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NY Giants: 3 keys to beating Washington Football team start with stopping Chase Young

By Matt Lombardo

Sep 20, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Giants running back Devonta Freeman (31) rushes against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half. The Giants lose to the 49ers, 36-9, in an NFL game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford.Giants 49ers
New York Giants running back Devonta Freeman (31) rushes against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half. The Giants lose to the 49ers, 36-9, in an NFL game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford.Giants 49ers /

Make Devonta Freeman the focal point of the offense

There are few things that take the teeth out of a pass rush, and pressure off your quarterback than running the football effectively.

The Giants might need to do exactly that against Young, Montez Sweat, Ryan Kerrigan, and Washington if they are going to have any chance of winning.

Fortunately for the Giants, last week the offensive line finally seemed to find its footing in the running game, paving the way for running back Devonta Freeman to rush for 60 yards and a touchdown while averaging 3.53 yards per carry.

Washington presents a more stout front than the Cowboys and are significantly better at stopping the run, but Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett must commit to the running game early and stick with it if he is going to keep Young, Sweat, and Kerrigan from simply pinning their ears back and making life miserable on Jones.

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Matt Lombardo is the site expert for GMenHQ, and writes Between The Hash Marks each Wednesday for FanSided. Follow Matt on Twitter: @MattLombardoNFL. 

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