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Redskins vs. Eagles: Keys to victory in Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season

By Kyle Hundley

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 22: Quarterback Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins passes in the first half of an NFL preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 22: Quarterback Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins passes in the first half of an NFL preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 25: Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles passes in the first half against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on November 25, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 25: Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles passes in the first half against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on November 25, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

4. Redskins must get pressure on Carson Wentz

Carson Wentz was in the middle of another solid season last year before he went down for the season with a back injury. When healthy, he is among the best quarterbacks in the league and is a potential MVP candidate. He has had the last couple of seasons cut short due to injury and will be looking to make a statement right away in 2019.

The Redskins have made a considerable investment along the defensive line the last couple of seasons, and it is now the strongest position group on the team. Jonathan Allen had eight sacks last season while Matt Ioannidis had 7.5. Daron Payne quietly added five. This group must get penetration against a talented Eagles’ offensive line.

Ryan Kerrigan and Montez Sweat must have big games as well. Jason Peters and Lane Johnson are two of the best bookend tackles in the league. Kerrigan and Sweat must win these tough matchups and make Wentz uncomfortable back there. They cannot let the potential MVP candidate sit back and pick his targets, because he has the talent to make the Redskins pay.

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