vernon davis is outstanding. josh going down on ir that hurt to see them pass and if there were a better running game inside the 20 with tougher carries i think it would help a lot. best running team in football doesn't have problems in the red zone. >> defense now what are we seeing with the team and strong spot so far. >> i'm surprised by how good this pass rush has been. coming into the year we thought that would be a problem. especially when junior g went down for the year and trim murphy you see him here he's been a revelation for this team. >> this guy by the way i apologize to for everything i said about him over the first jag, just a guy. this a lot of just a guys in the league. he has a half dozen sacks midway point and on pace for donz. that is upper echelon campaign. he single handedly took over and that's why redskins run the football game. big problem defensively doing what they're doing now in the highlist which is why this was best in first half. game tackling and getting the ground and physical in

will wear these cleats in support of the vernon davis foundation for the arts. it promotes art education and appreciation among youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. this is all part of the nfls' my cause my cleats week. the redskins aren't the only washington team giving back to those in need. last night, the capitals hosted their annual "casino players and coaches played casino games with fans at the sheraton in pentagon city last night. attendees also bid on equipment and signed memorabilia during a live auction. this was the sixth year of "casino night." the event has raised more than one-million dollars for youth sports, education and other programs. a reminder this morning as we head generosity at our toys for tots toy drive this weekend! abc-7 and newschannel 8 will be at national harbor this saturday from 11 to 3. we hope to see you there. kidd o'shea in the now.. dolly parton says she's heartbroken about wildfires that tore through the tennessee county where she grew up. in a statement, she said she's praying for the families affected by the fires and f

vernon davis proving the doubters wrong. how his return home is helping the redskins push toward the >>> home is where the heart is. turns out it's also where the touchdowns are for vernon davis. >> news 4's carol maloney joins us live from ashburn to talk about a redskins resurgence for yeah, the 49ers thought he was an aging star when they traded him in the middle of last season, but boy, did vernon davis prove them wrong. he is back home and back in top form. >> my only dream was to be able to play for the washington redskins. and now that it comes to fruition, it's amazing. it's been great. it's been fantastic. >> i guess i wondered how much he had left in the tank. didn't know. it only took throwing at a local it. i've been scratching my head ever since that day wondering how we got him. >> he's been unbelievable as far as his work ethic, his desire to get better, of course, his natural speed is still there. he hasn't lost a step. he can fly. >> reporter: high praise from his current coach. davis, though, credits his fi

there were only a couple of jamie collin and last year, john elway with vernon davis and it didn't play out because players have a tough time coming into a new team and you a a new plaw -- playbook in and a new season, and that's why you don't see trades in the nfl like you do in baseball. the broncos think they have a roster capable of making a run for the super bowl. i think championship game here in denver rather than on the road in new england. >> i have another recommendation for you, something interesting that is not our own work but worth your time. nfl players live large with the big money with the attention and glitz and glamour. we want to highlight the detroit lions glover quinn. he lives off 30% of his take- first three years of his career in the nfl. that is good monday but imagine the temptation. >>> the visit real. cu'sfootballteam is bowl eligible for the first time in nearly a decade and head coach mike mcintire and his players are hearing new things yelled from the stands this year. >> they heard themselves called ms they heard themselves yelled at, and i side they are

s own vernon davis. skins up 14-0 sam bradford's pass picked off. the redskins win 26-20. they are 5-3-1 on the season. erin hawksworth has more with josh norman. erin: how impressed have you been with president smith? josh: anytime you get a a sack and then the two-tip i -n-t and kept going. robert: it was going to stop the cowboys? less than a minute to go, the steelers now 5. big ben with the fake spike, everybody went for it, the love to antonio brown. but the cowboys marched down the field. left, ezekiel elliott come untouched for the 32 yard game-winning touchdown. dallas wins. and it is sunday, meaning abc 7 "sports sunday." we will talk about the redskins. that will be at 11:35, right here on abc 7. stay up with us. kimberly: and you don't want to miss this coming up. ?? know you have a dedicated advisor and team who understand where you come from. ?? know you can craft an investment plan as strong as your values. ?? know that together, you can establish a meaningful legacy with the guidance and support now at havertys furniture, it's our veterans day preview. wher

