vs Saints Week 5 preview: A chance for the defense to prove it's very real | NBC Sports WashingtonComing into Week 5 with a 2-1 record Fabian Moreau Jersey , the Redskins are looking good, but not great. Monday night in New Orleans can change that.Redskins¡¯ Adrian Peterson, Josh Norman cleared to play vs. New Orleans Saints | NBC Sports WashingtonThe final injury report is out, and two key Redskins have been cleared to play against the Saints.Need to Know: Final pregame thoughts on Redskins vs. Saints | NBC Sports WashingtonNeed to Know: Game day is finally here. Tandler takes a last look at the Monday night showdown in the Superdome.The Redskins are seeking revenge tonight in New Orleans for one of last year's worst losses | Sports | richmond.comNEW ORLEANS ¡ª At 4-5, the Washington Redskins arrived in New Orleans last year with the opportunity to steer their season to a playoff trajectory.Redskins Q&A: Montae NicholsonThe second-year safety is coming into his own this year under the veteran leadership of D.J. Swearinger Sr. Nicholson chats about his social media usage, his two dogs and thoughts after recently finishing ¡°Game of Thrones.¡±PHOTOS: Redskins Travel To New OrleansTake a look at these images of the Redskins traveling to New Orleans on Sunday, October 7th, 2018. Presented By Dulles International Airport.Adrian Peterson surprises Redskins O-line with gift after 100th rushing TD | NBC Sports WashingtonAfter scoring 100th career rushing touchdown against the Cardinals in Week 1, Adrian Peterson had a gift for the offensive line that helped pave the wHow the Redskins¡¯ Chris Thompson became the littlest back with the biggest role - The Washington PostThe Redskins running back has become part of a new NFL trend toward pass catching running backs.Need to Know: The Redskins by the numbers¡ªRedskins offense improves on third down | NBC Sports WashingtonNeed to Know: A look at the Redskins by the numbers including third-down improvement, piling up points against the Saints and quantifying Ryan Kerrigan¡¯s ability to shed blocks.Need to Know: The Redskins week that was¡ªThe path to 10 wins, Smith leads over-30 club | NBC Sports WashingtonNeed to Know: Our look at the week that was has a preview of Redskins-Saints, how the Redskins can meet expectations, and the over-30 club leading the way.Redskins playbook: Pickers split on Monday night duel with Saints | Sports | richmond.comWelcome to the NFC East where .500 is good enough to be in first placeEven if Washington loses Monday night and falls to .500, it'll be in first place of an NFC East in which nothing is ever simple, predictable or routine. INDIANAPOLIS (0-1) at WASHINGTON (1-0)Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBSOPENING LINE â€?Redskins by 3RECORD VS. SPREAD â€?Colts 0-1, Redskins 1-0SERIES RECORD â€?Colts lead 20-10LAST MEETING â€?Colts beat Redskins 49-27, Nov. 30 Samaje Perine Jersey , 2014LAST WEEK â€?Colts lost to Bengals 34-23; Redskins beat Cardinals 24-6AP PRO32 RANKING â€?Colts No. 29, Redskins No. 12COLTS OFFENSE â€?OVERALL (9), RUSH (26), PASS (6)COLTS DEFENSE â€?OVERALL (14), RUSH (12), PASS (29)REDSKINS OFFENSE â€?OVERALL (6), RUSH (1), PASS (17)REDSKINS DEFENSE â€?OVERALL (2), RUSH (4), PASS (4)STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES â€?Colts have won four of past five meetings and haven't lost at Washington since 2002. ... Former Redskins WR Ryan Grant was Colts' top receiver last week with career-high eight receptions. ... Colts are two victories from 300 since moving to Indianapolis. ... Colts QB Andrew Luck has thrown TD pass in 24 consecutive games, league's longest active streak. Luck completed career-high 73.6 percent of passes last week against Cincinnati in return after sitting out 2017 with injured shoulder. ... Luck threw for 370 yards, five TDs and one INT in only previous game vs. Redskins. ... LT Anthony Castonzo expected to make season debut after missing opener with injured hamstring. ... K Adam Vinatieri needs four field goals to break Morten Andersen's career record of 565 and five field goal attempts to tie Gary Anderson's 672 for second-most all-time. ... Rookie LB Darius Leonard led Colts with nine tackles last week and recovered fumble. ... New coach Frank Reich played at Maryland and coached in NFC East last two seasons as Philadelphia's offensive coordinator. ... Redskins have never started 2-0 under coach Jay Gruden. ... QB Alex Smith passed for 250 yards and two TDs in Redskins debut. ... RB Adrian Peterson moved into 10th all-time in rushing yards after 96 last week. ... Peterson is seventh player in NFL history with 12,000-plus rushing yards and 100-plus rushing TDs. ... RB Chris Thompson had 128 yards from scrimmage in Week 1. ... LB Ryan Kerrigan has played 113 consecutive games, longest active streak at position. ... Since entering league in 2011, Kerrigan is one of three players with 300-plus tackles and 70-plus sacks. ... CB Quinton Dunbar has intercepted Eli Manning (twice), Carson Wentz and Sam Bradford. ... Fantasy tip: Redskins TE Jordan Reed had nine catches for 123 yards in last meeting.