Struggling Packers zero in on Redskins to try to end skid

The Packers (4-5) return to the scene of their NFC wild-card win Sunday night hoping that facing the Redskins (5-3-1) can turn their fortunes around after a three-game skid.

"This game is important because it's the game this week, so that's what we're focused on: beating the Redskins," Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy said.

"We clearly understand where we are in our season and understand how we've played the last couple games, so it's about improving each and every week."

Another loss would make the Packers' path to an eighth consecutive playoff appearance more difficult. But the margin of error is also small for the Redskins, who could fall to last place in the NFC East with a loss and a win by…