One key to the Redskins' early season success has been their ability to move the chains on third downs while also stopping opponents in the same situation.
Perhaps no statistical category shows how different the Redskins are this year than in recent years past is their efficiency on third downs both offensively and defensively.
On offense the Redskins are fourth in the league on third down conversions (29-of-62, 47 percent) and defensively, they’ve allowed just 15 first downs on 48 third down attempts.
For comparisons sake the Redskins converted on just 32 percent of their third down attempts and allowed 89 first downs on third down attempts last season.