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Redskins vs. Giants: 5 keys to victory in Washington’s Week 8 matchup

By Kyle Hundley

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 09: Running back Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins scores on a one yard rushing touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 09: Running back Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins scores on a one yard rushing touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 14: Running back Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by defensive tackle Da’Ron Payne #95 of the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedExField on October 14, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 14: Running back Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by defensive tackle Da’Ron Payne #95 of the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedExField on October 14, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

No. 1 – Redskins must shut down Saquon Barkley

Much was made of the Giants decision to select Saquon Barkley second overall in the draft instead of taking one of the franchise quarterbacks available. The hype was there. Can he be as good as advertised?

Well, through the first seven games of the year, Barkley has been even better than many thought he was going to be when he was drafted, which is saying something. Currently, Barkley sits fourth in the league in yards with 481. The Atlanta Falcons played him tough in the run game Monday night, limiting him to just 43 yards on 14 carries. The Redskins must do the same this week.

The Redskins ability to stop the run on defense has been arguably the team’s biggest strength through their first six games. After finishing dead last a season ago, they are second in the league this year, having surrendered just 524 yards in six games.

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Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen helped bottle up two elite running backs the last two weeks and must continue to play the run tough as they will have another tough task this weekend. Zach Brown was all over the field against Dallas; he must have another standout performance against Saquon Barkley.

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