other options for Cousins, but expect more work out of second-year running back Alfred Morris. Morris eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark for a second straight season with 31 yards last week and hasn't rushed for 100-plus yards in four straight weeks. He has 90 or more yards rushing in five games this season, however.

Morris had 115 yards on the ground in last season's loss to Atlanta. Redskins backup running back and Penn State University's all-time leading rusher Evan Royster is done for the season with a high ankle sprain, leaving Morris and Roy Helu Jr. responsible for most of the carries.

Atlanta is banged up on defense, as safety Thomas DeCoud (concussion) may not suit up Sunday and linebacker Sean Weatherspoon is nursing a balky shoulder. Weatherspoon had a 71-yardthe Redskins having played for the rival New York Giants the majority of his career.

OVERALL ANALYSIS

The Falcons only had so much time to prepare for Cousins instead of Griffin and that will work in Washington's favor Sunday. In a game that will most likely feature a lot of Morris and Jackson running between and around the tackles, the Redskins will end their losing ways and start to build in a positive way for next season.

If this is Shanahan's last few games roaming the sidelines for the Redskins, his players might as well send the two-time Super Bowl winning head coach off on a good note.