5 sneaky threats the Commanders should worry about vs. NY Giants in Week 11
A familiar wide receiver who thrives from the slot, along with two inside linebackers, are among the five sneaky threats...
By James Dudko
Commanders need to control A'Shawn Robinson
He hasn't been a dominant force this season, but A'Shawn Robinson is still the toughest run-stuffer for the New York Giants up front. The 6-foot-4, 330-pounder knows how to absorb double teams, split gaps, and make plays in the backfield if afforded enough space.
Robinson, who won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams to cap the 2021 season, has three tackles for loss during a trying first season with Big Blue. One of those plays came against the Washington Commanders in Week 7, per Nick Falato of SB Nation's Big Blue View.
A'Shawn Robinson as a 6-Techinque to blow up the TE on this third quarter 13 personnel GH-counter run 💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/1QC7ImJ9tG
— Nick Falato (@nickfalato) October 23, 2023
The play shows a fundamental flaw in Washington's blocking schemes versus the Giants. Putting a tight end over a defensive lineman as powerful as Robinson is a recipe for disaster.
Eric Bieniemy must adjust by having beefy guard Chris Paul - all 6-foot-4 and 324 pounds of him - slide over to engulf Robinson. Putting some weight on No. 91 can help the Commanders isolate Micah McFadden and another undersized inside linebacker.