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Washington Redskins vs Philadelphia Eagles
The Washington Redskins weren’t on anyone’s mind in terms of who would win the NFC East in 2011. Nonetheless, they are leading the division, and have, in fact, switched places with the team they will play on Sunday: the Eagles.
Washington Redskins v Philadelphia Eagles
Venue/Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Time/Date: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 16, 2011 on FOX
NFL Odds From: BetOnline.com
Moneyline: Philadelphia Eagles -128, Washington Redskins +108
Spread (ATS): Philadelphia Eagles -1, -120
Over/Under: 47, -110
The Philadelphia Eagles, or as quarterback Vince Young calls them, the “Dream Team,” are now 1-4, and are on the outside of the divisional race looking in.
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The losses have been dramatic, and not so much so. And now, the Eagles will face the very surprising Washington Redskins in a divisional matchup that could hold huge playoff implications in the long run.
The Redskins have bursted on to the scene in 2011, and don’t look like they are going to slow down anytime soon. Head coach Mike Shanahan is finally showing why the Redskins targeted him in their coaching search.
Everyone questioned Shanahan’s decision to give the reigns of the offense to quarterback Rex Grossman at the start of the season, but Grossman has backed up his coach’s decision with consistent, and at times really good, quarterback play and leadership. Grossman has passed for 989 yards and six touchdowns in the team’s first four game, and doesn’t seem like he is ready to let up any time soon.
The Redskins are coming off of a bye week, and have had to watch the tape for a long time of the two teams’ last meeting, a 59-28 walloping by the Eagles. That is sure to set a fire in the eyes of the Redskins, knowing that they have a good chance to be more prepared, and rested going into the matchup.
The Eagles are doing everything they need to do to win games, like running the ball (they’re ranked first in the league), but can’t seem to hang onto the ball.
Quarterback Michael Vick has to be blamed for the team’s utter lack of competence when it comes to hanging on to the ball. He has fumbled six times, and thrown seven interceptions in 2011. Vick’s true nature has come out, the one that everyone was expecting to show eventually.
The odds makers have the Philadelphia Eagles as a -1 point favorite with an over/under of 47.
Matt’s Prediction: Eagles 21, Redskins 17 – The Redskins have everything going for them in this matchup, like coming off of a bye and being at the high point of their franchise in the last two years, but this Eagles team is bound to put up huge numbers eventually, and I expect this to their time.
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