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Washington Redskins 2018 defensive stat predictions

By Matthew Valdovinos

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 12: Free safety D.J. Swearinger #36 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after an interception during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at FedExField on November 12, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 12: Free safety D.J. Swearinger #36 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after an interception during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at FedExField on November 12, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 23: Zach Brown #53 and Mason Foster #54 of the Washington Redskins sack quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 23: Zach Brown #53 and Mason Foster #54 of the Washington Redskins sack quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

ILB Zach Brown

Recently re-signed to a three-year contract, Zach Brown has finally found a permanant home roaming the middle of the field for the Redskins.

Arguably one of the most athletic linebackers in the NFL, Brown has the the physical tools and instincts needed to be an elite run defender, and it’s shown in the insane tackle numbers he puts up.

Brown still needs to spend time refining his pass coverage; he has the athletic ability to keep up with tight ends and running backs, but he has a bad tendency of turning around, and he loses sight of his man too often. If Brown can improve his coverage skills, he can implement himself as one of the league’s elite linebackers.

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Brown has had great statistical success the past two years, and I expect nothing to change. He’ll be near the top of the league in tackles, and he’ll also contribute some sacks and maybe get his hand on a pass or two. I expect Brown to put up solid numbers once again and lead the team in tackles for the second straight season.

2018 Stat Predictions:  132 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 1 interception

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