Releasing Jackson was first of Kelly’s unpopular, bold moves

The Eagles (6-8) host Washington (7-7) on Saturday night in an elimination game.

All reports, rumors and conjecture are a reflection of the media conversation and are not endorsed or confirmed by the Washington Redskins. Jackson had his the best season with the Eagles playing under Kelly in 2013.

Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Washington. “I’m guaranteeing a win”, Eagles defensive end Fletcher Cox said. The rivals’ last three games have each been decided by a field goal, with the favored team going 0-3 against the spread. After throwing only one interception in a four-game span, quarterback Sam Bradford negated a season-high 361-yard performance by getting picked off twice and losing a fumble. ABOUT PHILADELPHIA (6-8, 6-8 ATS, 6-8 O/U): Philadelphia was pierced for at least 40 points for the third time in five games in last week’s loss and its 30th-ranked run defense surrendered a staggering 230 yards to the Cardinals. It knocked Philadelphia out of the playoff race, even though the Eagles finished 10-6.

There’s something to the suggestion the Eagles possess a significant advantage this week. The total has gone OVER in three of Washington’s last four road games. With that said, they’ve managed to win their last two games. Three of their five defeats were at the hands of playoff teams – the Jets, Patriots and Panthers. Then again, it’s not as if the Eagles are a dominant team at home, either – just 3-4 in their own building this season. Don’t expect the same kind of drama and fireworks as there was with LeSean McCoy, though.

“You look forward to playing in these games”, Bradford said.

Another matchup between two Pro Bowlers. Cousins and his pass-catching counterparts could face an Eagles secondary whose starting CB Byron Maxwell (shoulder) and Eric Rowe (concussion) are each considered questionable.

In his six seasons with Philadelphia, Jackson made three Pro Bowls and 6,117 receiving yards.

Jackson’s recent stretch is likely no coincidence.

Washington is consistently inconsistent. Jackson, who missed seven games with injuries, has gotten in sync with Cousins. Washington is 5-3 over that span. The Eagles take the title if they win their last two games. He’s clearly growing into the starter role, enough so that his confidence is at an all time high, asking people if “you like that?” I do.

When Robert Griffin III led the Redskins to a 27-24 win over Mark Sanchez and the Eagles on December 20, 2014, it was Washington’s fourth and final win.

– Keim writes that Morgan Moses could be a game-time decision as he deals with an ankle injury.

Of course, the Eagles lost left tackle Jason Peters early in the game because of injury, forcing backup Dennis Kelly into action. “It’s going to be a hell of a challenge for us to step up and beat them”. Meanwhile, cornerback Ronald Darby (groin) returned to practice on Friday after missing on Thursday, but head coach Rex Ryan told reporters that Darby didn’t do much yesterday, making his questionable status seem perhaps a bit optimistic.

It all means the Eagles may have a better shot to win at the point of attack this time, and if they do that, a better shot to win the game and keep their season alive.