Washington's defense continued to give up yardage in big chunks

After opening the regular season with consecutive road games, the Washington Redskins and rookie quarterback RobertGriffin III finally played in front of their own fans Sunday at FedEx Field, but the game offered little in the way of home comforts.

The Redskins mounted multiple comebacks from deficits of at least two touchdowns against the Cincinnati Bengals, before finally falling short in a 38-31 loss.

The setback featured the continuation of three disturbing trends for the Redskins.

First, it was their seventh straight at home; their last victory at FedEx Field coming in Week 2 of last season.

Second, Washington's defense continued to give up yardage in big chunks, as the Bengals compiled six plays of 25 yards or longer. In three games combined, the Redskins have allowed opponents 13 plays of 25 or more yards, and Washington has allowed 10 passing touchdowns.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Goodell would "make an expedited determination

Still, there's no telling how long the reprieve will last.

Coming just two days before the first full slate of NFL games this season, the ruling is a setback for Commissioner Roger Goodell and the league. But while the decision allows the players to rejoin their teams, it does not permanently void their suspensions.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Goodell would "make an expedited determination of the discipline imposed" for violating the league's bounty rule.

"Until that determination is made, the four players are reinstated and eligible to play starting this weekend," Aiellosaid.

Vilma, who had been suspended the whole season, tweeted: "Victory is mine!!!! -stewie griffin"