Washington Redskins Playoffs: Sizing Up The Possible NFC No. 3 Seeds
Green Bay Packers
Of all the matchups, this could end up being the biggest toss-up. On one hand, the Packers were demolished by the Redskins 42-24 in Week 11. The Redskins were able to play excellent offense and control the pace of the game against the Packers.
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On the other hand, the Packers have greatly improved since that loss. In fact, they have won five straight games since the prime time defeat. Aaron Rodgers has started to play a lot better while the secondary has stepped up after struggling. Because of this, it would be hard to figure which side would one.
One thing is certain. This would be another offensive battle. The Redskins would try to create a similar game plan to what worked so well in their victory. Even if the Packers had Damarious Randall back, the team would still have a major advantage. Jackson could try and beat Randall deep while Garcon and Jamison Crowder could work against the other inexperienced defensive backs. This would be a huge advantage for the Redskins, and they could put up another 42 points.
However, the Redskins would have a tougher time defending the Packers. They actually have a legitimate running back now in Ty Montgomery, and Jordy Nelson has stepped up recently. They could be able to keep pace with the Redskins, but it would all be about which team could end the game with the football.
This would certainly be a favorable matchup, but there is still one team that would be much better to face.