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connecting with d-c's own vernon davis on a 37-yard touchdown to put the redskins up 14-0. but minnesota would come back. in the fourth -- the redskins holding on to a narrow lead. and an unlikely hero emerges -- preston smith tips a pass from sam bradford and comes down with the ball. the pick -- a nice cherry on top of his two sacks. and rejoice -- the redskins win 26-20. their record -- an impressive 5-3-and-1. national harbor is right here on abc seven sunday evening.. the tree lit up in blue, red, green, flashing patterns - as hundreds of people looked on. the lightning ceremony closed with a huge fireworks display. and our very own veronica johnson warmer (mid 60s) late week - shower chances today (pm) and tomorrow (am) - another big cool down late weekend showers developing late this afternoon. highs: 54-60 winds: sw to n 5 mph tonight: mostly cloudy with a few showers. lows: 35-45 winds: nw 5 mph tomorrow: mostly cloudy with a few morning showers. becoming mostly sunny, cool. highs: 55-61 winds: nw 5 mph sting is coming to the theater at mgm national harbor sunday,

in 2nd quarter give credit to hometown guy vernon davis gets 38 yard dprach cousins makes it look easy. skins up 14-0 and vikings tie it up and chris thompson one of an down goes brad ford and strikeings. skins win 26-20. everybody is talking about preston. >> jay has been riding me like which one of them horses like you know i feel like jay is jockey and i'm the horse trying to win the race he's been riding me so hard and not giving me a break and telling me you need better rush, every day, every day, one-on-one he tells me he will come down and watch me and make sure i get the rushing and makes sure i'm on -- i could be on ses he tells me i'm not. >> couple moves never know i thought i would get in end zone. he's been plague good ball. >> confidence booster. hopefully we continue that production the rest of season because we don't node it. >> we know every game -- when you rarely have a game. most games we are playing will be close games and you know you have to have that mind-set going into every game and >> next up green bay packers sunday night. >> i like that they won and they lo

the 7,000-square-foot stunner is where vernon davis called home.s 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and features a professional grade kitchen, wine cellar and gym not to mention incredible views. davis doesn't need it since he was traded last night year to denver. >>> the opening ceremony for one of the bay area's most popular holiday traditions today. downtown ice in san jose. olympic champion kristi yamaguchi will be there for the ceremonies which start at 5:30. it's the 21st season for the outdoor skating rink. >> time now for a look at our forecast. >> everyone is looking ahead to the thanksgiving holiday and the weekend of course. here's roberta gonzales. >> good afternoon, everybody. we have plenty of rain showers in the early-morning hours. [extremely scratchy voice] so far san francisco picked up over a half inch of rain today alone. over 1.5" in the month of november. now the sun is settling in. plenty of sunshine will be served for your thanksgiving day and then this weekend we'll have rain on saturday. a stray shower certainly possible on sunday. bu

that's vernon davis as bryce harper. all of them going out, some of the other players from the wizards. look at dee jackson. his little enjoying the halloween spirit. >> stay dry tonight? >> yeah. 77 tomorrow and 77 thursday. wow. nicer over the weekend. that's just a reality check. ?? know you have a dedicated advisor and team who understand where you come from. ?? know you can craft an investment plan as strong as your values. ?? know that together, you can establish a meaningful legacy with the guidance and support fios is not cable. we're wired differently. we guarantee to make switching easier. we'll show up on time. you're right on time. as promised, to install fios and set up the wi-fi that janet, jamie, jenny, jemma and jasmine need on their birthday. thank you. for all their new devices. you want a piece of cake? you can't break me. switching to fios is easier than ever. now get 100 meg internet, plus tv and phone for just $69.99 per month online. captioning sponsored by cbs >> pelley: down the home stretch. wit

