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Redskins vs. Eagles, part one: Five players to watch

By Ian Cummings

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 23: Chris Thompson #25 of the Washington Redskins carries the ball as Rasul Douglas #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles defends on October 23, 2017 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 23: Chris Thompson #25 of the Washington Redskins carries the ball as Rasul Douglas #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles defends on October 23, 2017 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 28: D.J. Swearinger #36 of the Washington Redskins celebrates with teammates Josh Norman #24 and Montae Nicholson #35 after he picked off a pass from Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants on October 28,2018 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 28: D.J. Swearinger #36 of the Washington Redskins celebrates with teammates Josh Norman #24 and Montae Nicholson #35 after he picked off a pass from Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants on October 28,2018 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

No. 1 – S D.J. Swearinger

Another demoralizing loss, another statement by D.J. Swearinger calling out players for their lack of effort in practice.

It’s almost become a trend this season, and while it’s good to see Swearinger holding team mates accountable when necessary, it needs to translate on game days.

When the Redskins defense thrived earlier in the season, they made plays, and forced the issue by forcing turnovers. Sloppy football on the part of their opponents helped, but there was a time when Washington was known for being aggressive in pursuit of possession.

Next. Redskins vs. Eagles, part one game preview. dark

On Monday, in an important division matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Redskins will need that hungry mentality, and it comes from the man who eats with two spoons, D.J. Swearinger. Perhaps, in these dire times, he can instill new life into the defense.

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