The Washington Redskins won in convincing fashion with a 31-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Coming into the game as three-point underdogs, the Redskins opened the game aggressively with a series that ended with a Paul Richardson touchdown. There were many positives today and very few negatives.
Nonetheless, there were still some players who saw their value rise and fall against the Packers.
Value Up
1. DL Jonathan Allen
Allen had his best game in a Redskins uniform against the Packers. After battling a season-ending injury in 2017, Allen is playing stronger than ever. He was physical, repeatedly pressured QB Aaron Rodgers, and never quit on plays. Allen finished with five combined tackles and two sacks.
2. DL Matt Ioannidis
Ioannidis’ potential is no secret to Redskins fans. Prior to a hand injury last season, Ioannidis was dominating opponents. It hasn’t taken him long to pick up right where he left off. The defensive tackle has recorded a sack every game since Week 1. In today’s game, Ioannidis showed off his athleticism and strength by literally carrying Packers RT Bryan Bulaga right into Rodgers for this third consecutive sack in as many games.
4 things we learned from Redskins 31-17 win over Packers
Honorable Mention:
Cornerback Fabian Moreau deserves credit for coming up with a huge strip that caused Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb to fumble the football. It also stopped a fourth-quarter Green Bay drive in Redskins territory.
Value Down
1. RB Chris Thompson
Thompson has been fairly quiet in the past two games. In Week 2, the Redskins couldn’t get the running game going altogether. This week, the offense was able to find momentum with running back Adrian Peterson who had over 100 yards on the ground and two touchdowns but Thompson was still held in check and a focal point of the Packers defense. On the day Thompson had six carries for 17 yards. The Redskins have to find a way to get Thompson more involved. Peterson can carry the run game but as we saw in Week 1, they are more lethal as a duo.
2. CB Josh Norman
The only big play from the Packers came on what appeared to be a miscommunication between Norman and safety D.J. Swearinger. Rodgers threw a pass down the middle to wide receiver Geronimo Allison. Norman appeared to let up on coverage of Allison thinking Swearinger was coming in to help. That didn’t happen and Allison was wide open for an easy 64-yard touchdown.