5 sneaky threats the Commanders must restrict vs. Bears in Week 5
Cole Kmet and Tremaine Edmunds are among the sneaky threats the Washington Commanders must be aware of against the Chicago Bears in Week 5.
By James Dudko
Commanders must be wary of Tremaine Edmunds
The hallmark of a competent NFL linebacker is the ability to make plays in all three phases of defense. Tremaine Edmunds is ticking every box as a solid run defender, a sticky presence in coverage, and useful on the blitz when given a chance.
He's been in on 39 tackles, including three for loss, so far this season since his big-money switch from the Buffalo Bills. The 6-foot-5, 250-pounder is the Chicago Bears' best answer to counteract the threat posed by Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr.
Robinson is proving to be a bruising workhorse this season - somebody young quarterback Sam Howell will come to rely on more and more. This is providing the former third-round pick continues to demonstrate growth in the lead-back role.
Getting offensive linemen to the second level to absorb Edmunds quickly will be a must on running plays. It will also be necessary for Howell to avoid the veteran who's allowing 5.2 yards per completion in space.
Preventing Edmunds from making a big play or two is almost impossible, so limiting his influence is absolutely essential. However, he isn't the only unheralded member of the Bears' front seven the Commanders need a plan to stop.