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Redskins vs. Giants: Keys to victory in Week 4 of the 2019 season

By Kyle Hundley

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 28: Ryan Kerrigan #91 of the Washington Redskins reacts after sacking Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 28, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 28: Ryan Kerrigan #91 of the Washington Redskins reacts after sacking Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 28, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 22: Evan Engram #88 of the New York Giants celebrates after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 32-31 at Raymond James Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 22: Evan Engram #88 of the New York Giants celebrates after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 32-31 at Raymond James Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

No. 2 – Redskins limit Evan Engram

As a rookie quarterback, there are certain things that one can fall back on while learning the position such as a great defense and strong running game. Another one of those is a reliable, playmaking tight end. The Giants have one of those in third-year tight end Evan Engram, who showed a great rapport with Jones in their first game together.

Engram finished with six receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown as he had his second 100-yard game in three weeks. He is starting to emerge as a legit go-to option. And, with Odell Beckham getting traded this offseason, plus Barkley being out, he and Sterling Shepard are now the Giants two best weapons. They should see a majority of the targets this game. The secondary must be ready for them.

For a while, the Redskins have had trouble covering tight ends. Jon Bostic has not looked great in coverage so far this year, and while Cole Holcomb can run, that’s a tough matchup for a rookie linebacker. Greg Manusky, who’s on the hot seat after the way the defense has looked so far, must find a way to limit Engram. If he doesn’t, and Engram has another big game, the ‘Skins are going to have another long day.

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