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In a matchup that could have a bearing on the NFC Wild Card picture, the New Orleans Saints and Washington Redskins will do battle Sunday at FedEX Field. The Saints currently sit at 4-5, and are right on the fringe of the playoff picture. If the Saints were to lose this game, it would be tough to make the playoffs from 4-6. The Redskins, on the other hand, aren’t considered a playoff contender at the moment, but a mini three-game winning streak would put them right in the conversation. Here are my five boldest predictions for this game.
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5. Redskins Defense Will Have Multiple Interceptions of Brees
Getty ImagesThe Redskins' defense is tied for ninth in the NFL with nine interceptions in 2015. While Brees has only tossed seven in eight games this season, he's a completely different player away from the Superdome. Expect the Redskins' defense to force multiple turnovers of Brees on Sunday afternoon.
4. Brandin Cooks Will Have 10 Catches And 100 Yards Receiving
Getty ImagesAs Brees has gotten hot over the last month, Cooks has been one of the biggest beneficiaries as he's totaled 16 catches for 240 yards and three touchdowns over the Saints' last three games. There isn't anyone in the Redskins' secondary that can keep up with Cooks' blazing speed.
3. Matt Jones Will Have 125 Yards Rushing
Getty ImagesIt's time for the Redskins to put the emphasis back on the running game. When the team was competitive early in the season, it was because they controlled the time of possession, and kept the opposing team's offense off the field, with the running game. Instead of using a committee in the backfield, Jay Gruden will make Jones the featured back this week and the rookie will respond.
2. Ben Watson Will Catch 2 Touchdowns
Getty ImagesEven with Cooks' progression this season, the most impressive player on the Saints' offense has been Watson. At 34 years old, he's already posted 43 catches for 532 yards, which is good for the third-most receiving yards in a season during his 12-year career. It's pretty safe to say that Watson will break his career-high of 763 from 2010 with the Cleveland Browns.
1. DeSean Jackson Will Have 100 Yards Receiving And A Long Touchdown Catch
Getty ImagesThe biggest thing absent from the Redskins' offense has been the big play. With Jackson finally getting healthy from a hamstring injury suffered during Week 1, expect Kirk Cousins to take a couple shots on Sunday.
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