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The Redskins used fullback Darrel Young (36) as a blocker for Roy Helu (29) in Fred Davis' absence. The move paid off as Helu posted his third straight 100-yard game. Unofficially, Young was on the field for 42 of 69 plays. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning threw for 400 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday night's omeback win over Dallas. (Associated Press)

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Rapid Redux on Tuesday is going for his 19th win this year, which would tie the modern U.S. record set by Citation in 1948. (Maryland Jockey Club)

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Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby has experienced a recurrence of concussion-like symptoms following a game Dec. 5. He missed more than 10 months since suffering a concussion last January. (Associated Press)

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Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano is shown during the second half of an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Miami. The Dolphins, with a 4-9 record, fired Sparano on Monday. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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New England Patriots middle linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) intercepts a pass that bounced off Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss (89) late in the fourth quarter to seal a Patriots victory. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson (26) intercepts a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Tiquan Underwood (10) in the endzone in the 4th quarter. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson (26) intercepts a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Tiquan Underwood (10) in the end zone in the 4th quarter. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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James and Adam Finch of Alexandria, Va. look dejected after New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) scored a 24-yard touchdown during the third quarter. (Pratik Shah/The Washington Times)

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New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) scores against Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) on a 23 yard touchdown pass to put the patriots up 34-27 in the 3rd quarter. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins wide receiver David Anderson (88) celebrates with Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss (89) after catching a 6-yard touchdown pass during the third quarter. (Pratik Shah/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins wide receiver David Anderson (88) hauls in a 6-yard touchdown in the third quarter in front of New England Patriots strong safety James Ihedigbo (44). (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins running back Roy Helu (29) is brought down by New England Patriots defensive back Nate Jones (23) and cornerback Kyle Arrington (24) after gaining 12 yards in the third quarter. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins running back Roy Helu (29) pushes off of New England Patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington (24) during an 8-yard run in the third quarter. Helu finished with 126 yards on the ground. giving him his third straight 100-plus-yard rushing performance. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) hauls in a 37-yard touchdown reception in front of Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) during third quarter action. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins inside linebacker London Fletcher (59) is called for unnecessary roughness for a hit against New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) as he runs for a 3 yard gain during the second quarter. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan shows his frustration at Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman (8) after throwing an interception in the second quarter. The ball went back to the Redskins on a roughing the passer penalty. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)