Daily Slop: Trent Williams appears to be progressing well from surgery;

Swearinger intent on preventing Brees from setting record Redskins’ Trent Williams appears to be progressing well from latest surgery - The Washington PostWashington's left tackle still hasn't practiced but looks to be on track to return this week following a small knee procedure during the bye week.The Redskins’ young defense has played well so far. The team hopes it can grow up together. - The Washington Post15 of Washington's last 25 draft picks have been defensive players http://www.washingtonredskinsteamonline.com/quinton-dunbar-jersey , and the team believes the strategy has both tangible and intangible benefits.Drew Brees, and the Saints offense are causing some sleepless nights for Redskins coaches | NBC Sports WashingtonSometime in the second half next Monday night, Drew Brees will probably break the NFL's all-time passing yardage record. Jay Gruden is well aware of the Saints explosive offense.Need to Know: Five players to watch during Redskins vs. Saints | NBC Sports WashingtonNeed to Know: The Redskins will need to play their best game of the season if they are going to come out on top against the Saints. Here are five players who will play key roles.Five Takeaways: Alex Smith's Saints Week PresserHere's five takeaways from Redskins quarterback Alex Smith's media session with reporters on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at the Inova Sports Performance Center at Redskins Park.Resetting the NFC East: Has Eagles' slow start opened up the division? - NFC East- ESPNThe Eagles, now 2-2, lost just three games last season. Will the Cowboys, Redskins or Giants capitalize on Philly's Super Bowl hangover?Alex Smith and Redskins look to fine-tune offense ahead of possible shootout with Saints - The Washington PostWashington hasn't scored a second-half touchdown yet this season.Know Your Opponent: Scouting The Saints, Week 5Redskins.com provides an in-depth scouting report on the New Orleans Saints as the team prepares for their Monday night matchupWhy Mack Brown could mean more than your average practice squad addition | NBC Sports WashingtonA familiar face is back in the Redskins' backfield. But is Mack Brown destined for a bigger role than his current one on the practice squad? It's possible.D.J. Swearinger intent on preventing Drew Brees from setting record - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPNIt's easier said than done, but the Redskins would love to delay the celebration for Brees, who needs 201 yards to set the all-time yardage record. Locked in a 7-7 tie against the Dallas Cowboys, the Washington Redskins took the second-half kickoff and drove to first-and-goal at the 9.On first down Womens Josh Norman Jersey , Alex Smith had tight end Jeremy Sprinkle open in the end zone, but they were not on the same page and the throw was incomplete. On third down from the 1, Adrian Peterson took a handoff and ran into teammate Vernon Davis, resulting in a 2-yard loss.Washington settled for a field goal. Smith and Co. earned another first-and-goal at the 9 in the fourth quarter — and again wound up with just a field goal."We're obviously struggling when it comes to scoring touchdowns," coach Jay Gruden said after practice Wednesday as the Redskins prepare to face the New York Giants. "We do have to get better on offense punching the ball in."The problems in the red zone last Sunday did not wind up hurting the Redskins. They beat the Cowboys 20-17 to improve to 4-2 and extend their lead atop the NFC East.But it is a recurring theme, particularly in the third and fourth quarters.Gruden's offense has managed only a single second-half TD all season — and that lone such score was entirely meaningless, reducing Washington's deficit to 43-19 in a blowout loss at the New Orleans Saints in Week 5."Some of the plays, we've missed. We are beating ourselves up over it a little bit. So move on, learn from them and then try to attack the Giants appropriately. Stick with the plan," Gruden said. "Guys are doing good overall, got some wins, but I know we can do a lot better offensively."His players cite their own execution as the biggest flaw so far.On that first-and-goal play in the third quarter against Dallas, Smith said he thought Sprinkle would flatten out the route and head toward the sideline Authentic Da'Ron Payne Jersey , but Sprinkle instead "kept running for the corner."On that ensuing third-and-goal play, which Peterson said should have been "a walk-in touchdown," he faulted himself for "not being patient and letting Vernon get across. I would have rubbed right off him and walked into the end zone, pretty much. That is what's hurting us the most."Smith's numbers have dropped off from last season, when he led the NFL with a career-best 104.7 passer rating, averaged 8 yards per attempt and completed 67.5 percent of his throws for the Chiefs, who traded him to the Redskins. With Washington, his rating is 91.9, his yards per attempt are down to 7.1, and his completion percentage is 63.3."There's a lot of room improvement for us out there, especially offensively as a unit. We've left some plays out there, for sure," Smith said.Putting some blame on work he still needs to do to jell with new teammates Authentic Adrian Peterson Jersey , even though the season is more than a third over, Smith said: "Without a doubt, you're going to go through some things for a first time out there. You'd love to avoid that, but sometimes it's unavoidable."Notes: WR Jamison Crowder (ankle), Peterson (shoulder), CB Quinton Dunbar (shin), LG Shawn Lauvao (calf) and LB Zach Brown (illness) missed practice. WR Paul Richardson (knee, shoulder) and RB Chris Thompson (rib, knee) were limited participants. ... Thompson, who missed the game against Dallas, said he thinks he will be active at New York. "As long as I keep feeling good throughout the week, then I plan on playing Sunday."