October 27, 2008 Strong safety Chris Horton is expected to return in Week 9 against the Steelers following his bout with an ankle injury, according to NFL.com.
Our View:The rookie ballhawk has registered three interceptions this season, and should be considered for IDP leagues in a favorable match-up against Pittsburgh. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger notably threw four interceptions in Sunday's loss to the Giants.
October 2, 2008 Redskins safety Chris Horton won the NFC's Defensive Player of the Month for September, and now he can add the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Month to his list of accomplishments, according to Pro Football Weekly.
Our View:Horton, a seventh-round selection, has three interceptions and a forced fumble on the season.
October 2, 2008 Redskins rookie seventh-round pick, safety Chris Horton, has won the NFC's Defensive Player of the Month award for September, according to the Washington Post.
Our View:Horton amassed 10 tackles, intercepted three passes and recovered one fumble in September to win the award. Two of those picks and the fumble recovery came in Week 2.
September 16, 2008 Redskins rookie safety Chris Horton was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after intercepting two passes and recovering a fumble in Washington's 29-24 win over New Orleans, according to the Washington Post.
Our View:Horton was a seventh-round pick of the Redskins, and was an emergency starter because Reed Doughty was unable to go after falling ill.
