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LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 17: Wide receiver Jamison Crowder #80 of the Washington Redskins is pushed out of bounds by cornerback Patrick Peterson #21 of the Arizona Cardinals in the third quarter at FedEx Field on December 17, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Receiving Game: Jamison Crowder, Kapri Bibbs have solid performances

The Redskins receiving corps has been an adventure this year. There’s no other way to put it. Week after week, the team has a new leader and a new player in the doghouse. This week, nobody ended up in the doghouse, but Jamison Crowder ended up being the leader in the receiving corps.

Early in the contest, Crowder was able to get going by catching a five-yard touchdown. In fact, it was on the very first pass of the game. After a fumble recovery deep in Arizona territory, Cousins had Crowder work across the field and found him wide open on the side of the end zone. That initial catch helped to spark Crowder who became the top target for the team throughout the game.

Crowder saw a team high seven targets and recorded five catches for 55 yards and the touchdown. He did well to get into open space and demonstrated solid hands, which had been a problem for him at times in the past. It looks like Crowder will be a more than capable slot receiver, but for him to reach his full, potential the team will need to find a consistent outside weapon.