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Redskins vs. Cardinals: Week 1 offense and defense matchups, score prediction

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 24: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins looks on against the Denver Broncos in the first half during a preseason game at FedExField on August 24, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 24: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins looks on against the Denver Broncos in the first half during a preseason game at FedExField on August 24, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 17: Jay Gruden head coach of the Washington Redskins before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 17: Jay Gruden head coach of the Washington Redskins before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Score prediction

It may take the Washington offense a bit of time to get going, but it seems that they are finally in position to win an opener under Jay Gruden.

With Smith’s accuracy, the offense should avoid turnovers. They will be able to move the ball consistently and while they won’t always score, they’ll have a good chance to stay competitive with the Cardinals.

On defense, the keys are to get pressure on Bradford and to limit Johnson. If those two things can happen, then the team should be a shoo-in to win. But even if only one happens, the Redskins should remain competitive and will have a great chance to emerge victorious on the road.

It also helps the team’s cause that Steve Wilks will be coaching his first NFL game. Wilks projects to be a solid coach, but there might be some game-day jitters that could have an impact on the results of this contest. Either way, expect Washington to emerge with a victory and start the season with a winning record.

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Score Prediction: Redskins 23, Cardinals 17

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