Jackson’s performance against a Saints defense that has allowed an NFL-high 11 catches of 40 yards or more will likely factor heavily into whether the Redskins can keep up with the high-scoring New Orleans offense. The game starts at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov 15 and can be seen on FOX. Jackson returned to the lineup for the Redskins last week after missing every game since Week 1 and he did not do much for the team on offense against the Patriots. The Titans then ended New Orleans’ run with an 80-yard drive on the lone overtime possession in a 34-28 victory. Willie Snead and Brandin Cooks have combined for 1,229 receiving yards and seven touchdowns while Benjamin Watson has 43 receptions. The over/under total for the game has been set at 50 points. Dashon Goldson leads the Redskins with 66 tackles, Chris Baker has 3.5 sacks and Bashaud Breeland has eight pass deflections. One of the keys to the game will be if the Saints can protect the ball against Washington’s aggressive defense. It ranks third in the league in fumbles recovered with one per game. If the game is close late, the Redskins may have an edge.
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Bornwer drew two flags during a crucial two-minute span in the fourth-quarter (one accepted, one declined) when the Tennessee Titans drove into field goal range for the potential go-ahead points last Sunday at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
“I think we’re getting there”, Cousins said.
Jackson injured his hamstring during a Week One loss against the Miami Dolphins, which sidelined him until the November 8 game against the New England Patriots.
COUNTERPOINT: The Saints rank 25th in rushing offense (95.0 ypg), 30th in average yards per rush (3.59).
STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES – Last time these teams faced each other, in 2012 season opener, was Redskins QB Robert Griffin III’s sensational National Football League debut (320 yards passing, 2 TDs) on his way to Offensive Rookie of Year honors. Hopefully Washington’s defense shows up ready to play.
The New Orleans Saints look for their second road win to get back to a. 500 record. Lichtensteiger has missed the last three games with the injury and while the IR designation will go past the regular season, Lichtensteiger could return if the redskins make the playoffs.
Washington is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games.
It’s not a team built to win shootouts – especially given New Orleans’ spectacular win over the NY Giants two weeks ago.
POINT: Washington has not allowed an opposing quarterback to throw for at least 300 yards this season.
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The New Orleans defense has forced an average of two turnovers over its last five games.
