Three keys to victory for the Washington Football Team vs. Steelers
1. Avoid a slow start
I have said it for weeks, this team has good results when it starts well. In the past two weeks, despite keeping up its impressive inability to score points on their opening drives in 2020, the Washington Football Team has started well. In fact, at halftime they were ahead in both games.
The results? Two wins.
Starting well is crucial for Washington. Even more-so than usual against the Steelers. They can’t have any of the double-digit deficits this team has sometimes been prone to have in the first half. This Steelers defense is too good for Washington to come back from a deficit like that, especially with their offense.
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Furthermore, as you may have noticed, the Washington defense is much better with a lead. It is able to take more risks and with the talent of the Steelers offense, it would be bad news for Washington if they can’t take risks to generate pressure and make plays.
It is paramount the Washington Football Team doesn’t start slow. If not, there could be a heavy dose of T.J. Watt and Cameron Heyward in the backfield, combined with an aggressive Pittsburgh secondary with Joe Haden and Minkah Fitzpatrick.
Keep it close early, Washington Football Team. There can’t be any double digit deficits.