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It has been a long time coming for Rock Cartwright. Cartwright is expected to make his first start since Dec.

Rock Cartwright :A With Clinton Portis out for at least another week and Ladell Betts done for the year, Cartwright is the new starting tailback.

With so many injuries hitting the Redskins this season, it was Rock Cartwright who stood behind quarterback Jason Campbell in the backfield on Sunday.

The first half came down to a single field goal for the Redskins and more than a few unhappy fans for the Cowboys.

Finally, I've found a way to work Ray "Buzz" Buivid into a story. Buivid's name was in the news after a mere 72-year-gap on Sunday, when the Lions' Matthew Stafford reportedly became the first rookie quarterback to throw five touchdown passes in a game since said Buivid did so for the 1937 Chicago Bears.

Ladell Betts suffered a left knee injury during the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Cowboys and will not return, leaving the Redskins without their top two running backs.

Using the most basic fact, the argument could be made Washington is playing better than any other team in the NFC East right now.

He's one of the team's longest-tenured players, but after his best game in nearly three years, joked that he had forgotten how to get to the postgame interview room.

It's 3.0 million square feet and it has a capacity of more than 100,000. Its design includes monumental arches, an expansive retractable roof, massive glass retractable end zone doors and field level sideline suites.

Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago.

It only took the Broncos a few minutes to take a 7-0 lead. Kyle Orton hit Brandon Marshall for a 40-yard touchdown and it looked like it would be a long day for the Skins.

Players love Victory Monday. What's not to love? An extra day to laze in bed. No running.

Redskins RB Ladell Betts will start Sunday against the Broncos despite a sprained ankle, a league source told NFL Network's Jason La Canfora .

You may have to replace Clinton Portis' replacement. Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn is now leaning towards a RBBC approach for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos, as back-up running back Ladell Betts has been dealing with foot and ankle issues.

As if things weren't bad enough for the Redskins this year, they're about one twisted knee away from having a running back tryout camp.

The Washington Redskins have already gone through their share of denial, anger, bargaining and depression, at least in a football sense.

The Redskins were dealt another offensive blow Sunday when RB Clinton Portis was hit hard on the helmet, suffering a concussion in the loss to the Falcons.

The Redskins have a long way to go. Any way you figure it. At 2-6, they're looking at the hind quarters of the other three teams in the NFC East.

DeAngelo Hall says he was only trying to help a teammate. Mike Smith says he was trying to restore order.

He didn't return. Backup Ladell Betts had his best day since he filled in for Portis during the final eight games of the 2006 season.