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As harbingers go http://www.redskinscheapstore.com/jamison-crowder-jersey-cheap , this was quite a start for the Washington Redskins.After a 4-yard run on the opening play of the game, the hosts' initial possession featured a holding penalty, a sack for a loss of 9 yards, an injured left knee for left guard Shawn Lauvao 鈥?who was taken to the locker room in a wheelchair 鈥?and a three-and-out punt.Washington's following drive also ended in a punt, but not before Alex Smith threw a ball that hit a Falcons defender's helmet, receiver Josh Doctson dropped a pair of passes, and right tackle Morgan Moses limped off with an injured right knee, although he later returned.Nothing really went right for the mistake-prone Redskins on Sunday in a 38-14 loss to Matt Ryan, Julio Jones and the Atlanta Falcons that ended the three-game winning streak that put Washington atop the NFC East."It was a bad game, but it was one game," Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan said. "We can't let that happen again."A Skins defense that came in ranked No. 2 in the NFL against the run and No. 4 overall turned in a real clunker.Atlanta gained 154 yards on the ground, averaging 6.4 per carry. Worth noting: The Falcons last ran for more than 100 in Week 2."Caught us with our pants down and hit us in the mouth," Washington cornerback Josh Norman said.There were several other issues for the Redskins.At one point in the second quarter, Atlanta was outgaining Washington 229-41.The Falcons were 8 for 8 on third-down conversions before halftime.Washington finished with 10 penalties for 147 yards, and some players thought the officiating was to blame."Might as well just give them the ball," coach Jay Gruden said, "and give them the game."Atlanta (4-4) began the third quarter with an eight-play drive that finished with Ryan's third of four TD passes for the afternoon 鈥?a 10-yarder to running back Tevin Coleman 鈥?that boosted its advantage to 28-7.Washington then punted after its possession was derailed by penalties: one for taunting on Doctson http://www.washingtonredskinsteamonline.com/tress-way-jersey , another for unsporstmanlike conduct on Moses, and a holding call on Pro Bowl right guard Brandon Scherff (who soon exited with a hurt left shoulder, joining starters Lauvao and left tackle Trent Williams, who had thumb surgery last week, on the sideline).Atlanta put together touchdown drives that covered 86, 81 and 75 yards in the first half, then another 75-yarder to begin the second. A Redskins secondary that added starting safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix in a trade-deadline deal Tuesday 鈥?there was quite a bit of hand-gesturing by safety D.J. Swearinger before snaps 鈥?gave up first-half TD passes by Ryan of 39 yards to Coleman and 40 yards to Calvin Ridley.The capper was a 35-yarder in the fourth quarter to Jones, who dragged Clinton-Dix a bit at the end of the play for his first scoring catch in nearly a year.The Redskins have thrived on offense with 33-year-old running back Adrian Peterson carrying the load. But he only ran nine times for a measly 17 yards through the opening two quarters, when Washington's best gain was 22 on a scramble by quarterback Alex Smith.Nearly sacked, Smith spun out of a defender's arms and turned it into a run up the sideline ending with a pop from Atlanta's Brian Poole that was so big it drew an "Ohhhhh!" from spectators. It helped extend an 11-play, 80-yard drive that finished with Smith's 2-yard fade pass to Doctson for a TD that cut Washington's deficit to 14-7 late in the opening half.That was just about it in terms of highlights for the Redskins."Got to be better," Swearinger said. "Got to be disciplined."Follow Howard Fendrich on Twitter at ://HowardFendrichRedskins Veterans Who May be Cut Every year fans of their favorite teams try to predict the 53 man roster. Redskins fans, it seems, have been doing this since the end of the 2018 NFL Draft. Unlike some seasons in the past where the roster seems pretty cut and dry, there are a few areas where unexpected change could be in the cards.Below is a list of some veterans who the Skins may decide to part ways with in a few weeks. Some may surprise you, while others may not. Rob Kelley - The third year running back from Tulane is certainly on the roster bubble. Even though the first “unofficial” depth chart lists him as the starter, that’s pretty much written in washable sidewalk chalk. There is some though he could be offered up in a trade http://www.washingtonredskinsteamonline.com/quinton-dunbar-jersey , but I doubt his market would be very high. He’s rushed for a pedestrian 898 yards (3.9 YPC) and nine touchdowns, and caught 16 total passes for 100 yards and a touchdown in his first two years.Brain Quick - By all accounts, Quick is having himself a very good training camp, and he offers the Redskins a veteran presence within the wide receiver room. On the other hand, the team is likely to keep just six receivers on the 53-man roster, and Jay Gruden may choose to go with younger, higher ceiling players over the former 33rd overall pick of the 2012 draft, who has a combined 111 receptions for 1575 yards and 10 touchdowns in his disappointing six year career. T.J. Clemmings - There was a point in the 2015 draft evaluation process where some thought T.J. Clemmings would be as high as a second round pick. He ended up going to the Vikings in the fourth round, and was forced into action as a rookie (started all 16 games) when Phil Loadholt when out with an injury. He never stood out in Minnesota as the future, and his time in DC has been overshadowed by injury. This could be the last straw for the once promising offensive lineman. Stacy McGee - McGee played well for a bad defensive front last season, but offseason surgery, and him being placed on the PUP list for training camp, could seriously hurt his chances of sticking around. He would only save the team $1.5 million by cutting him, but there just may not be enough space in what is now a crowded and talented defensive line group that will likely only keep six. Ziggy Hood - Hood has been a square peg in a round hole since arriving in Washington. He has been the team’s Nose-Tackle-by-default the past two seasons, and did not preform well there. He moved to 3-4 defensive end this year, but that move may not keep the 31 year old veteran on the roster, as there is more talented youth all around him. Martrell Spaight - Spaight started six games out of necessity last season Womens Josh Norman Jersey , but was just very limited in what he can offer the defense. He certainly hits hard when he arrives, but he often arrives late, and is very stiff and poor in coverage. He offers the team very little besides special teams ability, and his spot on the roster may very well be taken by rookie Shaun Dion Hamilton - a smart, instinctive, athletic Alabama product. Joshua Holsey - Holsey is entering his second year in the NFL, and definitely had some promise, but an untimely freak toe injury, described by Jay Gruden as nearly “severing” his big toe, may have sealed his fate with the team. 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