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Washington Redskins Playoffs: Sizing Up The Possible NFC No. 3 Seeds

By Jacob Camenker

Dec 19, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws the ball as Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis (58) chases in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws the ball as Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis (58) chases in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 24, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws a pass in a game against the Arizona Cardinals at CenturyLink Field. The Cardinals won 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws a pass in a game against the Arizona Cardinals at CenturyLink Field. The Cardinals won 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

Seattle Seahawks

Playing the Seahawks would probably be the least ideal opponent for the Redskins. It just so happens that if they make the postseason, they are likely to play the Seahawks. The Seahawks would need an Atlanta loss and a win for themselves to sneak into the two seed. Otherwise, they are likely to remain the third seed.

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    • The Seahawks have an extremely strong defense. That always seems to be the case for the team, but this year they have a particularly strong group on the defensive line. Michael Bennett and Cliff Avril are playing the best football of their respective careers. They have dominated opposing offensive tackles, and while the Redskins do have Trent Williams and Morgan Moses, they could struggle against elite competition.

    In the secondary, the Seahawks are a bit weaker, as Earl Thomas is out for the season. Still, the team has a talented group led by Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor. The Legion of Boom would be able to shut out half of the Redskins receiving weapons, and maybe even more if the run game is shut down.

    With the downside on offense, that would mean that the Redskins defense would have to step up. That is a scary proposition. The Seahawks run game is not as good as it has been in the past, as Thomas Rawls has been banged up in recent weeks. That would benefit the Skins.

    In the passing game, Russell Wilson would be a wild card, as he has played very well in recent weeks. The Redskins would have to pressure him and really focus on covering Doug Baldwin. If they could do that, they would have a chance to win. Still, it seems unlikely that they would outlast the Seahawks in a defensive battle.

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