Dissecting Most Crucial Matchups in Redskins’ Week 7 Contest vs. the Titans

October 15, 2014   ·   Marcel Davis   ·   Jump to comments

Returning to the confines of FedEx Field, the Washington Redskins will host the Tennessee Titans in Week 7. In a contest that features two teams with a combined nine losses, which set of matchups will Washington have to win to garner its second victory of the season?
Let's find out.
 
LB Brian Orakpo vs. OT Taylor Lewan
He may have been designated as the team's franchise player in the offseason, but Brian Orakpo certainly hasn't looked the part through six games.
Slowed by ankle and finger injuries—when isn't he hurt, though?—Orakpo has just half a sack on the season.
Going against the Arizona Cardinals' pass-happy attack in Week 6, Orakpo drew two holding penalties and dropped an interception late in the game—not what you'd expect from a player making north of $11 million, right?
In the aftermath of the team's defeat, Orakpo expressed his frustration and took responsibility for not making the crucial play he's being paid to mak...

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