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

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

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 – AUGUST 24: Running back Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins rushes past linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter during a preseason game at FedExField on August 24, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

No. 4 – Redskins must have another strong performance from Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson continued to dominate with another monster game against the Cowboys, carrying the ball 24 times for 99 yards. He now has four games where he has over 96 yards this year, including a 120-yard game against the Packers.

Peterson must continue to build on an impressive early start with a big game against the Giants. New York traded away their best run stopper in Damon Harrison earlier in the week, so the Redskins should be able to establish the run early.

If the Redskins are able to get Peterson some running room and allow the offense to stay on schedule, this will open up the playbook and allow Jay Gruden to dial up some chunk plays for some big gains against a vulnerable defense.

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