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Five positives and negatives for Washington Football Team vs. Steelers

By Ken Johannesen

Dec 7, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (41) runs the ball as Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Avery Williamson (51) chases during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Washington won 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (41) runs the ball as Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Avery Williamson (51) chases during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Washington won 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 08: Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Football Team in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 8, 2020 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 08: Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Football Team in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 8, 2020 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Final Thoughts

First place in the division is a nice place to reside.  It’s true that the WFT is 5-7.  It’s also true that they possess a three-game winning streak and just capped off one of the biggest upsets in NFL history.

NFL analysts across the board did not expect it, but Washington’s coaches and players knew they could go into Pittsburgh on a cold Monday night and hand the Steelers a fight like no other.

Yours truly is still munching away on that humble pie.  It’s really neat to see a rebuild that could also include a playoff appearance.  The team we see now is far different than the team we saw just a few weeks ago.  The San Francisco game (in Arizona) now looms large, but this team has the blueprint to win on the road and do so with sheer grit and determination.

The fans are celebrating this week and rightfully so.  Enjoy it, but it is back to business on Sunday in the desert.  We could be talking about a team that is all alone in first place when the dawn of day arrives on Monday.

dark. Next. Previewing Washington vs. San Francisco in Week 14

We’ll return following the 49ers game for five more positives and negatives.  Is a fourth straight victory coming?

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