How The Redskins Can Beat The Eagles
Washington’s offense has gotten much better than they were when the Eagles saw them in Week 1.
Robert Griffin has gotten some of his explosiveness back, Alfred Morris is a factor running the ball again, and the team has had Pierre Garcon and Jordan Reed step has playmakers at the receiver and tight end positions.
This is an offense that can move the ball and score points, and its the strength of their team.
The Redskins will need Griffin and the offense to click on all cylinders to keep up with the Eagles’ offense. Washington needs to take advantage of some injuries within the Eagles’ defense.
The Eagles could potentially be without three defensive starters this week with Bradley Fletcher, Mychal Kendricks, and Earl Wolff all recovering from recent injuries.
Kendricks played his best game of the season earlier this year against Washington, and his speed and natural athleticism will be hard for Najee Goode to replace.
Fletcher had been manning his starting position very well over the last couple of weeks. He missed last Sunday’s game and Roc Carmichael started in his place. Carmichael made it through the game without any major issues, but its hard to gauge just how well he played when he was spent the majority of the game facing third-string quarterback Scott Tolzien.
Earl Wolff had played well enough that the coaches kept him in the starting lineup even after former starter Patrick Chung returned to active duty. Chung’s play had been pretty spotty before he went down.
These are three young guys who had been playing important roles on the defense. If they’re unable to go, Washington will find it a little easier to move the ball and put up points.
Why The Eagles Will Win
The Washington defense remains one of the league’s worst units.
Through 9 games, they’ve only given up less than 24 points one time. Six times, they’ve given up 30 or more, including 34 last week to the lowly Vikings.
This defense is a dream matchup for Chip Kelly, who torched Jim Haslett’s unit for 33 points back in Week 1.
Kelly’s offense has been in such a great rhythm in the last two weeks, and the Washington defense doesn’t have the talent that is necessary to disrupt their flow.
The Redskins have always struggled to account for DeSean Jackson. Jackson has had some of the best games of his career when going up against DeAngelo Hall. And even if the Redskins manage to limit the damage that he can do, they’ve still got to account for LeSean McCoy and even Riley Cooper, who has emerged as one of quarterback Nick Foles’ favorite targets.
Kelly could have put up even more points than he did on Washington in Week 1, but he took his foot off of the gas pedal and went for a more conservative approach in the second half. If he decides to stay aggressive and keep firing this week, his offense should be in line for another banner day.
Final Thoughts
A lot of people believe that Washington has a pretty decent chance to come in and upset the Eagles, but I just don’t see it.
Yes, the Redskins have been better offensively over the last few weeks. There’s a lot of talent on that side of the ball to account for, and they’re a team that’s certainly capable of trading blows in a shootout.
But their defense is just so excruciatingly terrible, that I don’t see how the Eagles can’t help but put up a large number of points on them.
Yes, the Redskins have had 10 days to get ready for this game, and you could argue that this is a revenge game for them after the embarrassment they suffered the hands of the Eagles on Monday night in Week 1. But the matchups on the field just scream Eagles across the board to me.
Given how sharp and efficient Nick Foles and the offense have been over the last two weeks, given the fact that the Redskins typically give up more than 30 points a game, knowing how Washington has struggled with the top Eagles’ weapons (McCoy, Jackson), I love the Eagles this week.
Its time to put the home-losing steak to bed.
Pick: Philadelphia 33, Washington 27
Denny Basens is the editor of GCobb.com. Email him at dbasens@ycp.edu
Should be an exciting game..
2 Keys for Eagłes Defense it limit RB Morris before he gets fumbling
and the Eagłes keying on TE Jordan Reed who has be one one of RG3 favorite Targets the last few weeks and presents a difficult matchup between LB’s & Safeties..
On Offense, McCoy has had big games versus the Skins as well as D-Jax who you have to assume will see a lot of CB D Hall and one of their Safeties across the Top so the Eagłes TE’s and Receivers Cooper & Avant should have nice games against the rest of the Redskins poor Secondary and LB play in pass coverage..
I am thinking of a real shoot out with Eagłes Winning 33-26 in a wild and wide open game.. Redskins Special Teams have really been poor this Season and maybe Eagłes return Team can have some big plays, maybe have D-Jax field some Punts and see what he can do..
Unfortunately, I have not been able to sit down and watch even one Eagles game this year due to family and work obligations.
My mom, who is 88, is in a nursing facility, and when I visit her on Sundays I am able to sneak into the activities room where someone always has the game on…So, maybe I watch bits and pieces…Mom rates over Kelly, Foles & Vick…I will follow live streams on the cell phone, and watch videos later that day.
