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Washington Redskins 2017 Opponents: Sizing up the Philadelphia Eagles

By Jacob Camenker

Dec 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. The Redskins defeated the Eagles, 27-22. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. The Redskins defeated the Eagles, 27-22. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 24, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Terrelle Pryor Sr. (11) catches the ball during drills as part of Redskins OTAs at Redskins Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
May 24, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Terrelle Pryor Sr. (11) catches the ball during drills as part of Redskins OTAs at Redskins Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Redskins-Eagles Matchup: Redskins Offense

The Redskins offense is one that is built well to combat the Eagles defense. While Schwartz’s defensive schemes will always be stingy against the run, the Redskins will be able to use their solid passing attack to take advantage of the deficiencies in the Eagles secondary.

While Josh Doctson and Terrelle Pryor have yet to prove themselves in Redskins uniforms, it is safe to say that they should be able to beat whoever the Eagles march out as their starters at cornerback on opening day. Whether it’s Doctson using his solid size-speed combination or Pryor using his big body to out-jump players, the Redskins should be able to capitalize on that front.

In the running game, Rob Kelley and Samaje Perine will have an easier time finding lanes now that Logan is gone. That is a certainty. At the same time, the Eagles still possess some good interior talent in the newly acquired Jernigan and athletic beast Fletcher Cox. Thus, this will be more of an advantage to the Eagles, though the Redskins could work to have a decent day on the ground.

For the offensive line, the Redskins should be able to block the Eagles edge rushers. Cox and Brandon Graham will test Trent Williams and Morgan Moses, but the two tackles are among the best in the game. They will not be beat, especially in a divisional rivalry game. If they can execute and keep Cousins clean, then the passing game should be in top form in the first game of the season.

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