The Redskins defense has started out the year strong. Through five games, they’re twelfth in the league in total yards, boasting an eighth-ranked run defense, far better than recent years. The transformation has been real, and it is very noticeable. But one thing can set all this progress back. And that is injury.
The middle part of the season hasn’t been kind to Washington, in terms of health. Cornerbacks Josh Norman and Bashaud Breeland are on their way to recovery, and both could be back this week. However, they’re not one hundred percent.