Rastak
10-13-2007, 05:04 PM
How can the Redskins force turnovers against the Green Bay passing game?
It's always easier said than done, but if Washington can put enough pressure on Packers QB Brett Favre and keep him uneasy in the pocket he is prone to make mistakes and throw interceptions. Favre has limited his mistakes so far this season, though, and Washington defensive coordinator Gregg Williams will have to find a way to not only pressure Favre but also disguise coverages. The Redskins defense shutdown the Detroit passing game last week with pressures and tight coverage and the recipe for success will likely be the same this week. Washington FS Sean Taylor and CB Carlos Rogers have been playing well and have become ball magnets, while DE Andre Carter has been relentless off the edge and OLB Marcus Washington has timed the blitzes well in recent weeks. All four will have to play well again this week to force mistakes from Favre and get a win for the Redskins.
Can Washington QB Jason Campbell remain hot against a solid Green Bay defense?
Campbell is one of the most underrated and improved players in the NFL this season. He has been playing at a high level, making big plays and limiting his mistakes. Campbell is finally comfortable with offensive coordinator Al Saunders' play book, which is as thick as a phone book, and Saunders is adding new wrinkles and concepts each week.
On the other side of the ball, the Packers come with very solid coverage players in CBs Al Harris and Charles Woodson. Both are capable of being shutdown corners in man coverage and taking away Redskins' WRs Santana Moss and Antwaan Randle El. Injury could force Randle El out of the lineup this week, but if he does play he is capable of stretching the field vertically. Green Bay LBs A.J. Hawk and Nick Barnett will be tested on play-action and must stay disciplined and get good coverage drops. Overall, it looks like Campbell should still have a solid day even with the talent on the Packers' defense.
Can Green Bay run the ball against the Redskins defense?
The Green Bay offense has two capable running backs in DeShawn Wynn and Vernand Morency and is capable of getting over 100 yards in most games. However, the Packers are facing a Redskins defense that has been stingy against the run and is playing with a lot of intensity. In order for Green Bay to be successful on the ground there must be a commitment to getting Wynn and Morency more carries than the 22 they had last week against Chicago. The offensive line has been playing well and moving defenders off the line of scrimmage and if offensive coordinator Joe Philbin can establish the running game early it will open up play-action for Favre, something the veteran excels at.
Scouts' Edge
The Scouts Inc. Position Advantage
QB RB WR OL DL LB DB ST Coach
The Redskins are on a roll and everyone in Washington is playing well, while the Packers are coming off a loss to the Bears in a game they feel got away from them. Lambeau Field is a tough place for a road team to win but the Redskins still get the edge this week. Washington should be able to establish the run game well and control time of possession, and if they stick to their strengths they can get the win. In addition, Washington should be able to keep Favre on the sideline with Turnovers and three-and-out possessions, and avoid it second loss of the season.
Prediction: Redskins 24, Packers 14
It's always easier said than done, but if Washington can put enough pressure on Packers QB Brett Favre and keep him uneasy in the pocket he is prone to make mistakes and throw interceptions. Favre has limited his mistakes so far this season, though, and Washington defensive coordinator Gregg Williams will have to find a way to not only pressure Favre but also disguise coverages. The Redskins defense shutdown the Detroit passing game last week with pressures and tight coverage and the recipe for success will likely be the same this week. Washington FS Sean Taylor and CB Carlos Rogers have been playing well and have become ball magnets, while DE Andre Carter has been relentless off the edge and OLB Marcus Washington has timed the blitzes well in recent weeks. All four will have to play well again this week to force mistakes from Favre and get a win for the Redskins.
Can Washington QB Jason Campbell remain hot against a solid Green Bay defense?
Campbell is one of the most underrated and improved players in the NFL this season. He has been playing at a high level, making big plays and limiting his mistakes. Campbell is finally comfortable with offensive coordinator Al Saunders' play book, which is as thick as a phone book, and Saunders is adding new wrinkles and concepts each week.
On the other side of the ball, the Packers come with very solid coverage players in CBs Al Harris and Charles Woodson. Both are capable of being shutdown corners in man coverage and taking away Redskins' WRs Santana Moss and Antwaan Randle El. Injury could force Randle El out of the lineup this week, but if he does play he is capable of stretching the field vertically. Green Bay LBs A.J. Hawk and Nick Barnett will be tested on play-action and must stay disciplined and get good coverage drops. Overall, it looks like Campbell should still have a solid day even with the talent on the Packers' defense.
Can Green Bay run the ball against the Redskins defense?
The Green Bay offense has two capable running backs in DeShawn Wynn and Vernand Morency and is capable of getting over 100 yards in most games. However, the Packers are facing a Redskins defense that has been stingy against the run and is playing with a lot of intensity. In order for Green Bay to be successful on the ground there must be a commitment to getting Wynn and Morency more carries than the 22 they had last week against Chicago. The offensive line has been playing well and moving defenders off the line of scrimmage and if offensive coordinator Joe Philbin can establish the running game early it will open up play-action for Favre, something the veteran excels at.
Scouts' Edge
The Scouts Inc. Position Advantage
QB RB WR OL DL LB DB ST Coach
The Redskins are on a roll and everyone in Washington is playing well, while the Packers are coming off a loss to the Bears in a game they feel got away from them. Lambeau Field is a tough place for a road team to win but the Redskins still get the edge this week. Washington should be able to establish the run game well and control time of possession, and if they stick to their strengths they can get the win. In addition, Washington should be able to keep Favre on the sideline with Turnovers and three-and-out possessions, and avoid it second loss of the season.
Prediction: Redskins 24, Packers 14