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Monday Night Football, Week 5. Tonight the Washington Redskins travel to the Big Easy to take on the New Orleans Saints in a matchup of first place teams.
The 2-1 Redskins surprisingly reside in first place in the NFC East, coming off a bye week following a big win against the Green Bay Packers. The Redskins defense has been stout, allowing no more than 21 points and no more than 102 rushing yards to any opponent this season. The Redskins have been hit hard by the injury bug, with 11 players on injured reserve, two more out for this game, and five others listed as questionable.
The Saints provide a formidable challenge for any team at home. Future Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees thrives in the Superdome, and the Saints offense is a juggernaut, averaging 34.3 points per game. Wide receiver Michael Thomas is having a monster year, with an astonishing 42 receptions on just 44 targets. The Saints defense has been spotty, having already given up 37 or more points to two of their first four opponents.
It’s the Redskins and the Saints in a battle of two NFC first place teams looking to stay on top in their respective divisions on Monday Night Football.
Enjoy the game everybody.