Accentuating the negative leads to positive results for Chris Thompson

One of the best offenses in 2016, the Redskins early returns so far in 2017 rank somewhere between underwhelming and underachieving. That does not mean good games aren't coming in the future, however, at least according to head coach Jay Gruden and quarterback Kirk Cousins.  "I would like to think that as the year goes on the offense gets better and better," Cousins said Wednesday. "Hopefully we take those steps going forward and we just hit our stride and play much better than we have the first two weeks." In the first two games of the season, a loss at home to the Eagles in Week 1 and a win in Los Angeles over the Rams, Cousins hasn't played particularly well. Against Philadelphia, he played

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  Redskins look to emulate Raiders' offense in prime time

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  Rolling Raiders set for national stage versus Redskins (Sep 24, 2017)

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Rumor: Carmelo Anthony to accept trade to Trail Blazers if Knicks and Rockets don’t strike deal

Carmelo Anthony trade talks between the Knicks and Rockets appear to be going nowhere. Yet, Anthony’s camp is reportedly cautiously optimistic he’ll get dealt by Monday. This might explain why. Jason McIntyre of Fox Sports: Carmelo Anthony

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  Carmelo in an awkward place with Knicks

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  Report: Carmelo Anthony’s camp ‘cautiously optimistic’ Knicks will trade him by Monday

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Special edition of 'Fantasy Football Live' at 8 a.m. ET on Sunday

Sunday, September 24, will be a huge day on Yahoo Sports. Along with the latest from London ahead of the game, our group of experts will also discuss injury replacements for your fantasy team and debate if Russell Wilson will finally hit his stride in Week 3. Andy Behrens, Brad Evans, Liz Loza, Tank Williams, Nicole Zaloumis and Dr. Greg Horner will tackle all that and much more starting on Sunday at 5 a.m. ET.