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2018 NFL Power Rankings: Packers put on clinic in Preseason Week 2

By Randy Gurzi

GREEN BAY, WI - AUGUST 16: Jimmy Graham #80 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lambeau Field on August 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - AUGUST 16: Jimmy Graham #80 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lambeau Field on August 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 16: Kicker Dustin Hopkins #3 of the Washington Redskins kicks the game-winning field goal in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the New York Jets at FedExField on August 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. The Redskins defeated the Jets 15-13. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

25. Washington Redskins (24)

Well, Dustin Hopkins is ready to roll. The Washington Redskins kicker was a perfect 5-of-5 on the night and even hit a game-winner against the New York Jets in the second preseason game for Washington. His kicks were the only points put up by the Redskins in what hasn’t been the best preseason for them.

New quarterback Alex Smith looks in command of the offense despite playing just one series — and not making an appearance in their first game, but he’s not the worry. They lost running back Derrius Guice in the preseason opener to a torn ACL, which could be an issue.

Washington felt as though they could make it without the young back though because they had faith in Samaje Perine and Rob Kelley. On Thursday, that again was tested. Perine left with an ankle injury and then Bryon Marshall also suffered an injury, limiting the depth behind Kelley even.

While Smith is a veteran and savvy quarterback, he’s at his best when he has a good running game to compliment him. If Washington continues to suffer setbacks at this position, the effects could trickle over into other parts of their game, most noticeably the passing game.

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