Carolina Panthers at Washington Redskins: Keys to a Week 6 win

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 19: Wide receiver Pierre Garcon #88 of the Washington Redskins is tackled by middle linebacker A.J. Klein #56 and outside linebacker Thomas Davis #58 of the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter at FedExField on December 19, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 09: Running back Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins rushes the football against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Redskins defeated the Cardinals 24-6. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Limit the Running Back

Washington running backs Adrian Peterson and Chris Thompson both sustained injuries against the Saints but each could return on Sunday. Peterson has been playing well in Washington, with 378 total yards and three touchdowns out of the backfield.

Thompson has served as a change of pace who can also contribute in the passing game. Both combine to create significant problems for opponents, when healthy, and the Panthers run defense has been suspect at times this season.

Carolina has given up at least one touchdown to every running back they’ve faced this season minus Tevin Coleman of the Atlanta Falcons. He didn’t find the end zone but did accumulate 125 total yards as two backs have topped the century mark versus the Panthers in just four games.

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