Redskins Adrian Peterson, Trent Williams dealing with minor injuries

There’s a silver lining for the Redskins with their early bye week: It’ll allow a couple of veteran stars to heal.

The Washington Redskins have managed to stay relatively healthy so far this season, but last season is a cruel reminder of how quickly things can change. The injuries started in the middle of the season last year, and the hope is that Washington can have better luck in 2018.

Against the Green Bay Packers, health wasn’t a problem, and neither was luck. 33-year old running back Adrian Peterson led the way to a 31-17 win for the Redskins, although a number of miscues on the Packers’ part helped Washington’s chances.

Washington will enter the bye week with a record of 2-1. But while they have two wins, they also have two new injuries to address. Adrian Peterson and Trent Williams both got nicked up in the team’s Week 3 win, per D.C. sports reporter J.P. Finlay.

Finlay also reported that Adrian Peterson suffered an ankle sprain, but he should be ready for the team’s Week 5 bout with the New Orleans Saints. Through three games, Peterson has 236 yards and three touchdowns on 56 carries, with five receptions for 100 yards to go with it. Jay Gruden divulged the information at a press conference earlier today. Both injuries are minor, and shouldn’t hurt the team long-term.

Morgan Moses also suffered a concussion before halftime against the Packers. The Redskins Wire’s Lake Lewis reported that Moses seemed fine at halftime, but an extra week of rest will allow him to get back to one-hundred percent ahead of the Saints game.

Health is key for every NFL team, every year. But after last year’s debacle, there’s a bit of extra emphasis on health for the Washington Redskins. Having the best players on the field is important.

Aside from the Derrius Guice injury that occurred in preseason, the Redskins have been rather lucky. There’s only so much players can do on the field to stave off injury, but off the field, the players can rest and recuperate with long periods of non-contact. The early bye week gives Peterson, Williams, and others that opportunity.