1. The Bye Week gave the defense a good chance to rest.
After a rare tie against the Cincinnati Bengals and long flight back to the United States last week, the Redskins were able to get a few days away from the Inova Sports Performance Center at Redskins Park and watch the games last Sunday instead of playing in one.
It gave everyone, including the defense, the opportunity to relax and recharge for the final eight weeks of the season.
“I mean, I’ve never been a part of a bye that isn’t at the perfect time, but I think right at the halfway mark, this truly was perfect,” Barry said.