Eagles must beat Redskins to stay alive

The other inactives are quarterback Robert Griffin III, defensive end Frank Kearse, inside linebacker Perry Riley, tight end Marcel Jensen, tight end Je’Ron Hamm and left guard Arie Kouandjio.

The Washington Redskins (7-7) are one win away from winning the NFC East division for only the second time since 2000.

Now, the Eagles would win the division if they could just get to 8-8. That loss to Dallas made this match-up versus the Eagles the most important game of the season for the Redskins. Washington hasn’t been a great running team this season, but they will probably look to run the rock tonight to help supplement Cousins through the air. He’s aided by a deep group of pass catchers.

The Eagles square off with the Redskins in a crucial Week 16 matchup on Saturday, which might led to some painful reminiscing across Philadelphia. They have scored 30 or more points in six consecutive games and face a depleted Raven defense that will have a tough time matching up with Antonio Brown and the Steelers receivers. Kerrigan has a team-high 8.5 sacks and he’s broken free for seven sacks, four FFs and two FRs in his past seven versus Philly. They’ve won two straight, a huge streak in this division, and three of five, a downright fiery hot stretch all things considered. CB Bashaud Breeland (2 INTs, 14 PDs) is their top coverman.

Washington Redskins rank at 21 for scoring 21.9 points where as Philadelphia Eagles rank at 23 for allowing 24.9 scores. They should sense the urgency; they should step up in front of the home crowd and rebound after the embarrassment from the Cardinals game.

Jordan Matthews will try to build on his career-best 159 yards receiving last week. The defense leaves quite a bit to be wanted and Chip Kelly still doesn’t seem to know what to do with DeMarco Murray. Averaging just 3.4 yards per carry, Murray has been a disappointment, however he’s performed well against Washington with 501 scrimmage yards in the past four meetings. That present is Darren Sproles – the gift that keeps on giving.

The biggest and best gift is Fletcher Cox. They are favored by three points. With an 10-4 record coming into this week, we’re still by far the most accurate prediction series on the planet when it comes to the Eagles.so we’re hoping for a Christmas miracle tomorrow as we look for an 11-4 record heading into the final week. Having said that, here goes.

Football fans in Philadelphia lived up to their less-than-endearing reputation Saturday night when a group of rowdy Eagles fans burned a DeSean Jackson jersey before they hosted the Redskins.