Packers At Redskins: Offense, Defense & Special Teams
Cheesehead TV looks at one thing in each phase of the game from a Packers-perspective as Green Bay prepares to take on the Redskins at noon CDT at FedEx Field in Washington.
Here's some key aspects to watch for in each phase of the game from a Packers perspective...
Offense
- Head coach Mike McCarthy said he likes to go deep at least once per quarter. That hasn't happened this year, instead it's been more like once per half. A lot of that is because the failure to establish the run the game, which in turn will open up the play-action pass. If the Packers can have some success in the run game from the start, it should allow them to attempt to hit their dangerous receivers downfield more often.
Defense
- The Replacements: It's all but guaranteed Desmond Bishop and Charlie Peprah will be making their first start of the season this week. They'll be playing a big role in trying to make sure the Redskins don't move the ball the same way the Lions did last week, with lots of passes to the tight end. The Redskins have a good one in Chris Cooley.
Special Teams
- Safeties & Inside linebackers: With positions like safety and inside linebacker being so thin right now–at least temporarily–the Packers may choose not to expose their starters to injury on special teams. Nick Collins, Charlie Peprah, Desmond Bishop and A.J. Hawk have all played varying roles on special teams to some extent. It may be impossible to keep them off "teams' entirely, but could their roles be reduced? And who will replace them on special teams?
Comments (3)
October 10, 2010 at 09:02 am
I've said it before, I'll say it again: QJ at FB, Kuhn at RB will pound out4-8 yards all day. Keep the defense on the sidelines. If not, McNabb for 15 yd runs and Cooley for 15 yard passes and its 3-2. We can do better.
Now that I think of it, I saw that QJ was hurt. What is wrong, how did it injure and how bad?
October 10, 2010 at 10:21 am
QJ is out with a glute. (*)
I'd substitute Korey Hall, and run the same thing -- as I've said before: who cares if Kuhn can't take it to the house? they've got to keep the opposing offense and our defense off the field.
With this clear-as-day, look for MM to pass on all 3 downs -- and then shank a punt.
(*) I think QJ is going to be a tease. He has no rushes, ONE pass, and don't think he's much/anything on ST. One thing I don't care for about his lead blocking is that his back seems to bend (backwards) an extraordinary amount. Instead of being a punishing blocker and transmitting that energy into his opponent, it transfers to (and I think ultimately damages) his own back.
October 10, 2010 at 10:48 am
So you're saying QJ is a pain in the a$$? Couldn't pass it up. I don't think KHall can block like QJ, but it will be interesting to watch in games. Thanks for the observation.