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Coming off of a loss to the Dallas Cowboys in which they failed to find the end zone, the Redskins were gifted an early opportunity when the Eagles kicked an onside kick to open the game.

A "nothing's over until we decide it is" moment. Unfortunately for the Redskins, their season isn't a movie and it doesn't look as if this season's script is going to conclude with a happy ending.

"Even if I have to buy him a couple meals to make sure he's ready to line up and play Football," Campbell said Wednesday at Redskin Park.

Strong safety Chris Horton suffered a toe injury in Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons and he could be sidelined 4-6 weeks, Jim Zorn said.

When the Washington Redskins return to work Monday for the final nine games of the season, London Fletcher hopes "the preparation, focus, all those things" remain a constant despite a 2-5 record and little reason to think things will be turned around.

Jerry Gray hears the chatter emanating from every corner of the NFL that he will be the Washington Redskins ' interim coach should owner Dan Snyder fire Jim Zorn during the season.

Samuels, who missed the loss to Kansas City on Sunday and has been ruled out for Monday night's game against Philadelphia, has been told by the Redskins doctors not to play until soliciting another opinion.

Devin Thomas has moved ahead of Malcolm Kelly on the depth chart and into the starting lineup, Jim Zorn said on Thursday.

Clinton Portis sat out Wednesday's practice with a sprained ankle as well as plantar fascitis in the same foot.

In the locker room, the quarterback presented the game ball to the rookie head coach, who was still wet from the celebratory sideline ice bath.

Today's a Victory Monday for Redskins players, meaning they have the day off for the most part.

The season and plenty of jobs arguably were on the line Sunday when the Washington Redskins' defense returned to the field with 1:52 remaining, leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by three points.

Jim Zorn admitted taking some deep breaths as the Washington Redskins dug themselves into a 10-0 hole with a first half that included three turnovers and a game plan that was being torn into ruins by a previously woeful Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense.

Redskins.com breaks down some of the key matchups to keep an eye on during Sunday's Redskins-Lions game at FedExField.

TV: Chs. 5, 45 Radio: ESPN 980, AM-730, AM-570, AM-1260 Injuries Out: CB Aaron Ross Doubtful: OT Adam Koets , LB Clint Sintim Questionable: CB Kevin Dockery KEY MATCHUP This is the kind of game for which was given $41 million guaranteed - a fistfight of an NFC East contest to open the season.

Redskins.com breaks down some of the key matchups to keep an eye on during Sunday's Redskins-Giants game at the Meadowlands.

Here's the breakdown of the 53-man roster, : The Offense Fullback Mike Sellers The Defense Linebackers London Fletcher, Brian Orakpo, Rocky McIntosh, H.B. Blades, Chris Wilson, Robert Henson Defensive Backs LaRon Landry, Reed Doughty, Kareem Moore, Chris Horton ; DeAngelo Hall, Carlos Rogers, Justin Tryon, Fred Smoot, Kevin Barnes, Byron Westbrook ...

He only has been practicing with the Washington Redskins since July. But the rookie defensive end out of Kentucky showed a little gumption Tuesday, pulling Roger Goodell aside to ask what the NFL commissioner planned to do to protect defensive ends.

The Redskins return a talented secondary in 2009, but the unit was tested in last Friday's preseason game against the New England Patriots.

Everyone knew that the Redskins' starters would play at least a full half in Friday's game against the Patriots.