Who are the X Factors for the Redskins games

Midswat · Dec 27, 2012

We all know the big names - RG3, Romo, Ware, Morris, et cetera.

Who are the under the radar guys who could have a potentially dramatic effect on the game?

For me, I think the Redskins Aldrick Robinson could cause a lot of problems for us.

Terrible video, but heres him abusing us on Thanksgiving for a 70 yard td...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbUuRF9Uh2E

We've always had problems with small, quick receivers. Santana Moss had his best games against us. Just running this guy deep every play would open up a lot for the Redskins.

I'm hoping this kid is inactive for this game.

Bob Sacamano · Dec 27, 2012

With all the speedy smu receivers in the league, we get the one we don't want to use.

Midswat · Dec 27, 2012

For the Cowboys, I say our x-factor will be Parnell/Free versus Ryan Kerrigan. He's pretty much the lone dominant player on that Redskins defense, and our guys are going to have to contain him.

If they can, Romo should have a clean pocket most of the day.

bkeavs · Dec 27, 2012

Question was "who" but I think an x factor will be the Field in DC. With our defense being banged up and not all that good to begin with. Getting away from the speedy turf might be a blessing in disguise

Saturday is supposed to be pretty nasty there and sunday will be a cold clear day.

Anything that can slow opposing offenses down is good for us

LAZARUS_LOGAN · Dec 27, 2012

The X factor is and will always be: Garrett and Ryan. Or maybe that should be the XX factor---because both are such pussies.

Jon88 · Dec 27, 2012

LAZARUS_LOGAN · Dec 27, 2012

Jon88 said:
Dez

Of course. If Dez has a game like he did against the Saints, it should bode well for us.

You could also say Murray, because he didn't play in the last meeting.

GloryDaysRBack · Dec 27, 2012

The X factor is turnovers. If we just come out of the turnover battle
Even, we will win this game. But that's going to be tough. Skins are good at generating turnovers. We all know that we suck at it.

Midswat · Dec 28, 2012

I'm going to make a prediction....

James Hannah will have more receiving yards in this game than Dez Bryant.

Great matchup there if we can exploit it.

And by exploit it, I mean Jason Garrett giving the TE playing time.

peplaw06 · Dec 28, 2012

Midswat said:
James Hannah will have more receiving yards in this game than Dez Bryant.

A little early to be drinking... Guess no work today?

If we could get Murray out in space, he would go off in this game.

Midswat · Dec 28, 2012

I think the Redskins will focus all their attention on Dez and Witten.

If Garrett gives Hannah playing time, who covers him?

He's got the size/speed to outrun a linebacker down the seam.

I'm just saying... play two tight ends on short yardage sitautions, and hit Hannah on playaction up the seam for big plays.

peplaw06 · Dec 28, 2012

Yeah, I guess Hannah could make a couple of plays, if Garrett plays him. But that's not likely.

Dez is gonna abuse D. Hall. I would rather take our chances with Dez than trying to focus on getting Hannah reps.

Midswat · Dec 28, 2012

Dez'll be bracketed all game.

He could make plays. But it could also lead to turnovers.

ThoughtExperiment · Dec 28, 2012

I think it's all how healthy RG is. Barry Cofield said yesterday he looks better this week than last, and might even wear a smaller brace. But only RG and their coaches know how he really feels and what they think he can handle. I'm not one who thinks he can't succeed staying in the pocket, but if the threat of the run is gone, that changes everything.

Or even if he is better, if he tweaks it during the game that will limit them.

I still think we win for some reason. We have that mojo right now.

Midswat · Dec 28, 2012

We need to score first. And a touchdown... not a field goal.

Wishful thinking considering how cold we start on offense, but if we can ever get a two possession lead, I think it'll change the game dramatically in our favor. Force Washington to pass more instead of their strength, running.

LAZARUS_LOGAN · Dec 28, 2012

Midswat said:
I think the Redskins will focus all their attention on Dez and Witten.

If Garrett gives Hannah playing time, who covers him?

He's got the size/speed to outrun a linebacker down the seam.

I'm just saying... play two tight ends on short yardage sitautions, and hit Hannah on playaction up the seam for big plays.

Or even run some screens. But that would require common sense, and not nearly imaginitive, innovative, or genius enough for Garrett.

LAZARUS_LOGAN · Dec 28, 2012

Midswat said:
Dez'll be bracketed all game.

He could make plays. But it could also lead to turnovers.

This is where we really could use Miles Austin to show up or even Harris.

bbgun · Dec 28, 2012

I worry about the weather. Tony was absolutely abysmal in that cold-weather game at Pittsburgh a few years ago, despite the fact that he hails from Wisconsin.

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ThoughtExperiment · Dec 28, 2012

I didn't think he was that abysmal... It was a close game until the very end when he and Witten had the miscommunication. And idiot TO caused at least one INT when he ran his common mystery meat route.

But Ben also had a hard time because it was colder and, mostly, really windy. It's not supposed to be that bad on Sunday, is it?

bbgun · Dec 28, 2012

Dude I remember that game. The only reason Pitt was in it was because our passing game sucked. Choice actually had a good day running the ball.

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