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Redskins: Five players to watch in Week 4 bout with Giants

By Ian Cummings

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Anthony Miller #17 of the Chicago Bears runs in front of Cole Holcomb #55 of the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedExField on September 23, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Anthony Miller #17 of the Chicago Bears runs in front of Cole Holcomb #55 of the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedExField on September 23, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 08: Members of the Washington Redskins offense break from the huddle against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 08, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 08: Members of the Washington Redskins offense break from the huddle against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 08, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

No. 4 – Redskins LG Ereck Flowers

Ereck Flowers has been one of the pleasant surprises of an otherwise unpleasant 2019 season. In the offseason, reports of Flowers’ struggles caused many to doubt Bill Callahan’s ability as an offensive line coach, but during the season, with more reps at guard under his belt, Flowers has performed admirably.

Currently, Flowers is sporting a PFF grade of 65.1, on a 0 to 100-point scale. He has two penalties against him, but he hasn’t allowed any sacks in pass protection, and on those pass blocking reps, he’s been active, physical, and alert, forming a competent tandem with Donald Penn on the left side.

Week 4 represents a unique opportunity for Flowers; a chance to prove himself as a guard, against a team and a fan base that only remembers him as a bust at offensive tackle. He’ll have a tough assignment, going up against the likes of Dexter Lawrence, Dalvin Tomlinson, and B.J. Hill on the defensive interior, but if his play thus far is any indication, he’ll be up for the challenge.

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