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Washington Redskins goals for Week 12 vs. the Detroit Lions

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Football Team huddles with teammates prior to the game against the New York Jets at FedExField on November 17, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Football Team huddles with teammates prior to the game against the New York Jets at FedExField on November 17, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 17: Jeff Driskel #2 of the Detroit Lions rolls out during the fourth quarter of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Ford Field on November 17, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Dallas defeated Detroit 35-27. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 17: Jeff Driskel #2 of the Detroit Lions rolls out during the fourth quarter of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Ford Field on November 17, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Dallas defeated Detroit 35-27. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

Keep Jeff Driskel from scrambling

With Matthew Stafford out for the Lions, Jeff Driskel will be making his third start for the team and the 12th start of his career. And if history is any indicator, there’s one way to slow down Driskel.

Driskel’s best trait is his mobility. The 6-foot-4 passer has good speed and can make men miss in the open field. In his two starts this season, the Lions have been able to stay competitive, in part, because of Driskel’s ability to use his legs as a weapon. So far this year, he has scrambled 13 times for 88 yards and a touchdown.

The Redskins should make it their goal to take away Driskel’s legs in this contest. While Driskel has maintained a positive TD-INT rate over 12 starts (9 TDs, 3 INTs), he hasn’t been very accurate. He has a career completion rate below 60 percent and isn’t much of a threat to make big plays with his arm.

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That’s not to say that Driskel can’t push the ball downfield on occasion or make use of the Lions’ solid receiving corps. But if he becomes a one-dimension pocket passer, he is going to do less damage to the Redskins.

During the game, the Redskins should look to keep Driskel in the pocket as much as possible. They should try not to let him scramble for much yardage and should do what they can to spy him and make his life difficult. If they can keep contain on the edge, that will be critical for them slowing down the Detroit offense.

Stopping Driskel seems like a doable task for the Redskins defense. If they can do it, it would go a long way toward helping them stay competitive in this contest.

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