Coach Jay Gruden said Monday that Cousins' teammate, Colt McCoy, will get Washington's starter's reps at quarterback this week.

Coach Jay Gruden said Monday that Cousins' teammate, Colt McCoy, will handle Washington's starter's reps at quarterback this week.

Analysis:

The team hasn't completely ruled out the possible return of Robert Griffin (ankle) this weekend, but at this stage, it's clear that if he remains out -- which is the likely outcome -- then McCoy will draw the team's Week 8 starting QB nod over Cousins.