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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 9: Defensive back D.J. Swearinger #36 of the Washington Redskins reacts after a stop during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 9: Defensive back D.J. Swearinger #36 of the Washington Redskins reacts after a stop during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

Redskins defense vs. Packers offense

The Redskins ability to shut down the Packers offense is going to hinge mainly on one thing. How healthy is Aaron Rodgers?

Rodgers is currently playing through a leg injury that has sapped him of a bit of his mobility. That said, Rodgers is still a weapon when on the field, and the Packers passing attack is one of the best in football. With Davante Adams, Randall Cobb, Geronimo Allison, and Jimmy Graham at his disposal, Rodgers should be able to spread the ball out and do a lot to make plays.

The Redskins secondary is going to have a very tough time containing the Packers. Josh Norman, Quinton Dunbar, and Fabian Moreau are all going to have to be at their best, but that may not even be enough. Rodgers simply has too much talent surrounding him for Washington to be able to cover everyone. As a result, their secondary could have a rough outing.

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On the ground, things are a bit less promising for the Packers. Jamaal Williams didn’t separate himself as the top back in the first two weeks and now Aaron Jones will have a chance to take carries from him. The Redskins weren’t good against the run last week, but expect Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen to bounce back and try to wreak havoc on the two guards, as they are the weaker blockers on the front.

Another key for the Redskins in this game will be the edge rush. Ryan Kerrigan and Preston Smith each pulled a disappearing act in the season’s first two contests. They need to put some pressure on Rodgers to help the secondary out. If they can do that, Rodgers may go down easily, as he doesn’t have the same mobility that we’re accustomed to seeing from him.

It’s hard to see the Redskins winning on defense in this game. The Packers just have too much talent across the board, so it could be a long day for Greg Manusky and the starting 11 on that side of the ball.

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