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Redskins vs. Lions: Keys to victory in Week 12 of the 2019 season

By Kyle Hundley

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 22: Defensive end Jonathan Allen #93 of the Washington Redskins reacts with quarterback Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins after an Atlanta Falcons missed field goal in the first half of an NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 22: Defensive end Jonathan Allen #93 of the Washington Redskins reacts with quarterback Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins after an Atlanta Falcons missed field goal in the first half of an NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 23: Brandon Scherff #75 of the Washington Redskins lines up for the play during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears in the game at FedExField on September 23, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 23: Brandon Scherff #75 of the Washington Redskins lines up for the play during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears in the game at FedExField on September 23, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

3. Redskins’ offensive line must do a better job protecting Dwayne Haskins

Last week against the Jets, Dwayne Haskins was hit nine times and sacked six times as he took a beating against a ferocious pass rush. In a now-viral video, Haskins was seen asking his lineman what he could do to help them. While some of that was because former Redskins’ defensive coordinator Gregg Williams was bringing the blitz, the unit as a whole did not play well enough to protect Haskins adequately.

The Detroit Lions don’t have the talent that the Jets do along the defensive line, but they still have some players who can make Haskins uncomfortable in the pocket. Brandon Scherff and Chase Roullier haven’t played well at times. They must play better and be ready to handle the interior pressure. The unit as a whole must do a better job of handling the blitz this weekend.

If the offensive line can play a better game than last week and keep Haskins clean (or at least cleaner than last week), the Redskins stand a good chance at victory Sunday.

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