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Redskins: 5 matchups to watch in Week 16 clash with the Broncos

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 17: Wide Receiver Josh Doctson #18 of the Washington Redskins runs with the ball in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at FedEx Field on December 17, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 17: Wide Receiver Josh Doctson #18 of the Washington Redskins runs with the ball in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at FedEx Field on December 17, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 19: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals passes under pressure by outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 19, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 19: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals passes under pressure by outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 19, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

1. Von Miller vs. Ty Nsekhe

Von Miller has to be both a bit excited and a bit disappointed heading into this matchup. Miller is a big fan of Trent Williams and called him one of the toughest players he’s ever faced. Sunday normally would have been his chance to try and get the best of him. However, it appears that Williams is done for the season barring an emergency situation. So, Miller will get to take on his backup.

Ty Nsekhe has had an inconsistent year. At the beginning, he was banged up and his performance in the first few contests was mediocre. Then, he went down with a core muscle injury and missed a good deal of time. Now, he’s back and playing at a solid level. Still, it’s going to be hard for him to matchup with Miller.

Miller is simply one of the best pass rushers in the league. He has a plethora of moves to get into the backfield and his athletic ability is off the charts. It will be key for the Broncos to get pressure on Kirk Cousins in this game, so Miller will try and be at his best. It doesn’t matter that the Broncos aren’t a playoff team. They are still dangerous.

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Jay Gruden has to consider giving Nsekhe a little bit of blocking help in the event that he struggles. Vernon Davis and Niles Paul could chip Miller consistently if the protection doesn’t hold up early on. The winner of this matchup seems likely to come out on top in this Week 16 clash between the Broncos and the Redskins.

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