YOU WOULD BE hard pressed to find two teams that share fewer similarities than the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots. Washington is a third-place team that prides itself on defense, and New England is a front-running AFC squad led by an astounding offensive unit.

The most glaring difference between the two teams, which are a combined 11-2 this season, is the play-calling of their offenses. The Redskins are a conservatively coached team, guided by Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs and offensive coordinator Al Saunders. The Patriots–thanks largely to the imagination of their offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels–are the antithesis of that. Read the rest »