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Philadelphia Eagles (8-5-1) at Washington Redskins (7-7)
Sunday, FOX, 4:15 PM ET
In November and December games, the Eagles are 2nd in the NFL in overall winning (.688) and road winning
percentage (.724) since 2000. Furthermore, since 1999, the Eagles are 23-11 against NFC East division rivals
in November and December.
In their 3 consecutive wins over the Cardinals (48-20) Giants (20-14) and Browns (30-10), the Eagles have
averaged 32.7 points per game and have outscored their competition 98-44.
The key for the Eagles offense has been their ability to convert on 3rd down. During the 3-game winning streak
the Eagles have converted 33 of 50 thrid downs (66%). The Eagles have outgained their opponents 1,200 to 684
yards in the 3-game span. Credit the Eagles two main offensvie weapons as QB Donovan McNabb has completed 69.2%
of his passes with 7 TDs and only 1 interception for 107.9 passer rating and multi-purpose running back Brian Westbrook
who has racked up 400 yards from scrimmage and 6 touchdowns.
On defense, the Eagles have allowed opponents only 228.0 yards per game.
Eagles - Redskins Rivalry
These longtime NFC East rivals meet for the 149th time. The Redskins lead the series, but the Eagles have won
10 of the last 14 games.
However, the Redskins won this season's first matchup against the Eagles in Phildelphia, 23-17. In that game,
Redskins RB Clinton Portis ran for 145 yards & 1 TD, while Shaun Suisham connected on 3 2nd quarter field goals (41, 48 and 50 yards)
in the Redskins win.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (8-5-1)
RB BRIAN WESTBROOK has 400 scrimmage yards (133.3 per game) & 6 TDs (3 rush, 3 receiving) in past 3.
Westbrook is the only player since 2004 with 4,000+ rush (4,820) & 3,000+ receiving (3,108) yards. Westbrook aims
for 3rd in row vs. Washington with TD & has 4 TDs (2 rush, 2 receiving) in past 2 meetings Eagles QB DONOVAN MC NABB has won 8 of past 11 meetings & has 5-1 (.833) record at Washington. McNabb completed
20 of 28 (71.4 pct.) for 251 yards with 4 TDs vs. 0 interceptions for 138.5 passer rating in last meeting at Washington.
In his starts (min. 10+ attempts) with 100.0+ rating (including playoffs), the Eagles are 39-1 (.975) WR DE SEAN JACKSON leads NFL rookies with 852 receiving yards & ties for 1st among NFC rookies with 58 catches.
Had 68-yard PR-TD in last game vs. Washington WR KEVIN CURTIS had TD last week DE TRENT COLE has 20.5 sacks
in past 30. CB ASANTE SAMUEL had 50-yard INT-TD last week & has 20 interceptions since 2006, most in NFL. S BRIAN
DAWKINS played in 181st game last week, most in Eagles history (HAROLD CARMICHAEL, 180)
WASHINGTON REDSKINS (7-7)
RB CLINTON PORTIS is tied for the NFL lead with 76 1st downs. Portis ranks 2nd with 1,544 scrimmage yards
(1,337 rush, 207 receiving). Portis has 282 rushing yards (141.0 per game) in past 2 meetings vs. Eagles with 1 TD.
Portis aims for 3rd game in a row vs. the Eagles with 135+ yards. When Portis rushes for 100+ yards, his teams are
33-10 (.767) In his last home start vs. the Eagles, Redskins QB Campbell completed 23 of 34 (67.6 pct.) for 215 yards with
career-high 3 TDs vs. 0 interceptions for 114.2 passer rating. Campbell ranks 2nd in NFL with 1.4 interception pct.
(6 interceptions, 443 attempts). The Redskins are tied for first in NFL with fewest interceptions allowed (6). Campbell
needs 55 yards for 1st career 3,000-yard season WR SANTANA MOSS had TD catch last week. WR ANTWAAN RANDLE EL has 28 career TDs (16 receiving, 6 PR, 5 pass., 1 kick
return), including playoffs. Had TD pass to TE CHRIS COOLEY in last meeting. Cooley has 28 TDs since 2004, most
among NFC TEs. Had career-high 109 yards in last meeting LB-DE JASON TAYLOR is active leader with 118.5
sacks. Has sack in 2 of 3 meetings. S LA RON LANDRY had interception last week. DE ANDRE CARTER had sack & forced
fumbles in last home game vs. the Eagles
PREDICTION: Philadelphia Eagles 24, Washington Redskins 10
The Redskins victory in October over the Eagles earlier this season is all but meaningless at this point. The
Eagles are improving as each week passes by. In consecutive losses to the Giants (23-7), Ravens (24-10) and Bengals
(20-13) the Redskins appear to be getting worse.
Expect the Eagles to win an easy one. The only way the Redskins win, is if they catch the Eagles looking ahead to
next week's season finale in what may amount to a sudden-elimination match for the playoffs with the Cowboys.
