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Redskins vs. Giants, part two: Matchups, score prediction, and more

By Ian Cummings

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the Washington Redskins talks with the team in a huddle against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Eagles won 28-13. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the Washington Redskins talks with the team in a huddle against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Eagles won 28-13. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 18: Tight end Evan Engram #88 of the New York Giants celebrates carrying the ball for a first down with teammate wide receiver Bennie Fowler #18 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 18, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New York Giants won 38-35. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 18: Tight end Evan Engram #88 of the New York Giants celebrates carrying the ball for a first down with teammate wide receiver Bennie Fowler #18 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 18, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New York Giants won 38-35. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Redskins defense vs. Giants offense

Let me present a scenario to you. Imagine Saquon Barkley, Odell Beckham Jr., Sterling Shepard, and Evan Engram lining up on offense, with Mason Foster standing between them and the end zone. How’s that sound?

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Foster’s a stout run defender (when he picks the right gap, that is), but teams have exploited he and Zach Brown in previous weeks. It would help if Greg Manusky actually used his players to their strengths, and filtered in Shaun Dion Hamilton and Josh Harvey-Clemons on likely passing downs. But he’s proven he’s incapable of doing so as a defensive coordinator.

If the Redskins’ defense can align its strengths with New York’s, then there is no chance the defense, which has been lackluster for weeks on end, will be able to stave off an offensive attack with multiple star-caliber players.

Unless D.J. Swearinger and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix rebound, it doesn’t matter how deep the defensive line rotation is, or how underrated Ryan Kerrigan is. The unit has holes, and they haven’t shown any ability to compensate for them. If they still had consistent help from their offense, from a time of possession standpoint, things would be different. But that is no longer the case.

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