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Three keys to victory for Washington Football Team vs. Eagles in Week 1

By Jacob Troutman

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 08: Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Football Team runs with the football against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 08, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 08: Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Football Team runs with the football against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 08, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 08: DeSean Jackson #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a third quarter touchdown pass against the Washington Football Team at Lincoln Financial Field on September 08, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 08: DeSean Jackson #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a third quarter touchdown pass against the Washington Football Team at Lincoln Financial Field on September 08, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

1. Prevent the deep ball

This key is better known as the DeSean Jackson rule. Don’t let Philadelphia beat you deep.

Everyone knows Jackson is one of the most prolific deep threats in NFL history. His two TDs of 51 yards and 53 yards respectively completed changed last year’s Week 1 matchup between Philly and Washington. After starting out with a 17-0 lead, Washington lost 32-27 in part because of Jackson’s big plays.

Not only do the Eagles have Jackson, but they also have newly acquired first-round pick, Jalen Reagor. The former TCU standout had a shoulder injury during camp that appeared it would keep him out for the first few weeks of the season, but that seems to not be the case anymore.

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Reagor was a full participant in Thursday’s Eagles practice and was left without an injury designation on Friday’s report. Reagor is most likely not completely 100 percent yet but he will still pose a problem for the Washington secondary.

Depth rookie wide receivers John Hightower and Quez Wakins are also well known for their speed. It is unknown how impactful both will be or if they’ll even be active, but they are still players to watch.

As Washington saw in Week 1 last year, the deep ball from Philadelphia can completely change the momentum of a game. With the added elite speed players to go along with Jackson, avoiding getting beat over the top needs to be the top priority for this Washington secondary.

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