The Redskins' first-team offense struggled in the preseason opener against the Ravens, but Kirk Cousins is confident the game will help in their preparation throughout the next week.
It would be an overreaction to put too much stock into the Redskins’ preseason opening 23-3 loss to the Ravens on Thursday night. But it wouldn’t be wrong, as it isn’t for quarterback Kirk Cousins, to take away a few valuable lessons from his first time back on the field against an opponent that’s not comprised of his teammates.
In his brief time on the field – six plays, to be exact – Cousins and the offense couldn’t pick up a first down over two drives, a product of variety of factors, namely playing against an aggressive defense that, through some unique stunts and pressures in man coverage, the team hadn’t prepared for without any tape study.