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Redskins vs. Panthers: 5 keys to victory in Washington’s Week 6 matchup

By Kyle Hundley

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 9: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins takes the field for warmups before the game 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: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins takes the field for warmups before the game 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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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. 5 Redskins must make the Panthers score on long drives

If the Redskins want to win against at home Sunday, they must avoid the same mental lapses that they allowed to happen against the Saints with penalties and blown coverage’s in the secondary allowing for easy touchdowns.

Far too often, what has been a pretty stingy defense thus far, gave up massive chunks of yards to the Saints. This cannot happen against the Panthers. Carolina has the weapons to beat the Redskins if the defense struggles again this week.

Greg Manusky must have everybody on the same page this week and being in charge of the defense, must also put together a great defensive game plan to keep Cam Newton in check and make the Panthers earn what they do get on offense. This means no big plays, no stupid penalties, and keeping Carolina in third and long.

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If the Redskins do this, they will put themselves in a good position to win this game.

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