"He moved the sticks to gain four first downs and averaged 5.7 yards after catch per reception to emerge as a bright spot amid the G-Men's doom and gloom. Commanders need a concise plan to limit Jayden Reed's influence in Week 2 Those numbers tell the story. The Commanders' coverage schemes are vulnerable to a shifty playmaker underneath. It's a worry when Reed is a more dynamic threat than Robinson."
"Another telling stat from Robinson's gains in Week 1 reveals he averaged 3.1 yards of depth per target. The Packers are likely to have something more expansive in mind for Reed, who logged 416 slot snaps in 2024, according to Player Profiler. Reed was still winning from the slot when he reeled in this 12-yard touchdown catch against the Detroit Lions in Week 1. He aligned as the inside wideout in a trips set."
Washington faces Green Bay at Lambeau Field on Thursday Night Football with a receiver corps deeper than its parts. Jayden Reed has begun to separate as a slot threat with deceptive play speed and the ability to win inside. New York Giants slot specialist Wan'Dale Robinson gained six catches for 55 yards against Washington, exposing coverage vulnerabilities underneath and averaging 3.1 yards depth per target. Reed logged 416 slot snaps in 2024 and is likely to see more expansive routes. Reed scored a 12-yard touchdown from the slot on a trips alignment, often hidden by stacked receivers and legal pick concepts.
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