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Redskins Reality Checks: Will the music stop in Nashville?

By Tim Payne

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Jamison Crowder #80 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after catching a first half touchdown against the Green Bay Packers at FedExField on September 23, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Jamison Crowder #80 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after catching a first half touchdown against the Green Bay Packers at FedExField on September 23, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – DECEMBER 16: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates his second half touchdown against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 16, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – DECEMBER 16: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates his second half touchdown against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 16, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /

2. Reality Is, Derek Henry IS the Titans’ offense

Derrick Henry has totaled 400 rush yards and six touchdowns over the last two games. Without his production, Tennessee really hasn’t been able to move the ball much this season. With his production, they have looked nearly unstoppable the last two weeks.

If the Redskins can bottle up Henry like they did Leonard Fournette last week, they will have a great chance to keep this game close. The Titans are a top five rushing team. If the Redskins can recapture their early-season form against the run, there’s no reason to think they can’t bottle up Henry and company. However, if the mid-season rush defense shows up and the safeties are forced to make a lot of tackles on Henry, then this could be a long day.

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