As for predictions, I won’t even venture predictions for the Birds this season because there is just too much shuffling going on, and I don’t think we really have a handle on who the Birds really are.
But, yeah, a one touchdown spread seems about right…Tomorrow’s game will give us more insight on the Eagles future and who the REAL Eagles are.
Danny Basens has a pretty good record with his picks.
Thank you.
You’re a good son. Your mom is lucky to have you.
Finally… something other than qb talk.
Birds should win this game unless they expose the cbs and S. I like birds by 2 tds.
2 tds??
Its a division game. There won’t be any 2 td win. Neither team is significantly better than the other.
Birds win on a late td or fg. (like they should have last year had whoever that TE was hadn’t dropped that pass)
Right with you Denny. My prediction was 34-27 on another site. For pretty much all the same reasons you mentioned.
What’s your prediction for the Panthers/Pats MNF tilt?
You spent about 1000 words on the other thread telling us all how much better Newton was than Foles, so you’re probably have an interest in that game.
Go crawl in a hole somewhere. You lost. You shouldn’t be here. You are a man of no character. No scruples. No morals. Be gone liar.
So testy. Yesterday you seemed so interested in the fortunes of Cam Newton, was just looking for your opinion on that game which clearly means a lot to you.
Such an idiot. The game doesn’t mean anything to me. Your idiocy is what drove that convo. Of course you’re too small minded to see that.
I like Cam as a player. I like the Carolina MLB too. And Mattews. And Calvin Johnson. And the Honey badger in Arizona. But not in the least bit invested in whether their teams win or lose.
So only you, in your infinite idiocy would ask that question. There is this thing ’bout feeding trolls though, so I should stop…
Game doesn’t mean anything to TS, but she spends the day researching Newton records, while dismissing Foles’ records.
Makes sarcastic barbs about enshrining Foles in Canton already.
Again TS….you do one thing, then say you didn’t. You backtrack faster than a politician with a twitter account.
Game doesn’t mean anything to her, but she’ll be able to recite Newton’s stats and accomplishments 2 mins after it ends.
Again, go buy his jersey and hole up in Songs’ basement.
Says the man who doesn’t honor is bets. Vinnie’s word is as worthless as a 1000$ bill.
For whatever it’s worth,
This is a Pkayoff do or die game for the Skins who have to run the table to make the Pkayoffs (remember they won their final 6 games last season to an improbable NFC East Crown so I expect a very tight, close game as Redskins and perhaps Coach Shanahan may be Coaching for his future stay in Washington..
This will be a close game, every eagles redskins game I remember except for the first half of the opening game this year, they have all been close, notwithstanding the talent disparity, usually favoring the eagles
The same this year
The eagles have talent disparity in their favor on the offense, with maybe a tie at running back, griffin is not on par with foles, Sunday will bear this out
Get to griffin
Make him pass, he cannot win this game with his arm
If he runs he’s dangerous, until you lay the wood on his skinny ass, then he’s done
Hoping for a great eagles win, but repect the redskins
Tie at running back? Put your crack pipe down.
I guess the blowout win last year vs the skins doesn’t count bc of who the qb was lol
What ya say guys Body Bag Game? Yup Body bag game. This game is clutch. The Eagles have a chance lock up 1st place before the bye. If Foles doesn’t win this it will be the second time he chokes, and I personally don’t want Tony Romo running our offense. I’m rooting for the Kid. Bring us home !!!
Never picked up a crack pipe but drinking some good shit knob creek bourbon, straight of course
Morris is a great running back, he has about 40 less carries than McCoy but only shy about a hundred yards take into account his higher average per carry by math he’s better with the same amount of carries
I think shady is great, right now a tie
Morris struggled when RG3 was not at 100% to help open up the run game. He could not carry the load by himself. This is the first year Mcoy is in this type of offense, but he has carried the load without a running threat from the QB for about 3 seasons now. He is the real deal . Morris is good, but not in the same league as Mcoy. Second year player and all.
Alfred Morris is definitely a very good system running back. Shannahan is famous for taking a good back and making him look great, except Terell Davis, he was great regardless. Morris is not in the same league with McCoy.
I said maybe mothas but he’s in the convo
What convo is that? Shady is consistently in the “best running back in the league” convo and I honestly think it comes down to AP, Shady and Arian depending on what you like to see out of your running back. Morris is not even close to sniffing their jockstraps.
