Why the Washington Redskins Have the Edge in NFC East Race

November 17, 2015   ·   James Dudko   ·   Jump to comments

The Washington Redskins aren't just along for the ride in the race to win this season's NFC East. Instead, these Redskins actually have the edge over their rivals.
Schedules, misfiring quarterbacks and inner turmoil can all help the Burgundy and Gold snatch a first playoff berth since 2012.
So can another key quality. It's one that showed up early in the second quarter of Washington's blowout, 47-14 demolition of the New Orleans Saints in Week 10.
Running back Alfred Morris had gained three tough yards off a first-down carry before heading to the sidelines. No. 46 seemed hampered by some ailment or other.
The Redskins' first method to replace their primary ball-carrier was to insert third-round rookie Matt Jones into the lineup. He ripped off a 24-yard run as New Orleans continued its commitment to undermining the art of defense. Then Jones trudged off the field to make way for pint-sized pace merchant Chris Thompson. The 5'8", 193-pound Thompson bounced off left ta...

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