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3 Keys to victory for Redskins vs. Cowboys in NFL Week 8

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 01: Members of the Washington Redskins offense line up against the defense of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on an extra point during the first half of a preseason game at FedExField on September 1, 2011 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 01: Members of the Washington Redskins offense line up against the defense of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on an extra point during the first half of a preseason game at FedExField on September 1, 2011 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – AUGUST 31: Running back Peyton Barber #43 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gets pressure from outside linebacker Martrell Spaight #50 of the Washington Redskins during a carry in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game on August 31, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – AUGUST 31: Running back Peyton Barber #43 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gets pressure from outside linebacker Martrell Spaight #50 of the Washington Redskins during a carry in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game on August 31, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /

3. Martrell Spaight must fill in well for Mason Foster

One of the biggest losses that Washington suffered this week was that of Mason Foster. The second starting middle linebacker for the team was dealing with a shoulder injury that turned out to be a torn labrum. He had to get surgery on the injury, and the Redskins placed him on Injured Reserve as a result.

In his stead, the team is likely to start Martrell Spaight next to Zach Brown. Spaight has had an up and down start to his NFL career, but in limited action this year, he has looked good.

In Week 3 against the Raiders, Spaight was forced into action in place of Foster. In the starting role, Spaight ended up being a force in run defense and filled in very well for the veteran. Spaight has nice athleticism and is a pretty physical player. That is very similar to the role that Foster played with the team, so it seems likely that Spaight will be a quality replacement.

Still, the Redskins won’t know until they see Spaight on the field this week. If Spaight struggles, then the team will have to use some sort of combination of Spaight and Will Compton to fill the role. But ideally, Spaight will turn into the new starter and do well for the team.

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