LANDOVER, Md. -- The Washington Redskins' defense shuffled its secondary once again. But the Redskins also appeared to alter their mindset – at least when it comes to the New York Giants and their passing game.

The Redskins’ defense played one of its best games of the season in the first half, holding the Giants to 117 total yards – and limiting receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to four catches for 47 yards. The Redskins did a much better job on him early in the game, using multiple defenders against him and being more physical. The Redskins led 17-0 at halftime -- the third time this season Washington has held an opponent scoreless in the first half. That's quite a feat for a defense that has largely struggled this season (22nd in yards and 24th in points allowed per game before Sunday).

They have always wanted to be physical against Beckham, but haven’t always succeeded as he caught 19 passes in his two games versus Washington before Sunday. With Chris Culliver out, the Redskins’ secondary was forced to cover him without its top corner.

They’ve used Quinton Dunbar on him at times – his size and ability to jam give him an edge against a receiver such as Beckham. Other times it’s been up to Bashaud Breeland. He had a couple nice passes defensed versus Beckham, largely because he was physical in press coverage. At times, DeAngelo Hall – the veteran corner started at safety, but would occasionally play in the slot – would shade to Beckham’s side.

The Redskins also forced two turnovers on the Giants’ first two possessions of the game. Linebacker Perry Riley Jr., intercepted a tipped pass and corner Will Blackmon picked off a tipped ball on the next series. Both interceptions gave the Redskins possession in Giants territory. However, neither drive resulted in points.