NFC East: Giants block out yet another Burress distraction
Plaxico Burress has done his best to internally sabotage the New York Giants' goal of a second straight Super Bowl victory, but the NFL's most resilient team wasn't fazed one bit by the latest -- and most serious -- episode of bad behavior by the troublesome wide receiver.
Recap: Washington vs. NY Giants
Eli Manning threw for 305 yards, including a 40-yard touchdown to Amani Toomer, and Brandon Jacobs ran for another score, as the New York Giants defeated the Washington Redskins, 23-7, at FedEx Field.
NFL Matchup - New York Giants at Washington
Records: New York Giants (10-1) at Washington Redskins (7-4) Date: Sunday, November 30th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: FedExField (91,704) -- Landover, Maryland Surface: Natural Grass Home Record: New York 6-0; Washington 3-3 Away Record: New York 4-1; Washington 4-1 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa All-Time Series: New York (86-62-4 -- Tied, 1-1 in playoffs) Last Meeting: September 4, 2008 (New York, 16-7 at New York) Series Streak: New York has won four of the last five meetings.
Redskins waive former MVP Alexander
The Washington Redskins waived running back and former MVP Shaun Alexander on Tuesday, just more than a month after they brought him to the team.
Redskins/Ravens moves to Sunday night for Week 14
The NFL announced its final schedule for Week 14 and moved the game between the Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens to the Sunday night slot.
Recap: Seattle vs. Washington
Jason Campbell threw for 206 yards and a touchdown, and Shaun Suisham's 22-yard field goal in the fourth quarter proved to be the deciding points, as the Washington Redskins escaped Qwest Field with a 20-17 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
Recap: Washington vs. Dallas
Tony Romo returned after a three-game absence and hit Martellus Bennett with a 25-yard, fourth-quarter touchdown that proved to be the game-winner, as the Dallas Cowboys pulled out a critical 14-10 win over NFC East rival Washington.
Portis in uniform against Cowboys
Redskins running back Clinton Portis will give his injured knee a go on Sunday night, as he is in uniform in Washington's NFC East battle with the Dallas Cowboys.
Portis questionable for Cowboys game
Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis did not practice again on Friday, and is listed as questionable for Sunday night's NFC East clash with Dallas.
Portis questionable for Cowboys game
Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis did not practice on Thursday, putting his status for Sunday night's big NFC East clash with Dallas in question.
NFL Matchup - Dallas at Washington
Records: Dallas Cowboys (5-4) at Washington Redskins (6-3) Date: Sunday, November 16th Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. (et) Site: FedExField (91,704) -- Landover, Maryland Surface: Natural Grass Home Record: Dallas 3-1; Washington 3-2 Away Record: Dallas 2-3; Washington 3-1 Conference Record: Television: NBC Announcers: Al Michaels, John Madden and Andrea Kremer All-Time Series: Dallas (56-39-2 -- Washington, 2-0 in playoffs) Last Meeting: September 28, 2008 (Washington, 26-24 at Dallas) Series Streak: Washington has won three of the last four meetings.
NFC East: Romo, Cowboys ready to go following respite
The Dallas Cowboys had this week's upcoming matchup with the Washington Redskins circled on the calendar, but not because the game presented an opportunity to avenge an earlier season loss to a bitter division rival.
Redskins sign CB Hall
The Washington Redskins and cornerback DeAngelo Hall agreed to terms on a contract on Friday. The deal is contingent on Hall passing a physical.
NFC East: First-place Giants add some distance between rivals
This time of year often brings about varying opinions on a wide range of issues, but's there seems to be little debate as to which team among the NFC East's formidable contingent is the one to beat at the moment.
Recap: Washington vs. Pittsburgh
Blitzburgh is back, as the NFL's top-ranked defense sacked Jason Campbell seven times, and Byron Leftwich inserted a spark in the lifeless Pittsburgh offense in place of injured Ben Roethlisberger, as the Steelers smothered Washington, 23-6.
Redskins' Moss questionable for Week 9; Taylor out
Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss is questionable for Washington's game this Monday against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a bothersome hamstring.
NFC East: Eagles buoyed by healthier Westbrook
Brian Westbrook admitted after this past Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons that he's not yet 100 percent healthy, but the invaluable Philadelphia Eagles running back's performance proved he's pretty darn close to being all the way back to full strength.
Redskins' Taylor has second procedure on calf
Redskins defensive end Jason Taylor underwent another medical procedure on his ailing calf Monday, and is not expected to play in next week's Monday night showdown with the Steelers, Washington head coach Jim Zorn announced.
Recap: Detroit vs. Washington
Santana Moss caught a touchdown and returned a punt for a score as the Washington Redskins downed the toothless Detroit Lions, 25-17, at Ford Field.
Redskins' Taylor still bothered by calf injury
Redskins defensive end Jason Taylor may need to undergo another medical procedure on his calf next week, Washington head coach Jim Zorn announced Friday.
Redskins DT Griffin out for Sunday vs. Lions
Redskins defensive tackle Cornelius Griffin will miss this Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions with a sprained right shoulder, Washington head coach Jim Zorn announced on Thursday.
NFC East: Portis running Redskins back to prominence
Clinton Portis has been the assumed focal point of the Washington Redskins' offense ever since the storied franchise acquired the colorful running back in a trade with Denver back in March of 2004. While the seventh-year pro has certainly delivered during his time with the Burgundy and Gold -- he rushed for a team record 1,516 yards in 2005 and compiled three 1,000-yard campaigns in his first four seasons in Washington -- Portis usually is mentioned more often for the wacky costumes and self-created alter egos he occasionally dons during midweek press conferences than when the discussion of elite NFL running backs comes up.
Recap: Washington vs. Cleveland
Clinton Portis shredded the Cleveland defense to the tune of 175 rushing yards and a touchdown, as the Redskins withstood a late Browns run to come away with a 14-11 victory.
Banged up 'Skins without several starters at practice
Running back Clinton Portis headlined a list of Washington Redskins starters that sat for a second straight day of practice Thursday leading up to Sunday's home matchup with the Cleveland Browns.
Redskins land former MVP Alexander, add punter
The Washington Redskins added former MVP running back Shaun Alexander to serve as a backup to Clinton Portis on Tuesday.
