![]() ![]() It could be another ugly one, but the way the Eagles' defense is playing, they're built to win that way. If there are high winds, Bradford is probably better equipped to sling the ball in those conditions than Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins. A wet field plays to the receivers' advantage, while Washington's secondary will be shorthanded. The key is to get just enough of a running game going against another tough front to give Sam Bradford a chance. Eventually, I think it will click - maybe as soon as this week. There were opportunities through the air as well. However, I tend to believe the players and coaches when they say it's closer to getting in sync. It's difficult to predict what the weather will be like, let alone what type of performance we'll get out of the Eagles' offense. Washington doesn't have a downfield passing game without DeSean Jackson and won't be able to rely on the run against the top-ranked rush defense in the NFL. This feels like the game that either Nelson Agholor or Josh Huff comes up with a deep ball. The 'Skins have a porous pass defense and a true liability in CB Bashaud Breeland. The offensive line appears to be gaining steam, and with Chip Kelly adjusting his play-calling for more runs under center, those drive-killing losses should continue to decrease. I don't see how the Eagles lose this one. (Alternate prediction: Hurricane Joaquin 1, East Coast 0) It occurs to me that if I pick the Eagles each week, my record can’t be any worse than their record. I can see the Eagles making a big play here as well. It already has allowed a punt return for a touchdown and had another punt blocked. If the defense is once again stout against the run - and Washington will definitely try to run it - Kirk Cousins will be chucking the ball around and that's bad news for Jay Gruden.Īlso, Washington is lousy on special teams. Result: Three interceptions, four turnovers in all and an Eagles victory. Last Sunday the Eagles shut down the Jets' ground game and forced Ryan Fitzpatrick to throw and throw and throw - 58 times in all. This should follow the same script as last Sunday's game with the Jets. With a chance to return in Week 6, Dean has stayed engaged through injury ![]() I feel more comfortable about the Birds' secondary than I do the Redskins' because I believe the Eagles' D will force more turnovers than the 'Skins' D. I'm interested in seeing if Ryan Mathews can find success on the ground similar to what he did in the first half against the Jets. The 'Skins have two bruising backs in Alfred Morris, who averages 4.1 YPC, and rookie Matt Jones with a 5.3 YPC. The Eagles run defense is the best in the league, allowing 3.1 YPC, but the Redskins' run D is not to shabby allowing just 3.6 YPC. Sloppy field conditions could make for a turnover fest. I don't trust Sam Bradford and I certainly don't trust Kirk Cousins. I think it's a 17-13 game either way, and am going Washington only because the game is in Landover. ![]() But until he does actually have a big game, it's all a projection. Against this Washington secondary, Sam Bradford should have a big game. If this game were at the Linc, I'd pick the Eagles. Until the Eagles put together a complete game on both sides of the football, I can't pick them to win on the road. ![]() So consider this more of a statement against the Eagles than a statement for the Redskins. Both are 1-2. The Redskins run the ball better, the Eagles are stronger against the pass. Shaky quarterback, decent run defense, inconsistent offense. There are a lot of similarities between these two teams. Will Sam Bradford finally break out? Will the Eagles get their second win? Our experts give their predictions: © 2023 The Buffalo Bills.After picking up their first win of the season last week, the Eagles head to Landover, Maryland, for an NFC East battle with the Washington Redskins (see scouting report). ![]()
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