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Eagles-Redskins scouting report
Redskins: The Redskins are without their starting RT (Jon Jansen) and RG (Randy Thomas). The replacements, Todd Wade and Jason Fabini, have struggled, which has had an impact on both the running and passing game, and forced them to use TE Chris Cooley as a blocker more than they'd like.
PICK: EAGLES
DEFENSE
Eagles
317.4 yards per game (12th)
Redskins
310.6 yards per game (10th)
Defensive line
Eagles: With the Redskins playing backups at both RG and RT, the Eagles need to make hay. LT Mike Patterson and the LE combination of Juqua Thomas and Jevon Kearse should be able to exploit Todd Wade and Jason Fabini with their quickness.
Redskins: Front four has had trouble getting to the quarterback, prompting coordinator Gregg Williams to call more blitzes than he'd like. 'Skins have just seven sacks in last four games. DT Cornelius Griffin, the d-line's anchor, was on the field for just two plays last week because of back spasms.
PICK: EAGLES
Linebacker
Eagles: While this unit has done a good job vs. the run, it has made precious few big plays. No sacks. No forced fumbles. One interception (by MLB Omar Gaither in Week 4). LBs also have struggled in coverage vs. opposing TEs, who have caught four TD passes and averaged 12.9 yards per catch.
Redskins: SLB Marcus Washington has missed three of the last four games, including last week's OT win over the Jets, with a hamstring injury. He'll be replaced by veteran Randall Godfrey if he can't go. WLB Rocky McIntosh has excellent speed and plays well in space.
PICK: REDSKINS
Secondary
Eagles: Sean Considine's season-ending shoulder injury has left the Eagles dangerously thin at safety. CB Lito Sheppard also is questionable after reinjuring his knee. CB Will James' height, which helps him vs. bigger receivers, worked against him in his first meeting with 5-10 Santana Moss.
Redskins: Injuries have weakened the Redskins at corner. Carlos Rogers is out for the season; Fred Smoot aggravated his hamstring late in last week's win over the Jets and may not play. The injuries on the outside probably will prompt the 'Skins to stay in a Cover-2 most of the game.
PICK: REDSKINS
Special teams