RELATED NFL 2008 Week 16
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NFL Week 16: Two Weeks Left in an Extraordinary NFL 2008 Regular Season
With 2 weeks left in the regular season NFL teams find themselves in must-win situations. For the NFC & AFC Top seeds, it's about home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
For the other teams still in the playoff hunt, it's a matter of survival and about punching their ticket for the
playoffs. As such, the goal is simple: keep winning, control your own playoff destiny and hope not to have to rely
on other teams losing.
Ravens vs. Cowboys: Identical Records & Playoff Aspirations
The game features a matchup of teams with identical 9-5 records fighting for a Wildcard playoff berth in their
respective conferences. The Ravens come off a deflating 13-9 loss to the Steelers while the Cowboys head into the
game after a convincing 20-8 victory against the New York Giants.
Falcons are No Match for Vikings at Metrodome
The Vikings can clinch the NFC North this week, while the Falcons have a chance to earn a Wildcard spot this week.
However, the Falcons are simply not built for the road this season proving that not all 9-5 records are equal.
NFC Leaders Battle It Our for Home Field Supremacy
The NFC's top playoff seed is at stake this Sunday night when the Carolina Panthers visit the New York Giants. The
Giants and Panthers have identical 11-3 records, but appear to be going in different directions.
The Battle for the AFC King of the Hill
The top two seeds in the AFC meet this Sunday, as the AFC South Champion Tennessee Titans (12-2) host the
AFC North Champion Pittsburgh Steelers (11-3). While both teams have clinched a first-round playoffs bye,
this Sunday game will likely determine which team gains homefield advantage in the AFC.
4th Time Better Be the Charm for the Jets Out West
The Jets head to the west coast for the 4th time this season to face the Seahawks in Mike Holmgren's last home
game as Seattle's head coach. With the Dolphins and Patriots also sporting 9-5 records, this week's matchup
is significant. The Jets cannot afford to look ahead to the season finale against the Dolphins.
NFL 2008 Playoffs & Playoff Scenarios
Heading into NFL 2008 Week 16, the AFC playoff scenario is down to 6 teams fighting for 4 spots. While in the
NFC 8 teams are vying for 4 spots. A look at the playoff races and playoff scenarios.
Thursday Night Battle Between Colts & Jags Still Meaningful
The Jaguars (5-9) host the hottest team in the NFL. After their mediocre 3-4 start to the season, the Colts have
won seven in a row to improve their record to 10-4.
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NFL 2008 WEEK 16 RESULTS – DECEMBER 18, 20-22
(All times local)
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars, 8:00 PM (NFLN - Thursday, December 18)
Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys, 7:00 PM (NFLN - Saturday, December 20)
San Diego Chargers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans, 12:00 PM
Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos, 2:05 PM
Houston Texans at Oakland Raiders, 1:05 PM
N.Y. Jets at Seattle Seahawks, 1:05 PM
Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings, 4:15 PM
Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns, 1:00 PM
Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redksins, 4:15 PM
New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions, 1:00 PM
Miami Dolphins at Kansas City Chiefs, 12:00 PM
Arizona Cardinals at New England Patriots, 1:00 PM
San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams, 12:00 PM
Carolina Panthers at N.Y. Giants, 8:15 PM (NBC)
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears, 7:30 PM (ESPN - Monday, December 22)
NFL 2008 WEEK 15 RESULTS – DECEMBER 11, 14-15
(Home Team in Caps)
CHICAGO BEARS 27, New Orleans Saints 24 (OT)
N.Y. JETS 31, Buffalo Bills 27
Seattle Seahawks 23, ST. LOUIS RAMS 20
Minnesota Vikings 35, ARIZONA CARDINALS 14
ATLANTA FALCONS 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10 (OT)
Pittsburgh Steelers 13, BALTIMORE RAVENS 9
CINCINNATI BENGALS 20, Washington Redskins 13
CAROLINA PANTHERS 30, Denver Broncos 10
HOUSTON TEXANS 13, Tennessee Titans 12
New England Patriots 49, OAKLAND RAIDERS 26
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 31, Detroit Lions 21
DALLAS COWBOYS 20, N.Y. Giants 8
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 20, Green Bay Packers 16
San Diego Chargers 22, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 21
MIAMI DOLPHINS 14, San Francisco 49ers 9
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 30, Cleveland Browns 10
NFL 2008 WEEK 14 RESULTS - DECEMBER 4, 7 - 8
(Home team in CAPS)
SAN DIEGO 34, Oakland 7
Miami 16, BUFFALO 3 (Toronto)
DENVER 24, Kansas City 17
SAN FRANCISCO 24, N.Y. Jets 14
CHICAGO 23, Jacksonville 10
New England 24, SEATTLE 21
Minnesota 20, DETROIT 16
ARIZONA 34, St. Louis 10
Houston 24, GREEN BAY 21
PITTSBURGH 20, Dallas 13
INDIANAPOLIS 35, Cincinnati 3
BALTIMORE 24, Washington 10
NEW ORLEANS 29, Atlanta 25
Philadelphia 20, N.Y. GIANTS 14
TENNESSEE 28, Cleveland 9
CAROLINA 38, Tampa Bay 23
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