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Redskins vs. Jets: Keys to victory in Week 11 of the 2019 season

By Kyle Hundley

LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 16: Defensive tackle Da'Ron Payne #95 of the Washington Redskins sacks quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets in the first quarter of a preseason game at FedExField on August 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 16: Defensive tackle Da'Ron Payne #95 of the Washington Redskins sacks quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets in the first quarter of a preseason game at FedExField on August 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 20: Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Redskins carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at FedExField on October 20, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 20: Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Redskins carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at FedExField on October 20, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

3. Redskins must get more from their return game

For all the struggles the Redskins’ offense has had so far this season, the special teams unit hasn’t done them any favors with field position. After a few nice returns early in the season, Steven Sims Jr. hasn’t offered much in the kickoff return game lately. Against Buffalo, he was unable to take anything out past the 30-yard line, routinely leaving Haskins and company with a lot of field ahead of them.

The same thing goes with the punt returns. Trey Quinn hasn’t been good enough returning punts this season. On ten returns, Quinn is averaging just 6.4 yards per return with a long of 15 yards. One play, in particular, stood out against Buffalo. Instead of fielding a punt in the fourth quarter, Quinn decided to let it roll instead and gave up close to 15 yards of field position. The Redskins aren’t good enough to overcome plays like that.

The Redskins must get better play from their returners this week. Make the smart play on a punt. Take a kickoff back 60 yards (or to the house) and give Haskins a short field. Provide a spark for a struggling offense. If they can have a productive day from their special teams unit, there’s a good chance their offense will be able to finish a few drives.

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