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5 bold predictions for Redskins vs. Falcons in NFL Week 9

By Jacob Camenker

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 28: Da'Ron Payne #95 of the Washington Redskins reacts after sacking Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on October 28, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 28: Da'Ron Payne #95 of the Washington Redskins reacts after sacking Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on October 28, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 18: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix #21 of the Green Bay Packers returns an interception against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 18, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Packers defeated the Bears 30-27. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 18: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix #21 of the Green Bay Packers returns an interception against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 18, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Packers defeated the Bears 30-27. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

1. Ha Ha Clinton-Dix logs five tackles, one pick in Redskins debut

The stat line here isn’t necessarily a typical bold prediction. But here’s the truth. If Clinton-Dix can post those kinds of numbers in his Redskins debut, his coaches, teammates, and fans alike will be very happy.

Clinton-Dix can be a playmaker, as he has shown this season. He has grabbed three picks and while he has given up some plays while trying to make splash plays, the team can live with that provided that he can make one of those big plays.

The Falcons should be passing enough for the ‘Skins secondary to have a chance at making some plays. Quinton Dunbar is also returning from injury, so his addition and that of Clinton-Dix could make it hard for Matt Ryan to find any space in the secondary. That may cause him to target one of the weaker links, and that may be Clinton-Dix, solely because he just joined the team on Tuesday.

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If Clinton-Dix is targeted early and often, it will be a good test for him, and it should give ‘Skins fans a barometer of what to expect from him for the rest of the season. But if he can be a functional tackler and log a pick in his first game after just a few practices to integrate into the defense, that will be great news for the team.

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