Now, while the war against terror has put Washington back on center stage, the states have been sliding into the red.

The extradition request could put Washington in a thorny spot.

Davis ran into the end zone from 19 yards to put Washington ahead, 21-0.

That puts Washington in a very awkward position, indeed.

Do we now put Washington in our 10-game ticket package?

Moss's 59-yard touchdown late in the first quarter put Washington ahead for good, 14-10.

It was about putting Washington in a tough position.

It also put Washington well within range for Hall, who earlier had kicked a 50-yarder.

It put Washington in position for a field goal to take a halftime lead.

"I'm sick of people putting Washington down," he said, waving a hand at the city.