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We can say this about your 2010 Washington Redskins: they’re not boring. Adding yet another chapter to the season of cold, sweaty palms and loudly shouted expletives (your viewing experience may vary), the burgundy and gold came back from a ten-point deficit to defeat Green Bay in overtime. It was ugly for the home team early on, as the Packers moved down the field at will. But then more and more Packers pulled up lame, and McNabb connected with Anthony Armstrong for a long touchdown, and LaRon Landry snatched the ball out of the air in overtime — it was like a real honest-to-goodness football team was filling their fans’ hearts with the joy of knowing that they are emotionally investing in a marginally competent product. It could be that, or the Redskins are just really lucky.

Injuries have been the center of Redskins universe this week for better, worse, and medium. The backfield will be without Clinton Portis and his separated groin for four to six weeks, leaving a ready and able Ryan Torain as the starting running back. Rookie offensive lineman Trent Williams returned to practice this week, and although he’s been limited, coach Mike Shanahan is optimistic that he’ll play. Finally, Hunter Smith has been brought back to punt in place of the injured Josh Bidwell, which can only mean one thing…it’s time for the swinging gate! Although not confirmed, the defense may be without Albert Haynesworth this weekend, as his brother was reportedly killed in a motorcycle accident on Thursday. Haynesworth’s absence would create a hole in the defense on passing downs, leaving Aaron Rodgers and the visiting Green Bay Packers to salivate at the opportunities before them.

Ugh. Really. I’m at the point now where I never want to see Washington attempt another wide receiver end around again. While the play had its heyday about twenty years ago, I cannot remember the last time Washington executed the offensive gimmick in a satisfying way. Surely there is a successful occasion of its execution that a mind untrammeled by the frustration of this past weekend might recall (feel free to have your way with…

When last we spoke of the Redskins, it was intimated that this column may show up today, boldly predicting, perhaps even guaranteeing a Redskins win this Sunday. Now, why would we do that? Are we crazy? And isn’t using the term “we” getting awfully presumptuous? It’s not like DCist’s editors have signed off on some kind of crazy prediction plan. They want to “grow a credible brand” and “vertically integrate” and otherwise please our Gothamist…

Once again DCist is happy to bring you the football coverage of Jason Linkins aka The DCeiver. There are NFL teams that you know have the capability to walk onto the field and pitch and catch their way down your throats. The Minnesota Vikings, the Green Bay Packers — Mike Martz this weekend opened with what? 300 straight passing plays? But the Redskins are built differently. They are built on the foundation of running the…

With the biggest sports story of the week already written, returning to another Sunday of the NFL regular season may seem a little anti-climactic. Perhaps more so when you consider the Redskins upcoming home game against the Green Bay Packers—both teams started out with big wins, fell into long losing streaks, got mired in the basement of their respective divisions, and only now are showing some signs of life. Both teams are enduring some…

It wasn’t pretty or fun to watch but Joe Gibbs and the ‘Skins ended their 4 game skid yesterday with a close victory over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Those fans that view the glass as half full will note the career high 36 carries for beleaguered running back Clinton Portis that resulted in 171 yards. Those that view the glass as half empty will point to the shaky play of QB Mark Brunell…

DCeiver points us to an intriguing urban legend that the Redskins performance prior to an election has, historically, been an accurate predictor of presidential elections. Apparently, when the Redskins have won the home game prior to the election, the incumbent party has won the election; a Redskins loss has historically precluded an incumbent party loss. This year, the currently 1-4 ‘Skins will face off against the 1-4 Green Bay Packers for the “deciding” game, which…