Today at 1:00 p.m. ET the Washington Redskins (0-1) will look to improve upon a dismal offensive showing in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars (0-1), who squandered a 17-point lead in their opener. Watch the game on CBS or live stream it by clicking this link. Jaguars fans can hear the radio broadcast on 1010 XL, while Redskins fans can do the same on ESPN 980.
Questions about Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III's viability as the starter compared to Kirk Cousins this preseason aren't going away after the 'Skins put up just six points in Week 1. New head coach Jay Gruden was criticized for the Redskins' game plan in the loss-despite Alfred Morris and Roy Helu running effectively, their rushing attempts were doubled by RGIII passes.
"If I had to do it all over again, I probably would have run the ball more than I did," Gruden said. Griffin, however, believes the team needs to get their deep threats more open downfield.
"We have got to find ways to open those guys up more down the field," Griffin said. "I don't think that's any secret. You want to be able to be efficient and hit the underneath stuff, but you also have to get those home run shots in every now and then. We'll work on getting that."
Wide receiver Pierre Garcon's outing epitomized the Redskins' struggles to hit the big play. He was successful in a fantasy football sense, reeling in 10 passes, but he only piled up 77 yards. The Jaguars defense looked more susceptible to bombs downfield than Houston though, which could mean a big day for free agent acquisition DeSean Jackson.
Making matters worse for Jacksonville, safety Jonathan Cyprien could miss time with a concussion. "Cyp is a great guy, and he's one of the leaders of this defense," reserve Josh Evans said.
Jaguars Injury Report:
Geno Hayes
LB
--
Full Participation in Practice
--
Roy Miller
DT
--
Full Participation in Practice
--
Cecil Shorts
WR
Hamstring
Did Not Participate In Practice
Doubtful
Johnathan Cyprien
S
Concussion
Did Not Participate In Practice
Out
Clayton Harbor
TE
Calf
Did Not Participate In Practice
Out
Westleigh Johnson
RB
Ankle
Did Not Participate In Practice
Out
Austin Pasztor
T
Hand
Did Not Participate In Practice
Out
Toby Gerhart
RB
Ankle
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Dwayne Gratz
CB
Ankle
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Marcedes Lewis
TE
Knee
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Abry Jones
DT
Abdomen
Limited Participation in Practice
Probable
Marqise Lee
WR
Hamstring
Limited Participation in Practice
Probable
Alan Ball
CB
Abdomen
Limited Participation in Practice
Questionable
Redskins Injury Report:
| Kedric Golston | DE | Groin | Did Not Participate In Practice | Doubtful |
| Akeem Jordan | LB | Knee | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Tracy Porter | CB | Hamstring | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Jordan Reed | TE | Hamstring | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Trent Williams | T | Shoulder | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Duke Ihenacho | S | Ankle | Full Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Brian Orakpo | LB | Ankle | Full Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Tyler Polumbus | T | Ankle | Full Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Kai Forbath | K | right Groin | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
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