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Redskins vs. Titans: 5 players to watch in Week 16 of 2018

By Ian Cummings

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 16: Josh Johnson #8 of the Washington Redskins runs for yardage during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 16: Josh Johnson #8 of the Washington Redskins runs for yardage during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 14: Tight end Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers cannot make a catch in front of free safety D.J. Swearinger #36 of the Washington Redskins during the fourth quarter at FedExField on October 14, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 14: Tight end Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers cannot make a catch in front of free safety D.J. Swearinger #36 of the Washington Redskins during the fourth quarter at FedExField on October 14, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

No. 1 – SS D.J. Swearinger

In dire situations such as their current one, the Washington Redskins need their playmakers to step up and deliver game-changing performances. After his breakout 2018 season, D.J. Swearinger deserves to be recognized as what he is: A playmaker.

Swearinger produced in every way possible in 2018, logging four interceptions, ten pass deflections, three forced fumbles, and a sack. All four of Swearinger’s interceptions came in the first half of the season, and he hasn’t made a play on the ball in three weeks. But despite that, through the ups and downs of the season, Swearinger has been at his best when he’s needed.

The Redskins need Swearinger this week.

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With Marcus Mariota’s status up in the air for Saturday, Swearinger and the defense can capitalize on a favorable matchup, similar to what they were able to do against Jacksonville. If they can generate some turnovers, and tenacious on-ball defense, they can get back to the philosophy that won them five of their first seven games. Swearinger is a crucial part of that. And on Saturday, we’ll see if he can succeed, fueled by a Pro Bowl snub.

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