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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