Quarterback Kirk Cousins has done a respectable job running the team’s offense. Jones has a great matchup as New Orleans now gives up the eighth most rushing yards in the NFL.
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Defensive senior assistant Dennis Allen could take over the reins of the defense for the remaining 6 games; and after all: isn’t that the REAL REASON that Allen was brought to New Orleans for anyway – for this very type of situation? While the Saints don’t have a very good secondary, the Redskins might very well have a worse secondary. Incredibly, had they protected a huge lead vs. Tennessee they would have reached 5-4, and been squarely in playoff contention. Again, it’s wishful thinking, but at the same time, it’s fun to think about with this season in question.
Washington’s 6.3 yards per pass attempt is last in the NFL. That finished an eight play, 80 yard drive in 4:48.
And until Sunday, he hadn’t gotten the chance to play against New Orleans’ porous, poor-tackling defense. However, the Redskins are still struggling to find the end zone consistently. Brees stepped into the pocket to deliver a textbook 60-yard touchdown pass to Cooks to tie the game at 14. These periods incorporated a little more physicality than usual, particularly with veterans DeSean Jackson, DeAngelo Hall and Chris Culliver returning to full strength during the battles against wide receivers and cornerbacks. Things almost turned into a disaster as Cousins tried to throw across his body to the “tight end” Tom Compton which after a deflection turned into an interception.
LANDOVER, Md. – Until Sunday, Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins hadn’t thrown for more than three touchdowns in a game in his National Football League career.
Can the Saints offense continue its high-powered ways? The Redskins allowed two plays of over 60 yards, but they contained a potent Saints offense to 14 points. On the first play from scrimmage, the Redskins were caught holding, placing the ball at the two-yard line. The tide started to turn as soon as Breeland was able to push Marques Colston out of bounds less than a yard short of the first down. We’ve got a good football team.
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Morris would immediately flip field position with a 28 yard rush over the left side. After the game, a CSN cameraman captured him on video handing the ball to his father as the two exchanged a long hug. But call me insane, the Redskins actually could have won this game. Brees delivered high to Benjamin Watson who was covered well by Will Blackmon. I do feel like the Saints will win, so they are the right pick here, but if the Redskins click, this game is going to be close. Washington would tack on another chip shot field goal to make it 47-14. Ultimately, they gained over 500 yards, just the 18th time in Saints history that they allowed over 500 yards. During that time they’ve surrendered four touchdown passes each game without getting an interception. They will have a lot of opportunities to score against a vulnerable Saints defense, and they will have to convert these into points if they want to come away with a home win. Keep in mind Washington had scored more than 21 points twice all year.
