The Washington Redskins entered their Week 6 matchup as only one half of a winless duel. On the other side were the Miami Dolphins, a team of a similar complexion thus far in the 2019 regular season. The only difference? The Dolphins were trying to tank. The Redskins were trying to win.
In the first half, this difference was noticeable, but even Washington, desperate to earn a win to turn the corner, had trouble separating from the lowly Dolphins in the first two quarters. At the end of the first half, Washington leads by a measly score of 7-3.