Not surprisingly, Redskins HC Mike Shanahan refused to name a starting RB for this Sunday's game against the Eagles.  “I’m going to play the best players and we’ll see how these guys do,” Shanny said. “They have some great competition. As I said before, we have three backs that I really believe in… I think we’re in a good situation and we’ll see how practice goes this week and we’ll make a decision.”  That decision probably won't be made public until the 'Skins trot out for their first offensive snap this weekend.  Those close to the team expect Ryan Torain to continue to operate as the lead back after his breakout performance in Week 4.  RB Tim Hightower, who played through a shoulder injury in that game, practiced on Monday and is expected to serve in a change-of-pace role.  Torain is the back worth starting in fantasy, but owners need to realize they're playing with fire.

Not surprisingly, Redskins HC Mike Shanahan refused to name a starting RB for this Sunday’s game against the Eagles.  “I’m going to play the best players and we’ll see how these guys do,” Shanny said. “They have some great competition. As I said before, we have three backs that I really believe in… I think we’re in a good situation and we’ll see how practice goes this week and we’ll make a decision.”  That decision probably won’t be made public until the ‘Skins trot out for their first offensive snap this weekend.  Those close to the team expect Ryan Torain to continue to operate as the lead back after his breakout performance in Week 4.  RB Tim Hightower, who played through a shoulder injury in that game, practiced on Monday and is expected to serve in a change-of-pace role.  Torain is the back worth starting in fantasy, but owners need to realize they’re playing with fire.