Three keys to victory for the Washington Football Team vs. Lions

Get the offense going early

The Washington Football Team has one big weakness: slow starts. In every game except the Dallas Cowboys game, the Washington Football Team started poorly and quickly fell behind. A huge factor in this is the team’s sputtering offense having poor starts.

Whether it is three and outs or turnovers, the offense struggles to get going early. Too often, the offense picks up their play in the second half, when it is too late. It is imperative, especially with Detroit’s above-average offense, for Washington to get the offense going early.

It doesn’t matter how. If Scott Turner feels it is best to attack the Detroit Lions’ 30th ranked rush defense on the ground or to attack a young secondary through the air. Just start fast. Whatever it takes.

Too often the offense sputters early, putting the defense in poor situations and digging themselves into an almost insurmountable hole. Starting early benefits a solid, improving defense and the Washington Football Team could quickly take control of the game. Starting fast on offense is imperative.