Redskins vs. Saints: 5 players to watch in Week 5 of 2018

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 16: Josh Doctson #18 of the Washington Redskins drops a first half pass against the Indianapolis Colts at FedExField on September 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 16: Josh Doctson #18 of the Washington Redskins drops a first half pass against the Indianapolis Colts at FedExField on September 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/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) /

After starting the season with a 2-1 record, the Redskins will look to carry that momentum further into the regular season.

The Washington Redskins have a chance to make a statement during primetime this week, as they travel to New Orleans to take on Drew Brees and the Saints.

At 2-1, the Redskins are the lone leaders of the NFC East, and although it’s early, a fast start to a season is the first step to the playoffs.

That said, the Redskins will be hard pressed to keep the ball rolling against a tough Saints team. Here are three players who need to show up to play on Monday night.