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Clinton Portis and the Washington Redskins need to get their offense going against one of the toughest defenses in the NFL. (AI Wire Images)

As the Washington Redskins continue preparations for their second preseason game Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FedExField, they know they have to do better than their opening game.

The Baltimore Ravens routed the Redskins 23-0, and gained 500 net yards on offense Thursday night at M&T Bank Stadium.

The good news for the Redskins is Pro Bowl defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth expects to play Saturday against the defending Super Bowl champs.

Clinton Portis also is expected to make his preseason debut against the Steelers.

All of this adds up to Washington being much more competitive, at least while their two stars get some game action in.

For the Steelers, two-time Pro Bowl RB Willie Parker, who missed most of last week and didn’t play against the Cardinals because of back spasms, has also returned to practice and will play against the Redskins.

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