Denver Broncos: Behind Enemy Lines with Riggo's Rag

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 14: The line of scrimmage during the game between the Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 14, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

The Redskins welcome the Denver Broncos in their final home game of the season. What does the team need to do to get a win in front of their home crowd?

To win against the Broncos, the Redskins basically need to do what they did against the Cardinals last week. A stifling defensive attack, combined with a serviceable offense should do the trick. The Broncos are a stronger defensive team than the Cardinals, but their play will suffer if their quarterback keeps putting them on the field. Limit the offense, and the rest will take care of itself.

As for the Broncos’ quarterback situation, Washington needs to be prepared for either Paxton Lynch or Brock Osweiler. Osweiler is the hot hand, but the Broncos essentially have to start Lynch to see how far he’s come and to determine whether he can be the answer at quarterback.

Who knows? This game could decide whether or not the Broncos make a run at Kirk Cousins! But regardless of the future implications, the Redskins would do well to take away the ground game. Do that, and it’s all on Lynch. That doesn’t give Denver very good odds.

Is there a player on Washington’s roster that not a lot know of that could make an impact on the game on Sunday?

Anthony “Fish” Smithson, a safety for the Redskins, is a player to watch. An undrafted free agent out of Kansas this year, Smithson showed promise in the offseason, but there ultimately wasn’t enough room for him on the roster, and he was relegated to the practice squad.

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He was elevated just two days ago, due to injuries in the secondary. He may not see many reps. But Smithson has traits that bode well for him, and he could end up providing an unexpected impact. Other than Smithson, defensive end Anthony Lanier and wide receiver Robert Davis are other names to keep an eye out for.

Thank You Ian for taking the time out to chat with me. If you want to see my answers to his interview with me or what news the Redskins are up to, you can check it out here.