Everyone expected that the Patriots would blow out the Redskins. Well, that wasn’t the case. At least in the first half. After two quarters against the Patriots, the Redskins are trailing the Patriots just 12-7. Here’s how they’ve been able to keep it close.
The Redskins have been great on defense so far against New England. So far, they have been able to slow down the Patriots offense.
On their first drive and found a way to pressure Tom Brady. Montez Sweat got some heat on Brady but couldn’t bring him down. However, on a third down later in the drive, the ‘Skins held up well in coverage and did enough to make Brady move.