Next Two Games Critical to Season

Our team is flat out tired, injuries are mounting, mainly on the defense, and players are being forced to play out of position. The next two games against Pittsburgh and Dallas, both at home, will most likely determine the direction the team takes for the remainder of the season. If they win both of these games, the Redskins will have become major contenders for the playoffs. If they split the games going 1-1, it will still be undecided if they are a serious threat. If they lose both games, their season that started off so brightly will end in mediocrity.

This week's Monday night battle with Pittsburgh at home in Washington is a huge test. Jason Taylor and Sean Springs are already ruled out for the game. Fortunately, it looks like Cornelius Griffin and Chris Horton will be back on the field. This is the last game before the all important bye week and the Redskins need to make a statement.

Pittsburgh has a tough defense that will make it very difficult for Clinton Portis to find holes. On offense, the Steelers are down to their third string RB due to injuries and the Redskins defensive front should be able to stuff their rushing game. This may very well come down to a passing battle between Big Ben and Jason Campbell. Jason Campbell and Santana Moss must have a big day. Antwaan Randle El needs to get into the act and put up a few big plays against his old team for the Redskins to pull this out.

After the much needed bye week, the Redskins face the Dallas Evil and they have a chance at virtually ending Dallas' season with a victory over them. It looks like Tony Romo will make his return from his pinky booboo in this game and Team Evil will be fighting for their playoff lives. They also don't want to be labeled this year's biggest disappointment(again), which they will be with only a few more losses.

The Redskins are hoping to have Jason Taylor and Sean Springs back for the Dallas game. The defense desperately needs a healthy Jason Taylor and Andre Carter to start reeking havoc in the backfield. If they can't get to the QB in these two games, they could very well get picked apart.

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