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Redskins vs. Falcons: 5 keys to victory in Washington’s Week 9 matchup

By Kyle Hundley

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 28: Matthew Ioannidis #98 of the Washington Redskins reacts after a play against the New York Giants during the at MetLife Stadium on October 28, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 28: Matthew Ioannidis #98 of the Washington Redskins reacts after a play against the New York Giants during the at MetLife Stadium on October 28, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 17: Kicker Dustin Hopkins #3 and holder Tress Way #5 of the Washington Redskins celebrate after a field goal in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at FedEx Field on December 17, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 17: Kicker Dustin Hopkins #3 and holder Tress Way #5 of the Washington Redskins celebrate after a field goal in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at FedEx Field on December 17, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

No. 5 – Redskins must continue strong special teams play

One area that so often gets overlooked is special teams. Tress Way has been playing lights out for the Redskins over the last couple weeks, routinely pinning teams back inside their own 20-yard line and getting good hang time as well.

This has not made it easy for opponents, as they have found themselves routinely having to go 80 or more yards for a touchdown. It is incredibly difficult to consistently drive the ball 80 plus yards for a touchdown on a stingy defense as good as the Redskins’ is.

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The Redskins’ punt coverage unit has been exceptional as well, bottling up returners. While Dustin Hopkins did miss a kick Sunday, he has been solid all season and has hit clutch kicks beyond 50 yards in three of the last four games. Both Way and Hopkins must have big games against Atlanta, as this should be another close game.

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