
A review of the best and worst performances by the Washington Redskins' defense and some observations after re-watching the TV broadcast of their 20-9 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

A quarter-by-quarter look at the Redskins' 20-9 loss to the Dolphins. Plus, the most pivotal play of the game.

If it's not one thing, it's another for Washington's defense.

Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis and left tackle Trent Williams face disciplinary action from the NFL after violating the league's substance abuse policy by testing positive for recreational drugs, according to an ESPN report.

The wheels have fallen off the Washington Redskins' train after a promising start. What's that? You bought your plane ticket for the February trip to Indianapolis back in early October? Ouch.
Baltimore All-Pro defensive tackle Haloti Ngata has been fined $15,000 for lowering his helmet into the back of New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez.

The Washington Redskins were overjoyed as they filed through the basement of the Edward Jones Dome to their team bus. Not only did they escape with a 17-10 victory over the St. Louis Rams, their upcoming bye week gives them an extra week to savor it.

My observations, analysis and conclusions about the Washington Redskins' defense after re-watching their 16-3 preseason victory over the Indianapolis Colts using the TV broadcast:

Five years ago, almost to the day, someone posted a Monday morning message on the bulletin board in the Washington Redskins locker room. It read: "Five in a row or we don't go!"