Thus far Josh Norman Jersey , the success of the 2018 Washington Redskins season has been part ¡°Redskins coming up with gutty, clutch performances¡± and part ¡°stars aligning in their favor.¡±The end result is a 4-2 record that puts Washington two games up in the loss column over everyone else in the NFC East.What¡¯s more, the previously formidable schedule suddenly looks rather favorable.A couple of weeks ago, observers highlighted the fact that the Redskins had no winning teams left to play.That¡¯s changed slightly, thanks to the surging Houston Texans, but the truth remains that a whole bunch of middling teams populate the remainder of the Redskins¡¯ slate.In fact, it¡¯s not totally out of the question to say that the Redskins have already played most of the best teams they¡¯ll see all year.Washington has squared off against three others teams who would make the NFC playoffs if the season ended today¡ªand the Redskins beat two of them.Of course, a lot of that manageable-looking schedule owes to the fact that the six current NFC playoff teams are the only teams in the conference with winning records, but I digress.That brings us to this weekend¡¯s game against the downtrodden New York Giants.Not only are the Giants struggling mightily, but they appear to have bailed on 2018.Just in the past few days, they¡¯ve dealt cornerback Eli Apple to the Saints and former All-Pro run-stopper Damon ¡°Snacks¡± Harrison to the Lions.Janoris Jenkins may be next.New York is already in full rebuilding mode, and it¡¯s only October.Add to the mix a disgruntled Odell Beckham, Jr., and it¡¯s clear that the Giants are reeling¡ªand the timing of their collapse works decidedly in the Redskins¡¯ favor.When people talk about ¡°must-win¡± games Youth Chase Roullier Jersey , they usually mean games that, if lost, effectively (or literally) eliminate a team from contention.In this case, the Giants game is a ¡°must-win¡± because it¡¯s a 24-karat-golden opportunity.Why?So many reasons!New York may have the worst offensive line in the NFL.They have a quarterback in Eli Manning who is clearly in the last phase of a very good career.New York¡¯s defense was ranked 25th in points allowed before it dumped Apple and Snacks, which, incidentally, sounds like it should be the name of the #2 morning radio team in Phoenix circa 1989.In short, this is a team in disarray. Admittedly, the Giants do have two elite skill players in OBJ and rookie Saquon Barkley.Both are true gamebreakers.But Washington¡¯s pass-rush and run defense have been so good of late that it¡¯s going to require an otherworldly effort from one or both of them for the Giants to win.Granted, there are concerns about the development of the Redskins¡¯ passing game with Alex Smith at the controls.So far this year, he¡¯s provided excellent ball security but only modest productivity (sort of the anti-Kirk Cousins, oddly enough).He¡¯s missing several weapons, though, so I¡¯m not ready to pass any final judgments.Regardless Shawn Lauvao Jersey , with a huge amount of help from Adrian Peterson, Washington¡¯s offense has been good enough to get them to this point, and there¡¯s no reason to think they won¡¯t have a big game against a Giants team that just voluntarily parted ways with two defensive starters.Yet, Redskins fans are understandably guarded in their optimism.They¡¯ve seen this movie before.And, in recent seasons, it hasn¡¯t ended well. Last week, I said that the Cowboys game represented a chance for Washington to take a real step forward: ¡°If (and it always seems to come back to ¡°if¡± for this team) Washington can prevail at home against their biggest rival in a featured, late-afternoon throwback game, we¡¯ll know the Redskins are in this race for the long haul.¡±They did it.And they are.Now comes the other half of the equation.In the parity-driven NFL, the gap between good teams and bad teams isn¡¯t all that large.This isn¡¯t the ACC or the PAC-12, after all.Yet, by all accounts, the 1-6 Giants are a team the Redskins should beat.Even on the road.And that presents this week¡¯s particular test for Washington: Yes, good teams often beat their rivals.And good teams also necessarily sometimes beat other good teams.But what really separates good teams from mediocre teams in the NFL is the fact that good teams almost always beat bad teams.Are the Redskins ready to be a good team?I think they are.I thought they would beat Dallas last week.I thought they would