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Redskins vs. Bills: Keys to victory in Week 9 of the 2019 season

By Kyle Hundley

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 24: Noah Spence #54 of the Washington Redskins waits to take the field against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 24, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Washington Redskins 19-9.(Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 24: Noah Spence #54 of the Washington Redskins waits to take the field against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 24, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Washington Redskins 19-9.(Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 20: Running back Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins carries the ball against the San Fransisco 49’ers at FedExField on October 20, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 20: Running back Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins carries the ball against the San Fransisco 49’ers at FedExField on October 20, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

1. Redskins must have a big game from Adrian Peterson

After a couple of years of building, the Buffalo Bills have assembled a pretty stout defense. They are currently third in the league in total defense (behind San Francisco and New England), giving up just over 300 yards per game. Despite a talented defense, the Eagles ran the ball down their throats, rushing for over 200 yards and three touchdowns on the day. Even Carson Wentz got in on the action and had eight carries for 35 yards.

Philadelphia was able to do this because they stayed committed to the running game. With Bill Callahan as interim head coach, Washington will undoubtedly do the same. The Redskins had some success running it against the Vikings, but they will need more this weekend. Adrian Peterson had 14 carries for 76 yards against his former team. He should be looking to get closer to 20 carries this game, as that was the number he hit the two previous games.

Peterson must have a game similar to the one Eagles’ Jordan Howard had (23 carries for 96 yards) against Buffalo and help lead the Redskins’ offense. Establishing the run will help with play action and help take an enormous amount of pressure off Dwayne Haskins. If he can have a big game on the ground, Washington will be in an excellent position for a tough victory on the road.

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