Washington Football Team vs. Rams Week 5 preview: How to watch

One quarter of the way through 2020, the Washington Football Team is 1-3. And yet, they’re just a half-game back in the NFC East, and dead set on pursuing the division title.

The Washington Football Team‘s desire to compete and capitalize on the roster’s talent was presented as one of the reasons for the benching of second-year quarterback Dwayne Haskins, but recent reports have suggested other motives centered on Haskins himself.

The spiraling downfall of Haskins this week has generated a lot of noise in D.C., but Ron Rivera and company will look to set all that aside today, as they host Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams at FedEx Field.

McVay’s Rams are 3-1 and in the midst of a tense battle for the NFC West; their offense is improved from last year, and their defense, while somewhat inconsistent, has enough playmaking capacity to put pressure on Washington, especially given that Kyle Allen will be making his first 2020 start at quarterback.

Allen, who’s just 24 years old, is held in high regard by Rivera and Scott Turner, but with the way Rivera has been speaking about the quarterback position, Allen’s leash won’t be much longer than Haskins’, and given his experience with the offense, an execution boost will be expected right off the bat. Washington has won the past two matchups between these two teams, but this year, the circumstances are vastly different.

The game will be played at 1:00 PM EST on CBS Sports, but if you don’t live in the necessary regions, you’ll still have the option to stream the game live, via either NFL Game Pass or FuboTV. Before you do, though, check out our pregame links compiled below, filled with tons of valuable information!

Riggo’s Rag Week 5 Pregame Links

Washington Football Team could reportedly trade Dwayne Haskins – Camenker

Washington quarterback Kyle Allen, it’s time to “Put up your Dukes!” – Dukes

Chase Young, two other starters set to play versus Rams in Week 5 – Camenker

Washington Football Team Week 5 Reality Checks versus Rams – Payne

Five bold predictions as Washington takes on the Rams in Week 5 – Cummings

Five players to watch for Washington in Week 5 versus the Rams – Camenker

Washington places wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. on short-term IR – Camenker

Five positives and negatives from Washington’s Week 4 loss – Johannesen

Washington vs. Rams comprehensive preview: Matchups, score – Cummings

Washington benches Dwayne Haskins for Kyle Allen in surprise move – Cummings

Breaking down Washington’s decision to bench QB Dwayne Haskins – Camenker

Why the Washington Football Team benched Dwayne Haskins – Eig

Why benching Dwayne Haskins shows Washington has progressed – Payne

Grading Washington’s offensive line through the first quarter of 2020 – Troutman

Studs and duds from Washington’s double-digit loss to the Ravens – Camenker

Three takeaways from Washington’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens – Cummings

That’s all we’ve got for you, at least for now. Check back at halftime, when the Washington Football Team will hopefully not be, but probably will be, down by two touchdowns.