LANDOVER — The Redskins were challenged by a number of injuries to their defensive backfield, but Washington’s young defensive backs stepped up in a 26-24 win Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.
Already without starting cornerback Josh Norman, the Redskins lost starter Bashaud Breeland in the third quarter with a knee injury. The injuries left third-year pro Quinton Dunbar and rookie Fabian Moreau on the outside to help hold off a 49ers rally.
“Very impressed with all of them,” Redskins coach Jay Gruden said. “There was a coverage mix up there that gave them a touchdown to get it back to a one or two-point game, but overall I liked the way they competed, covered and played.