I agree, what concerns me is that although I think Dolt is a crummy QB, we don't have much film on him and historically we've fared pretty poorly against new QBs.
I also agree that this is one of those times where Washington is really bad, we're really good, so the lesser team plays out of its mind. You can also factor in that it truly is a must-win for Wash, dropping to 2-6 on the season is a death sentence and you might was well start planning for next season. Historically, our best teams have struggled with Washington even when we had the significantly better team. Believe we lost to them once in '92, once in '93, and twice in '95. This definitely has all the signs of a trap game….everyone is pointing to the AZ game, Wash is down their top LB, top DB, and starting their 3rd string QB, we're reading our own press clippings….and I do think Wash comes in revved up and gives us their best shot, as usual.
That said, I do believe that as long as we don't turn the ball over and get dumb, drive-killing penalties, we can control the ball and run it right down their throats like everyone else (including some vastly superior defenses we've done that to thus far). I think if we beat Washington and hold serve against Jax, the AZ game becomes not-terribly important (although I definitely think if we play well we can beat them). Being 8-2 or 9-1 heading to NYG (another definitely winnable game) would be incredible.
Longer term, if Philly, San Fran, Seattle, Green Bay, and Detroit can all pile up some losses we should be cleared hot into the playoffs well before the last week of the season. I don't think there's a team we can't beat, but I'd really prefer NOT to have to go TO Seattle, Philly, or Green Bay during the playoffs, but now I'm just being greedy.
