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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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JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 16: Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins celebrates following the Redskins 16-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 16: Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins celebrates following the Redskins 16-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

3. Reality Is, the Redskins should utilize a fullback this week

It’s clear that the injuries have taken such a toll on the Redskins’ offensive line that they simply can’t provide Adrian Peterson with the consistent holes needed to allow him to dominate.

Despite this, A.P. proved he’s got plenty left in the tank on the final drive last week. The Redskins would be smart to utilize the I-formation, and let A.P. follow Matt Flanagan through holes for 5-6 yards at a time. Pairing that with some play action and zone reads out of the “pistol” formation might allow the Redskins to have more success on the ground and keep Johnson from having to carry the offense.

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