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Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles NFL Betting Odds

Written October 3, 2008 by Brad Marchetti

The Washington Redskins vs Philadelphia Eagles NFL week 5 NFC East brawl will feature two heavyweights going toe-to-toe. Philly has looked like the Eagles of old with Donovan McNabb and Andy Reid looking like a powerhouse once again. The Eagles hit a speed bump with a loss to Chicago last week with all-world RB Brian Westbrook on the sidelines. Meanwhile, Washington quietly has been cracking heads with a three game winning streak heading into Philadelphia. Washington QB Jason Campbell has been smoking defenses with new head coach Jim Zorn’s West Coast offense. Washington was suppose to be the doormat in the high-powered NFC East, but right now the Skins’ are the #1 contenders behind the Dallas Cowboys. The NFL betting odds for the Washington Redskins vs Philadelphia Eagles game is Philadelphia -6 points.

Without star RB Brian Westbrook, Philly is only an average offense. QB Donovan McNabb is battling a chest injury and Westbrook’s backup Correll Buckhalter was abused last week against Chicago’s hard-hitting defense, but Buckhalter is expected to play Sunday. For the time being it appears the RB duties will go to undersized 3rd down back Lorenzo Booker (4.40 40-speed). Booker has not clicked with the Eagles offense in his first year with the team, but he does have big-play ability. One big-play threat that will test the Redskins man coverage will be rookie WR DeSean Jackson (4.35 40-speed). The Redskins secondary is ailing with CB Shawn Springs slowed from a calf injury. With Springs hobbled, Washington CB Carlos Rodgers should pick up the slack. Rodgers is playing at a Pro-bowl level and will be counted on to slow an Eagles air attack that is ranked 6th in the NFL. The Redskins will be without their top pass-rushing threat DE Jason Taylor (ankle). Despite the injury to Taylor, the Redskins front seven is a strong unit led by MLB London Fletcher. The Eagles are without starting right tackle Shawn Andrews (back).

Jason Campbell (102.2 passer rating) has been torching defenses with dynamic WR Santana Moss (4.30 40-speed), but this week Campbell will face a blitzing monster in Philadelphia. Moss will go head-to-head with Philly’s $57 million dollar CB Asante Samuel. Priority #1 for the Redskins offense will be to keep Campbell’s jersey clean against an Eagles defense that has recorded 17 sacks! With the pass-rush coming heavy Campbell, might have to check down to his RB’s and TE’s. Redskins TE Chris Cooley has an excellent set of hands and RB Clinton Portis (4.30 40-speed) has game-breaking ability out of the backfield. Portis, and backup RB Ladell Betts will be met by an Eagles defense ranked #1 against the rush. Portis is a top-10 NFL back and he will be counted on to take the heat off Campbell. If Campbell is forced into too many 3rd long situations the Eagles opportunistic defense could take advantage. The NFL betting odds OVERUNDER for the Washington Redskins vs Philadelphia Eagles game is 42.5 points. The UNDER is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings.

Both of these team are very good but both teams have injury concerns. Washington is out for respect after being so lowly regarded entering the season. Look for a 60 minute battle between these top-caliber teams with the turnover battle deciding the winner. The NFL betting odds MONEYLINE for the Washington Redskins vs Philadelphia Eagles game is Philadelphia -260.

See who Brad and the rest of our handicappers are taking by looking at the NFL picks they are offering for this weekend. You can rest assured knowing that they did their homework and have picked out the weakest of the NFL betting odds to profit from.

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