Three weeks ago, this week's Monday Night Football matchup would have meant very little. But given the current situation, Monday night's game between the New York Giants and Washington Redskins has major playoff implications.
These two division rivals meet for the second time this season since Week 7. Their last contest was an entertaining one that ended with the Giants defending home field 27-23. If the Redskins can even the score and defend FedEx Field, they will have positioned themselves for a shot at the playoffs with games remaining against Baltimore, Cleveland, Philadelphia and Dallas. Kickoff is set for 8:30pm.Pregame AnalysisOver the past two weeks against division opponents Philadelphia and Dallas, rookie QB Robert Griffin III has put his brilliance on display to the tune of 504 yards, eight touchdowns and just one interception.Redskins fans hope that stellar play continues.For Griffin, it's not the Giants passing defense that's intimidating—New York is allowing over 250 passing yards per game. Instead, Griffin will need to keep his head on a swivel against a stout pass-rushing squad that ranks fifth in the league with 30 sacks on the year.With Pierre Garcon expected to play, Griffin should have his best possible arsenal on the field. Josh Morgan should get plenty of looks underneath and Aldrick Robinson can work with Garcon to stretch the field.
Going against a Giants team that hangs their hat on rushing the passer, the Redskins offensive line will need to take a huge step forwards in pass protection for this game.
As important as it is to establish the running game and pound Alfred Morris early, the Redskins need the passing game, and Robert Griffin III, in turn, needs his chance to throw without running for his life. If right tackle Tyler Polumbus was ever going to surprise us this season with reliable pass blocking, Monday night would be an ideal time. Morris rushed for 120 yards against the Giants earlier this season, so the Redskins can attack the ground with confidence. A bonus in this game, however, could be wide receiver Pierre Garcon and his surprising explosiveness since returning to action. Even if Garcon doesn't haul in big catches, the Giants will be forced to respect his speed and the running game will benefit.Searches
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