jordan reed very shorthanded, pro bowl tight ends, dropped a couple of normally reliable, also in on the dropping g eventually, the s were able to get their offense going. and it took until the second quarter, but ultimately, kirk cousins start today hit his stride. team looked early on like they didn't play last week. many of the starters didn't. cousins connecting on three touchdowns, eventually throwing for 1,881st half yards, the first to grant, loved the concept, beautifully designed, had deep receiver. coverage with the corner, opening up underneath, jordan reed catching back shoulder throw, corner of the ends zone, nice from cousins again, open because of nice, offensive coordinator, vernon davis pulling away. garrison touchdown, i think my favorite throw of the game. this is great example if you watch this, of a quarterback and wide receiver in perfect sync, offense took little time, but eventually look like you think this passing game is going to remember at the end of last season the redskins passing attack was one of the most let's transition over to the defense it, didn't

jordan reed and trent is here as well suiting up. they both look ready. number three, who is carrying the ball? matt jones is out and in comes rob kelly. also, keith marshall. finally, number four, beeline dilemma. who is going to win that starting job that's available? a number of worthy candidates to watch tonight and we can't say it enough. it's the most important game of here on nbc 4. again, in just over an hour. more coming up later in sports. for now, live from fedex field, carol maloney, back to you. >>> a beloved coach survives a brush with death he's getting a special tribute from his students. >>> i'm tracee wilkins. a congresswoman man weighs in on this debacle weighs in on the head start program. >>> and the maryland case that has prompted a new warning in an effort to keep the virus from spreading. >>> and it's on the warm side. as a matter of fact, we tied a record high temperature at dulles airport at 95 degrees. we're still sitting at 94. we're going to be in the heat right on thugh next ro >>> back now to presidential politics and the es

this will be the second preseason game for kirk cousins and the first for jordan reed and trent williams. look at the field behind me as we are getting ready for kickoff. jay gruden was just talking to ed reed moments ago. jay will be interested to look at his offense tonight. it has looked pretty good in practice. the players look forward to an opportunity to test themselves at game speed. cousins completed all five pass attempts in the preseason opener and looks to remain sharp against the bills tonight. earlier i caught up with doc walker to get a preview of tonight's december rehearsal. >> how important is this thursday >> for starters it's really important because a lot of guys haven't played much. check yourself from the stamina standpoint. can you get your breathing going? this is the best conditioned group of redskins in a second. i'm not worried about them being in shape but i worry about the continuity to play as a unit. they to v to -- have to move as one moving part. especially this is a big -- erin: this is a big night for people to step up. >> matt will be solidified by the

tight end jordan reed and receiver crowder are expected to make the preseason debuts tonight after missing the previous game. i caught up with former redskins quarterba theismann to get his take on tonight's game against the jets. redskins second preseason game. what do you look for in a game like this tonight? joe based on what i saw in atlanta you want to see an improvement that you don't commit as many penalties. that is number one. secondly, i'd like to see more from the running game. the third thing is i'd like to see better communication in des backfield. those are the three things i look for the game. ends how big of a concern -- erin: how big of a concern is the running game? matt jones, three carries. joe: it's a ple season game. it's not a concern. the running game is something that goes through the course of the game you build momentum to it. it's impossible to build momentum in a series or two. the starters will probably go 15, 20 plays tonight. we will get a better indication against a good jets defense. erin: reed is expected to play. he is fun to watch. joe: the best tight e

jordan reed with a touchdown. kirk cousins threw three in the second quarter. the redskins defeat the bills 21-16. join us next thursday for the preseason finale as the redskins travel to tampa to take on the buccaneers thursday, september 1 at 7:30. for joe theismann, clinton portis and the crew, director bill belt, this is kenny albert saying good night from fedex field. the final score once again, the redskins 21, the bills, 16. final score, once again, redskins 21, bills 16. redskins salute, the military appreciation program is where the redskins suit our community. providing a platform for fans to support and connect with service members and their family. exclusive year round events and show cases support initiatives iffer the military community. membership is open to all veterans and their families. go to redskins salute.com. >>> news 4 at 11:00 beginsi >> and breaking news in marylao hyattsville. he has life-threatening injuries. >> this video in our newsroom in the last hour. the stabbing happened around 8:00 in the t 18 bus on annapolis road in gallati

