Week 8: Redskins meltdown in Motown

WEEK 8: LIONS 37, REDSKINS 25

A meltdown in Motown

The Redskins allow 23 points in the fourth quarter, Donovan McNabb is replaced by Rex Grossman late in the game and Washington falls in Detroit for the second straight season.

• Shanahan makes the controversial call

• Banks is a bright spot in defeat

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Tracee Hamilton

Patience is a virtue

The Redskins, like every other Washington pro sports franchise, are testing the patience of their fans. And the budding quarterback controversy won't help.

• Q&A: First Things First with Hamilton and Svrluga, 9:30 a.m.

• D.C. Sports Bog: The best and worst from Sunday

Mike Wise

A lack of trust

After Donovan McNabb's benching in the final stages of Washington's loss, it's clear Mike and Kyle Shanahan do not have complete confidence in the quarterback.

• Game summary • Rate the Redskins • Game Center: a statistical breakdown

Brandon Banks's 96-yard kick return isn't enough to save the Redskins. View Photos

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Sports News Alert: Redskins lead at halftime

---------------------------------------- Sports News Alert: Redskins lead Lions 13-7 at halftime October 31, 2010 2:40:20 PM ---------------------------------------- Sloppy half marked by big plays on offense http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/DME6KX/72A0US/5CW522/Q2C1GO/2DJ79/36/h For more information, visit washingtonpost.com. ---------------------------------------- Explore Washington Post content in a whole new innovative way. Click below to explore Time and Space ----- sponsored by Sprint. http://timespace.washingtonpost.com/project/sports?wpisrc=nl_sptsalert ---------------------------------------- Get sports breaking news alerts sent to your mobile phone. Sign up by texting SPORTS to 98999. Redskins-only text alerts: Text REDSKINS to 98999. Manage your e-mail subscriptions To unsubscribe, click here ---------------------------------------- Copyright 2010 The Washington Post Company Washington Post Digital c/o E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20071

Sports News Alert: Skins' inactives

---------------------------------------- Sports News Alert: Redskins Inactives October 31, 2010 11:56:17 AM ---------------------------------------- Redskins inactive for Lions game at 1 p.m.: CB Barnes, RB Portis, RB Simpson, LB Riley, G Dockery, DL Bryant, DL Jarmon. Beck is 3rd QB. http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/X109GB/OJRQS5/C5QIWW/OCOPN1/Y4EVT/SN/h For more information, visit washingtonpost.com. ---------------------------------------- Explore Washington Post content in a whole new innovative way. Click below to explore Time and Space ----- sponsored by Sprint. http://timespace.washingtonpost.com/project/sports?wpisrc=nl_sptsalert ---------------------------------------- Get sports breaking news alerts sent to your mobile phone. Sign up by texting SPORTS to 98999. Redskins-only text alerts: Text REDSKINS to 98999. Manage your e-mail subscriptions To unsubscribe, click here ---------------------------------------- Copyright 2010 The Washington Post Company Washington Post Digital c/o E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20071

Sports: Lions QB to return vs. Skins, radio stations to sync with television broadcasts, Super Bowl advertising spots sold out

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Post Sports: Afternoon Reading What's happening in D.C. sports right now ... Redskins Insider Stafford likely to return from injured shoulder Detroit's second-year quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to return to the starting lineup Sunday after suffering a separated passing shoulder in a Week 1 loss to Chicago. Redskins will have their hands full with 'Megatron' Analysis: Pay raise for Lorenzo Alexander Bog Redskins radio affiliates will add a delay For this week's Redskins game, local radio affiliates will use a delay of about 15 seconds, which should at least allow DVR-using TV viewers to sync up their television with the radio. John Wall Dance makes the Daily Show Early Lead Super Bowl XLV commecial spots sold out The commercial slots for Super Bowl XLV in February have all been sold, less than a year after Super bowl XLIV had openings until Feb. 1. College football teams reconsider use of lifts Get The Washington Post iPhone app! More Headlines Capitals Insider: Capitals seek a faster start Hard Hits: Live: Redskins-Lions preview Terrapins Insider: Pinegar has filled in a 'hole in the program' Cavaliers Journal: Poll: How will Virginia fare against No. 22 Miami? Hokies Journal: Progress reports: linebackers Television Highlights NBA: Orlando at Miami, 8, ESPN NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix, 10:30, ESPN College football: West Virginia at Connecticut, 8, ESPN2 More sports on TV UNSUBSCRIBE | Additional Newsletter Services | Advertising | Subscribe to the Paper | Privacy Policy Washington Post Digital | c/o E-mail Customer Care | 1150 15th St. NW | Washington, D.C. 20071

