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Alfred Morris Still Leads Three-Headed Attack

Matt Jones and Chris Thompson have been getting their share of opportunities in certain situations this season, but fourth-year starter Alfred Morris remains the "lead dog" at running back.

Despite seeing his carries dip week to week this season, including just six in the Redskins’ 32-21 loss to the New York Giants on Thursday night, running back Alfred Morris is still the team’s “lead dog” at the position, according to head coach Jay Gruden.

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“Alfred's fine,” Gruden said during a conference call last Friday.