The Washington Redskins finished the first half of the season with a 5-3 record. Here’s a look at how they have fared and what’s ahead:
First-half rewind: The Redskins lead the NFC East because they figured out that with a strong defense, running game and fewer turnovers, teams can control games and win. That’s been their formula. They have a top-five rusher in Adrian Peterson and a top-five defense, led by a line with three excellent young players in Matt Ioannidis, Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne.