Eagles-Redskins scouting report
Recent history: The Redskins defeated the Eagles, 20-12, on Sept. 17 at the Linc, and lead the all-time series, 76-65-6.
OFFENSE
Eagles
349.6 yards per game (9th)
Redskins
310.3 yards per game (20th)
Quarterback
Eagles: Donovan McNabb's tentative decision-making has turned the checkdown into a crutch. Take out the Detroit game and he's averaging just 6.4 yards per attempt. His YPA hasn't been that low since 2002, when he averaged 6.3.
Redskins: Jason Campbell appears to be regressing. He's thrown just six TD passes all season, none to a wide receiver. He hasn't completed a 30-plus yard pass in the last 18 quarters. Campbell hurt the Eagles with his legs in the first meeting, rushing for 39 yards and three first downs.
PICK: EAGLES
Running back
Eagles: Brian Westbrook averaged 5.6 yards per carry vs. the 'Skins in Week 2. But they've tightened up their run defense considerably. With injuries at cornerback impacting Washington's coverage ability, Westbrook likely will be used a lot in the passing game to force the 'Skins out of the Cover-2.
Redskins: The Redskins clearly would like to pound the ball on the ground. In their five wins, they've averaged 37 rushing attempts. Clinton Portis is coming off his best game of the season, a 36-carry, 196-yard performance vs. the Jets.
PICK: EAGLES
Receiver
Eagles: The Redskins' corners had success jamming Kevin Curtis and Reggie Brown in Week 2, disrupting their routes and forcing Donovan McNabb to look elsewhere. With the 'Skins depleted at cornerback, Eagles likely will go with a lot of three- and four-wide receiver sets.
Redskins: WRs don't have a TD catch yet. Santana Moss has been slowed by a groin injury, but is starting to get healthy. He had his best game of the season in Week 2 (6 catches, 89 yards) vs. Eagles when he was able to exploit the taller Will James with his quickness.
PICK: REDSKINS
Offensive line
Eagles: Donovan McNabb's lack of mobility and reluctance to get rid of the ball has put added pressure on this unit and it has not responded all that well. The Redskins blitzed McNabb quite a bit in Week 2, and had success, registering three sacks and five pressures.
