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Washington Football Team reality checks, predictions for Week 9 vs. Giants

By Tim Payne

Oct 18, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (8) is hurried by New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during a two point conversion during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (8) is hurried by New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during a two point conversion during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 18, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (8) is hurried by New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during a two point conversion during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (8) is hurried by New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during a two point conversion during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

1. The Reality Is, Kyle Allen has a unique opportunity in the next four weeks.

Allen had his best game of the season in Week 7 against Dallas. Over the next four weeks, if he is able to build on that performance, he could take a massive step toward earning himself at least a legitimate chance of being Washington’s starter in 2021.

Four solid performances from Allen in the next four weeks will, most likely, lead to at least three wins. If Washington is 5-6 or better heading into December, it’s hard to imaging them not finding a way to win the division.

In the history of the NFL, there are only a handful of young, cheap quarterbacks who won their division and didn’t get the opportunity to defend that title the following year. Am I saying Allen should be the long-term starter in Washington? Not yet.

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If Allen manages to lead this Washington Football Team to three or four wins in November, while keeping the third-down conversion percentage up and the turnovers down, then you better believe the discussion about his potential to be more than a career backup will be hot and heavy.

I don’t see elite upside, but there’s enough talent and skill there to make Allen a quality starter for a long time if he’s able to keep building. The first step is to put together two good games in a row. He played very well against Dallas. Can he do so against New York this week? We’ll see.

My Prediction: I am not going to predict beyond this week, as there are just way too many factors. But I do believe Allen will have a strong performance against New York this Sunday. I expect the Washington offense to move the ball efficiently. Allen’s line will look something like 22-of-34 for 238 yards, one TD and one INT.

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