By Dan Shouse
Fan Fanatic Sports Staff
The Washington Redskins have had a nightmare of a season, but heading into Monday night, the Redskins still play an important role in deciding the NFC playoff picture.
The Redskins have the perfect opportunity to play the spoiler role. A win over the Giants at FedEx Field will all but eliminate the Giants from the post season. Misery loves company, and you can be sure that Washington would like to make the Giants feel the misery of missing the playoffs.
If the Giants lose to the Redskins, miserable would be the right word to describe how the G-men must be feeling as the season comes to a close. After starting the season 5-0, the Giants are now just 7-6, and fighting for a post season spot.
The Giants defense has been the main culprit for the recent struggles. With players like Justin Tuck, Osi Umenyiora, and Antonio Peirce, the defensive unit figured to be one of the best in the league. This has not been the case however, as the defense has allowed opponents to score 30 or more points in four games this season.
It was the defense that led the way to the Super Bowl run two years back, and also led the team to the division title last season. It will be the defense that keeps the Giants from getting to the playoffs this year.
One could argue that the Redskins present a good chance for the Giants defense to get back on track. After all, the Redskins have struggle to move the ball most of the season, but recently things have started to look up for the Redskins offense. The Skins have put up over 30 points in back to back games. Fred Davis has filled in nicely for the injured Chris Cooley, and Devin Thomas has started to look like the number one receiver the Redskins thought he could be.
Even though he may not be back next season, Jason Campbell has been solid the past few games. If the offensive line can keep him upright, and with the Giants defense struggling, then Washington may be able to put up some points. It would be interesting to see what kind of QB Campbell could be if he had an offensive line that could protect him.
Plus don't worry about the potential of Mike Shanahan becoming the next Redskins head coach being a distraction. The Jim Zorn situation has been a distraction all season long. The one thing the Redskins have learned to deal with this season is distractions.
The Redskins will clean house at the end of the season, and the process has already started as the team hired a new GM this week. None of this will effect the play of the team on the field however.
Yes, the Redskins have had a horrible season, but if they can make the Giants miserable too, then at least they will have one fond memory of this season. After Monday night, they will make the Giants feel their pain.
Prediction: Redskins 35 Giants 31
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