You can’t include Aryan at this point as he has been so injury prone as of late. He’s out for the season I believe. When healthy…definitely, but he’s missed time which impacts his status. I think he’s reached that point where his body is succumbing to the running back expiration time frame.
Birdo & EHL — the Seahawks’ RB is a dominate player and capable of carrying a team – Lynch
It’s the sport of kings and better than diamond rings F o o t b a l l.
Are you ready for some football.
Big game, division rival, RG3 ( heisman and NFL rookie of the year)
Let’s go Eagles!
Yeah Lynch is in the conversation…Frank Gore would be too if Harbaugh would use him more.
LET’S GO EAGLES!!!
Big game for the Eagles and Chip Kelly. Second time playing this opponent so we will see if both teams made adjustments. Foles has yet to win a single game in the NFC east so this will be big for his development if he can help pull this one out.
Really? Ya he need put his stamp on the division today. Vick absolutely shitted on the NFC period!
Shitting is the right word.
Over the past 20 years we’ve watched moribund franchises like Indy, NE, NO, find “that guy”
You know who “that guy” is. He’s that guy that you know will will/lead that team to the playoffs (and beyond) every single year for a decade. Whose fanbases know that with ‘that guy’ behind centre, they have a chance in every single game, regardless of any other factor. ‘That guy’ gives the team a chance no matter what else happens. ‘That guy’ enforces his will on other teams. (and then is humble about it afterwards)
Fingers crossed that this game we see, for once and for all, that the Birds have ‘that guy’ under centre for the next 10 years. I think we have that guy, but am not yet sure.
Want.
Vinnie, why the fuck are you here. People are supposed to listen to the bullshit you post, and believe it, but you can’t keep your word? LEAVE THE SITE YOU FUCKING TROLL, no one likes your troll ass. You lost this past summer. GET LOST LOSER!!!!! Tired of your bitch ass.
You seem so upset over an Eagles win. Why is that?
Foles is $$
MCOY! Are you friggin Kidding me!!!!! Getting his Brian Westbrook on!!!!!!
This freakin defense is playing LIGHTS OUT like I said earlier this week! Lights out! Lets Go Birds! Keep this up!
I Love it fox yells out NICK FOLES! A running QB, but then says he doesn’t run he is efficient. This offense needs the QB to run get over it! White or black the QB’s ass needs to fucking RUN!!!!! Comments from trolls will be totally ignored!!!
RG III is a running QB, he has more running yards than passing yards which is only 26 and 0 points in the first half. How’s that working for you?
It’s not working, it never works. Every two or three years the NFL forgets that quarterbacks are supposed to get the ball to the runners, not run them self. Except when forced to run.
Body Bag Game!
RGIII Dissed Mcnabb, the man just wanted to give him some advice. Pwuhahahahahahahaaaa . Guess he should have lent an ear…….. Or a helmet lmao!!!
I know GMCliff is not a huge fan of Connor Barwin, but he’s playing lights out and I believe is becoming the heart & soul and leader of this Defense..
Doesn’t rah-rah around much or Easter energy, just plays sound, physical and fast Football and I believe the younger DL are feeding off of his energy (Cox,Thornton & Logan).
Your still deciding not to acknowledge Demeco as the flat out leader of this defense all because you called that he would be traded that he was washed up and all this other crap that blew up in your face… Maybe you should check the stats and see the production first before anointing Barwin the leader just because hes having his best game of the year today.. smh.. All the coaches and players say Demeco is the leader of this defense..
Davis named Ryan’s the leader heart and soul of this defense. The improved D starts with him.
My point exactly Theone. Fraudman wants to be right all the time that’s why he doesn’t want to admit that DRyans is the flat out leader of this defense. This is why he throws a name like Conner Barwin out there trying to convince others that hes the leader when anyone with eyes and a brain know Barwin is not the leader of this defense..What crap, all because he said Ryans was washed up, also said Ryans will be released by the end of the year and that Kendricks will take over in the middle hahaha hes out of his mind, he cant be serious… sadly, I think he is, yikes…
As usual JH, you are wrong again, I have given good praise and kudos to DeMeco Ryans the last couple of weeks stating he is playing his best ball since 2009 and by far, his best ball as an Eagłe..
Do I have to post this on every thread..
Just like you hated the Chip Kelly hiring right paul? And no don’t try and say you’ve been saying great things about Demeco, you want to be right so bad that you choose not to even acknowledge Demeco as the clear flat out undisputed leader of this defense. You said he was washed up.. Wrong again wrongman.. Listen to Vinny Curry talk about how much of a leader DRyans is, not only on the field but also in the film room. That’s really where DRyans separates himself from everyone else.. Hes the leader and everyone on this team knows it and everyone watching the games know it, open your eyes..
