NFL Picks Week 7: Rushing Attack and Defense Will Carry Redskins vs. Carolina

October 22, 2011   ·   Michael Dixon   ·   Jump to comments

Despite four interceptions on Sunday vs. the Eagles, the Redskins lost on Sunday by all of one touchdown. They fell behind 20-0, yet still made a decent attempt at a comeback.
That effort got starting quarterback Rex Grossman benched. Grossman threw all four of the interceptions before being replaced by John Beck.
Not only did Grossman find the bench last Sunday, but beck will start this week against the Carolina Panthers.
Now, largely because of their rookie quarterback Cam Newton, the Panthers are getting the attention of the NFL, even if their record is only 1-5.
So, if you were running the Washington offense this week, how would you game plan? Well, let me tell you what I would do.
First of all, the rushing attack of Tim Hightower and Ryan Torain would be heavily featured. I really doubt that I would call on Beck to throw more than about 15 passes.
The reason for that is not just because Beck is a huge unknown, but it's also nice to keep Newton and the...

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