The week 3 preseason matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field in Washington D.C. will be one of the marquee preseason games this week as rookie quarterbacks Andrea Luck and Robert Griffin III square off. NFL Fans will be interested to see how the first two picks in this year?s NFL draft matchup against each other, even if it is just the preseason.
Last week against the Chicago Bears, Robert Griffin III and the Washington Redskins offense had a bit of trouble getting into any rhythm and moving the ball. RGIII was just 5 of 8 passing for only 49 yards in the first half. One reason why Griffin may have struggled so much against Chicago is the fact that he was sacked three times during the first two quarters and fumbled the ball once. Those sacks did not allow the rookie QB to get into the flow of the game and find his receivers down field.
While the offense was struggling against the Bears, the defense for the Redskins was not doing much better. Jay Cutler threw for 122 yards on 7 for 13 passing and wide receiver Brandon Marshall was able to make a few big plays downfield. The Redskins will have a chance to get their defense back on track this weekend when they face the Colts.
As was to be expected, Andrew Luck and the Colts offense were not as crisp against the Pittsburgh Steelers as they were a week before against the St. Louis Rams. Luck had one pass intercepted and returned for a touchdown in the first quarter. While a team never likes it when a pass is intercepted for a touchdown, the Indianapolis Colts were happy with the way Luck responded to the situation. The rookie signal caller showed good mental toughness in bouncing back to lead to team to a halftime lead.
What to Watch For
This week?s game for both teams should help provide a better picture of what is to come for both teams in 2012. Washington Redskins fans will want to see how running back Tim Hightower looks in his first action since injuring his ACL last season. Hightower will join a crowded Washington backfield that already features Roy Helu and Evan Royster.
Fans of the Indianapolis Colts will want to continue to watch the maturation of Andrew Luck. While he may not light up the scoreboard every week, Luck can win over a lot of fans by continuing to show he has the mental makeup to succeed as an NFL quarterback.
This game figures to be one of the more competitive preseason games this week. Ucabet odds makers have currently listed the Washington Redskins as 3.5 point favorites with the total for the game set at 43.
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