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Published on 11/13/2009 at Fri Nov 13 00:01.
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First Look: Washington Redskins

Posted Fri Nov 13th by

Washington RedskinsRecord: 2-6
Streak: Lost 4
Series vs. Denver: Broncos, 6-4
Last time: Broncos, 21-19, 2005
The Line: Broncos by 3.5

Who’s hot: OLB Brian Orakpo. While the Redskins’ season has been a disappointment, rookie Brian Orakpo’s has not. The first round pick out of Texas has made an impact from Week One. He starts at left outside linebacker and is second on the team with 5.5 sacks, two coming against the Atlanta Falcons last week.

Who’s not: Offensive line. The Redskins offensive line allowed QB Jason Campbell to be sacked five times in the first half against the Falcons. The first drive — a three and out — was particularly embarrassing. Clinton Portis had no running room from his blockers, rushing for one yard on two carries. Then, on third down, the offensive line was tasked with blocking all of three defensive pass rushers from the Falcons. Five on three. Not a single one of them was blocked, and Campbell was eaten alive by all three defenders.

Matchup to watch: Broncos LG Russ Hochstein and C Casey Wiegmann vs. Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth. The Broncos have decided to bench longtime starting LG Ben Hamilton. Russ Hochstein, Hamilton’s replacement, better be ready — Haynesworth has been the league’s best defensive lineman over the past three seasons and has quietly kept up that production since moving to Washington this year. Wiegmann and Hochstein will be tasked with blocking Haynesworth most of the game. Do not take Washington’s defense lightly — they boast the #1 pass defense in the NFL, allowing a league-low 159.9 passing yards per game.

  • BRANDON MARSHALL 15

    WATCH 4 DOOOM. HE SHOULD GET ATLEAST 2.5 SACKS ON THE SKINS. WE TAKE THIS 24-7.

  • BRANDON MARSHALL 15

    WATCH 4 DOOOM. HE SHOULD GET ATLEAST 2.5 SACKS ON THE SKINS. WE TAKE THIS 24-7.

  • mikebirty

    I'm going for the same as last week's prediction – get 100+ yards rushing and we win.

  • Gary_in_SD

    This game should be a lock, I can't see any possible way we lose this one. If I could get to Vegas this weekend, I'd bet big on it with that small point spread… Yes being from SD I could go bet on it in Tj, but with the hassle of the border, not to mention the crime, I'll just hope other Bronco fans will go bet this one big for me!

  • BroncoMan24

    I say we have a pretty good chance of getting a 100+ on them. Their offense sucks which means that their defense will probably be on the field for alot of the game, of course that means that we would have to put together a couple long drives. Also, I think if we mix it up and put a Hillis out there that would help.

    Question for you guys. I know that at the beginning of the yr that there were talks that Mcdaniel wouldn't be using a FB that much. Has that been the case or have they been using a FB? I have missed alot of games lately due to work and was curious. Go Broncos!