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Washington Redskins: 3 Takeaways in Week 15 win over Jaguars

By Bryan Manning

JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 16: Josh Johnson #8 of the Washington Redskins signals before the snap during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 16: Josh Johnson #8 of the Washington Redskins signals before the snap during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – NOVEMBER 11: Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins rushes during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – NOVEMBER 11: Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins rushes during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

Peterson was a horse

Don’t look at the final stats and determine future Hall-of-Famer Adrian Peterson didn’t have a good game. Sure, things were tough against Jacksonville as Peterson was running behind a pair of guards who weren’t even on the roster a few weeks ago.

When it mattered most, on Washington’s game-winning drive, Peterson delivered. On the day, Peterson finished with 51 rushing yards and 20 receiving yards. However, on that drive, Peterson totaled 36 yards, including one impressive 15-yard run and a critical reception to move the chains.

The Redskins don’t win this game on Sunday without Peterson. He was able to make runs that no other back on this roster could make. Sure, sometimes he stops and starts behind the line of scrimmage looking for a crease, however, on this particular drive Peterson showed power, speed, vision and quickness to pick up critical yardage.

As has been the case for much of this season, the Redskins are better when Peterson touches the ball 20 times. He received 21 touches on Sunday. And if the Redskins are to somehow find a way to creep into the playoffs, Peterson, along with Johnson, will be a major reason why.

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