Redskins, 2nd half schedule allows for playoffs hope | CSN Mid-Atlantic
Getting blown out by Tom Brady and the Patriots didn’t end the competitive portion of the Redskins’ season. Tarik El-Bashir says the 'Skins are very much alive.

Need to Know: Another Code Red coming up for the Redskins | Rich Tandler's Real Redskins
Here is what you need to know on this Tuesday, November 10, five days before the Washington Redskins host the New Orleans Saints. Might as well go ahead and call another Code Red Jay Gruden isn’t calling it a "Code Red" again, but Sunday’s game against the 4-5 Saints is every bit as cr...

Redskins return from New England with renewed focus - Richmond Times-Dispatch: Redskins XTRA
ASHBURN — After Sunday’s game, Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins sought out Patriots quarterback Tom Brady with a question.

Is time the only solution to the Redskins' rushing woes? | CSN Mid-Atlantic
The Redskins are not running the ball well; this is not news to anyone who follows the team. Jay Gruden may have the solution but it's not a quick fix.

Washington Redskins' run game fails to produce, but shows glimpses - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN
Here are five observations about the Redskins' offense in their loss to the Patriots, including a hard look at the running game.

Washington Redskins' run defense continues to have same problems - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN
Here are five observations about the Redskins' defense in their loss to the Patriots, including a critical analysis of their failures against the run.

Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden: 'We've got to turn up the heat' - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN
The Redskins are 3-5 at the halfway point of the season, but coach Jay Gruden is still talking about the playoffs.

Jean Francois: "The Fundamentals Have To Kick In"
Washington Redskins Defensive End Ricky Jean Francois spoke following Sunday's 10-27 loss against the New England Patriots.

Kirk Cousins: 'All These Guys Can Catch The Ball'

On an afternoon in which the Redskins' needed to be sharp, the offense had too many mistakes against the Patriots, recording at least seven drops throughout the game.

DeSean Jackson Makes Return To Game Action

After being sidelined for eight weeks since injuring his hamstring in the season opener, DeSean Jackson made his return to the field Sunday vs. the Patriots.

Jay Gruden says coaches need to "turn up the heat" on Redskins after loss - Washington Times

Despite a 3-5 record, Washington is in the mix in the dreadful NFC East. Until the Redskins actually improve on the field, a real shot at challenging for the division lead will remain out of reach.

5 stats you must know following the Redskins loss | CSN Mid-Atlantic

Washington's loss to New England could be explained in these five stats. Take a look.