Week 17 News & Notes: Philadelphia Eagles vs Redskins

The Eagles (7-8) are going to visit the Redskins (5-10) in an NFC East divisional match in their final game. Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention this season and are at the bottom of the division rankings. Philadelphia had a lot of press buzz before the start of the season being branded the dream team with their splash in the free agent market.


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Nevertheless, they have not quite lived up to the tremendously high expectations and have had their fair share of challenges this season with accidents to essential players such as quarterback Michael Vick. They still have something to play for as Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid is possibly on the hot seat for remaining the team’s coach next season.


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With an injury to his toe, Redskins running back Roy Helu is questionable to play one time again. With essential Philadelphia Eagles defensive players doing well such as defensive ends Jason Babin and Trent Cole, their absence of depth at the running game combined with their vulnerable offensive line will be hard to get over. It will likely be up to Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman to have a great passing game for them to have any sort of chance. The Philadelphia Eagles are averaging around 400 yards on offense per game and it is possible to expect them to do just as well with the pair of a well Michael Vick at quarterback and running back LeSean McCoy. Philadelphia cornerback Asante Samuel isn’t likely to play with a hamstring injury.

They still would like to end on a good note and come out ahead for the final game of the year, in spite of both teams not earning a playoff place for the 2011 season. The Eagles are favorites in this specific game to the longshot Redskins with a line of -9. The over/under for points is at 46.5.