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

By Ian Cummings

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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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) /

No. 4 – FS D.J. Swearinger

The vocal leader of the Redskins Flight Marshals has been the best defensive back for Washington this year. Through three weeks, D.J. Swearinger already has two interceptions, and he’s Pro Football Focus’ fourth best NFL safety, with a grade of 89.9.

Swearinger has been electric so far in 2018, but the team hasn’t faced an offense reminiscent of the one they’ll play in the bayou on Monday.

The Saints’ offense is a unit with almost too weapons to count. The Redskins match up fairly well with any team, but they’ll need to get standout performances from their best players in order to shut down Drew Brees.

That’s where Swearinger comes in. He’s had a solid year this far, legitimizing the contract he received last offseason. Against the Saints, he’ll have a chance to make more money. If he can provide good coverage and run support, a win would be a little easier to come by.

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