Ed Reed

fense in the NFL.  It is lead by their own veteran linebacker, Ray Lewis, and stand-out safety Ed Reed, who pose a constant threat to any offense let alone a struggling one.  If Washington is to beat Baltimore, it's going to have to be the Redskins' defense who will once again have to rise to the occasion and do more than just their part.  They will have to set the tone for the game, and inspire the offense to follow their lead.  The Ravens' offense is extremely impressive this year, so this will be no easy task.  Rookie QB Joe Flacco is playing like anything but, and their run game is as stout as any in the league.  Still there is no denying that Flacco, as impressive as he's been, is still a rookie, and he'll be facing an extremely talented secondary rotation in Carlos Rodgers, Laron Landry, Shawn Springs, Fred Smoot, and D'Angelo Hall who will all be playing with something to prove after being humbled by Giants QB Eli Manning last week.  This should allow the front 7 of Washington, lead by middle linebacker London Fletcher, to focus heavily on the mutli-talented run game of the Ravens' in the hopes of forcing Flacco to throw into what should be a hungry Washington secondary.  If the offense can just hold their own against a relentless Baltimore defense, Washington may be able to continue their quest for the playoffs.

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