Daily Slop: Gruden takes some blame for Crowder's slow start; Redskins prepare to face former OC Kyle Shanahan

Need to Know: Five Redskins who are under pressure vs. the 49ers | NBC Sports Washington
Need to Know: The Redskins are expected to come up big against the 49ers on Sunday and these players need to show the way.

Redskins heavily favored in Week 6 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers
The Redskins will host the San Francisco 49ers during Week 6 NFL action.

Jay Gruden takes some blame for Jamison Crowder's slow start, numbers tell different story | NBC Sports Washington
Through 4 games last season, Jamison Crowder had nearly 200 yards on 18 catches and 2 TDs. Through 4 games this season, Crowder has just over 100 receiving yards on 14 catches with 0 TDs.

Redskins prepare to face former offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan | Redskins XTRA | richmond.com
ASHBURN — Sunday marks another reunion between the Washington Redskins and a former offensive coordinator.

Redskins could break 12-year streak with a big win against 49ers | NBC Sports Washington
The Redskins have not covered a double digit betting spread in more than a decade. Sunday against the 49ers, the team gets another chance.

Throwback Thursday: Vince Lombardi Puts Redskins Rookie On The Spot
For today's Throwback Thursday moment presented by SUBWAY® restaurants, Redskins.com looks back at the time Vince Lombardi put one of his players on the spot during his lone season in Washington.

Not just an NFL problem | Brain damage and Richmond-area high school football, Part 1: The Culture | Football | richmond.com
High school football players think about and respond to brain trauma in a variety of ways — some are walking away from the game, while others continue to play through

Kirk Cousins' 'dad swag' has always been on full display - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN
Less than a month after the birth of his son, Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins has noticed a change in his perspective, but not his wardrobe.

With Rob Kelley a long shot to play vs. Niners, Samaje Perine takes over - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN
With Rob Kelley still ailing, the Redskins will turn to rookie Samaje Perine, who needs to learn how to run when the QB is under center.

Jay Gruden of Washington Redskins -- Kirk Cousins will be in high demand if free
Redskins coach Jay Gruden acknowledged Wednesday that Kirk Cousins will be in high demand if he hits free agency this offseason but he said there's "no doubt" Washington wants to keep the quarterback.

SNIDER: Blame NFL Owners, Not Players, For Kneeling « CBS DC
Was it all a public relations scam? Oh you bet your sweet $10 beers it was, or else the NFL wouldn’t be considering a rule change.

Battling Pediatric Cancer, Madelyn Gets A Special Redskins Experience
At the end of June, doctors found a malignant tumor in four-year old Madelyn. Three months later she is recovering from chemotherapy and received a special trip to Redskins Park.