Washington Football Team: Three takeaways from win vs. Bengals

No. 3 – Offense still has issues, but has more weapons than it did before

The Washington Football Team’s offense still has its issues. The unit remains the only such unit in the league to remain scoreless on opening drives, and all throughout the first three quarters of the Bengals game, Alex Smith had trouble consistently conducting the offense.

But to the group’s credit, they found their stride late and managed to build a cushion of points against the Bengals, and they owe it to their newly diverse staff of runners and pass-catchers. Washington’s cupboard of weapons seemed bare earlier in the year, but one by one, players have kept stepping up.

The Washington Football Team came into the season with Terry McLaurin as their lone constant, but now, they can say they have at least serviceable weapons at every position. Cam Sims is a decent No. 2 with youth and upside. Steven Sims is a solid slot receiver who found the end zone today. Logan Thomas is an above-average tight end who, while volatile, has shown toughness and reliability in clutch moments this year.

Antonio Gibson might be a budding star at running back, and he still hasn’t gotten involved to his full potential in the running game. J.D. McKissic, meanwhile, has been a versatile and effective safety blanket as a receiving back. Also filling the versatility need is Isaiah Wright, who’s been up to the task when needed.

Yes, this group is far from perfect, and ranking it amidst other units across the league, it still might fall in near the bottom. Improvements are still needed in 2020, but Washington’s offense has made strides nonetheless, and where there once were no weapons, now there are.