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Washington Football Team: Five bold predictions vs. Buccaneers in Wild Card Round

By Jacob Camenker

Nov 26, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Football Team defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) and inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) and defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) in action during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Football Team at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Football Team defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) and inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) and defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) in action during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Football Team at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 25: Logan Thomas #82 of the Washington Football Team celebrates after gaining a first down against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at FedExField on October 25, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 25: Logan Thomas #82 of the Washington Football Team celebrates after gaining a first down against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at FedExField on October 25, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

4. Logan Thomas catches 10 passes, records over 100 yards and a TD

If Washington wants to beat the Bucs, they need another big-time target to step up. Terry McLaurin will certainly be a weapon against a young secondary, but a second downfield option is a necessity for the WFT in this one.

Logan Thomas seems like the best bet to become that. After all, he has been a top target the last month or so, and he makes more downfield plays than Cam Sims or running backs like J.D. McKissic and Antonio Gibson.

It’s also worth noting that Thomas has a good chance to produce on Sunday because of the matchup he is facing, as noted by our own Ian Cummings.

"Saturday may present an opportunity for Thomas. The Buccaneers’ rangy linebacker Devin White will not be playing. Thomas will still have to deal with Lavonte David, of course, but it’s better playing against one Pro Bowl-caliber linebacker than two. Thomas also has a five-inch height advantage on David, and given how much he’s grown this season, he’ll have throws come his way. As his touchdown catch against the Eagles displayed, Thomas has grown into his role as a No. 1 tight end. Now, it’s time to take that role to the next round."

It’s also worth noting that even with White in the lineup, the Bucs had allowed the seventh-most TDs (9) to the tight end position and were just middle-of-the-pack in receiving yards allowed to the position as well. So, they already weren’t great against TEs and this may be another tough spot for them.

As such, Thomas could be a nice safety valve for Washington. He should have a chance at a 10-catch, 100+ yard game. We’ll also add a touchdown for him to cap off this bold prediction in Thomas’ second playoff game as a tight end.

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