The Redskins' defense was bad and the No. 1 offense couldn't do anything through the air. So it was up to running back Adrian Peterson to salvage a bad night. He was signed Monday and showed he still had something left, rushing 11 times for 56 yards. Whether he can repeat that week after week remains to be seen, but it's now hard to see anyone else starting in the season opener. That's also because the Redskins other options for first- and second-down backs have not proven themselves.
I know what it is. Jay Gruden worked the team too hard in the preseason and they were all tired. AP looked good because he just got here. Jay needs to rest his people in week 1 to let them recover.