MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- The determined look earlier in the week spoke volumes; the look of joy after the game did the same. Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson's frustration over the run game -- or the lack of one -- was mounting. Finally, Peterson could exhale, smile and enjoy what had just transpired. It wasn't a declaration that their run game was back; it was, they hope, a start.
Not only did the Redskins win for the first time, but Peterson cracked the 100-yard mark for the 55th time. A 17-16 win against the Miami Dolphins (0-5) doesn't signal a turnaround for the Redskins, but their 145 yards rushing -- 118 by Peterson -- at least provides optimism.