How did Redskins QB Dwayne Haskins grow in Week 11?

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins looks on prior to playing against the New York Jets at FedExField on November 17, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins looks on prior to playing against the New York Jets at FedExField on November 17, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 17: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins reacts after being sacked in the second half during a game against the New York Jets at FedExField on November 17, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 17: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins reacts after being sacked in the second half during a game against the New York Jets at FedExField on November 17, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins has steadily improved each time he’s hit the field this season. Week 11 was no different.

There’s still a very long way to go for Dwayne Haskins. And whether he’s truly the answer at quarterback for the Washington Redskins remains to be seen. That’s a question that might take years to answer. But in the meantime, onlookers can take solace in the fact that Haskins has answered one question: He has the tangible upside to take on that role.

Haskins was far from perfect against the Jets, but for a rookie quarterback, the unfiltered outcome isn’t always the most important thing. Sometimes, it’s the little things, and the seemingly mundane details, that matter the most. Because ultimately, small improvements eventually make way for big leaps.

The narrative surrounding Haskins, just like any first-round quarterback, is a fragile one. So let’s dig deeper. Let’s take a look at tangible evidence of growth seen in Week 11 against the New York Jets. What little details bade well for the first-year passer, and backed up his potential as a franchise quarterback?