Previewing the Redskins’ Week 16 matchup vs. the Denver Broncos

The season is winding down. With two weeks left, the Redskins have little time to get in their final assessments.

It’s that time of year. Closing time. The Redskins, sitting at 6-8, are now mathematically out of the playoff race. It was a good run while there was still hope. Exciting games against the Seahawks, Raiders, and Rams fueled our enthusiasm for what was to come. But in the end, heartbreakers in New Orleans and in Dallas led to the Redskins’ downfall. And now, it’s just more of the same.

Nevertheless, the Redskins can use these next two games to help their future. Due to the injuries overcoming the squad, there are many reserve players who have taken the places of former starters and backups. These players deserve attention. Because in the right conditions, they can shine, and prove themselves worthy of a higher mantle.

The Redskins’ next chance at assessing their players comes this Sunday, when the team will round out its home schedule by hosting the Denver Broncos. The Broncos, sitting at 5-9, one game below the Redskins, have had their playoff hopes dashed for some time. They started out strong, going 3-1 in the first four weeks. But since then, their offense has been inept, and they’ve lost eight of ten since the end of the first quarter.

The Redskins can pull out another win this week, but how? Who do the Broncos have, in terms of personnel, that the Redskins might have trouble with? How do these two teams match up? Turn the page, and take a look at our preview of this intriguing contest.