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Five positives and negatives for Washington Football Team in win over Eagles

By Ken Johannesen

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 13: Jimmy Moreland #20 of the Washington Football Team returns an interception against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on September 13, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 13: Jimmy Moreland #20 of the Washington Football Team returns an interception against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on September 13, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 13: Fabian Moreau #25 of the Washington Football Team intercepts a pass in the second quarter against Jalen Reagor #18 of the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on September 13, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 13: Fabian Moreau #25 of the Washington Football Team intercepts a pass in the second quarter against Jalen Reagor #18 of the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on September 13, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) /

Positive 3

Creating and taking advantage of turnovers can quickly change the complexities of any game.  Win the turnover margin by a comfortable margin and it is likely the final score will be substantially in your favor.

Washington was able to manufacture two interceptions and turn them into two touchdowns while a late fumble recovery sealed their victory. Washington also had zero turnovers, but they did give the Eagles three opportunities along the way. Good luck can and does happen on occasion.

Negative 3

Covering tight ends has been an Achilles’ heel for the Burgundy and Gold over the years and that issue continued on Sunday.  Both touchdowns for Philadelphia were scored by tight ends.  Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert torched Washington for 101 yards on eight catches on Sunday – and he is the backup tight end!

The inability to cover tight ends in today’s NFL can strangle a defense and Washington needs to figure out a solution quickly.  They will be facing a number of teams with solid tight ends this season.

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