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Redskins vs. Eagles, part 2: 5 keys to victory in Week 17

By Kyle Hundley

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 03: Running back Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins runs for a 90-yard touchdown against 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: Running back Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins runs for a 90-yard touchdown against 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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NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 22: Josh Johnson #8 of the Washington Redskins looks to pass against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter while defended by Harold Landry #58 of the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 22, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 22: Josh Johnson #8 of the Washington Redskins looks to pass against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter while defended by Harold Landry #58 of the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 22, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

1. Redskins must open up more of the playbook for Josh Johnson

Josh Johnson played well in his second start against the Titans, doing what was needed to keep the team in a position to win for most of the game. He displayed his athletic ability by escaping the pocket on a couple of plays and also made a few nice runs.

Johnson has had another week to get comfortable within the system, and they should be looking to add more on to his plate for this week to see what he can and cannot handle. Look for the offense to utilize his speed this week and have a little more diversity within it as well.

Johnson only threw for 153 yards last week. While a lot of that was because Adrian Peterson was having a big game and he didn’t have to throw it much, he did take a couple of shots downfield. Johnson should be looking to take some opportunistic shots down the field this game against the Eagles’ banged-up secondary.

Depending on how Alex Smith recovers, this is the type of game that’s perfect to see just what Johnson can offer as the starting quarterback going into 2019. It’s time to see what he can really do and open that playbook up for him.

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