ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young wanted Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. He got him. Now he and his defensive teammates must get him -- multiple times.
If Washington (7-9) is going to upset the Buccaneers (11-5) in the first round of the playoffs Saturday (8:15 p.m. ET, NBC), the pass rush must be a big factor. Washington's strength all season has been its defensive line and the ability to pressure quarterbacks. Brady is rarely sacked. There's a reason he's 30-11 in the postseason and owns six Super Bowl rings.