Answer: It was big, but it wasn’t. In other words, we really don’t know. Because the Redskins were in a lot of nickel packages, Haynesworth would have played a decent amount. He certainly would have helped. But Vonnie Holliday set up some pressures with his work and deflected a pass on a zone blitz. And Jeremy Jarmon had two good rushes, including on the interception. So, yes, Haynesworth would have helped; but others did too.

Question: Who will replace him?

Answer: I thought it would be Holliday rather than Anthony Bryant simply because of the Packers’ style of offense. What I didn’t expect was for Jarmon to be active. Didn’t know where he was at in terms of regaining his strength. But he made sense, too. Jarmon is a good athlete who stays low and has a good future. Of course he should play. But Holliday does the dirty work; had a couple times where he slanted and occupied two defenders to set up the blitz. Jarmon played a few snaps and had a nice stunt to apply pressure on Aaron Rodgers’ interception.

Question: What is the impact of Trent Williams’ return?

Answer: The Redskins didn’t need to give him much help, though they had no choice but to do it in overtime after he hurt his knee. Williams was pretty good, though he did allow some pressure. A couple times he appeared to overextend his arms and get off-balance. Missed a couple blocks in the run game, as did all the linemen. But they’re a better offense with him in the game. The Packers pressure didn’t come through him.

Question: Who will match up vs. Clay Matthews Jr.?

Answer: Early on it was mostly Jammal Brown, as was expected. Matthews was a dominant player until he got hurt in the third quarter, which changed the game for Washington’s offense. He did move around a little bit and dropped into coverage a few times. But when he rushed he caused problems. One sack was the result of a botched shotgun snap (Donovan McNabb missed it). But Matthews excelled at getting way too low for the Redskins tackles (including Heyer). Sometimes his helmet was at their numbers. He really couldn’t be stopped.

Question: How strong is Green Bay’s run defense?

Answer: I thought it was pretty strong and that their numbers were misleading (5.2 yards per carry against). The Packers line was too athletic for the Redskins’ front and the problems were up and down the line – and by the tight ends. Overall, just a bad effort of run blocking. Artis Hicks and Brown had bad days. Kory Lichtensteiger had some problems, but in watching the game again he was the least of the worries. And that says a lot. Ryan Torain could never really get much going and often times had to avoid would-be tacklers in the backfield. Some of his best runs went for no yards; they could have lost four. I thought if Torain averaged 3.5 yards that would be a good day; he averaged 2.5.

Question: How good is Charles Woodson?

Answer: He was good, but he also committed a couple key penalties, including in overtime on a second and 15 from the Packers’ 30-yard line. Woodson, though, didn’t make a play that impacted the game.

Question: Where is Green Bay vulnerable? I thought it would be through the air, especially with safety Morgan Burnett out for the season. His replacement, Charlie Peprah bit on a corner-post route for a touchdown by Anthony Armstrong. The play design was excellent as the formation and split by Armstrong suggested a corner route (per Troy Aikman). Peprah lacked the makeup speed to stop the play. But, really, the game changed when Clay Matthews, Jr., was hurt. That provided Donovan McNabb with more time to throw and he started to pick apart the Packers.

Question: Can the Redskins stop this offense?

Answer: Despite allowing 427 yards, they did stop them. Green Bay only scored 13 points and that’s all that matters. Plus, the Packers only managed 218 yards in the final three quarters and overtime. The Redskins used a number of different looks and more dime coverages than in the first three games with safety Reed Doughty in the game. That got more speed on the field and it helped. It also helped that tight end Jermichael Finley was hurt on the second play of the game and that Donald Driver dropped three passes. Still, give the Redskins credit. In the fourth quarter, Green Bay started drives at its own 42- and 41-yard line; the Packers managed a combined four yards on those series.

Question: How should they defend Aaron Rodgers?

Answer: See above. They blitzed a little bit, but it was more about showing a variety of looks and taking away his primary receiver. Early in the game Rodgers did a lot of one-two-three-plant-throw passes. Not as many in the second half. Causing that hesitation eventually allowed the rush to bother him.

Question: Where are the Pack vulnerable offensively?

Answer: It was supposed to be the tackles and eventually it was, but give rookie Bryan Bulaga credit for doing a nice job in his first start. And left tackle Chad Clifton did an OK job vs. Brian Orakpo. It helped that Rodgers would get rid of the ball so fast and there were times when Green Bay would use max protection. I thought Andre Carter would have a bigger day, but, again, the quick passes made a difference.

Question: Who will win?

Answer: I picked the Redskins, but did not feel confident at all. The Redskins have been fortunate the past couple weeks when it comes to injuries on the opposing team. But guessing that not too many Redskins fans really care about that. After watching the injury bug roll through here in recent years, can’t say that I blame them. But this team also has a different mindset compared to previous years. The confidence they have in their coaches and quarterback has made a tremendous difference. Will it last? Who knows? Crazy things happen in this league.

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