Washington Football Team Reality Checks: Wild Card vs. Buccaneers

Washington Football Team Reality Checks: Wild Card weekend vs. Buccaneers

By Tim Payne | Jan 8, 2021

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 03: Defensive end Chase Young #99 of the Washington Football Team reacts after winning 20-14 over the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 03, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

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Jan 3, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) smiles with wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) after he scored a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

2. The Reality Is, Washington is built to irritate Tom Brady.

If you were going into a lab to create the perfect defense to bother and irritate Tom Brady, this Washington Football Team defense just might be what you come up with.

Their entire defensive line, including most of the backups, has above-average speed and athleticism. Tom Brady’s worst playoff performances have all come against teams able to apply consistent pressure in his face without blitzing.

Particularly, interior pressure has bothered him. He’s also the only quarterback in the playoffs less mobile than the current iteration of Alex Smith.

Their secondary may not be able to hold up against the prolific and talented passing attack of Tampa Bay. But if they can, even a little bit, it is possible that the defensive line can get him off his game early and often.

My Prediction: Brady won’t look comfortable for the majority of this game.

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