Redskins vs. Buccaneers: 5 players to watch in Week 10

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 12: Wide receiver Maurice Harris #13 of the Washington Redskins catches a touchdown pass in front of cornerback Trae Waynes #26 of the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at FedExField on November 12, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 14: Cornerback Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at FedExField on October 14, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

No. 2 – CB Josh Norman

Julio Jones got his first touchdown of the 2018 season against Josh Norman. Norman hasn’t been bad this season, certainly not as bad as the regression narrative makes it seem.

That said, Norman is an important piece of the defense, especially at this time in the season; the offense has shown that shootouts are a no-go. Thus, Norman holds a key occupation, limiting opposing offenses’ top receiving weapons to the best of his ability.

Against the Buccaneers, Norman will face another high-quality threat in Mike Evans. Norman has to be on top of his game, and with both Quinton Dunbar and Greg Stroman coming into Week 10 with lingering injuries, Norman may take an disproportional weight on his shoulders, come Sunday.

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