Ladell Betts (foot) has resumed practicing without limitations.
Betts will start against the Cowboys, and makes for a decent flex to low-level RB2 play. Despite reports of a foot sprain entering Week 10, Betts racked up 120 total yards and a touchdown on 27 touches against the Broncos.
ESPN reports that Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth (ankle) is unlikely to play Sunday against the Cowboys.
The loss takes a massive chunk out of Washington's already sagging run defense, which has fallen to 24th in the NFL. Haynesworth (6'6/350) will be replaced by Kedric Golston (6'4/300). Overlook Marion Barber's eight-touch Week 10 and use him against the Skins. Dallas' coaching staff has made it clear this week that they'll refocus on the ground game going forward.
Clinton Portis will see another specialist about his concussion on Friday.
Portis, who's been ruled out for Week 11, is still in the process of getting medical clearance to resume practicing. We'd give thought to dropping him in 10-team leagues. He was playing poorly behind Washington's injury-ruined offensive line before the concussion, and would likely only return as a carry sharer with Ladell Betts down the stretch. Don't bet him playing in Week 12.
Clinton Portis (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Dallas.
This was expected. Portis has yet to practice this week and is still experiencing the aftereffects from his concussion two weeks after the fact. We're not counting on him to return next week either. Ladell Betts is healthier this week than last and will carry the load against the Cowboys' strong run defense.
Redskins LCB Carlos Rogers is expected to get his starting job back for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Rogers was benched last week after getting burned by Brandon Marshall on a double move for a 40-yard TD. Despite the embarrassment, Rogers is a much better option than Fred Smoot or Justin Tryon. Smoot is in obvious decline, and the diminutive Tryon's upside is as a slot corner. He's too small to play outside.
Albert Haynesworth (ankle) is expected to be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
The Redskins' $100 million man was in a walking boot Wednesday and will probably stay off the ankle all week. It will be a significant upgrade for the Cowboys' running game if Haynesworth sits and Kedric Golston starts.
Jason Campbell completed 17-of-26 passes for 193 yards and a touchdown, and scrambled twice for 15 yards, in Washington's Week 10 win.
Hunter "The Punter" Smith had Washington's other passing TD, hitting FB Mike Sellers for the 35-yard score on a fake punt. Campbell led the upset of Denver by engineering long droves and showing much more poise than he did in Week 9's loss to the Falcons. He's been maddeningly inconsistent throughout his career, however, and is unlikely to stay effective in Week 11 at Dallas.
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