Sixteen Players To Watch: Falcons vs. Redskins
The Falcons return to the Dome, after being on the road for consecutive weeks, to face the Redskins in Week 15. Take a look at players to watch for from both teams.
CB DeAngelo Hall has 13 tackles through the last 2 games and will likely be matched up with WR Roddy White. Will Hall get the chance to make a big play against his former teammate?
WR Drew Davis had a 36-yard touchdown in Week 14. Will QB Matt Ryan find Davis in the end zone at the Dome?
FS Brandon Meriweather is known around the league for his hard hits. He also has 2 interceptions so far this season.
RB Jacquizz Rodgers had 14 yards rushing last week, but also had 33 yards receiving. Will we continue to see Rodgers versatility on the field against the Redskins
LB Brian Orakpo is the face of consistency on the Redskins defense. Orakpo has 8.5 sacks so far this season. Can the Falcons offensive line prevent Orakpo from saying "hello" to QB Matt Ryan?
DE Malliciah Goodman recovered a fumble caused by William Moore against the Packers. Will Goodman continue to surprise everyone as a part of the Falcons youth movement?
LB London Fletcher is expected to play in his 254 consecutive game on Sunday. How effective will he be against the Falcons run game this week?
Only 19 players in the NFL have more tackles than LB Paul Worrilow. There isn't much this guy can't do on the field. Can he continue to show everyone the Worrilow magic?
WR Santana Moss was targeted six times against the Chiefs in Week 14, but wasn't able to do much. He caught three passes for 30 yards. Can the Falcons defense shut him down this week too?
Rookie corner Robert Alford has found his rhythm as the weeks went on. Will he be prepared for QB Kirk Cousins to test his abilities?
Redskins named QB Kirk Cousins their starter for the remainder of the season. He's completed 12 of 25 passes for 107 yards, no touchdowns and two inteceptions. Will he provide some energy to an ailing Redskins offense?
In WR Roddy White's last two games, he has 18 catches and over 200 yards receiving. How many more yards can White tally against the Redskins?
RB Alfred Morris is averaging 4.7 yards per carry and with a new QB at the helm, the Redskins will likely rely on him even more this week.
RB Steven Jackson's play is starting to pick up as the weeks go on. In his last 3 games he has three touchdowns. Can he find the end zone at home in Week 15?
WR Pierre Garcon is the Redskins number one wideout, but hasn't had over 70 yards receiving in each of his last four games. With a new QB, will it help his production?
With S Thomas DeCoud going through the concussion protocol, S Zeke Motta will get the start. Motta has strong tackling abilities and will likely showcase all he's capable of on Sunday.
