Redskins vs Eagles: Full Philadelphia Game Preview
Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015. If the Redskins (7-7) beat the Eagles (6-8), Washington will have the inside track to an NFC East title and Philadelphia will be eliminated from postseason contention. With a win against the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday night, Washington will be able to clinch a playoff berth for the second time in four years. Washington also ranks 16th in the National Football League in scoring with an average of 22.6 points per game. We get paid millions and hundreds of thousands of dollars. It seems that the questioning surrounding Chip Kelly and the Eagles every week takes away from where the focus is supposed to be – on the field. It was the fifth multi-interception game for Bradford this season, a more frequent occurrence than his four games with more than one touchdown pass. Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall has four interceptions in 13 career games against the Eagles, as he faces them for the first time this season.
“Did it go according to plan?”
Said defensive end Mario Williams: “Of course there’s going to be changes”.
“I think if you just watch Sam, it’s definitely you can see he’s an accurate guy”.
Giving him a chance to improve was the best possible thing the Redskins could have done because now they’re seeing what Cousins can actually do with a starting opportunity – and that is win and put up video game-like numbers.
After Washington’s Jamison Crowder fumbled a punt, the Bills drove to a first-and-goal at the 5. Redskins are 1-5 on road. But Washington coach Jay Gruden was oblivious to it all while answering questions from the media. And Redskins fans are upset over reports that Robert Griffin could one day play for the Eagles. Wide receiver Pierre Garcon came through on third-and-long, catching an 18-yard pass between three defenders.
YOU LIKE THAT!: Back in October, after engineering a comeback victory, Cousins screamed “You like that!” in front of cameras while walking to the locker room. “I don’t know who in the world’s saying what personnel they’re in, or how it’s that confusing but apparently it is because like you said, it’s game in, game out”.
I don’t know what will really happen, but I can tell you that Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will probably give RG3’s agent a business card and tell him to “call him”. Two of his touchdown passes went to tight end Jordan Reed.
“A big letdown”, Ryan said. “But I guess I was wrong”. He has completed 63 percent of his passes and thrown five touchdowns and three interceptions in his last three games. We could learn a lot about him. “But he continues to grow and he’s playing lights-out”. Washington held on to win the game, 35-25. First, backup running back Mike Gillislee Jr.-who replaced LeSean McCoy-scored on a 60-yard rush. Redskins injuries: S Dashon Goldson (bruised rib), RT Morgan Moses (sprained foot), RB Matt Jones (bruised hip), C Josh LeRibeus (sprained ankle), LB Will Compton (stinger).