Sports: Happy days for Haynesworth, Virginia will try to pressure Hurricanes, Wizards release promotional schedule

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Post Sports: Afternoon Reading What's happening in D.C. sports right now ... Redskins Insider Haynesworth is happy with his role Following his biggest game of the season, the defensive tackle said he's happy with his new role and doesn't mind coming off the bench to contribute. Shanahan: Fletcher's 200th straight game 'amazing' Shanahan not surprised Redskins underdogs vs. Lions Cavaliers Journal Cavs need big effort from pass rush vs. Miami Coach Mike London knows Miami junior quarterback Jacory Harris can be forced into making bad passing decisions, but he also knows he'll need sound coverage and a dogged pass rush. 'Several scenarios' in place for the offensive line Bill Lazor: No. 2 QB battle ongoing Bog Here's your John Wall bobblehead The Wizards released their 2010-'11 promotional schedule on Thursday, and the highlights include the two bobblehead nights: Dec. 3 for John Wall, and Jan. 15 for Andray Blatche Torain's head shot contributed to his fumble LaRon Landry at the barbershop Get The Washington Post iPhone app! More Headlines Capitals Insider: Mike Green says he's nearly back to normal Hard Hits: Redskins-Lions keys to victory: special teams Terrapins Insider: Poll: What are your expectations? Hokies Journal: Progress reports: running backs Soccer Insider: Video: Jozy Altidore's goal for Villarreal Television Highlights NBA: Washington at Orlando, 8, TNT NHL: Washington at Minnesota, 8, Comcast SportsNet World Series: Texas at San Francisco, 7:30, WTTG-5 More sports on TV UNSUBSCRIBE | Additional Newsletter Services | Advertising | Subscribe to the Paper | Privacy Policy Washington Post Digital | c/o E-mail Customer Care | 1150 15th St. NW | Washington, D.C. 20071

Sports: Hall named player of the week, Ravens more popular than Redskins in Baltimore, Wake's Grobe liked what he sees in Terps

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Post Sports: Afternoon Reading What's happening in D.C. sports right now ... Redskins Insider DeAngelo Hall named NFC defensive POTW Cornerback DeAngelo Hall has been named the NFC defensive player of the week following his record-tying four-interception performance in Sunday's win over Chicago. Haynesworth looking familiar to Lions' coach Team adds RB James Davis to practice squad Bog Ravens beat Redskins in poll of Maryland voters According to a Baltimore Sun poll, 51 percent of Maryland's likely voters would cheer for the Ravens in a BW Parkway Super Bowl, while only 31 percent would root for the Redskins. Wizards make the Daily Show Here's John Wall dunking on Nick Young College Football WF Coach Grobe: Maryland a 'really good team THe Wake Forest Head Coach shared some of his thoughts about Maryland on Tuesday. He said the biggest difference between this year's Maryland team and last year's is maturity. Darnell Carter: 'It definitely feels good to be back' Progress reports: defensive line Get The Washington Post iPhone app! More Headlines Capitals Insider: Injury update: Bradley to return, Green says he'll play Hard Hits: Redskins-Lions keys to victory: defense Soccer Insider: Wednesday kickaround Television Highlights NHL: Washington at Carolina, 7, Comcast SportsNet World Series: Texas at San Francisco, 7:30, WTTG-5 More sports on TV UNSUBSCRIBE | Additional Newsletter Services | Advertising | Subscribe to the Paper | Privacy Policy Washington Post Digital | c/o E-mail Customer Care | 1150 15th St. NW | Washington, D.C. 20071