CHICAGO — Earlier in the week, Redskins coach Jay Gruden acknowledged that the Redskins would need help from other teams if his squad wanted to make the playoffs.
But that help would mean nothing if the Redskins didn’t win out.
Gruden and the Redskins took care of their part of the equation Saturday with a 41-21 thumping of the hapless Chicago Bears.
There were questions about how the Redskins would respond on only five days rest and a disappointing Monday night loss to the Carolina Panthers, even against the now 3-12 Bears.
The Redskins, however, came out determined.