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if the redskins can play as hard as they did in Dallas, they will win. that's what separates the winning teams from scrubs. every week they bring it

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Is it Sunday yet? no:(

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BAD NEWS, Springs may not play
[url=http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hZik3tLAPiCLfulHK7sI1JwpdoAgD93IINTO1]The Associated Press: Springs appears unlikely for Redskins vs. Eagles[/url]

Westbrook will likely play and Jason Taylor likely wont.
This sure evens things up...this is gunna be an uphill fight

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[quote=skinsnut;484538]BAD NEWS, Springs may not play
[url=http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hZik3tLAPiCLfulHK7sI1JwpdoAgD93IINTO1]The Associated Press: Springs appears unlikely for Redskins vs. Eagles[/url]

Westbrook will likely play and Jason Taylor likely wont.
This sure evens things up...this is gunna be an uphill fight[/quote]

That is huge... Springs is the lynch pin of that secondary. Time for our other guys to step it up. Carlos is really impressing me so far.

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well i just played the eagles in my fantasy madden franchise and ben roethelsberger led the skins to a 21-0 win and maurice jones-drew had a big game as well. i predict an identical replica, but don't get too excited because calvin johnson will tear an abdominal muscle in the game too :/

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[quote=PhillyFanInDeadSkinLand;484497]Dear Redskin fans,
I can understand your excitedness over this year's wins especially the one over the cowgirls, but make no mistake..Reid and company will have an answer to JC's no-turnover season. Philly's D ranks first in sacks (17) and third in total ypg (245). There are also 5 fumbles recovered of 7. Im not stating who will win, but that sunday's game marks the beginning of JC turnovers.
Some Note Worthies:
1. Some good match ups to watch are JJ vs. Juqua Parker (DE) and the reverse, Carter vs. Tra Thomas. Who will own who?
2. True, DeSean Jackson IS good for one bone head play sunday. But be honest, hasnt he performed better than most rookie WRs this year, if not most vets?
3. Buckhalter is no Westbrook. I needn't say more.

Hurry up Sunday, we can't wait any longer.[/quote]I believe that Jim Johnson will dial up his full complement of blitz packages, and the outcome will be determined by how well the Skins O-line and Campbell cope with them. If Campbell hits a couple big plays in these situations, I like the Skins chances. If he's hit and lays the ball on the ground, it could be a long day. Regardless, I'm expecting one of the most physical games of the year - NFC East RULES!!!

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[quote=PhillyFanInDeadSkinLand;484497]Dear Redskin fans,
I can understand your excitedness over this year's wins especially the one over the cowgirls, but make no mistake..Reid and company will have an answer to JC's no-turnover season. Philly's D ranks first in sacks (17) and third in total ypg (245). There are also 5 fumbles recovered of 7. Im not stating who will win, but that sunday's game marks the beginning of JC turnovers.
Some Note Worthies:
1. Some good match ups to watch are JJ vs. Juqua Parker (DE) and the reverse, Carter vs. Tra Thomas. Who will own who?
2. True, DeSean Jackson IS good for one bone head play sunday. But be honest, hasnt he performed better than most rookie WRs this year, if not most vets?
3. Buckhalter is no Westbrook. I needn't say more.



Dear Philly fan,
I can dignify your jackassery (endorsed by MK72) no longer. This game is being played and the results already known on a higher plain than perhaps you understand. Andy and the boys are mere pawns........Destiny, as the victory, resides with the Skins.
And....don't forget to smell the roses
HTTR

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I would say Skins, but it looks like Westbrook is going to play and we are going to be without Shawn back there. Who is Shawn's backup? He is going to get picked on I bet. Other than that, I think we will be in fine shape to take the game. JT being out will hurt a bit, but nothing the other members of the crew can't handle. Westbrook isn't going to be 100% if he plays either. I am just bummed Shawn is out for such a big game. After the Eagles, the strength of schedule isn't so bad for a few weeks IMHO. He definitley could have missed the Lions game. but not this week!!!!!

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I'm starting to question Shawn Springs' toughness. I'm sure I'll get bashed for this, but we REALLY need him to play this week. He already missed one NFC east game, and we paid for it greatly. I don't really trust Smoot starting this game.

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According to the fantasy experts, we are going to have a horrible week


[url=http://www.nfl.com/fantasy/story?id=09000d5d80b4e1ce&template=with-video&confirm=true]Barber should bounce back in Week 5; TE Davis losing value fast[/url]

He has Campbell as a Sit'em, Portis, Moss, and our D under the Sit'em category.

In contrast, McNabb, Jackson, and their D as either Start'em or sleepers.

We all know that this means nothing. Its like the guy on ESPN that told people to sit Larry Johnson last week. How'd that work out?

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[quote=gibbsisgod;484669]According to the fantasy experts, we are going to have a horrible week


[url=http://www.nfl.com/fantasy/story?id=09000d5d80b4e1ce&template=with-video&confirm=true]Barber should bounce back in Week 5; TE Davis losing value fast[/url]

He has Campbell as a Sit'em, Portis, Moss, and our D under the Sit'em category.

