Hail to the Redskins! The new team to beat in NFC East

In this photo taken Sept. 13, 2015, Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris rushes the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Landover, Md. By adding rookie Matt Jones to dependable veteran Morris, the Washington Redskins have created an unusual two-back rushing attack. How unusual? With Jones running for 123 yards in Week 2, after Morris gained 121 yards in Week 1, the Redskins are the first NFL team since 2006 to have two backs each gain at least 100 yards on the ground in a season's first two games. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) In this photo taken Sept. 13, 2015, Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris rushes the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Landover, Md. By adding rookie Matt Jones to dependable veteran Morris, the Washington Redskins have created an unusual two-back rushing attack. How unusual? With Jones running for 123 yards in Week 2, after Morris gained 121 yards in Week 1, the Redskins are the first NFL team since 2006 to have two backs each gain at least 100 yards on the ground in a season's first two games. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

By Associated Press September 22, 2015 5 min read

Hail to the Redskins! Hail (one) Victory!

The Washington Redskins won a game and suddenly they’re favorites to win the NFC Least, er, East.

The Cowboys (2-0) won’t have Tony Romo and Dez Bryant for at least half the season. The Eagles (0-2) look dismal on offense. The Giants (0-2) can’t protect any lead.

So, those dysfunctional Redskins (1-1) are your team to beat.

Typical overreaction.