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Ravens Vs. Redskins: Scouting Report & Game Plan

By Chris Schisler

Oct 2, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) sits on the field after being sacked as Cleveland Browns linebacker Corey Lemonier (52) celebrates in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-20. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) sits on the field after being sacked as Cleveland Browns linebacker Corey Lemonier (52) celebrates in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-20. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (28) is congratulated by running back Javorius Allen (37) after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (28) is congratulated by running back Javorius Allen (37) after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Game Plan: 

Defensively the Redskins have some good players. Ryan Kerrigan is the veteran outside linebacker that leads the defense. Kerrigan has 1.5 sacks this season and is always a big factor. At the defensive end position, Trent Murphy has played incredible football. The stout Stanford standout has four sacks this season and makes running the football to his side difficult. When Murphy was a draft prospect in 2014, he was one of my favorite players.

When this game starts, look for the running game to get going. If this happens the Ravens will set up big plays in the passing game for Flacco. When you look at the momentum that Terrance West started to get last week, you had to be encouraged. When you think of the impact that Kenneth Dixon can make on this offense, you must be excited. It seems like the running backs are the best chance for the Ravens to get the offense going.

Next: When Will The Ravens Offense Get Sparked By The Running Game?

I also think Steve Smith Sr. needs to bring his fiercest attitude (not that this was in question). You can get in Josh Norman’s head. No matter who goes against Norman (who doesn’t always shadow the best receiver) they have to bait Norman.

When the Ravens play the Redskins, they have to be ready for a tough fight. It seems like the biggest concern for the Ravens has to be not beating themselves. When you make mistakes it makes winning harder than it has to be. First and foremost the Ravens have to have a sharper performance. They need a more complete performance as well. Secondly, the Ravens must have a great plan of attack. Finally they need to execute.

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