Daily Slop: Redskins stroll out of their bye and into the toughest stretch of the season; Surgery sounds scary but Trent Williams seems fine

Chris Thompson’s season ended last year in New Orleans. He returns to the scene Monday. - The Washington Post
Thompson is hoping for a better result, for himself and for his team, against the Saints on Monday night.

Adrian Peterson's plan with Saints changed once Alvin Kamara arrived - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN
"When he came in, I knew he was going to be the guy that played," Peterson said of Kamara, whose emergence led to a trade from New Orleans.

Need to Know: In the early going the Redskins’ defense is looking a lot like it did last year. | NBC Sports Washington
Need to Know: A look at some of the Redskins’ performance metrics so far including a defense that is shaping up to look like last year’s and a good start for Alex Smith.

Surgery sounds scary but Trent Williams seems fine for Redskins | NBC Sports Washington
When Trent Williams misses games for Washington, the Redskins usually suffer. It's not rocket science, Williams is arguably the best left tackle in football.

Need to Know: Tandler’s Take — Three chances for the Redskins to make statements are coming up | NBC Sports Washington
Need to Know: The Redskins believe they are a different team this year and in their next three games they will have chances to state their case.

NFC East Update: Only 4 weeks in but the Redskins hold 1st place | NBC Sports Washington
Through four weeks of the 2018 NFL season, the Redskins lead the NFC East. This is not a drill. The Redskins have sole possession of first place in the NFC East.

Redskins' Adrian Peterson says he has no beef with Saints - The Washington Post
Redskins running back Adrian Peterson will make his return to New Orleans on Monday to face his former team for the first time. The future Hall of Famer holds no ill will toward the organization that traded him after four games.

Trent Williams sits out as Redskins return to practice; Adrian Peterson, Josh Norman limited - The Washington Post
All three players are considered day-to-day, along with others nursing injuries. But Peterson says “I’ll be ready to roll" against his former team, the Saints, next week.

Redskins stroll out of their bye week and into the toughest stretch of the season - The Washington Post
Washington faces only NFC opponents over the next six weeks, starting with games against the Saints and Panthers that could be pivotal to the team's playoff chances.

PHOTOS: Saints Week Practice (10/01/18)
Check out these photos of the Redskins' preparing for their Week 5 game against the New Orleans Saints Monday, Oct.1, 2018, at the Inova Sports Performance Center at Redskins Park.

Redskins provide scant information on key injured players | NBC Sports Washington
The Redskins have several key starters who are dealing with injuries and Jay Gruden provided very little information on them when he talked to the media after Monday’s practice.