Here is what you need to know on this Saturday, October 7, eight days before the Washington Redskins play the 49ers at FedEx Field.

Timeline

Today’s schedule: Bye week

Days until:



—Monday night Redskins @ Eagles (10/23) 16

—Cowboys @ Redskins (10/29) 22

—Redskins @ Seahawks (11/5) 29

Redskins player one-liners—offense

Here is a quick look at every offensive player on the Redskins’ 53-man roster; defensive players are up tomorrow.

QB Kirk Cousins—If his traditional slow start is followed up by his traditional strong middle of the season, the Redskins will stay in contention.

QB Colt McCoy—Still under contract in 2018 and the possible QB in waiting if Cousins doesn’t return.

WR Jamison Crowder—His average per reception was 11.5 yards his first two years in the league and this year it’s just 7.6.

WR Terrelle Pryor—He’s on pace for 52 receptions for 744 yards; those are not numbers that will get him the big contract to which he aspires.

WR Josh Doctson—The second-year player has been targeted six times in four games, he needs more like six or more targets per game to maximize his potential.

WR Ryan Grant—Raise your hand if you had Grant being on pace for 40 receptions for almost 500 yards and eight touchdowns. Yeah, me neither.

WR Brian Quick—The free agent acquisition has played only seven snaps on offense and has one catch.

TE Jordan Reed—The hope usually is that Reed will stay healthy for the start of the season but he has struggled with injuries since the start of training camp.

TE Vernon Davis—His 69-yard run and catch against the Chiefs would have been great for a 27-year-old; it was miraculous for a 33-year-old.

TE Niles Paul—He has been valuable as a fullback, an in-line tight end, and on special teams.

TE Jeremy Sprinkle—The rookie is a work in progress, inactive the first two games and he played little when active the last two.

RB Rob Kelley—His big opportunity to establish himself as a solid starter has been derailed by injuries.

RB Chris Thompson—The most productive weapon on offense has to get it done with limited touches.

RB Samaje Perine—An average of 3.1 yards per carry and a couple of fumble may have the rookie’s status as Kelley’s primary backup on thin ice.

RB Mack Brown—He looked good in some late action against the Raiders and many are calling for him to supplant Perine and get some more chances.

OT Trent Williams—He usually can power through any injury so we will see if this patellar issue keeps him out of the lineup.

OT Morgan Moses—After a shaky Week 1 he has settled into Pro Bowl form.

OT Ty Nsekhe—After surgery to repair a core muscle, the backup tackle was out last week and he is unlikely to be back until after the 49ers game.

OT T.J. Clemmings—If both Williams and Nsekhe are out, Clemmings, who has started 31 NFL games in his two seasons, becomes Kirk Cousins’ blindside protector.

G Shawn Lauvao—The veteran remains the starter despite many fans spending all offseason wanting to have him replaced.

G Brandon Scherff—He is clearing the way on running plays well but his pass blocking is shaky; he has given up two QB hits and six hurries, with the latter total being the highest on the team.

G Tyler Catalina—He did well to make the team as an undrafted free agent but he has yet to be active for a game.

C Spencer Long—Since taking over at center in Week 4 last year he has steadily played better and better.

C Chase Roullier—The sixth-round pick could be the center of the future but he has yet to play an NFL snap.

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I do it every bye week. It’s a bit early this year but wanted to get the information out there. — Rich Tandler (@TandlerNBCS) October 6, 2017

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