The 2020 NFL season looked like another wasted campaign for a Washington Football Team that's no stranger to on-field struggles. But after going through a tough five-game losing skid, head coach Ron Rivera and the rest of the squad have finally found their groove on the gridiron.
NBC Sports' JP Finlay detailed how the team was able to flip the script which became evident through the improvement on their on-field statistics through Week 11 proceedings.
The team's struggles were noticeable on both ends of the field as they averaged 18 points-per-game and gave up on average 27 points-per-game, equaling a -9 point differential in their first six games of the season.
They eventually got better in their last five games as the team averaged 26.6 points-per-game while giving up 16.4, making up for a +10.4 point differential.
The team's improvement in the execution of their offensive schemes also showed as their 34% conversion rate in third downs eventually rose to nearly 47% in their last five games.
It is mind-boggling to see how the team still found ways to boost their performance as a unit even after having a flurry of quarterback changes. Sophomore gunslinger Dwayne Haskins was relegated to the backseat which promoted former undrafted playmaker Kyle Allen to the starting position.
A handful of injuries slowed down Allen under center and eventually instated the returning veteran in Alex Smith to be the team's QB1 which can strengthen his case to be named as the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year in 2020.
The continuous development of sophomore wide receiver Terry McLaurin, rookie defensive end Chase Young, and first-year running back Antonio Gibson all contribute to the newfound success of the team.
Rivera and the Washington Football Team can still snag a playoff seat even with a subpar record of 4-7 as they find themselves sitting atop a lowly NFC East division.
Hopefully, the team will be able to improve even more and aim for stronger performances for the remainder of the 2020 NFL season.
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