Hunter Smith News

KEY MATCHUP He was overshadowed by the gutty performance by super-sub running back Ladell Betts and the flashy fake field goal touchdown pass from Hunter Smith to Mike Sellers , but Jones was one of the heroes of lastweek's 27-17 upset of the Denver Broncos .

THE DONKEYS: WEEK 10 When Kyle Orton went down with a sprained ankle on the last offensive play of the first half against the Redskins, my friend and game-time text-exchanger, Jesse Hope, texted me: "Did you ever think you'd be this scared about losing Orton to injury?" For once, I played the optimist.

Hunter Smith has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his 35-yard touchdown pass to Mike Sellers on a fake field goal in last Sunday's 27-17 win over the Denver Broncos.

Every Friday, we'll tackle five big questions for the Cowboys going into the weekend's game.

"To me, if you're any type of fighter, you're going to respond and fight, and I think that's what he's going to do," secondary coach Jerry Gray said.

Washington Redskins punter Hunter Smith iwas named the NFL's special teams player of the week for his 35-yard touchdown pass last Sunday that helped upset the Denver Broncos 27-17 at FedEx Field.

When he last saw the Broncos , was making his regular-season debut for Oakland. It didn't go well.

It doesn't matter if Jim Zorn or Sherm "Bingo" Lewis is calling plays for the Washington Redskins as long as they fake field goals and get the ball in Hunter Smith 's hands.

LANDOVER, Md. - The Washington Redskins did everything except hold a big neon sign to let the world know that a trick play was in the works.

They may have stunned even themselves with a trick play in Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos.

The Redskins had a problem with giving up the big play in the first quarter, but in the second quarter it was Washington that turned in the big play.

The injury news Friday was all good for the Washington Redskins for a change. Punter Hunter Smith, running back Ladell Betts and right tackle Stephon Heyer practiced and are expected to be ready for Sunday's game against Denver.

The Washington Redskins have released punter Sam Paulescu , meaning Hunter Smith is ready to return from a right groin injury and kick against the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

Washington running back Ladell Betts was limited in practice on Friday and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's home game against the Broncos.

Coach Jim Zorn was expected to make a decision on the Redskins' punter situation today but says he'll instead wait until Saturday, which bodes well for Hunter Smith.

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Washington Redskins running backs Ladell Betts and Clinton Portis did not practice on Wednesday.

Jim Zorn strode to a podium following a Washington Redskins practice Oct. 21 and answered a variety of questions for nearly 15 minutes.

Another day, another injury, another corresponding roster move on the horizon. And a new twist - a bit of uncertainty surrounding safety Chris Horton.

The Washington Redskins signed Glenn Pakulak in October hoping they would need only a temporary solution to their problem at punter.