In contrast, McNabb, Jackson, and their D as either Start'em or sleepers.

We all know that this means nothing. Its like the guy on ESPN that told people to sit Larry Johnson last week. How'd that work out?[/quote]

Almost every so called "expert" is picking the Eagles. Which is a good thing in my opinion. When the skins are doubted they play so much better. I pick the skins by 10.

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Since I cant get a prediction thread complete with poll, I am going to have to do this here. The Eagles are looking to pick up the pieces after a close loss to the Bears last week and they will be ready to play. The Skins will be slightly overconfident after last weeks win in Dallas. I am going to take Philly in a close one at home. Thier defense will smother us this week and their offense will do just enough to outscore us.

Philly 13
Washington 10

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Obviously this game will be no party.
I just heard on 980am in DC (as I have not kept up on the IR), Springs, Thomas, Heyer, did not practice again yesterday, and are doubtful for the game. Additionally, we already know that Jason is out and Andre Carter has been out on personal business (not sure of his status). THAT is alot of primetime problems.
The Eagles are hungry and will not go away voluntarily. This game will have to be TAKEN from them.........the old fashion way. MAN, this could be a real dogfight!

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Yea, i don't know that we've seen a defense like the eagles yet. I'm kind of worried about that. The Giants might be close and we all know how that turned out. So, it's going to be tough going I believe. Let's hope our defense shows up in a big way to help the offense out.

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JZ to JC
"ok, half step drop and THROW!"

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[quote=redsk1;484699]Yea, i don't know that we've seen a defense like the eagles yet. I'm kind of worried about that. The Giants might be close and we all know how that turned out. So, it's going to be tough going I believe. Let's hope our defense shows up in a big way to help the offense out.[/quote]

Dallas scored 41 points against the Philly D.
Dallas scored 24 against the Skins D (17 before the last-minute TD).

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Have the Eagles faced a defense like the Skins? I think that's a question worth asking. The Skins D has done quite the number on some of the more high powered offenses in the league.

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i think this will be a brutal game personally. For both sides, its a must win for the eagles.
Our defense definitely needs to contain their weapons a hell of alot better than they have in the past, and we need to use the blitz against them...soften it with some screens to moss, cooley, thomas or portis.

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[quote=TheMalcolmConnection;483997]I think we'll have the hardest test of our season on offense. The Eagles defense is probably the best one we've faced all season top to bottom.

I think the score will be a little lower on both sides, Skins win 20-17. My usual prediction of pain is also in full effect.[/quote]

i agree. I think it is going to be how JC reacts to phillys incredible blitz packages. Jim johnson is a genius when it comes to bringing pressure. Look at what they did to pittsburg. This week is true test for campbell and the offense.

Hail to the redskins

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Pittsburgh has some serious OL issues, and Ben holds on to the ball way too long at times. Philly has a good D but this isn't the '85 Bears folks.

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most definitely it is a beatable philly team. we arent going up against a juggernaut.
I think this team is soft in their zone coverage. I also think that if jc has quick reads the defense will be a non factor..the confidence we have accumulated will make this team seem entirely beatable. WE dont want the arrogance..but this game is pivotal.
It always seems to me that philly/skins games are the most brutal, physical and injury laden out of any game we play. The dallas rivalry is always the most heated and intense and the matchup at Ny always seems to happen on a week that both teams need to win...but the philly games just get NASTY.:FIREdevil

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It's the NFC East. So throw out the stats, references to previous games, etc. You never know what is going to happen. I'd say the odds of Philly beating us are about as good as us beating them.

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[quote=Buster;484707]Dallas scored 41 points against the Philly D.
Dallas scored 24 against the Skins D (17 before the last-minute TD).[/quote]

Very true, good point. I seem to be getting an image of Ben R. getting sacked, about 8 times at Philly, stuck in my head. I forget that Dallas (who has a really good offense) stuck it to them). So, maybe I'm overvaluing their D.

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[quote=Mattyk72;484752]Pittsburgh has some serious OL issues, and Ben holds on to the ball way too long at times. Philly has a good D but this isn't the '85 Bears folks.[/quote]
They also lost their top TWO RBs, Parker and Mendenhall to injury. Mendenhall for the season.

Mewelde Moore, who was nothing more than a kick returner most of his career, is their starter. :D

Soon they're going to have to use a 3 TE set and empty backfield on every play to protect their starting QB Dennis Dixon (Ben and Leftwich won't survive). They won't have any RBs left.

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According to Doc, Randy Thomas is good to go with Springs, and Heyer probably a no go.
Apparently Westbrook has been in practice yesterday, and today. Don't know to what extent. Our guys on 980am are confident he will play

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[quote=Gtothearry;484672]Almost every so called "expert" is picking the Eagles. Which is a good thing in my opinion. When the skins are doubted they play so much better. I pick the skins by 10.[/quote]

What a jerkoff, I mean without westbrook why should our D sit. Hell they gave up 20 something to chicago and a billion to the cowboys, Who we just beat. I see most of the experts against us once and, So I hope we use that as motivation. What the fuck do we have to do to get some respect?