some of those names included josh norman, and jordan reed.urt cousins was a healthy spectat spectator. that was good news for colt mccoy. the second one comes in the second quarter. 39 yard strike and the skins up 14 in the half. late in the ahead. how about this drive from third stringer. he played 84 yard and ends with this 18 yard touchdown. run that play back. nice one handed concentration. redskins win 22-18. their preseason record is 1-1. >> i was waiting to hear cheers because my vision i couldn't see the exchange, the catch or whatever. i was hoping to hear some cheers and not some boos or whatever so i was hoping there was a touchdown and there was. >> i feel good and more importantly i like the way we executed as a whole as a unit that last drive. we made some good third down conversions and i felt like we drove home what we had to do. >> that's the good from friday. here is the bad. starting running back matt jones sprained the ac joint in his shoulder. it's too soon to determine how long he'll be out. the redskins run game struggl

later jordan reed getting in his first preseason action.tain kirk finds him for the touchdown pass. three touchdown passes on three straight drives. redskins win 21-16. after the game he assesseds his play. >> it's going to be a four quarter game for the 16 we play this season. we are going to have slow moments or slow quarters at times. the key is to find a way to circle the wagons and regroup quarters we put together a good performance. there were moments tonight where it wasn't as good as it needs to be, and we know that. a lot of the stuff i feel will be easily correctable and over the long haul will even out. >> remember this guy? rg3 starting against the bucs tonight. you saw the game on wusa9. it was an okay night. no picks. this touchdown pass was a beauty. he was sacked five times. rg3 and the browns come to fedexfield to face the redskins in week four. >>> high school football. down in virginia. yep, it's that time of year again. quarterback bo english back to pass. a 39-yard touchdown pass. check out the stiff-arm. runs 48 yards

no word on whether tight end jordan reed will play. love this from practice yesterday. reed did sit out game one against the falcons with a sore thumb. and wide receiver josh daschund out. he has an achilles injury and missed camp. doctors are encouraged he's on the right track. >> he's progressing nicely. it's exciting to see him with a sweat going. he did a little bit more work. we're going to take it gradually and not rush it. we're going to try and do more as the weeks go by. >> we're excited about him coming back and being an addition to this loaded great time out here. one thing you can't rush, to get out and have him retweak it, whatever the injury is. tell him to be smart with. it you know, he's doing everything he needs to do. everything they're asking him. he should be fine. >>> earlier today, everything was great. redskins hosting a coaching clinic. local high school coaches gathered at the park for a tour of the facility and a panel discussion with redskins coordinators and former gm charley casserly. 100 high school coaches from around the dmv participated.

reed takes over top position. day to two. d.j. is third, adam scott and jordan spieth. 10 players going to the deutsche bank for the 10th straight season, including seven past fedexcup champions. reed wins by one over o'hair and grillo. day, scott, woodland all share fourth. continue on nbc and golf channel . all the best to them in the weeks ahead. look forward to watching this come to a great conclusion. there's the lineup tonight on cbs beginning with "60 minutes" and nick, from torrey pines to pebble beach to reviera on to augusta through the carolinas and texas and in -- many other places in between. north of the boarder to canada, to baltusrol and the pga championship and then here to it's been quite a season. venues that are some of the most stung places on the planet. visual poetry for us. puts us on sensory overload and a great team to be a part of. nick: yeah, thank you, jim for being our glue. thank you, cbs. thank you golf fans. see you all next year. jim: see you at torrey pines in captioning sponsored by cbs >> quijano: south florida braces for sev

is third, adam scott and jordan spieth. 10 players going to the deutsche bank for the 10th straight season, including seven past fedexcup champions. reed wins by one over o'hair and grillo. day, scott, woodland all share fourth. . all the best to them in the weeks ahead. look forward to watching this come to a great conclusion. there's the lineup tonight on cbs beginning with "60 minutes" and nick, from torrey pines to pebble beach to reviera on to augusta through the carolinas and texas and in -- many other places in between. north of the boarder to canada, to baltusrol and the pga championship and then here to venues that are some of the most stung places on the planet. visual poetry for us. puts us on sensory overload and a great team to be a part of. nick: yeah, thank you, jim for being our glue. thank you, cbs. thank you golf fans. see you all next year. jim: see you at torrey pines in january. ? give you the knowledge to adjust for the best sleep ever. the time is now for the biggest sale of the year, where all beds are on sale! save 50% on the labor day limited edition bed. know better sleep. only at a sleep number store. >>> a