It almost was

For once, the Redskins' defense could not save the Redskins.

The Falcons, behind Michael Turner (166 yards), were able to run - quite literally - over the Redskins for a 31-17 victory.

The Skins were down 24-3 at halftime, but were able to pull back to 24-17. So close, yet so far. Turner went long on another TD run on the Falcons' next drive and Atlanta pulled away.

First, some points:

1. Ladell Betts should start next week over Clinton Portis, even if Portis is healthy. Betts showed way more speed and power than Portis had all season. Start Betts. Sit Portis.

2. The defense really let the team down. Haven't seen the running defense exposed so badly.

3. Campbell continues to be a lame-duck QB. He won't be around next season. I'd bench him as well. Right now, I trust Todd Collins much more than I do Campbell.

Some other quick thoughts...

I love that Marko Mitchell got into the game and made a few catches. I'd bench Antwaan Randle El and put in Mitchell a lot more. Not sure if Malcolm Kelly and Devin Thomas will ever make it here, now. Randle El continues to add very little to this team.

Jim Zorn looked like he was bored from time to time on the sideline. I don't think he's very happy right now without being able to call plays.

DeAngelo Hall may be a very good cover corner, but he can't tackle worth a lick. Hall missed more than a few tackles today. Ditto for Laron Landry, who has no excuse. I know Landry is playing out of position, but the guy needs to wrap up players, not go for the big hit.

I have a feeling that unless the Redskins make some significant changes to the way the offense works (big name changes, or something similar), I think the team is seriously looking at a 2-14 season.

Doing the same thing has gotten the Redskins to 2-6. They can't keep doing the same thing and hoping something clicks.