Hoping to rebound from their embarrassment against the Giants with an upset victory over Seattle. The Seahawks, despite playing on the road, are currently 7.5-point favorites.
The Seattle Seahawks fly across the country for a battle between two quarterbacks from the 2012 NFL draft. The heralded Robert Griffin III sits idly by after yet another damning injury to his lower extremities, leaving the door open for the matchup of Kirk Cousins and Russell Wilson.
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Both teams feature workhorse running backs capable of toting the ball 20-plus times per game and being successful at it. Washington's Alfred Morris and Seattle's Marshawn Lynch are relics of a time long past when running backs were heavily valued, and passing the ball was viewed as a last resort.
The problem facing these touted running backs is that both teams field top-five run defenses as well. Each team's passing game is likely to play a major role in the outcome of this game if the run defense maintains its dominance in the category.
Look for a low-scoring close game throughout between two teams that match up well with one another.
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Even back in training camp, Jay Gruden said that everything seemed positive, but he cautioned that he wouldn’t learn what his team was made of until the players faced adversity. Well, adversity definitely struck last Thursday, and now we’ll see if the Redskins are capable of bouncing back.
Gruden is working to change the culture at Redskins Park and he’s watching closely to see which players are content with a continuation of the losing ways, and which are sick of it and really want better.
Kirk Cousins’s second start ended in disaster – four second-half interceptions and a loss. By following up a promising initial start with struggles, he remained true to the disturbing pattern he has displayed thus far in his young career. What we haven’t seen, however, is whether or not he has the ability to rebound from such woeful performances. If he wants to establish himself as a starter in the league, an ability to bounce back is a must. Doing so against a talented secondary like Seattle’s would make a statement.
One of the best ways Gruden can position Cousins for success is easing the pressure on him by giving the young QB a strong rushing attack so he doesn’t feel like he has to do it all. Gruden this week has said repeatedly that the Redskins must do a better job of using Morris. The only problem is, the Seahawks will likely bring eight men into the box to take away running lanes.
Washington’s defensive front has one of the toughest challenges it will face all season. Running back Marshawn Lynch ranks among the best backs in the league. Wide receiver Percy Harvin, also used as a ballcarrier on jet sweeps and other plays, has great speed and physicality as well. Quarterback Russell Wilson does a very good job of using his legs to elude defenders and extend plays. The Redskins have done well against the run, but they have struggled to get to the quarterback.
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