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[quote=dannyboy1983;484749]i agree. I think it is going to be how JC reacts to phillys incredible blitz packages. Jim johnson is a genius when it comes to bringing pressure. Look at what they did to pittsburg. This week is true test for campbell and the offense.

Hail to the redskins[/quote]

Jc has seen this before and played well. You gotta remember faneca left pittsburgh and they are very banged up with not much of a running game. They will quick hit on slants and stuff then when philly comes up it will be moss going deep just like against the dallas zone we exposed. newman is as good as their corners and moss ate him for lunch. GO REDSKINS!

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A loyal Eagles fan.
Funny stuff. Scroll down and check out some the other stuff

[url=http://www.wingheads.com/index.php?showtopic=34657&pid=147853&mode=threaded&start=#entry147853]Eagles vs. Redskins - Eagles Forum[/url]

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[quote=horse;484807]Jc has seen this before and played well. You gotta remember faneca left pittsburgh and they are very banged up with not much of a running game. They will quick hit on slants and stuff then when philly comes up it will be moss going deep just like against the dallas zone we exposed. newman is as good as their corners and moss ate him for lunch. GO REDSKINS![/quote]

I agree. Moss has become a monster in this west coast offense zorn has implemented. As well as JC.

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I didn't see a prediction thread so in keeping with the last 3 weeks tradition and superstition, 31-13 Eagles.

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[quote=horse;484804]What a jerkoff, I mean without westbrook why should our D sit. Hell they gave up 20 something to chicago and a billion to the cowboys, Who we just beat. I see most of the experts against us once and, So I hope we use that as motivation. What the fuck do we have to do to get some respect?[/quote]

Love your passion horse. Sometimes I wish more f*ck@rs would drop the f*ck%ng f-bomb around here:laughing-

Seriously, I think the answer to your question... win the Superbowl. I'm not predicting. I'm not trying to hype. But we're not going to get so much as a nod from much of the sports-world elite until we take home the trophy, and even then it will be a grudging nod.

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Once again we face McNabb... He's 10-5 against us. He runs for first downs and extends plays for extra time. Number one he must be spied for the entire game. Blache doesn't blitz too much anyway so its not like we're giving up any pressure. I think we need to start rotating those DE's like a hockey line. Let Chris Wislon and Rob Jackson give two different looks on the OT's and it should produce some added pressure. For real, we should let M-Wah(Marcus Washington, sorry) run Jason Taylors spot. He's slowing down a bit, but he has the instincts you need in the flat. But I'm just a rambling fan now... Back to the point. To beat Philly we need to:

1) Win the turnover battle as we have the past few weeks. Even if we don't, don't lose confidence in the fact that we CAN play quality football.
2) Hit McNabb early and often. If I see this m@#%%^er Moonwalking on us again I will vomit

3) Hope Westbrook can't go. It's tough to say, but we're likely to control the game if he's out. I went to Gonzaga so hey, I can hate on a DeMatha grad. lol

4) Give Jason Campbell time to do what he does. He's playing AWESOME football right now. Time in the pocket doesn't just keep him healthy, it allows Zorn to open up that wacky playbook. (And its a good wacky too)

5) Run Portis and throw to Cooley. Can you really go wrong either way?


Five Keys, that should put us in a good spot to win. 4-1 and tied for the division sounds real good. GO CINCI!!!



RIP #21 - Teezy we miss you!

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Goat...I couldn't agree more. Hail

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We need to put pressur eon the QB if we can get 2-3 sacks (which we haven'tbeen getting a lot of) I think we will do good. But that's a big "IF". Our D-Line needs to step up. We need to start pressuring the QB better. I feel like the secondary can contain Fraction Jackson. But we must make sure that Westbrook doesn't make alot of big plays and make sure we tackle him once we got him and stop his threat of YAC. It will be hard. But we have to step up this game. I think the Saints game was a good game for us dealing with shifty Bush. But Westbrook is a whole other beast. I hope he is slowed by his injury. If not it could be a long day. i have confidence that we will step up to the challenge. If we get some pressure on the QB.

I am predicting the score to be:

Redskins 30
Eagles 20

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westbrook is gonna play.if they don't bottle him better than they did last year in washington,it's gonna be a long day.i sure hope to hell that they have been working on a plan to keep the eagles off of JC too.

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Westbrook will play, but the big question is how effective will he be? There's no way he's going to be anywhere near 100%.

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Skins 13-23 Eagles

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To me, this comes down to how we handle the blitz. Jon Jansen at RT really scares me on this day. If the blitz is getting to JC we lose. If he beats it, we win.

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It'll be interesting to see how Zorn handles Jim Johnson's pressure blitzes. Expect lots of quick slants, screens, draw plays. Zorn will have to shine as a tactician tomorrow. Though if anyone saw the Eagle-Cowboy game, Johnson didn't blitz nearly as much.

Westbrook ranks right up there with Emmitt Smith and Joe Morris as Redskin Killer-running backs.

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[quote=davy;485006]Skins 13-23 Eagles[/quote]

Something tells me we are going to score more than 13 points.