The defense led by Chase Young won the NFC East for Washington
The defense won the NFC East championship for Washington, even as much of the day after division's discussion was about Philadelphia losing to a third-chain midfielder.
Coach Ron Rivera on Monday said he would not apologize for beating the eagle, WHO backed Jalen Hurts for Nate Sudfeld in the fourth quarter on his way to Washington winning 20-14. That ending cannot lose the defense led by rookie Chase Young who has risen to the challenge this season after years of poor competition.
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Functions defense championship NFC East for Washington
Washington ended the regular season second in the NFL in terms of total defense and against passes. The unit with four options in the recent first round - Young, Montez Sweat, Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne - will make it difficult for Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this weekend in the first round of the playoffs.
"We are fortunate that we have a number of people who have been in the lead," says Rivera. “You look at the defense, and Jonathan Allen is as integrity as anyone. But then you throw Chase a little youthful excitement, and you think, ‘Wow. '”Washington (7-9) allowed Philadelphia 216 yards and over the course of the season it was 304.6 a game, just behind the Los Angeles Rams. Defenders ranked 27, 17, 21 and 28 in the past 4 seasons.
NFL Playoffs 2020 NFC East Division Champions Washington Football Team shirt[/caption]That's a big improvement, but the seventh-place offense by Brady and Tampa Bay presents a different kind of challenge. The Buccaneers are an 8-point candidate.
"We have to be highly focused," Young said. “We have to lock it up. Matches come back quickly. We will play Saturday. So the time has come. It's time."
The offense only worked better with Alex Smith in midfield than anyone else. He launched two touch passes and had two interceptions for the Eagles but got the job done.
Smith is 22nd out of 32 for 162 yards although his movement is limited by a strained right calf that makes him miss the past two games.
"Alex came and did what we hoped he would do, and worried and watched us make it to the knockout stages," Rivera said.
Rivera - All you need is your chance
Everything needs to be better to beat the Buccaneers. That includes attack coordinator Scott Turner hitting the right run / pass balance and players dodging free-kicks that could have engulf the team in Philadelphia.
The odds are stacked between Washington and the 11-5 opponent.
Rivera, who also won the 7-8-1 playoff against Carolina six years ago, said: “All you need is the chance. “That's what we have is an opportunity. It's interesting because there have been so many nasty victories over the past time. ”
NFL Playoffs 2020 Won Not Done Division Champions Washington Football Team s hoodie[/caption]Terry McLaurin is back. The sophomore only missed a game with an ankle injury, but it has been hampering him since before Thanksgiving.
McLaurin made seven catches, including one, against Philadelphia. Smith has some safety valves in the passing game but none is more important than McLaurin, who is the key to keeping the opponent's line up.
“Terry has been an integral part of just two seasons,” said Rivera. “For him, it was huge. It just shows people who he is and he'll put it all in line for his teammates. ”
This was a small thing in the grand scheme of things, but full-back Cole Holcomb took a couple of penalties in the match against the Eagles, including a 15-yard personal foul for unnecessary rude behavior. set. Holcomb has emerged as a starting and pivotal defense player, and if he can avoid those mental flaws, he has the skills to make a real impact against the Buccaneers.
Smith's condition remains the biggest question. His calf injury was on the same leg that he broke two years ago and had to put in a titanium stick.
The 36-year-old can go all week without training or training and still play on Saturday night.
"Until I had a chance to find out where Alex was, I couldn't really predict anything," Rivera said. “If Alex can go, Alex will. If Alex can give us a quarter, two quarters, three, whatever, that's great. "
Prepare for Brady best in his 42nd playoff and for the first time out of the New England Patriots uniform. Seeing him early and often is probably Washington's only chance.
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