You mean the ones that all of the negative nitwits whined about? All the free agents that they all whined about? The RT that’s a project? You mean all those guys that have really played well! You mean the loser DC that they hired?
Barwin, Ryans, Logan, Thornton and Curry is on lights out beast mode.
We finally have found McNabb’s replacement at quarterback. Foles will be keeping the job for awhile.
McCoy return is questionable. Right Hamstring inury
Another wrinkle. When you are wrong ADMIT IT! Spinning makes you look and sound like an idiot!
lmfao I jump in here to see if anyone’s hating on Foles today and see that’s a no but I did get a hard laugh at john hart reporting what Erin Andrews reported during the game and Jon hart trying to argue with Paul mid game. lmfao. reporting on a comment section of gcobb haaaa and arguing instead of watching ur your team dominate.
LAME bro
As former prez of the mv7 fan club ( for almost a whole week) is ill criticize Foles… He is throwing short and getting long RAC so he really isn’t doing anything. His TD run was ugly and he missed a delayed blitz from a great Mlb
bahaaaa. that was an ugly td run. but it was fucking a bad ass tough run he drug defenders with him.
go birds!
Great first half.. Obviously a concern about McCoys hamstring who probably should sit out remainder of game so as not to reinjure it for the rest of the Season.. Bryce Brown/Polk & Brad Smith can pick up the slack, the key is to keep attacking this Redskins Defense with multiple formations and utilize the TE’s/Backs in the middle of the field as well as the outside match-ups with D-Jax/Cooper..
RB Morris is getting his yards, but let him as long as they keep RG3 in the Pocket and tentative out there..
CB Cary Williams has to do a better job of getting off his block and finding the ball, lots of Rollins his way and he seems to be lost or to engage with the receiver blocking him, get loose, find the ball and make a play is about the only complain I see on the Defensive side so far..
DL is playing well as are the LB’s..
Paul the receivers have been blanketed! 26 passing yards and 3 sacks… Secondary is doing well don’t complain about run support! As you said let Morris get his yards
Carry Williams has been having a quite solid past few games. He seems to have settled down, and he is a stalwart at right DB.
Foles took a shot and appears to be favoring his throwing hand a bit on those last 2 drives, He may have been hit in the hands by LB Fletcher’s facemask on his sack ,
Something to keep an eye on..
Somebody remind me again, why do we need a running quarterback?
Ask Foles…… He ran it a bunch today!
A huge Drive to Startvthe 2nd Half..
And overcoming a penalty on Peters that set them back
If anyone does see how well Foles is playing and taking the easy plays and passes and getting the ball out to his playmakers consistently does not know good AB when they see it.. The Kid and offense are feeding off his quiet confidence and calmness and handling of the eagles Offensive Playbook..
Chip Kelly is calling a great Game as well, Kudo’s to him and his Staff..for the Redskins are on their heels and have no idea how to attack this Offense right now.. It’s great to watch a Team execute and on the same page.. Keep the pedal to the floor and do not let up..
Foles has played another ‘ok’ game! Not as good as the running qb but it’s been ‘ok’
Good hold by the Eagłes after a 20 yd pass to start the Redskins drive (Shannahan’s playcalling or RG3 decision making is very poor today)
Anyways, time to grind & pound and out this game away
With a good long drive against a defeated Redskin Defense
Man, how good does it feel, to have a QB behind center, that can run an efficient, consistent offense? I was teetering on the fence, but I’m not any longer. Welcome as the starting QB Foles. Defense is playing very good. Now we can worry about upgrading other areas, in the draft. Thank God Shady is OK. My heart sunk, when he went out.
And some young draft picks and signed free agents and a DC that have really contributed
RGIII! RGIII! RGIII! Man those running QB’s are awesome! Where Songs? You crying yet bruh? Your boy blows horse cock!
*Where is*
This gimmick offense doing ok
Hey JO troll, go kill yourself! I’m not going to let your idiocy, ruin my enjoyment today! Get a life douchebag!
Name calling? Haha
Keep your stupid comments to yourself then, you little prick! Enjoy the domination, instead of trying to troll & break balls!