offense is hoping to get a tight end ck the defenses trying to fist them, going up jordan reed and vernon davis that's one of the top challenges any defense could field scott grodsky cbs 58 sports some milwaukee police officers are helping students prepare a thanksgiving meal for the hungry. cbs 58's julie parise reports from m-a-t-c. those officers are joining forces with students from messmer prep and here at matc to cook ahead of a big dinner event this weekend. it's the second annual community thanksgiving dinner, and it serves about 400 people. people.today several ff were coached by the experts here at matc on the best way to prepare, cut and thanksgiving bird. others in the kitchen worked on the fixings - like stuffing and crberry sauce. this idea us, ere are never o matoy told cooks in the kitchen. iat'alwa been are ery something in our dtrrchinout to ve back but kids from mesmer to learn about the culinary arts and the culinary students get to give back to their commu" community."that community dinner happens this sunday at messmer prep. reproting in milwaukee i'm jp cbs 58 3 coming up

s own vernon davis will have to step up again. having a good bounceback year. 26 receptions, 382 yards. two touchdowns. surprising a lot of people including his head coach. >> it has been sur praising frankly. i wasn't -- surprising frankly. i wasn't sure what we'd get with vernon. i didn't know how fast or how much he was into football. he is unbelievable with the work ethic, his desire to get better and the natural speed is still there. he hasn't lost a step. he can fly. robert: he is balling. it's friday. we talk high school football. playoffs. tonight this game takes us to ashburn where scott abraham will join us. he is live. scott, what's up? scott: tell you what, rob. we are still an hour away from look at this atmosphere already. this is the dog pound. they are ready to rock and roll. band is playing. the high school football game of the week takes us to loudoun county. all guys will be on ashburn tonight. in the regular season the spartans topped the bulldogs 10-7. in fact, that was the last time they suffered a loss and t

if reed can't play for look for vernon davis to have a larger role against the cardinals. once practice was over. the players had a special guest in the locker room. hall of famer darrell green. a blast from the blast. there for us to look up to. >> the beloved hall of famer made rounds after practice. >> it feels good to be in the locker room. they can accept me or not. i know what i believe. >> green played 20 seasons for washington and helped the team win two super bowls. he likes the current team and has a message for >> they are building something special. the building blocks are the human beings. coach, you are building something i think. you are building something good here. >> what does it mean to hear? >> similarities between the teams he was on and the team we have now. >> green was the fastest >> are you still faster than the d.b.'s over there? >> pretty much. no big deal. they all know that. >> i withoutn't put it past him -- i wouldn't put it past him. it sounds fun. michelle: didn't even blink. larry: no. love it. a few championship rings. he like what is the

touchdowns to first two possessions and second coming to cousins don'tp call me over the hill vernon davis by the way he's only 3. and strikeings took over 2nd quarter and that fumble didn't help. vikings pu then head coach admitted today he had to give himself a timeout. >> i had to shut myself in my own room for a few seconds to cool done a little bit and get my poise and then go out and rally the troops. coach them up and see what they were seeing on defense and shawn and joe did a good job of preparing them for the second half. that's all you have to do and say a few and go play. big thing keep poise and go out there and shoot guns and play things will happen and it did. >>. >> you like that? you like that? >> it's been a year after leading skins to a game over the tampa bay bucks. and can we have a the vine and six second clips go away this could be the lasting legacy. >> ohhhwee. >> ohh-weee. >> ohhh-had weee. >> wee. >> i like that. what ohhh-weee where did that dunbar i don't know where he got but it goes around the locker room and it was fitting for the way i was feeling. >> ohh-w

i played against vernon davis and i know i played against a come back to these young men. it starts with the youth. it starts right here at the bottom. without football, there's no high school, no college and no nfl. it starts here. >> the team has set up a go fund me page to raise the money they need to get to floor. if you want to help, check out the link on the nbc washington app search youth football. in the district, mark sea graves, news 4. >> i really want to see them make it to florida and go all the way, win that championship. >> yes, good luck to them. we did reach ou >> we have not heard a response yet but we'll keep you posted. we're keeping you company. he'll cook you turkey, some of those side. what will it be like as you head outside the rest of your day? >> chuck is back with the fourth ?? ?? ?? ?? >> right now news 4 today, happy thanksgiving to you. we are up early to help you make your turkey and head out for the holiday. >> who is helping make the turkey? i'm not helping. >> in solidarity with you, we're up early. >> i will eat your turkey. plus a holid

