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By Joel A. Erickson | The Advocate
WHEN: 7:15 p.m.
WHERE: Mercedes-Benz Superdome
TV: ESPN
RADIO: WWL-AM, 870; WWL-FM, 105.3 in New Orleans; KMDL-FM, 97.3 in Lafayette; WDGL-FM, 98.1 in Baton Rouge; en español: WGSO-AM, 990; WVDU-FM, 97.9
RECORDS: New Orleans 3-1; Washington 2-1
COACHES: Saints, Sean Payton, 12th season, 108-72; Redskins, Jay Gruden, 5th season, 30-36-1
REDSKINS BREAKDOWN
LAST WEEK: Washington, along with Carolina was dealt the earliest bye week in the NFL, so the Redskins had a week off to rest and recharge after a puzzling start that included a blowout win over hapless Arizona, a listless loss to Indianapolis and a wire-to-wire win over Green Bay.
OFFENSE: Jay Gruden has torched the Saints in his only two matchups against New Orleans. Back in 2015, Washington rolled up 510 yards of offense and 47 points in the game that ended up being the last straw for former defensive coordinator Rex Ryan. A year ago, the Redskins racked up 456 yards and 31 points before falling victim to a vintage fourth-quarter comeback by Drew Brees. Kirk Cousins, who is now in Minnesota, was at the helm in both games, but the Redskins remain efficient with Alex Smith at the helm. Smith, the long-time 49ers and Chiefs quarterback, is completing 68.8 percent of his throws for 767 yards, four touchdowns and one interception this season. When the Redskins are at their best, Smith has had a lot of help from his devastating 1-2 punch at running back, the bruising Adrian Peterson and big-time playmaker Chris Thompson. Peterson, who is battling an injured ankle, has averaged 108 yards in Washington's two wins — Indianapolis held him to just 20 yards — and Thompson, who doubles as Smith's leading receiver, is averaging 5.5 yards per carry. ...
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