Saturday, December 20, 2014 at TBD on CBS

FedExField in Landover

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Saturday afternoon, the Philadelphia Eagles will visit FedEx Field as they face the Washington Redskins.

The Philadelphia Eagles were supposed to be one of the better teams in the NFL but they didn’t look like it on Sunday night as they lost to the Dallas Cowboys by a score of 38 -27.  Things went wrong for the Eagles right out of the gate.  Dallas recovered the opening kickoff after some miscommunication on the Eagles kickoff squad and immediately took a 7 - 0 lead.  By early in the 2nd quarter, Philadelphia was down 21 – 0 and it looked like the game was over.  But the Eagles roared back behind 24 unanswered points and suddenly things got exciting. Dallas didn’t panic and quietly regained the lead by scoring touchdowns to answer the Philadelphia field goals.   The loss severely hurt the playoff chances that seemed so secure a few weeks ago.  The Eagles will need to win both of their last two games and for the Cowboys to lose to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday for them to squeak in the playoffs.  That means the Eagles will be playing with a purpose against the Redskins.

The Washington Redskins took their 6th straight loss on Sunday as they fell to the New York Giants 24 - 13.  Nothing has gone right for the Redskins this season and it was evident on Sunday.  After starting quarterback Colt McCoy left with a neck injury in the 1st quarter, former starter Robert Griffin III came in and provide a little bit of a spark. At the half, the Redskins were up 10 – 7 despite a controversial call that wiped out a touchdown and got wide receiver Santana Moss ejected after arguing that call.  That call might have taken out the Redskins spirit as the 2nd half was all New York.  If there is any consolation, the Redskins could play spoiler by defeating their hated divisional rivals.  Washington-Philadelphia games are always close affairs and anything can happen.             

Philadelphia Eagles Betting Trends

Philadelphia Eagles are 8-6-0 Against the Spread

Philadelphia Eagles are 9-5-0 against the Over/Under

Washington Redskins Betting Trends

Washington Redskins are 4-10-0 Against the Spread

Washington Redskins are 6-8-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Philadelphia Eagles

12/16/14 LB Trent Cole Hand expected to miss Saturday vs. Washington
11/08/14 LB DeMeco Ryans Achilles IR
11/05/14 G Todd Herremans Bicep IR
11/02/14 QB Nick Foles Collarbone out indefinitely
09/10/14 T Allen Barbre Ankle IR
09/10/14 LB Najee Goode Pectoral IR
09/04/14 WR Arrelious Benn Concussion IR
09/04/14 LB Travis Long Knee IR

Washington Redskins

12/16/14 QB Robert Griffin III None expected to start Saturday vs. Philadelphia
12/16/14 QB Colt McCoy Neck is downgraded to doubtful Saturday vs. Philadelphia
12/15/14 RB Alfred Morris Groin probable Saturday vs. Philadelphia
12/15/14 S Brandon Meriweather Toe "?" Saturday vs. Philadelphia
12/15/14 LB Keenan Robinson Knee "?" Saturday vs. Philadelphia
12/15/14 RB Roy Helu Toe "?" Saturday vs. Philadelphia
12/15/14 T Trent Williams Shoulder "?" Saturday vs. Philadelphia
12/15/14 LB Gabe Miller Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Philadelphia
12/15/14 DE Jason Hatcher Knee "?" Saturday vs. Philadelphia
12/11/14 DB Chase Minnifield Concussion IR
12/11/14 T Morgan Moses Ankle IR
11/27/14 CB Tracy Porter Shoulder IR
11/24/14 LB Adam Hayward Leg out for season
10/24/14 LB Akeem Jordan Knee IR
10/22/14 LB Brian Orakpo Pectoral IR
09/28/14 CB DeAngelo Hall Achilles IR
09/23/14 WR Jerry Rice Jr. Shoulder IR
09/04/14 NT Chris Neild Knee IR
09/04/14 DB Courtney Bridgett Jr. Shoulder IR

Josh's Pick: Take Philadelphia

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