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Three takeaways from the Redskins win over the Lions

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 24: Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Redskins returns a kick for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first half at FedExField on November 24, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 24: Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Redskins returns a kick for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first half at FedExField on November 24, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – NOVEMBER 03: Quinton Dunbar #23 of the Washington Redskins celebrates a incomplete pass by the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter at New Era Field on November 3, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats Washington 24-9. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – NOVEMBER 03: Quinton Dunbar #23 of the Washington Redskins celebrates a incomplete pass by the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter at New Era Field on November 3, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats Washington 24-9. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

2. Quinton Dunbar is the Redskins’ best defensive player

The Washington Redskins defense hasn’t been very good this year. Some thought they would have a chance to be a solid unit that could sneak into the top-10 defensive rankings this season. Largely, they have disappointed.

But don’t blame Quinton Dunbar for that. The veteran Redskins corner has stepped up this season and has been one of the best corners in football this season. And his excellent play continued on Sunday.

Dunbar was able to help the Redskins limit Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones to a combined 105 yards on 10 catches during the game. Considering that they are one of the best receiver duos in the NFL, that’s pretty impressive.

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Dunbar was able to lock down the duo anytime he matched up against them. And more importantly, Dunbar perfectly read a Jeff Driskel pass late in the game and intercepted him. He read the eyes of the Lions’ quarterback, undercut the route, and truly looked like he should have been the receiver on the play.

That play by Dunbar set up the Redskins’ game-winning drive.

It’s pretty clear that Dunbar is the best player on the Redskins defense. He has been consistently great and has been the only corner on the team that has lived up to — or exceeded — expectations. If he keeps playing like this, he should get some Pro Bowl and All-Pro consideration.

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