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Washington Redskins vs. Tennessee Titans: 5 Key Matchups to Watch

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5 Key Matchups to Watch In Redskins vs. Titans

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The Washington Redskins (1-5) and Tennessee Titans (2-4) are prepared to battle in Week 7 in what appears to be a competitive game. The Titans are coming off a 16-14 win against Jacksonville, a team that Washington defeated by 31 points. But the Redskins have lost four straight since beating the Jaguars. Each team has weaknesses on each side of the ball that the other will look to exploit. Here are the top five matchups to watch.

5. Alfred Morris vs. Tennessee's Front Seven

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5. Alfred Morris vs. Tennessee's Front Seven

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The Redskins should look to establish the run early against a Tennessee front seven that allows 127.7 yards per game. Alfred Morris has yet to register a 100-yard rushing game this season, primarily because Washington's offense has not given him the ball enough. If the Redskins commit to the run game, it could pay off for a big day from Morris.

4. Jurrell Casey vs. Trent Williams

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4. Jurrell Casey vs. Trent Williams

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Casey is the best pass rusher on the Titans with four sacks on the season, two of which came last week against the Jaguars. He should see plenty of Trent Williams, Washington's Pro-Bowl left tackle and only good offensive lineman. Look for Tennessee to move Casey around to find ways to put pressure on Kirk Cousins.

3. Jordan Reed vs. Tennessee's Secondary

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3. Jordan Reed vs. Tennessee's Secondary

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Reed returned from his Week 1 hamstring injury and played well against Arizona, catching eight passes for 92 yards. It'll be interesting to see how Washington uses Reed in its passing attack, and if he opens things up for DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon. Reed might be able to take advantage of a Titans secondary that has allowed five touchdowns to opposing tight ends this year.

2. Delanie Walker vs. Washington's Linebackers

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2. Delanie Walker vs. Washington's Linebackers

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Tennessee's tight end Delanie Walker is arguably the team's best weapon on offense, and has a nice match up against a group of Washington linebackers that struggles in coverage. Walker leads the Titans with 421 yards and three touchdowns, and is facing a Redskins defense that has allowed five touchdowns to tight ends this season. Expect a solid outing from Walker against Washington on Sunday.

1. Kirk Cousins vs. Turnovers

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at Lincoln Financial Field on September 21, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1. Kirk Cousins vs. Turnovers

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In what is expected to be an evenly matched game, turnovers could ultimately decide who emerges victorious. Interceptions have been like bananas for Kirk Cousins this season, as they seem to come in bunches. Cousins leads the NFL with eight interceptions on the year. The Titans' defense will look to take advantage of his mistakes in what could be the biggest key to the game.

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