If the Washington Redskins are to defeat the Atlanta Falcons for the first time in 15 years, they’ll need the secondary to have its best game of the season. Overall, the Redskins defense as a whole will need to play their best game to date. The running game for the Falcons this season has been nonexistent. Injuries, however, have been a major reason why. Both starting guards Andy Levitre and Brandon Fusco have been placed on IR. Star running back Devonta Freeman has also been placed on IR.
As a result, the Falcons have the 30th (83.