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Redskins vs. Dolphins: Keys to victory in Week 6 of the 2019 season

By Kyle Hundley

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 29: Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins hikes the ball against the New York Giants during the first half in the game at MetLife Stadium on September 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 29: Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins hikes the ball against the New York Giants during the first half in the game at MetLife Stadium on September 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 28: Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins scores a touchdown against Nate Stupar #57 of the New York Giants during their game at MetLife Stadium on October 28, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 28: Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins scores a touchdown against Nate Stupar #57 of the New York Giants during their game at MetLife Stadium on October 28, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

1. Redskins must have a big game from Adrian Peterson

After the Jay Gruden firing, you would be hard-pressed to find another individual more ecstatic about the promotion of Bill Callahan than Adrian Peterson.

Callahan stated during his press conference that he wants to run the ball a lot more. He noted they haven’t been able to run it effectively so far because the backs have not got into a rhythm.

At this stage in Peterson’s career, it is no secret that he is a back who gets better as the game progresses and gets more carries to get into a rhythm. Since being inactive Week 1, Peterson only has 40 carries on the season for 108 yards and just one touchdown. The most carries he has in a single game this year is 12. He has struggled this season as he has not got into a rhythm yet.

The Dolphins have been terrible at stopping the run this year as they are the worst team in the league in a lot of statistical categories. Miami is allowing a league-worst 175.8 yards per game. If there were a game for Peterson to get going and have a vintage AP kind of game, this is the game. If Peterson can’t get going against the league’s worst defense, the last 10 games could be trouble for this run-first team.

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