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<blockquote data-quote="TOPHAT" data-source="post: 176379" data-attributes="member: 781"><p><strong>Packers vs Redskins Previews</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=262758" target="_blank">http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=262758</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Redskins at Packers</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Redskins Keys For Success [WHAT PACK SHOULD LOOK FOR]</strong> </p><p></p><p><strong>1. Jam the Packers' wide receivers.</strong> The Redskins shut down the No. 1 passing offense in the NFL last week, and Detroit was surprised by Washington's use of press coverage. Cornerbacks Carlos Rogers, Fred Smoot (if healthy enough to play) and Shawn Springs should jam the Packers' receivers often Sunday. It will be up to defensive coordinator Gregg Williams to disguise the coverage to keep Brett Favre guessing. Favre looks to wideouts on short hitches and quick slants, so if Washington plays press coverage it would eliminate the Packers' quick passing attack. </p><p></p><p><strong>2. Pass over the middle</strong>. The Redskins face a tall order: A.J. Hawk and Nick Barnett are fast linebackers who play underneath coverage well, and the Packers are a good tackling team that will limit Washington's yardage after catches. Quarterback Jason Campbell is efficient on short throws, though. Most of his 248 yards last week came on screen passes and slants, so he should adjust and look for tight end Chris Cooley down the middle of the field. With another week of practice, recent addition Keenan McCardell could be an asset. He might have to be, given the Redskins' injuries at wide receiver. The coaches hope big-play wide receiver Santana Moss, who sat out last week with a groin injury, will play Sunday and help stretch the field. No. 2 receiver Antwaan Randle El, who left the game against the Lions with a hamstring injury, is unlikely to play. </p><p></p><p><strong>3. Use a run-pass mix on first down</strong>. Redskins coach Joe Gibbs loves to run on first down to limit the number of third-and-long situations. Washington had a perfectly balanced first-down attack last week, running the ball 15 times and throwing it 15 times. The Packers can generate good pressure with their front four, so Washington should benefit from not adhering to a particular trend on first down. A balanced attack should hinder defensive end Aaron Kampman's pass rush off the corner against right tackle Todd Wade. </p><p></p><p><strong>Packers Keys For Success </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>1. Use three- and four-receiver sets.</strong> Favre is at his best when the Packers spread the field and he throws to a lot of different receivers. The emergence of young wide receivers Greg Jennings and James Jones and tight end Donald Lee gives Favre more targets to complement Donald Driver, although the rookie Jones will have to rebound from a rough showing against the Bears. <strong>The Redskins will try to jam Green Bay's receivers the same way they did against Detroit, but press coverage will put tight ends Lee and Bubba Franks man-to-man against linebackers. Running backs DeShawn Wynn and Vernand Morency will have openings underneath from four-receiver formations.</strong> The speed of linebackers Rocky McIntosh, London Fletcher and Marcus Washington will be critical to covering the tight ends and backs. (Note: Washington, if able to play, could be slowed by a hamstring injury.) </p><p></p><p><strong>2. Establish the run.</strong> Wynn and Morency ran well early last week against Chicago but struggled in the second half. The rushing game is important in keeping the ball away from the Redskins. <strong>Washington is not a come-from-behind team because it causes the offense to break from a safe game plan. A solid running game would open up things for the passing game and create easier third-down passing opportunities for Favre.</strong> The anticipated absence of center Scott Wells, who sustained an eye injury last week, will make it more difficult for the Packers to run between the tackles. </p><p></p><p><strong>3. Protect the ball</strong>. Green Bay moved the ball well on offense against the Bears but helped Chicago rally by committing five turnovers, including a Favre interception that turned the game. The Packers, especially Favre, must play smart Sunday. Favre is a gunslinger who still forces throws into traffic, and the Redskins' talented secondary has playmakers who will capitalize on poor throws. The Redskins' linebackers will try to hold up the ballcarrier while supporting defenders look to strip the ball. Full matchup </p><p></p><p><strong>[4. DEFENSIVE NOTE: PASS RUSH! PASS RUSH!]