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ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Soccer Group should attempt to prolong its 3-sport profitable streak without two essential gamers — protection/linebacker Landon Collins and functioning back J.D. McKissic. Both had been ruled out of Sunday’s sport at the Las Vegas Raiders since of injuries.
The two players were being damage late in Monday’s gain about the Seattle Seahawks. Collins hurt a foot, whilst McKissic suffered a concussion. Mentor Ron Rivera explained he didn’t know how considerably time Collins would miss.
It can be a pivotal blow for Washington (5-6), as its the latest incredibly hot streak vaulted it into the seventh and remaining playoff posture in the NFC.
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Collins has develop into a essential defensive player although transitioning to a hybrid protection/linebacker job. He has rushed the passer a good deal far more out of this glance — 20 periods in the previous 5 video games combined compared to 10 instances in the initial six, according to ESPN Stats & Facts investigation. He also handles a large amount of the communication in the back seven.
Washington’s defensive turnaround has been aided in part by Collins as part of a 3-basic safety alignment along with Kam Curl and Bobby McCain. With Curl and Collins, Washington envisioned it could disguise coverages better, with offenses not normally knowing who might be breaking the place — whether or not in coverage or blitzing.
Rivera reported they’d fill Collins’ part by committee. Washington could decide to use extra three-corner sets in nickel, or it could use a linebacker these types of as Khaleke Hudson or David Mayo in other places exactly where it needs extra dimensions.
McKissic serves as Washington’s 3rd-down again and has caught 43 passes for 397 yards and two touchdowns. He has also carried the ball 48 situations for 212 yards and two scores. He is adept at selecting up blitzes in defense.
Washington nonetheless has Antonio Gibson as its primary back, but McKissic available a veteran backup when necessary. Rookie Jaret Patterson, with 32 carries for 104 yards, also can back up Gibson.
Wendell Smallwood, who is on Washington’s practice squad, will be signed to the active roster and provide as the 3rd-down again. From 2016 to 2019, with Philadelphia and Washington, he caught 56 passes for 452 yards and two touchdowns. He also carried the ball 233 periods for 931 yards and five touchdowns.
Creating matters probably worse for Washington: Veteran remaining guard Ereck Bouquets skipped the previous two times of exercise with a foot damage. He’s listed as questionable, however Rivera expressed confidence he’d be in a position to perform. Veteran backup Wes Schweitzer, who would have began at heart this week, is out because of an ankle injury.
Receiver Curtis Samuel (groin), centre Tyler Larsen (knee) and tight conclude Ricky Seals-Jones (hip) all are outlined as questionable. Samuel is anticipated to engage in, though he stays on a snap count.
