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Redskins vs. Packers: 5 players to watch in Week 3

By Ian Cummings

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) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 30: A Washington Redskins helmet sits on the grass before the start of the Redskins and Baltimore Ravens preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 30: A Washington Redskins helmet sits on the grass before the start of the Redskins and Baltimore Ravens preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

No. 5 – C Tony Bergstrom

Per Redskins reporter John Keim, Jay Gruden has stated that starting left guard Shawn Lauvao could miss some time with an apparent injury.

If Lauvao were to miss time, then starting center Chase Roullier would shift over to left guard to replace the veteran, and Roullier himself would be replaced by 32-year old utility backup Tony Bergstrom.

Lauvao did not participate in Wednesday’s practice, so a scenario in which he sits out Sunday is fairly realistic. Thus, Tony Bergstrom will get the start on the interior of the line.

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Against a defensive line that features a cast of stalwarts such as Mike Daniels, Kenny Clark, and Muhammad Wilkerson, Bergstrom will have to be on top of his game. Much of the Redskins offensive issues last Sunday stemmed from inconsistency on the line; Pullers on running plays couldn’t maintain their balance, closing lanes. And in pass blocking, some of the play on the interior (particularly Lauvao) was brutally bad.

The hope is that Bergstrom can fill the gap rather seamlessly at center. He’s an experienced player who didn’t allow a sack in limited snaps last year. His impact on Sunday could be pivotal.

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