</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TOPHAT, post: 176379, member: 781"] [b]Packers vs Redskins Previews[/b] [url]http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=262758[/url] [b]Redskins at Packers[/b] [b]Redskins Keys For Success [WHAT PACK SHOULD LOOK FOR][/b] [b]1. Jam the Packers' wide receivers.[/b] The Redskins shut down the No. 1 passing offense in the NFL last week, and Detroit was surprised by Washington's use of press coverage. Cornerbacks Carlos Rogers, Fred Smoot (if healthy enough to play) and Shawn Springs should jam the Packers' receivers often Sunday. It will be up to defensive coordinator Gregg Williams to disguise the coverage to keep Brett Favre guessing. Favre looks to wideouts on short hitches and quick slants, so if Washington plays press coverage it would eliminate the Packers' quick passing attack. [b]2. Pass over the middle[/b]. The Redskins face a tall order: A.J. Hawk and Nick Barnett are fast linebackers who play underneath coverage well, and the Packers are a good tackling team that will limit Washington's yardage after catches. Quarterback Jason Campbell is efficient on short throws, though. Most of his 248 yards last week came on screen passes and slants, so he should adjust and look for tight end Chris Cooley down the middle of the field. With another week of practice, recent addition Keenan McCardell could be an asset. He might have to be, given the Redskins' injuries at wide receiver. The coaches hope big-play wide receiver Santana Moss, who sat out last week with a groin injury, will play Sunday and help stretch the field. No. 2 receiver Antwaan Randle El, who left the game against the Lions with a hamstring injury, is unlikely to play. [b]3. Use a run-pass mix on first down[/b]. Redskins coach Joe Gibbs loves to run on first down to limit the number of third-and-long situations. Washington had a perfectly balanced first-down attack last week, running the ball 15 times and throwing it 15 times. The Packers can generate good pressure with their front four, so Washington should benefit from not adhering to a particular trend on first down. A balanced attack should hinder defensive end Aaron Kampman's pass rush off the corner against right tackle Todd Wade. [b]Packers Keys For Success [/b] [b]1. Use three- and four-receiver sets.[/b] Favre is at his best when the Packers spread the field and he throws to a lot of different receivers. The emergence of young wide receivers Greg Jennings and James Jones and tight end Donald Lee gives Favre more targets to complement Donald Driver, although the rookie Jones will have to rebound from a rough showing against the Bears. [b]The Redskins will try to jam Green Bay's receivers the same way they did against Detroit, but press coverage will put tight ends Lee and Bubba Franks man-to-man against linebackers. Running backs DeShawn Wynn and Vernand Morency will have openings underneath from four-receiver formations.[/b] The speed of linebackers Rocky McIntosh, London Fletcher and Marcus Washington will be critical to covering the tight ends and backs. (Note: Washington, if able to play, could be slowed by a hamstring injury.) [b]2. Establish the run.[/b] Wynn and Morency ran well early last week against Chicago but struggled in the second half. The rushing game is important in keeping the ball away from the Redskins. [b]Washington is not a come-from-behind team because it causes the offense to break from a safe game plan. A solid running game would open up things for the passing game and create easier third-down passing opportunities for Favre.[/b] The anticipated absence of center Scott Wells, who sustained an eye injury last week, will make it more difficult for the Packers to run between the tackles. [b]3. Protect the ball[/b]. Green Bay moved the ball well on offense against the Bears but helped Chicago rally by committing five turnovers, including a Favre interception that turned the game. The Packers, especially Favre, must play smart Sunday. Favre is a gunslinger who still forces throws into traffic, and the Redskins' talented secondary has playmakers who will capitalize on poor throws. The Redskins' linebackers will try to hold up the ballcarrier while supporting defenders look to strip the ball. Full matchup [b][4. DEFENSIVE NOTE: PASS RUSH! PASS RUSH!][/b] [/QUOTE]
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