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Redskins vs. Panthers: Keys to victory in Week 13 of the 2019 season

By Kyle Hundley

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 14: Running back Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by defensive tackle Da'Ron Payne #95 of the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedExField on October 14, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 14: Running back Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by defensive tackle Da'Ron Payne #95 of the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedExField on October 14, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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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) /

5. Redskins must find a way to get Steven Sims Jr. involved in the offense

Despite the Redskins scoring 19 points against the Lions, the offense didn’t score a touchdown. The lone score was a Steven Sims Jr. kick-off return for his second career touchdown.

Sims Jr. is incredibly explosive with the ball in his hands, and he simply needs to get it more often. Aside from his kickoff return duties, he didn’t get a catch on just two targets against Detroit.

After showcasing his potential in his first career touchdown against the Patriots, many fans were hoping that he’d begin to see an increased role in the offense. That wasn’t the case as he had just one carry one for yard and no receptions the following week against Miami.

In fact, since that touchdown in Week 6, Sims Jr. only has eight touches (six receptions and two rushes) on offense. Even having him take over on punt returns for Trey Quinn is an option.

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Good play-callers find a way to get the ball into the hands of their playmakers. Sims Jr. is a weapon and can definitely add a wrinkle to the Washington offense. If the Redskins can find a way to start incorporating Sims Jr. into their offense and get him the ball around five times, there is a chance he’ll find the endzone again.

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