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Redskins: 5 players to watch in Week 14 matchup with the Giants

By Jacob Camenker

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the Washington Redskins communicates with teammates as they take on the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the Washington Redskins communicates with teammates as they take on the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 13: Tackle Ty Nsekhe #79 of the Washington Redskins and teammate tackle Morgan Moses #76 walk onto the field prior to a game against the Minnesota Vikings at FedExField on November 13, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 13: Tackle Ty Nsekhe #79 of the Washington Redskins and teammate tackle Morgan Moses #76 walk onto the field prior to a game against the Minnesota Vikings at FedExField on November 13, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images) /

4. OL Ty Nsekhe

The Redskins have a decision to make with Ty Nsekhe. They have been reluctant to move him inside to guard in recent seasons. But right now, their line might really need him to play there.

With the Redskins down another pair of starting guards, their offensive line depth is as non-existent as ever. They signed Demetrius Rhaney and Zac Kerin to provide extra bodies up front, but it’s unclear whether or not both will be active on game day. And even less clear is whether or not they will be able to start if called upon.

For that reason, the Redskins are finally considering playing Nsekhe at guard. While Nsekhe is a more natural fit at tackle, the team will still consider moving him inside so they can have their best possible offensive line combination on the field. And while that unit might still not be great, thanks to injuries, it will be better than using Nsekhe as a backup and playing him sparingly.

If Nsekhe does start, keep an eye on him to see if he can hold up well at the new position. If he can’t, the Redskins could find themselves struggling in pass protection and considering moving Nsekhe back to an outside position. But in all likelihood, he will hold up just fine on the inside.

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