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Previewing the Redskins Week 11 matchup with the Saints

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 12: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins looks to pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at FedExField on November 12, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 12: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins looks to pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at FedExField on November 12, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – OCTOBER 29: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints wears Chicago Bears jacket in memory of Fats Domino during the game against the Chicago Bears at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 29, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – OCTOBER 29: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints wears Chicago Bears jacket in memory of Fats Domino during the game against the Chicago Bears at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 29, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

Score Prediction

I know that this is another underdog game for the Redskins. I know that they have surprised in the past. But on paper, this matchup doesn’t favor them in many, if any, aspects of the game.

The only area where Washington might find some space on offense is with their tight ends. Even still, the New Orleans secondary has been a good tackling unit, so the gains should be limited. It’s hard to imagine a scenario where the Redskins are able to score more than 24 points. And that doesn’t seem like enough to beat the Saints.

New Orleans’ offense is just too good. The running game will be able to carry them and wear down the physically worn out Redskins defense. And if Washington tries to sell out and stop the run, that will open up the field for Brees to make plays downfield.

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At the end of the day, this looks like another loss for the Redskins. We’ve been wrong in the past, but the Saints really should knock off the Redskins this week.

Final Score: Saints 37, Redskins 21

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