5 bold predictions for Redskins in Week 11 clash with the Saints

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 12: Running back Jerick McKinnon #21 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by linebacker Junior Galette #58 of the Washington Redskins during the fourth quarter at FedExField on November 12, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 12: Running back Jerick McKinnon #21 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by linebacker Junior Galette #58 of the Washington Redskins during the fourth quarter at FedExField on November 12, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 12: Running back Jerick McKinnon #21 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by linebacker Junior Galette #58 of the Washington Redskins during the fourth quarter at FedExField on November 12, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 12: Running back Jerick McKinnon #21 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by linebacker Junior Galette #58 of the Washington Redskins during the fourth quarter at FedExField on November 12, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

The Washington Redskins are preparing to take on the New Orleans Saints in what will be a critical Week 11 battle. Here’s a look at the bold predictions for the contest.

The Redskins season is very close to hanging in the balance. While throwing around the term “must win game” is not something that is to be done often, this week may constitute as one.

Currently, the Redskins are coming off a tough four game stretch in which they went 1-3. They were plagued by injuries, but they surprisingly won their toughest competition on the road in Seattle. Still, as it stands the team sits at 4-5 and they find themselves well behind in the Wild Card chase. A postseason berth is looking unlikely, and the only way to stay in the hunt will be to notch a win.

The Saints are not going to be an easy team to beat. At all. After looking like a washed up team in the first two weeks of the season, the Saints have ripped off seven consecutive wins to catapult themselves to the top of the NFC South. They are engaged in a tight race with the Carolina Panthers, and a win over the Redskins would give them a one game lead in the divisional race.

If Washington wants to emerge victorious in Week 11, they are going to have to have some big performances on both sides of the ball. It’s hard to know if they will be able to get them. With that said, here’s a look at the bold predictions for this week’s contest.