Those Redskins fans in North Carolina who adopted dual allegiance to the Panthers when they moved into Charlotte, have had a frustrating season. The Redskins stand at 4-7 while the Panthers are 3-8. Not only that, but both teams have not won on the same weekend this season – until today.

The Redskins, coming off a strong game in a loss to Dallas in overtime, broke a six-game losing streak with a 23-17 victory at Seattle. The game really shouldn’t have been as close as it was as the Redskins dominated the time of possession and the offensive stats.

Rex Grossman completed 26 of 35 for 314 yards passing, including a game-winning 50-yard TD to Anthony Armstrong in the fourth quarter. In addition, rookie runningback Roy Helu ran for more than 100 yards.

The Redskins have seen many key injuries this year and as a result some area players are seeing playing or been added to the squad. The Skins recently added former UNC defensive end Kentwan Balmer. Former N.C. State offensive tackle Sean Locklear has seen playing time as has former ECU offensive tackle Willie Smith.

There are 10 ACC products on the Redskins team and one on the practice squad – Vince Oghobaase, rookie defensive tackle from Duke.

As for the Panthers, DeAngelo Williams ran for two touchdowns and Cam Newton scored one to lead the Panthers to a 27-19 victory at winless Indianapolis. It was the Panthers first win outside of Charlotte in almost two years.

Interestingly, the only ACC product playing for the Panthers is James Anderson of Virginia Tech. Anderson, who has been slowed by an ankle injury, is a linebacker who is a native of Roanoke Rapids. The only in-state player on the team is Appalachian State’s second-year wide receiver Armanti Edwards.