Blocked punt didn’t change momentum, but Redskins don’t want a repeat

“I felt like I got out there and got some reps early, so I was able to reinforce that positive feeling about what we were doing,” he said. “Getting a lot of kicks at the beginning really helped.”

One of Cundiff’s kickoffs hit the top of the uprights, so distance wasn’t a problem. That wasn’t the furthest he has hit one; Cundiff put a kickoff in the stands last year.

Morris shines

Rookie sixth-round pick Alfred Morris found out Saturday he was starting Week 1, something running backs coach Bobby Turner said Morris deserved for a strong preseason.

Then Morris ran for 96 yards and two touchdowns, showing he might deserve to shoulder the load moving forward.

“I know what I’m capable of,” Morris said. “I know what type of guy I am; I know my work ethic, and I’m going to go out there and get it done no matter what.”

Extra points

• Safety Jordan Bernstine suffered a severely sprained right knee on a kickoff in the fourth quarter. Coach Mike Shanahan said he is expected to miss significant time.

• Veteran quarterback Rex Grossman was inactive Sunday, and rookie Kirk Cousins backed up Griffin.

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