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Saints vs. Redskins, 47-14: Full highlights, final score and more

By Cody Williams

Nov 15, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (86) celebrates with Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (86) celebrates with Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Kirk Cousins and Washington exploded on offense to take down New Orleans

The Washington Redskins and New Orleans Saints matching up in Week 10 was always going to be an offensive battle. Both defenses in this game have been inconsistent at best and downright awful at worst this season leading to everything pointed to these two teams winding up in a shootout. However, apparently Kirk Cousins and the Redskins were the only ones who got that memo regarding this matchup, because the Washington defense absolutely exploded on the lackluster Saints defense while Drew Brees and the Saints offense sputtered after the first quarter and the Washington defense came up with timely turnovers in the second half.

Cousins had arguably the best day of his professional career against New Orleans in Week 10. He was confident in his throws, spreading the ball around across all of his receivers and running backs. Cousins benefitted from Matt Jones’ big-play ability and from having Jordan Reed step up when needed as Washington drove into the red zone. By the middle of the fourth quarter, thanks to Cousins and a couple of Drew Brees interceptions (including one that Washington ran back for yet another touchdown), the Redskins were coasting. They put in the human victory cigar in Colt McCoy at quarterback to run out the time remaining on the clock and then coasted to a dominant victory to help stay at least somewhat alive in the NFC East.

Three stars

Kirk Cousins was phenomenal against the porous Saints defense. He finished the day going 20-25 for 324 yards and four touchdowns on the day while also not throwing an interception.

Matt Jones continues to be a big-play guy for the Redskins as the running back finished with 55 yards rushing and three catches for 131 yards and a score in the passing game.

Jordan Reed wasn’t a target monster, but he came through for Washington when it mattered. The talented tight end finished with three catches for 29 yards and two trips to the end zone.

Highlights

Odds

The Redskins were favored by one in this game, which they covered easily in the emphatic victory. In a game with this much offense, the two teams outscored the 50.5-point over/under.

Next Week

The Saints will enjoy their bye week next Sunday before going on the road to play the Houston Texans in Week 12

Washington will have a major test next week as they go on the road to face the Carolina Panthers.

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