i played against vernon davis and, you know, i know i played against a lot of guys that are out here playing in the nfl. come back to these young men. it start with the youth. start right here at the bottom. without no youth football, there's no high school, no college and there's no nfl. it start here. >> reporter: the team set up a gofund me page to raise the florida. if you want to help, check out the link on the nbc washington app, search "youth football." in the district, mark segraves, news 4. >> cute. >> we did reach out to the redskins for reaction or comment. we have not received a response. >>> well, if you didn't have to make last-minute dash to the grocery store, you saved yourself a big headache today. grocery stores around the area saw long lines as people were getting last-minute stuff. we went out to the wegman's in lan ham and talked to a lot of >> so crowded in there. i was like, where are all the carts? they had a few carts left. it's packed in there. it's really crowded. >> just last-minute shopping, you know, kind of tradition for me to kind of get out in the cro

we had an opportunity to talk to a redskins player, vernon davis who slept out here with us last night about why this is something that was important for him to do. >> the number one thing that motivated me is that when you show true compassion, when you're able to put yourself in that place. a lot of people talk about this and that, can really show that compassion if you experience it first hand. >> and there was a bit of a debrief after we woke up this morning and that was really something that resonated, that idea of compassion, the idea of taking this experience we've shared last night and moving forward in our lives to try to do something to help folks in the future. you'll hear from one of the young people who has received help from covenant house. that is coming up at the bottom of the hour. >> what did you find most challenging in your experience i woke up a couple of times and it was okay, the temperature wasn't that bad as we got started but as the morning rolled on, it got colder and colder around the ground got harder or harder or so it seemed to and i got uncomfortable and

a 38 yard touchdown pass to vernon davis put washington up 14-0 in the second quarter but minnesota scored three times in the same quarter, including this 20 yard touchdown to cal rudolf. goals but the vikings had a chance to win it. down seconds, preston smith comes through with his second sack of the day to seal the 26-20 win. >> we know that the teams we play from here on out will be very, very good and will make the runs and we have to answer them. today we did that and that is the big thing. just stay focused. keep your poise. move onto the next play. >> four quarters. we have to play four quarters. the day you see us play four quarters of fool. add. >> they will have a prime time match up on sunday night football right here on news4 against the green bay packers. from fedex field, i'm jason pugh, news4 sports. >> they sound like they know what they have to do. four quarters. here we go. >> make it happen. >> go skins. >> plenty of season left. >>> there is no doubt, no denying it, it is cold out this morning. could impact your plans. >> new concerns for metro riders, who police are s

the 7-thousand square feet n is near the sa >>> former san francisco 49er vernon davis is selling his san jose mansion for $2.8 million. the 7,000-square-foot mansion is near the san jose country club. it has 6 bedrooms, a professional grade kitchen, along with a gym and a game room. also a three-car garage. davis played for the 49ers for nine seasons before being traded to the broncos last year. right now he is playing for the washington redskins. >>> here's the latest in life tracking. you will soon be able to track your sweat. researchers at the university of illinois at urbana-champaign are working on the sweat tracker a flexible patch that sticks on your skin. it then absorbs your sweat mixes it with enzymes that react with chemicals in your sweat. your smartphone then analyzes it. for fitness purposes it could help now when it's time to replenish electrolytes or rehydrate. >> will you be traveling this weekend, by air or car? how far are you going, tweet me about it at #veronicadlcruz. your comments and poll results tonight. come join us for bay area nightbeat at 10:00 on our si

vernon davis! >> third and six. blitz is coming. off his back foot, intercepted!a spin move and he's still going. berry reverses. eric berry's got some blockers. berry looking for the angle, and he's in. >> and it's blocked. blocked it. running back with it is parks. down the sideline, parks takes it all the way back. >> rivers got rid of it. intercepted! picked off by kiko alonso. alonso to the 20. the 10. the 5. touchdown! >> it's elliot. elliot for the touchdown! no flags. cowboys lead. >> welcome back. those were some of the biggest highlights from around the nfl yesterday. now let's get to the patriots hosting the seahawks on sunday night football. to foxborough. not a single passing touchdown for new england in this one. the patriots instead relying on running back legarrette blount, who rushed for three scores in the game, but the seahawks keep pace, taking a seven-point lead at the end of the third quarter. in their final drive, new england fails four times to cross the goal line from inside the seattle 2 yard line. the seahawks hang on for a 31-24 win. >>

