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Redskins vs. Packers: Week 3 offense and defense matchups, score prediction

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 24: Running back Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins looks on before playing the Denver Broncos during a preseason game at FedExField on August 24, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 24: Running back Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins looks on before playing the Denver Broncos during a preseason game at FedExField on August 24, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 09: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins warms up before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 09: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins warms up before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

Redskins offense vs. Packers defense

Last week against the Colts, the Redskins offense was putrid. This week, they’ll look to improve, but it will be a tough task.

The Packers have an improved defense that has new, young cornerbacks in the secondary and big-time addition Muhammad Wilkerson on the front. These pieces will make them more difficult than usual and Washington will have to plan accordingly.

The Redskins game plan this season seems to be to use the running game to create manageable third downs and dominate time of possession. With that said, Adrian Peterson will have a chance to carry the load once again, but he may have issues against Green Bay’s tough front. The team limited Dalvin Cook to 3.8 yards per carry in Week 3, so that could spell trouble for Peterson.

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If Peterson has issues, Chris Thompson and Samaje Perine will step in and try to help. Thompson may play the biggest role in the backfield as a pass-catcher, but it’s hard to have much faith in any of the RBs for the Redskins this week.

That said, the team is going to have to rely on the passing game to carry them. Alex Smith will have a chance to rebound from a dud performance in Week 2, but his receivers have been woeful so far. Unless Josh Doctson, Paul Richardson, or Jamison Crowder steps up, it could be a long day for the Redskins offense.

Of course, it’s worth noting that with the young talent in the Packers secondary, Smith will have a better chance to throw his receivers open and should be able to take advantage of any mistakes they make. He just has to be accurate, and that will give them a chance to move the ball.

Still, the Packers seem likely to stalemate the ‘Skins, especially if the team’s offensive line plays poorly in consecutive weeks. There is no discernable advantage for Washington on this side of the ball.

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