The Redskins know firsthand how accurate Drew Brees can be. The New Orleans Saints quarterback went 11-for-11 in the final six minutes in last season’s meeting with the Redskins to storm back from a 15-point deficit to a 34-31 overtime victory.
For the Redskins to beat Brees and the Saints this season, they’ll need to play a consistent four quarters of football when the two teams meet Monday in prime time. In order to do that, they’ll have to win these matchups:
Michael Thomas vs. Quinton Dunbar and Josh Norman
Thomas has been heavily featured in New Orleans’ offense and he leads the league in receptions (42) through the first four weeks of the season.