Washington allowed 372 yards and 30 points during the Week 10 loss to Detroit and play Cincinnati on Sunday.

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Washington gave up 350 yards and 23 points during the Week 9 loss to the Giants and play the Lions on Sunday.

Analysis: It was a rare circumstance for New York as it didn't have any giveaways, though Washington still recorded five sacks. The five giveaways from the Football Team's own offense certainly didn't help their defensive prospects, as the Giants needed only 16 yards to score their first touchdown. Washington ranks fourth in sacks (27), fifth in total defense (314.3 YPG), 11th in scoring (23.5 PPG) and tied-20th in takeaways (nine). If WR Kenny Golladay (hip) is unavailable again this week, the…read more

Washington comes out of its bye ranked fourth in total defense (309.1 YPG) and 11th in scoring defense (23.6 PPG) as it is set to face the Giants on Sunday.

Analysis: The Football Team has been solid defensively in 2020 with 22 sacks (sixth) and nine takeaways (tied-19th), and it comes out of the bye week with an attractive matchup. The Giants rank tied-29th in giveaways (15), tied-26th in sacks allowed (23) and 31st in scoring (18.1 PPG). The Washington D/ST will understandably be a popular choice while going up against turnover-prone QB Daniel Jones in Week 9.

Washington gave up 240 yards and 13 points during the Week 6 loss to the Giants and play the Cowboys on Sunday.

Analysis: It was a strong performance from the football team, but a late fumble return for a touchdown from Big Blue shifted the balance of the game. Washington kept the offense in check all afternoon, but only one sack and one takeaway resulted in a missed opportunity against a mistake-prone offense. The Cowboys struggled mightily in their first full game without QB Dak Prescott (ankle), scoring only 10 points and committing four turnovers, including two picks from QB Andy Dalton. Dallas has a…read more

Washington surrendered 429 yards and 30 points during the Week 5 loss to the Rams and play the Giants on Sunday.

Analysis: The Football Team didn't offer much defensively with one sack and one takeaway while QB Jared Goff had a 10.3 YPA, but that was much better an its own offense, which managed only 108 total yards. Week 6 present a much more lucrative matchup, as New York features one of the worst offenses in the league across the board. DE Chase Young also returned for the Washington D/ST as it figures to be a popular streaming option versus Big Blue.

Washington allowed 31 points and 350 yards to the Ravens during Week 4 and play the Rams on Sunday.

Analysis: The Football Team wasn't really in fantasy consideration last week given the matchup, but it did have some minor production with two takeaways and a sack for anyone willing to pull the trigger. Washington is tied-ninth in takeaways (six), tied-third in sacks (14) and seventh in yardage (338.3 YPG), but it ranks 22nd in scoring defense (28 PPG). Los Angeles put up only 17 points on the Giants last week, but it averaged 34.5 points over the previous two contests. The Washington D/ST isn't a…read more

DE Chase Young sustained a groin injury during Week 3 and his status is in doubt for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Analysis: The Football team allowed only 300 yards and had a pair of sacks, but the Browns often worked with a short field thanks to five giveaways from the offense. Young has yet to receive a timeline for his return, but the Washington D/ST isn't a viable option against the Ravens' high-powered offense, regardless of Young's availability this week.

Washington allowed 30 points and 438 yards during Sunday's loss to Arizona and play Cleveland in Week 3.

Analysis: The Football Team had three sacks and one takeaway but struggled to slow down QB Kyler Murray for most of the day. Washington is a good bet to pick up multiple sacks most weeks, but the deficiencies behind the talented pass rush limit the ceiling of the defense. The Browns managed only six points in the season opener but put up 35 points in Week 2, and they have only given up two sacks. Washington's D/ST keeps it as a middling option for Week 3, through it carries some risk.

Washington racked up eight sacks against Philadelphia in the season opener and will play Arizona in Week 2.

Analysis: Washington's defensive front dominated the contest, and the constant pressure helped lead to three takeaways. QB Kyler Murray's escapability figures to provide a more significant challenge this week. Washington has the talent up front to create havoc against most offenses, and that remains the case in Week 2.

Kendall Fuller (calf) is doubtful for Sunday's season opener against the Eagles.

