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Redskins: Studs and duds from the team’s Week 3 loss to the Bears

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins reacts after a pass interference call in the end zone during the first half against the Chicago Bears at FedExField on September 23, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins reacts after a pass interference call in the end zone during the first half against the Chicago Bears at FedExField on September 23, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 23: Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Redskins knocks the helmet off of Buster Skrine #24 of the Chicago Bears during the second half at FedExField on September 23, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 23: Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Redskins knocks the helmet off of Buster Skrine #24 of the Chicago Bears during the second half at FedExField on September 23, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /

Stud: WR/KR Steven Sims Jr.

Steven Sims Jr. made the Redskins roster as an undrafted free agent. And it’s easy to see why.

Sims has made an impact on special teams in this game and had a really nice 45-yard kick return that was one of the lone bright spots for the Redskins amid a Chicago scoring streak in the first half. He helped to flip the field position and while the ‘Skins couldn’t do anything with it, it was still a noteworthy contribution.

Elsewhere, Sims contributed a couple of catches for 24 yards on the offensive side of the ball. He looks right at home as a gadget/speed weapon right now and as he continues to develop at the NFL level, he could become an even more productive playmaker. He has the upside needed to eventually be a speed-based slot starter and could continue to see some action as a weapon out of the backfield.

There haven’t been a lot of bright spots for the Redskins so far this season. Sims is one of them. He’s definitely a diamond in the rough that the team has unearthed and if they can continue to find innovative ways to use him, he could make an impact for the team. And either way, his ability on special teams surely has proven to be valuable so far for Washington.

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