. >> first half vernon davis. >> fountain of youth. this guy i mean he was on the basically on the trash heaprashh with denver and san francisco,d, san francisco traded him toancic denver. he didn't do much and thenndhe he's a beast.ea >> he's a homie, man, d.c. in d the building.in that's how we do that. >> looking good in that uniform. what about you can steve. >> i thought the offense was looking pretty a good.boutughto. rob kelly kind of delivered. ded shy of a hundred. hundr kirk did what he does.e he's a very accurate passer,as he's doing well. what i did not like and i i thin dk chris baker summed thiss upper if he can'tly after thee e game -- >> right. a teamthis is a team that has yet to learn how to put a team away.away >>t'hat's true. >> r >> and they continue to lety cot that opportunity to lose it lose come into the picture.tu >> four field goals, man. we cannot just -- can't be fields goaling it. we need seven when we play we good teams.eams. >> when you play a legitimateege team.. >> right.ht >> did he first looping much

class 3a mount vernon with the ace on match point swept davis county tonight advance to state... and congrats to union, dike new hartford, wahlert, hempstead, and cedar falls who and finally it's that time of the week time to get stupid and obnoxious with the golden klutz awards. hit it big jon! let's start off with lesson of the week never snap the ball unless the holder is looking another he's not even looking at the center. and i love it when those big ole lineman have a chance to score a touchdown. but sometimes they get too excited another look he gets tackled by the turf monster. but this lineman from northwest missouri state was amazing interception return. and always keep your on the ball this pass vince's off the defenders back for the catch thank zebras make some pretty good tackles.. get out of the way another look he didn't wrap but he made the stop. and always be aware of the kicking net on the sidelines. it's like a big ole fishing it will gobble you up fast. and how bout michigan coach jim harbaugh he brought his glove to the world series just in case. craziest box

i'm monica vernon, and i approve this message over the bye week -- kirk ferentz and greg davis racked their brains to sovle iowa's over the bye week kurt and claire davis tried to solve the iowa offensive lows in the mail on the field at the same time. rally will be in the swat -- why will be in the spotted receiver, you shown he can catch the ball and that helps the team, he is an. -- he is and. >> whether it's from the backfield or slot position, anyway to help the team i am comfortable. >> you can put them anywhere on the field. he is the ability to make plays with his feet. clearly an explosive player. anytime you can given the ball spaces god. >> at jack try stadium with iowa state hosting oklahoma, they've beaten the cyclones -- the cyclones have been the sooners once since 1962, matt campbell isn't worried about history he is excited for an opportunity to showcase his team on the big stage.>> really good opponent, great tradition challenge, i wake up sunday, i wish we're playing , you are excited to be in the environment, that is what you come to school to play games like this

class 3a mount vernon with the ace on match point swept davis county tonight advance to state... and congrats to union, dike new hartford, wahlert, hempstead, and cedar falls who here's what you need to know today. the iowa d-c-i is investigating an officer involved shooting overnight in cedar rapids. police say the incident near coe college started as a traffic stop. police are also investigating two other crashes from early this morning. officers call one a serious crash on the southwest side that knocked out power. democrats and hillary clinton are asking the f-b-i to release more information about an investigation into newly found emails. celebrating at the news. police in eastern iowa say many have reported stolen and vandalized political signs this year. some are putting in extra effort to keep their signs safe. a dentist office is collecting unwanted candy and other to send to troops overseas. operation gratitude starts today. you're watching kcrg-tv9. now, from your 24 hour news source, this is kcrg-tv9 news morning