Washington Redskins (1-2) at Philadelphia Eagles (2-1)
This will be Donovan McNabb’s first visit back to Philadelphia since being traded. The crowd noise should be at a fever pitch throughout the game while wondering if McNabb is up to the task of exacting revenge on his former team.
Eagles Notes: Since Kevin Kolb went down with a concussion in week one, the Eagles have been led by the dynamic Michael Vick, who is playing arguably the best football of his career while causing opposing defenses to adjust their game plans for the athletically gifted passer. With the Defense getting a healthy Stewart Bradley back on the field while also getting exceptional play from rookie FS Nate Allen, this Eagles team is fast becoming one to be reckoned with in the always tough NFC East.
Redskins Notes: The Skins have lost a little steam after blowing a 17 point lead and losing in week two to Houston. While QB Donovan McNabb’s play is getting more efficient by the week, the 3-4 Defense led by Jim Haslett is ranked at the bottom of the league to date and needs to do a better job stopping the run. I expect this Defense to get much better results in the coming weeks as they contend with the Eagles for the NFC East crown.
Game Summary: This is a ‘revenge game” for McNabb and though he will likely bring his A game to Philadelphia, it is the Redskins defense that will determine the outcome. Mike Vick is absolutely on fire and if the skins don’t figure out a way to slow him down, it could be a long night for Shanahan and company. I expect Defensive Coordinator Jim Haslett to bring all out blitzes most of the night to get Vick out of rhythm. The Redskins running game really needs to show up and getting Joey Galloway involved in the vertical passing game will be another key. This is a “must watch” game for NFL fans.
FINAL SCORE - Philadelphia 31 Washington 27
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Dave Razzano is a former NFL scout and Playmaker Mobile correspondent with more than 22 years of professional scouting experience with the San Francisco 49ers, St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals under NFL coaches including Bill Walsh, George Seifert, Chuck Knox and Dick Vermeil. He's been a part of five Super Bowls with three Super Bowl wins (49ers, 1989, 1990; Rams, 2000).
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