"Seeing Fred Davis contort his body in midair to catch the football and dart past defenders Sunday was nothing new for those who have watched the Washington Redskins the past two seasons. As a fellow tight end, Chris Cooley knows Davis' freakish athleticism as well as anyone. It has become a staple on the Redskins' practice field, and Davis transferred it to the game to help Washington earn a season-opening victory.

"That," Cooley said, "was amazing for our offense."

Davis' career-high 105 yards on five catches was a tantalizing sample of what might be in the Redskins' second season in their offensive scheme.

With Cooley coming off a knee injury that sidelined him for the preseason, Davis played 58 of 64 snaps against the New York Giants. And even after Cooley, a two-time Pro Bowler, returns to full health, it could be difficult to cut into Davis' playing time if he maintains that level of production in the passing game."