Desperate teams are supposed to be dangerous. So who’s more desperate, the 1-11-1 Bengals or the 7-6 Redskins clawing for a Wild Card spot? We think the ‘Skins.

No Bailout For The Bengals: There’s no doubt to anyone who passed kindergarten that a team with seven wins should be able to beat a team with one. The question is whether the ‘Skins can beat themselves. They turned the ball over three times Sunday and also had three consecutive penalties on one drive. And they’re missing Chris Samuels on the O-line.

There’s also the drama in the locker room. Portis and Zorn apparently had a heart to heart Wednesday about Portis’ public whining over his lack of playing time. If Portis wants respect on the field, he should make sure he gives it to his coach off the field. Regardless, all seems repaired in Redskins world, and we’re predicting we’ll see a little more of Portis this Sunday. That should help the ‘Skins fly past the 62 rushing yards they scored last week.

Sunday’s game is the Redskins’ either to win or lose. Washington’s defense, ranked 5th in the NFL, should dominate the worst offense in the league, which has scored only six points in the last two games. And there’s no sign the Bengals will make any miraculous turnaround before Sunday. Carson Palmer has been out since Week 6, and the Bengals’ T. J. Houshmandzadeh, who has more yards than Santana Moss this season, did not practice Wednesday because of a hand injury. And has anyone heard from Chad Ocho Cinco lately? Is he playing under a new alias, and we just missed the memo?