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5 bold predictions for Redskins vs. Texans in NFL Week 11

By Jacob Camenker

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 9: Defensive back D.J. Swearinger #36 of the Washington Redskins reacts after a stop during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 9: Defensive back D.J. Swearinger #36 of the Washington Redskins reacts after a stop during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 17: Wide Receiver Josh Doctson #18 of the Washington Redskins runs with the ball 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: Wide Receiver Josh Doctson #18 of the Washington Redskins runs with the ball in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at FedEx Field on December 17, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

4. No Redskins receiver posts more than 40 receiving yards

The Redskins haven’t gotten a lot of production out of their receiving corps this year. Sure, at times they have had productive performances, like Maurice Harris‘ 10-catch, 124-yard outing, but for the most part, the team has struggled to produce at the position.

Against the Texans, that might end up being difficult for the Redskins to achieve. Against two weak secondaries in the past couple of weeks, the Redskins offense hasn’t done much outside of garbage time. That’s not a good sign for the unit, and it seems that Alex Smith is going to continue to spread the ball around enough.

The Texans don’t have the strongest secondary, but they do have some solid talent. Jonathan Joseph, Kareem Jackson, and Tyrann Mathieu are all capable of putting up solid performances, and they should matchup fairly well against the Washington receivers. They figure to be able to limit Josh Doctson and Harris, so there won’t be many big plays to be had.

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In the current Redskins offense, it’s been clear that Smith doesn’t like to take big chances. He only targets open players, and it seems more likely that the team’s tight ends will get open more. Or maybe even the running backs. But at the end of the day, it seems possible — if not, probable — that the ‘Skins will have five players see five or so targets. So, it’s hard to expect a lot of yardage for one player at any point in this contest.

If no Redskin posted more than 40 receiving yards, it wouldn’t be a major surprise. More often than not, the top receivers for the team have hovered around the 50-yard mark this season. And if the backs and TEs get more involved this week as anticipated, it could end up being a mediocre game for Doctson, Harris, and the other wide receiver on the Redskins roster.

It will be interesting to see how the receiving game shakes out. We never saw the breakout we hoped to see in the last two solid matchups, so it will certainly be interesting to see if they can put together a surprisingly solid performance in Week 11.

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