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Washington Football Team Week 13 reality checks vs. Steelers

By Tim Payne

Dec 29, 2019; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Football Taam defensive back Jeremy Reaves (39) reacts during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2019; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Football Taam defensive back Jeremy Reaves (39) reacts during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 15, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) runs the ball for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) runs the ball for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

1. The Reality Is, Antonio Gibson has a chance to make a bid for Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Antonio Gibson’s season got off to a rocky start when the team released Adrian Peterson to the consternation of many Washington Football Fans. He then struggled to make an impact in the running game for much of the first quarter of the season.

But he has quietly and gradually improved through the middle of the season, finally bursting onto the scene in massive fashion with a three-TD Thanksgiving Day breakout performance. With his 11 scores, he’s just two shy of the team rookie record set by Alfred Morris in 2012.

Gibson is top-12 in the NFL in rushing yards, and his 11 TDs rank third-most among RBs. If he continues his solid progression for the remainder of the season, he could easily reach 15 Touchdowns and 1,000+ yards on the season.

If he manages that and Washington ends up winning the division, he’ll be solidly in the conversation for Offensive Rookie of the Year.

My Prediction: Pittsburgh will do whatever they can to take Gibson away, but if Washington is going to keep this game close, they will need a heavy dose of Gibson at his 4.6 ypc clip. I think Gibson ends up with 18 carries for 96 yards and one TD, and four catches for another 16.

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