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Redskins Week 7 Reality Checks – The Shanahan Revenge Game

By Tim Payne

MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 13: Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Football Team runs with the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 13: Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Football Team runs with the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 13: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 13: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) /

2.  The Reality Is, Terry McLaurin is legit.

Scary Terry (or whatever new nickname he gets) is the first legitimate No. 1 receiver the Redskins have had since… Gary Clark?

Don’t get me wrong. DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon both had significant runs in Washington, but since they were playing together, there was never a clear-cut  No. 1 on the team. Teams were forced to play balanced looks against the Redskins and not prioritize one over the other in coverage.

But on this team, given his first five games, McLaurin is the obvious No. 1 receiver. And I think the 49ers will be the first team to actually shade coverage his direction. This is a massive compliment to a rookie receiver. And it may result in some wide-open looks for other members of the receiving core. but it will likely mean a more meager stat-line for McLaurin this week.

My Prediction: Terry McLaurin will log eight targets, five catches, 68 yards, and no scores.

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