win the NFC East this year.I think they¡¯ll make a statement with a decisive win against the Giants on Sunday.Do that Authentic Deshazor Everett Jersey , and Washington will be 5-2, and the front-running can begin in earnest. The Redskins earned their third straight victory this past weekend in another NFC East divisional matchup. Although the talent is there, the New York Giants are a mentally battered team and each week it infects their team as they step on the playing field. The Redskins did not fall into the potential ¡°trap¡± spot; instead, they dominated the Giants offense throughout the game. Adrian Peterson continues his comeback player of the year campaign in solid fashion, closing out the Giants late in a one-possession game. Peterson is a significant part of the Redskins 5-2 start, but that was known already. What did we learn from the victory at MetLife Stadium? Let¡¯s take a look.Run the ball and stop the run. The 2018 Redskins identity is clearly defined, and they will live and die by it throughout the year.Look there is nothing pretty about how the Redskins want to come out of a game with a victory. It comes down to who will be more physical up front, who wears down whom first, and that is who will escape the slugfest with a victory when facing the 2018 Washington Redskins. The Redskins are averaging 30 carries per game offensively while limiting teams to 21 carries and a 3.8 yard per carry average. Washington wants opposing teams to abandon the run and feel one dimensional, which is when the ¡°dogs¡± are let loose. The pass rush has increased significantly as the weeks moved along, whether it is blitzes or straight up four-man rushes, Washington has accumulated 21 sacks in seven games and has them now tied for fifth in the NFL. Of course, seven sacks in one game against the Giants terrible offensive line and a statue of a quarterback will inflate your numbers, but there is no question games like that will boost pass-rushers confidence moving forward. This is the identity of the Redskins Youth Montae Nicholson Jersey , so if you do not like it buckle-up, there are at least nine more games left. Coaching matters ¨C Remember that as Josh Doctson and Jordan Reed¡¯s impact on the offense continues to grow.Josh Doctson and Jordan Reed have not put up ridiculous numbers over the past three games. Targets matter, whether it is completed or not, the emphasis on getting passes thrown to players who ¡°need¡± to contribute and make a difference is going to be a driving factor for this offense moving forward. The coaches, specifically head coach Jay Gruden, recognize that the offense is hanging on by a thread relying on Adrian Peterson to carry the offense. In the Redskins two losses, Peterson had a combined 15 carries for 26 yards (1.7 ypc). The Redskins have the sixth worse pass attack in the NFL, the worst it has ever been under Jay Gruden since the 2014 season where they ranked 11th. Over the past three games, Reed and Doctson combined have gotten 41 targets for 27 catches, which is a 66 percent catch rate. Expect the targets to remain consistent with these two players as they continue to be relied upon moving forward in an offense in dire need of a reliable playmaker(s). The team has their faults but relax, enjoy the ride, the Redskins are a good team, and it will be a fun season. They are a good team, and it is time to increase the expectations moving forward.I understand being cautiously optimistic Cheap Josh Doctson Jersey , and tempering expectations are the preferred route for most Redskins fans, it is even displayed in me at times as I write. However, the fact of the matter is regardless of how nervous fans feel, the Redskins are a good team. It is time to embrace the quality team Jay Gruden and his staff have developed. How good are they? Washington may not be on the level of the Patriots, Saints, Rams, or Chiefs but they damn sure can compete with the best of the rest without a doubt. Expect the Redskins to have a good chance of winning against the rest of their opponents, because they are fully capable of doing so. Though the passing game on offense is struggling so far this season, the rushing attack and a solid defense will remain a factor as the weather starts to change up which goes in favor of Washington. It is okay to let your guard down a little, they may not win every game left on the schedule, but they will compete. Custom Los Angeles Chargers Jerseys