Analysis: Washington is likely to be without one of its top-two corners, though Philadelphia will be without WR Alshon Jeffery (foot), while RB Miles Sanders (hamstring) is questionable. Washington's strength is undoubtedly up front with a quintet of first-round picks, and the Eagles are missing LT Andre Dillard (biceps) and RG Brandon Brooks (Achilles), and RT Lane Johnson (ankle) is questionable. Even if Johnson plays, Washington has the talent to create some problems up front. QB Carson Wentz could…read more

New defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio is transitioning Washington from a 3-4 defense to a 4-3 defense in 2020.

Analysis: The move will allow the team to better take advantage of the talent along the defensive line, which includes 2020 second overall pick Chase Young, Daron Payne, Jonathan Allen, Ryan Kerrigan and Montez Sweat. The pass rush in 2019 was solid (10th with 46 sacks), but the position groups behind them leave something to be desired. Washington's talent up front should allow it to be fantasy relevant at times, but it's unlikely to be a reliable option week-to-week.

The Redskins gave up 552 yards and 41 points to the Giants in Week 16 and play the Cowboys in the season finale.

Analysis: Washington had one sack and zero takeaways against one of the most turnover-prone offenses in the league, providing zero fantasy value in Week 16. The Redskins have been a solid defensive unit at times in 2019, but there's little reason to have confidence in them heading into a Week 17 matchup with the Cowboys, which average 425.8 YPG and 25.8 PPG.

The Redskins surrendered 31 offensive points and 415 yards to Eagles Week 15 and play the Giants on Sunday.

Analysis: Washington had two sacks and one takeaway but generally struggled to get off the field, allowing 11 of 16 third-down conversions. Week 16 against the Giants presents a friendlier matchup, though QB Daniel Jones (ankle) is expected to return from his two-game absence. The rookie QB has committed 21 turnovers, so there should still be plenty of playmaking chances for the Redskins. The Washington D/ST ranks tied-7th in sacks (42) and tied-10th in takeaways (21) despite their struggles elsewhere,…read more

The Redskins allowed 341 yards during the 20-15, Week 14 loss to the Packers and play the Eagles on Sunday.

Analysis: Washington appeared set to be blown out after surrendered 14 points during the first quarter, but it played well the rest of the afternoon and gave up only a pair of field goals. The Redskins provided decent value with one takeaway and four sacks, and the defensive unit has been fairly productive over the last four contests with 17 sacks and seven takeaways. Facing a scuffling Eagles offense in Week 15 wouldn't be the worst play in the world, but it was still be a risky proposition for a…read more

The Redskins held the Panthers to 278 yards and 21 points in Week 13 and will play the Packers on Sunday.

Analysis: Washington allowed a mere 3.8 yards per play as it stifled the Carolina offense most of the day, thanks in part to seven sacks and two takeaways. The Redskins ranked tied-seventh in takeaways (19) and ninth in sacks (36), so the production is there in the right matchup. However, the Packers have the second-fewest giveaways in the league (eight) and don't fit that criteria. Better defensive options should be available for Week 14.

The Redskins had four takeaways during the Week 12, 19-16 win over the Lions and play the Panthers on Sunday.

Analysis: Steven Sims added Washington's only touchdown of the game with a 91-yard kick return TD, while the defense also recorded six sacks. Overall it was an outstanding performance, as the Redskins tied-seventh in takeaways (17) and tied-14th in sacks (29). The matchup with Carolina this week isn't overly daunting, but Washington's 28th-ranked rush defense (137.6 YPG) could prove problematic when facing RB Christian McCaffrey. The Redskins have proven to be a decent defensive unit at times this…read more

The Redskins allowed 400 yards during the 34-17, Week 11 loss to the Jets and will play the Lions on Sunday.

Analysis: Washington had two sacks and a pair of takeaways but gave up 8.6 yards per pass in the defeat. Backup QB Jeff Driskel is set to receive another start for the Lions, but he's actually played relatively well in relief of Matthew Stafford (back). The Washington D/ST will always be at a disadvantage due to their own offensive issues, and Detroit hasn't struggled enough under Driskel to warrant consideration for Week 12.