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The Washington Redskins will face the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
TV & Radio Info:
Game: Redskins (3-1) at Eagles (2-2)
TV: FOX (Joe Buck, Troy Aikman)
Radio: 610 AM WIP All Sports Radio (Merrill Reese, Mike Quick)

Time: 1:00 p.m. ET

Game Notes:

• Last Regular Season Meeting: The Eagles beat the Redskins in Washington, 33-25.
• The Eagles have not allowed a touchdown at home in over 3 games.
• The Redskins have yet to turn the ball over on offense this season.
• OG Max Jean-Gilles will replace injured OG Shawn Andrews.
• Current Eagles players K David Akers and DE Chris Clemons started their NFL careers with The Redskins.
• Eagles QB Donovan McNabb is 10-5 all time against The Redskins.
• The Eagles are 12-5 when RB Brian Westbrook rushes for over 100 yards.
• RB Brian Westbrook grew up as a Washington Redskins fan.
• Eagles Punter Sav Rocca currently ranks 1^st in the NFL with a 44.1 net punting average.
• Eagles Head Coach Andy Reid is 2 wins shy of 100 career wins.
• Eagles Safety Brian Dawkins is 1 interception short to tie Eric Allen and Bill Bradley for the franchise lead in career interceptions of 34
• The Eagles lead the NFL in sacks (17)
• The Line: The Eagles are favored by 6.  Over/Under is 42

Injury Report:

Redskins - Out of Game: DE Jason Taylor (Calf). Doubtful: T Stephon Heyer (Shoulder). Questionable: LB Marcus Washington (Hamstring), CB Sean Springs (Calf). Probable: DE Andre Carter(Non-injury related), OG Randy Thomas (Toe).

Eagles - Doubtful: WR Kevin Curtis (hernia), DE Victor Abiamiri (wrist). Questionable: RB Brian Westbrook (ankle), TE L.J. Smith (back). Probable: QB Donovan McNabb (chest), S Quintin Demps (knee), RDT Dan Klecko (hand). 

Quote of the Week:

 ”The last few days have made me more optimistic.  I can feel myself getting better.  That’s what counts.  I am feeling very motivated right now.” - Eagles OG Shawn Andrews
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With that said, “E-A-G-L-E-S!!  EAGLES!!

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Week 3 of the NFL Season brings us an interesting match-up of our Philadelphia Eagles hosting The Pittsburgh Steelers. Let’s take a peak into how The Birds Offense matches up versus that Steel Curtain Defense. The Eagles Offense comes off a tale of two stories from Monday night. In the first half against the Cowboys, their offense was almost unstoppable. In the second half, and more specifically in the end of the fourth quarter, it was not as productive. Now the Eagles have a short week to game plan for one of the AFC’s most dangerous teams; the Steelers. It is my opinion that the Eagles will need to throw the ball to beat the Steelers. As much as I get frustrated with Head Coach Andy Reid and his pass happy philosophy, I have to give him this one. I think the Steelers will game plan to shadow RB Brian Westbrook and force QB Donovan McNabb to air it out and beat the Steelers. The Eagles will need to spread the ball around consistently to all receivers. McNabb will need time, protection, and throwing lanes to step into as the Steelers can bring heat with their Linebackers as well as Safety Troy Polamalu. Eagles Receivers DeSean Jackson and hopefully an available Reggie Brown must have a solid, productive game. If McNabb is given time, protection, and passing lanes consistently, I believe the receiving core will have solid games as I am not confident that the Steelers Cornerbacks can keep up with the Eagles spreading the ball around the field. This would be a nice game for Tight End L.J. Smith to earn his paycheck and be a constant, down the middle of the field target for McNabb. One thing that worries me is if Eagles Guard Shawn Andrews is unable to play at 100% due to the injury he suffered on Monday. It all starts up front and teams that have solid lines have done well versus the Steelers. Not having the Eagles best offensive lineman is a huge plus for the Steelers and I am sure they will game plan to exploit his replacement in Max Jean-Gilles. There’s no doubt about it, the Steelers have a tough and stingy defense. The Eagles offense might as well get used to playing versus these types of defense as the Chicago Bears and the Washington Redskins are next on the schedule. Sunday’s performance will be a nice indicator on how things are to come and hopefully the outcome of this Sunday and in the future is of our Eagles’ Offense flying high. With that said, “E-A-G-L-E-S!! EAGLES!!”

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