You are the king of stupid comments! Please comment on the gimmick offense. Comment on the FA and draft picks moron
The offense hasn’t been run gimmicky, since Foles took over, because he’s a real QB, you douchebag! All the FA’s on the secondary, still suck, & are not here, nor playing! So what’s your point? The front 7 are winning this game, not the secondary, who I’ve ripped relentlessly! So what’s your point? You ain’t right about anything!
agreed hac. when will the nfl catch on to the gimmicks??? I do hate 1st and goal from the 1 and we r shotgun every time tho
enjoy dcar. future is bright with Foles , shady , new and improved d Jackson, Riley cooper (can’t believe I’m writing that) and chip lombardi
I am enjoying. havanoclue, is being his normal douchebag troll self!
BODY BAG GAME!!!!
Thank God he didn’t get hurt. Dude is a beast!
Got a game now and a 2 Possesion score game,
Eagles need to get back to the pedal to the medal, spread the field out and let Foles do what he has been doing all game.. Way too early to go into a Conservative mode.. Eagles are letting the Tefskibs hang around, c’mon Fans get loud and give this team some energy again..
DCAR always star with the negative then when things go well talk about being super fan! Fraud
The only fraud on here is you, you POS! Like I said, you ain’t nothing but a good for nothing troll! We’re winning a big game, & you do nothing but troll, & make snide, stupid @$$ comments, towards me! Go f^#@ yourself! I never claimed, nor acted like a super fan! That’s your title! Talk about a delusional, irrational hypocrite! I always root for my teams. If I see $#!t I don’t like, & I think is wrong, I’m going to criticize it, whether you like it or not. Got it Tootsie boy?
How did Howie do? How is the gimmick offense? Billed avis? Tell me expert
God you whine
Hit the nail on the head Hac, I couldn’t agree more
You would agree with the other tool douchebag. You both go hand & hand. One is a Ruin 2morrow hemorrhoid, & the other is a Lebron hemorrhoid! Please, spare me both of your idiocy, & trolling!
Big time play on 3rd &6 to Cooper for first down
Maybe the play of the game right there..
Nice trow on the run for a big first down. The kid is good!
Spin makes you look foolish. Now You Tell Me Why That Run Was Important…… Prick.
This kid is $$$
Anyone else surprised the pocket QB wiped out the scrambler???
You shouldn’t be.
RGIII lining awesome when the game is out of reach. But as for the Birds…..
I’m looking for ‘upside’
24-0?????????????
NOT ENOUGH!
Your a total bitch lets get it!!!!
What an idiot, wait until the game is over Whelcher.
you morons know little about TOS or T remaining.
It was 24-0. Game over.
You hate that I understand, but the game was over mid way through the 3rd.
Sure it was over. Whatever you have to tell yourself LIAR.
The pocket QB didn’t wipe out the scrambler…the Redskins D is Putrid the Ealges are only the second team in the last 8 games not to put 30 on them.
So no…things got a little too close. But a W is a W. No one is complaining about that. LIAR.
I’m very surprised at the weak arm RG3 has. His TD pass was a terribly under thrown ball, and two of his 15 yard out passes where nearly picked off because he had zero zip on the ball.
He is a good runner, but the whole team looks like they hold their breath when he runs. He looks like he takes direct contact hits rather than glancing blows like Wilson in Seattle.
Are you trying to make some sort of point?
Don’t know if I agree with your assesment of RG3 – but does it matter? *shrug*
Not trying to make any point, it was an observation. There were a few RG3 post, and I thought I wound mention something that I noticed. It really doesn’t matter. Sorry if I offended you.
Are there Redskins fans on this board too?
Followed up with another by Foles using his legs..
This guy as I said in my Scouting Reports before 2012 Draft is that he’s more athletic than you think and has good feet from his Basketball days..
A stiff, pure pocket passer he is not..
It’s a one fucking score game. I swear if the troll assholes that keep on with negative shit Jinxed us, I’m leading a campaign to have all your asses expelled. Vinnie, D, SHUT ThE FUCK UP!
Defense folding up like a cheap suit, can’t let big passes over the Top in situations like this.. Foles/McCoy will have the win the game right here
Only a 1 Possesion game now..
Foles and Mcoy have gone 3 an out mostly this half an it’s why we are with a 1 score game. We need to keep our foot on the gas…..
WHAT A LOVELY SPOT LmAO!!!!!!!
Ok……. What I just saw was the refs trying thier best to give Foles….. US the game….. Hey I’ll take it! Not even going to get on my high horse about game integrity CTFu
Are you a Redskins fan Theone, or just a Foles hater? Jeeez
Look, don’t get me started on your mother, since your not reading my post all the way idiot.
GET A STOP!!!!!!!!
YES! YES! YES! WHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!