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Redskins vs. Saints: 5 keys to victory on Monday Night Football

By Kyle Hundley

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins drops back to pass against the Green Bay Packers in the first half at FedExField on September 23, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins drops back to pass against the Green Bay Packers in the first half at FedExField on September 23, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 09: Defensive tackle Matthew Ioannidis #98 of the Washington Redskins celebrates with linebacker Mason Foster #54 after a turnover during the final moments of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Redskins defeated the Cardinals 24-6. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 09: Defensive tackle Matthew Ioannidis #98 of the Washington Redskins celebrates with linebacker Mason Foster #54 after a turnover during the final moments of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Redskins defeated the Cardinals 24-6. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

No. 4 – Redskins must get pressure on Drew Brees 

While Ryan Kerrigan has not filled the stat sheet in the manner he might like, he is still getting pressures and drawing the attention of offensive lines and coordinators alike.

Matt Ioannidis is also quietly developing into a force on the edge, getting a sack in each of the first three games, and both Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne are off to strong starts as well.

All of these players must have good games against New Orleans. Both of these team’s strengths lie in the trenches, and this will be a great matchup that the Redskins must win.

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Getting the offense into third and long will allow for Greg Manusky to give the defense some complex looks and dial up the timely blitz. The Redskins have had a good pass rush early on this season and will need to get to the quarterback if they are going to win. Drew Brees is too good to be given time to sit back and pick his targets.

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