Willie Parker is really coming into his own as a fine running back, now that's he's being himself. He tried at first to run like Bettis and he doesn't have the build to be a bus type runner.

I don't count the Saints out yet. They're in a rhythm now in the last few games. The Redskins only romp was against Detroit. The Lions have enough weaknesses for other teams to exploit. They've just benefited from an easy first half schedule that's about to change.

Whether the Redskins make the playoffs will depend on the next few weeks when they play more divisional games. So far they are 1-1 in the division, beating the Eagles once and blowing a game against the Giants that they had in hand.