Colts vs. Redskins

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MATCHUPS

REDSKINS

OFFENSE

The Redskins have a simple goal - run RB Stephen Davis into the ground . . . well, artificial turf. Washington hopes to repeat its Arizona gameplan and run 40-plus times to control the clock and keep its own defense off the field. This could be the week TE Stephen Alexander grabs a few passes.

DEFENSE

After allowing 53 yards to Arizona and 31 yards to Detroit the past two weeks, the Redskins again see a real runner in Colts RB Edgerrin James. Now let's see if they're really better or just been stopping bums. Can CB Champ Bailey handle Colts WR Marvin Harrison one-on-one? Can the linebackers fill the running lanes.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Covering kickoffs is like driving on a winding single-lane mountain road without guardrails - stray out …