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Five bold predictions for Redskins vs. Jets in NFL Week 11

By Jacob Camenker

MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 13 Ryan Kerrigan #91 of the Washington Redskins rushes the quarterback against the Miami Dolphins in the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 13 Ryan Kerrigan #91 of the Washington Redskins rushes the quarterback against the Miami Dolphins in the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 30: Sam Darnold #14 of of the New York Jets reacts during the fourth quarter of a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 30: Sam Darnold #14 of of the New York Jets reacts during the fourth quarter of a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /

4. Redskins turn Sam Darnold over three times

The New York Jets offense has been up-and-down this season with Sam Darnold in the lineup. And part of that has been due to Darnold’s struggles against pressure.

Since their Monday night loss to the New England Patriots when Darnold was “seeing ghosts”, the Jets have only been effective when they haven’t allowed pressure. Against the Giants last week, they did well to protect Darnold, and that’s part of why they were able to do so well.

Against the Redskins, things will be more difficult.

The Redskins have a strong pass rush that will get to Darnold. And when Darnold is under pressure, he tends to make a lot of mistakes and throw a lot of interceptions. Additionally, he could be strip-sacked if the Redskins get blindside pressure on him (more on that later) so he could allow a few turnovers on Sunday — if the team’s pass rush can live up to their talent.

All told, I think they will. The ‘Skins should figure out a way to rattle Darnold and get pressure on him. And once they do that, they’ll be able to force some turnovers. If they get three, that should help them to stay competitive in the contest.

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