NFL - Discussion Thread

Washington's Defense will keep them in more games than you might think. Even if Keenum is their QB for the whole season, they should still go 6-10.

I just worry about them in 50/50 games. Historically they don't come up big in the big moments and win those type of games. In their first 6 weeks they have plenty of chances to win, but I see them starting 0-6, including losing to Miami (that will be one of Miami's wins). Their defense is also pretty average I'm afraid. It crumbled in big moments too.

Think back to when they were 6-3 and hosting Houston. Alex Smith had just got injured while trailing 7-17, but then McCoy got them the lead back of 21-20. Twice the Washington D allowed Houston to waltz down the field (1 missed FG, another successful). Also think of them conceding 43 to New Orleans in primetime. And 38 at home versus Atlanta. And 40 at home versus NY Giants.

Washington will go at least 6-10. Mark it down.

You're possibly correct, but I have little faith in them. They could finish anywhere from 2-14 to 10-6 (extremely unlikely). Their start is key.

Dennis, what W/L record do you see Washington having?

Around the 4-12 mark I think Matt, the defense as you rightly point out will probably keep them in a lot of games against mediocre opposition but their lack of fire power on offense will be their downfall. Whoever is the starting quarterback is not going to be able to do much this year I'm afraid, no wide recievers and just having running backs will not get the job done once they fall behind on points and need to score quickly.