LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – Sunday’s defeat vs. Atlanta was costly for the Redskins.
Sure, Washington (5-and-3) remains alone atop the NFC East division. But the 38-14 loss, the team’s worst at home since 2014, snapped a three-game win streak. In the defeat, the Redskins lose offensive starters Brandon Scherff, Shawn Lauvao and Paul Richardson, Jr. to season-ending injuries. Additionally, the loss sends the ‘Skins in a free fall in the latest NFL power rankings from CBSSports.com.
No team made a bigger move, up or down, than the Redskins – who dropped from seventh to 15th in this week’s rankings.
Washington travels to Tampa Bay Sunday.
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They earned this spot by beating three good teams in successive weeks, including the Rams last week. They are the team to beat in the NFC right now. | 1 | 7-1-0 |
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Ho-hum, it’s November and the Patriots are getting better. Haven’t we seen this script before? | 1 | 7-2-0 |
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The defense has suddenly become a major issue. It’s time to they tighten up on that side of the ball. | 2 | 8-1-0 |
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They have to keep winning with the Chargers playing so well. The improved defense will decide how far they go. | — | 8-1-0 |
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They are on a roll right now and have a real chance to push the Chiefs in the division. Philip Rivers continues to play well. | — | 6-2-0 |
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After the slow start, they are playing well. The division is theirs to lose, but they have a tough one this week with Carolina on Thursday. | — | 5-2-1 |
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They have ripped off three consecutive victories to turn their season around. Are they ready to push the Saints in the division? | 1 | 6-2-0 |
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The defense is starting to play like expected. The 10 sacks against the Lions were impressive. | 1 | 5-3-1 |
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Six straight victories have put them atop the AFC South looking like a playoff team. They are playing well now. | 4 | 6-3-0 |
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They are atop the NFC North at the halfway point. Big props to coach Matt Nagy. | 5 | 5-3-0 |
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The injury to A.J. Green could impact their season in a big way. They have a big game this week with the Saints. | 1 | 5-3-0 |
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They come off their bye with a big division game with the Cowboys. They have the look of a team ready to make a big second-half push. | 4 | 4-4-0 |
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They are in a hole in the division race, trailing two teams. If they are to be a playoff team, they have to beat Miami this week. | 2 | 3-4-1 |
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At 4-4, they are playing great on offense. Matt Ryan has been sensational. They have a chance to be a playoff team. | 3 | 4-4-0 |
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The offensive line injuries might doom this team. They just aren’t good enough up front anymore. | 8 | 5-3-0 |