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Redskins vs. Broncos: 3 keys to victory in Preseason Week 3

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 17: Outside Linebacker Preston Smith #94, linebacker Josh Harvey-Clemons #40 and outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan #91 of the Washington Redskins celebrate after recovering a fumble in the first 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: Outside Linebacker Preston Smith #94, linebacker Josh Harvey-Clemons #40 and outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan #91 of the Washington Redskins celebrate after recovering a fumble in the first 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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LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 16: Wide receiver Jamison Crowder #80 of the Washington Redskins celebrates with teammate offensive guard Brandon Scherff #75 after scoring a first quarter touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on October 16, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 16: Wide receiver Jamison Crowder #80 of the Washington Redskins celebrates with teammate offensive guard Brandon Scherff #75 after scoring a first quarter touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on October 16, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

1. The offensive line must play well

The offensive line often gets overlooked when analyzing team performance. But there’s no question that the performance of the offensive line can have a major impact on a team’s chance to win a game.

With the Redskins facing the formidable edge unit of Von Miller, Shane Ray, and Shaquil Barrett, the team is going to have to get good performances out of their top tackles for this contest. It’s unclear whether or not Trent Williams and Morgan Moses will play, but if either doesn’t, the team is certainly going to have their hands full dealing with the pressure.

If the O-line can do their job in the passing game and can help to open up running lanes for the backs in action, the Redskins will have a very good chance to emerge victorious in this contest. Their offense was moving well in the first two preseason games, and with solid protection, they should be able to keep that momentum going once again. If the team is set on playing Alex Smith for a full half of the game, they will certainly have a very good chance to lead a couple of TD drive if they can get him enough time in the pocket.

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There is a lot that the Redskins can do to win this contest, but these three things are the biggest keys. Here’s hoping for another good preseason performance from the Washington team.

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