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3 Keys to Victory for the Redskins in NFL Week 4 vs. Chiefs

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 24: Wide receiver Josh Doctson #18 of the Washington Redskins makes a catch and scores a touchdown against the the Oakland Raiders in the third quarter at FedExField on September 24, 2017 in Landover, Maryland (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 24: Wide receiver Josh Doctson #18 of the Washington Redskins makes a catch and scores a touchdown against the the Oakland Raiders in the third quarter at FedExField on September 24, 2017 in Landover, Maryland (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 25: Head coach of the Washington Redskins Jay Gruden looks on against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 25, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 25: Head coach of the Washington Redskins Jay Gruden looks on against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 25, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

The Washington Redskins have a chance to improve to 3-1 before their bye week. To do so, they must beat the Kansas City Chiefs.

Today is the day for the Washington Redskins. They have a chance to win their second primetime matchup in as many weeks as they look to take down the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs are the only undefeated team remaining in the NFL, and they have beaten supposedly strong teams like the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Redskins will have their hands full in this matchup. Andy Reid has assembled a very strong Kansas City offense that is being led by a resurgent Alex Smith. Apparently, Smith is not happy that the Chiefs traded up to get Patrick Mahomes II in the 2017 NFL Draft, and he’s trying to show the team why he is still the better option. And he is succeeding.

On defense, the Chiefs have long been one of the better units in the NFL. When their offense was weak, their defense carried the team to the postseason. They succeeded with Matt Cassel at quarterback, but now they appear to be in even better shape.

That said, Jay Gruden’s Redskins squad has been strong to start the season. Aside from a few bad turnovers, the team has been very good and looks like a potential playoff team. They are fresh off a huge win against the Oakland Raiders where they absolutely dominated the supposed contender. Greg Manusky has greatly improved the defense, and that has allowed the team to improve greatly.

While both sides are strong, the Redskins will still have a chance to notch a huge road win. Here’s a look at their keys to victory for the game in the hostile confines of Arrowhead Stadium.

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