Seahawks’ defense explores its options
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Seattle has had some success against mobile quarterbacks, but Griffin and Redskins pose unique challenges.
Redskins-Seahawks: Five storylines to follow
It's almost that time. The Washington Redskins on Sunday will make their long-awaited return to the playoffs, hosting the Seattle Seahawks at 4:30 p.m.
Wilson, Griffin claim their position
COLUMN | With unique skill-sets, Seattle’s Russell Wilson and Washington’s RGIII continue the quarterback revolution.
Secondary has improved rapidly
The Redskins’ defensive backfield is rejuvenated and a major reason the team has won seven straight.
In Seahawks, a mirror image?
Studying film of Seattle’s offense, Barry Cofield noticed something: They kept running the ball.
DC Sports Bog &
The Early Lead
Bobby Wagner says Skins won't run on Seattle
Culling through Seattle sports-talk radio to find more marginally incendiary comments about this weekend's game.”
Leroy Hill on Skins offense: 'We've seen it before'
Seattle linebacker says his team's success against Carolina and San Francisco has prepared them for Washington.”
Morning Pixels: John Wall practices, everyone gushes
Positive John Wall pixels for everyone!”
Experts lining up behind the Seahawks
Experts, or people whose photographs exist on the Internet anyhow, are lining up behind Seattle this weekend.”
Redskins proposal: The story
This proposal was a lot more complicated than the video lets on. ”
Grading Robert Griffin III
Each week, let us know how the heralded rookie will play and then grade his performance.
Full coverage of Robert Griffin III
A living archive of everything the Washington Post has published on Robert Griffin III — blog posts, articles, columns, photos and video.
They couldn’t have done it without us
COLUMN | Behind every champion, there’s a cynical sportswriter who said it would never happen.
Caldwell feels connection to Colts
After 10 years with Indy, Baltimore offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell retains many ties with Colts.
Around the NFL
Cundiff, Akers practice side-by-side
Recently signed Billy Cundiff competes alongside struggling incumbent David Akers as the 49ers seek a kicker for the postseason.
Latest NFL news
- Browns poised to interview Oregon's Chip Kelly, hot coach hopes to have process over "quickly"
- Cundiff, Akers practice side-by-side
- Chiefs part ways with general manager Scott Pioli after 4 tumultuous seasons in Kansas City
- Hybrid turf, underground heaters keep Lambeau tundra just right
- Once on the ropes, 'mad scientist' Haslett turns around defense for playoff-bound Redskins
- Autopsy says Cowboys player killed in crash died of head and neck trauma, wasn't drunk
- 49ers PK David Akers got death threats on Twitter
- Person familiar with discussions: Andy Reid cancels other interviews, near deal with Chiefs
NFC East Standings
Teams | Standings | Statistics | Scoreboard
Scores and Schedule
Redskins & NFL galleries
PHOTOS | Redskins prepare for playoff game
The team holds practice in Ashburn ahead of Sunday’s NFC wild-card matchup.
PHOTOS | Redskins-Cowboys rivalry classics
With the Redskins set to play Dallas for the NFC East title, take a look back at some of their more memorable games.
Best of the Post: John McDonnell
A selection of Washington Post photojournalist John McDonnell’s work from 2012.
Redskins move into first place in the NFC East
Washington downs Cleveland 38-21 with Cousins on the field and RGIII on the sidelines.
Robert Griffin III practices fully
The Redskins quarterback says he expects to play against the Eagles.
Robert Griffin III’s knee injury
Redskins’ quarterback tried to continue playing but had to leave the game in the fourth quarter.
Redskins top Ravens, 31-28
Robert Griffin III goes down with an injury, but Washington rallies for a win in overtime.
A life spent proving he belongs
Redskins offensive coordinator deals with skepticism that accompanies being a coach’s son.
Redskins videos
Bold predictions for Redskins-Seahawks game--Post Sports Live
VIDEO | The Washington Post’s Matt Rennie, Dan Steinberg and Jonathan Forsythe offer their bold predictions for the Redskins’ game against the surging Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon.
Which is more of a threat to Redskins--Seattle’s ground game or aerial attack?--Post Sports Live
VIDEO | The Washington Post’s Matt Rennie, Dan Steinberg and Jonathan Forsythe argue whether the Redskins will have more problems defending the Seattle Seahawks’ rushing game or their passing attack in this Sunday’s playoff game at FedEx Field.
Redskins win NFC East, face hot Seahawks in playoffs--Post Sports Live
VIDEO | The Post Sports Live crew discusses the Redskins’ victory over the Dallas Cowboys, talk about quarterback Robert Griffin III’s seemingly limited performance in a knee brace and preview the playoff game against the red-hot Seattle Seahawks.
Super Bowl predictions--Post Sports Live
VIDEO | The Post Sports Live crew offers up their Super Bowl predictions on the eve of the NFL postseason.
How healthy is Robert Griffin III’s knee?--Post Sports Live
VIDEO | The Post Sports Live crew talks about Robert Griffin III’s performance against the Dallas Cowboys and looks ahead to what his injured knee might mean for the Redskins’ matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.
Redskins, Seahawks have a lot in common--Post Sports Live
VIDEO | The Post Sports Live crew examines the 11-5 Seattle Seahawks, who are riding an impressive 5-game winning streak during which their average margin of victory is more than 26 points per game.
Bold predictions for the Redskins-Cowboys game--Post Sports Live
VIDEO | The Post Sports Live crew offers bold predictions for the Redskins game against the Cowboys for the NFC East division title.
Is Redskins-Cowboys game biggest in FedEx Field history?--Post Sports Live
VIDEO | The Washington Post’s LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg and Jonathan Forsythe argue whether this Sunday’s Redskins game against the Dallas Cowboys--with the NFC East title on the line--is the biggest game in the history of FedEx Field.
Redskins’ biggest worry against the Cowboys--Post Sports Live
VIDEO | The Washington Post’s LaVar Arrington and Dan Steinberg discuss the Dallas Cowboys’ strengths heading into the winner-take-all game against the Redskins on Sunday night at FedExField.
Grading RGIII--Post Sports Live
VIDEO | The Post Sports Live crew talks about Robert Griffin III’s performance in a knee brace as he returned from injury in the Redskins’ 27-20 win at Philadelphia.Recent columns
COLUMN | With unique skill-sets, Seattle’s Russell Wilson and Washington’s RGIII continue the quarterback revolution.
COLUMN | For some fired coaches, the ride on the offseason carousel never seems to stop spinning.
COLUMN | By accepting slot role, veteran wideout saves wear and tear on body and contributes in new ways.
COLUMN | Suddenly, Washington is not only in the playoffs, but a model of stability. How’d that happen?
ANALYSIS | From start to finish, a show of talent and resiliency Redskins fans haven’t seen in years.
COLUMN | Alfred Morris has a huge night to help the Redskins clinch their first NFC East title since 1999.
Redskins archives
- Daniel Snyder steps back
- They couldn’t have done it without us
- Seahawks’ defense explores its options
- Wilson, Griffin claim their position
- The NFL’s back-to-work program
- Santana Moss has season for the ages
- For Morris, it’s too good to be true
- Shanahan might get an extension
- Winning now, built to last
- Redskins fans bring the joyful noise
Editor's Choice
Face of the franchise
Robert Griffin III’s first season: his adjustment to the NFL, his assimilation into D.C. and his emergence as a leader.
2012 Fall All-Met
Honoring the area’s best in football, soccer, field hockey, volleyball and cross-country.
Sports at a Glance
