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Washington Football Team: Five players to watch in Week 10 vs. Lions

By Jacob Camenker

Sep 27, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (41) runs the ball against the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns won 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (41) runs the ball against the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns won 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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LANDOVER, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Football Team throws a pass in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at FedExField on November 08, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Football Team throws a pass in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at FedExField on November 08, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) /

Washington Football Team players to watch vs. Detroit Lions.

The Washington Football Team is looking to rebound off a loss to the New York Giants in Week 9 but their Week 10 matchup won’t be easy.

Washington is taking on the Detroit Lions, a 3-5 team that is desperate for a win of their own and is coming off a bad loss against the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions have some solid pieces, but injuries have taken their toll this season and their offense had a lot of trouble against the Vikings.

With Matt Patricia on the hot seat, the Lions should be motivated to win this game. They need a win to stay on the fringes of the playoff race and at least tick closer toward a .500 season. Washington also is technically still in the playoff hunt thanks to how bad the NFC East is, so the 2-6 team will be looking to rebound and earn their young squad a key road win.

It’s also worth mentioning that Alex Smith is returning to start, so Washington could be motivated to get their veteran leader a win as he makes an improbable comeback from a devastating leg injury.

This game is a real toss-up and while the Lions are favored, Washington should make a game of this. If they’re going to do that, they’ll need to get a strong effort out of these five key players.

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