Redskins vs. Eagles, part one: Preview, matchups to watch, and more

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 03: Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles talks to Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins after the game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Redskins 28-13. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

1 of 4

BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 30: A Washington Redskins helmet sits on the grass before the start of the Redskins and Baltimore Ravens preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Football is back. The Redskins suit up for regular season action in just a few days.

It all feels like a blur now. Free agency. Draft season. Organized team activities. Minicamp. Training camp. Preseason. Roster cuts. All of that is in the rear view mirror now, and on Sunday, the Washington Redskins go toe-to-toe with the Philadelphia Eagles, in an early regular season divisional clash.

With Jay Gruden coaching for his job, and with twenty years of mediocrity weighing on Washington, the burgundy and gold will be facing pressure to compete, and Gruden can’t afford to do anything else, other than hit the ground running.

That said, how realistic is such a feat against the daunting Eagles squad? Here’s a preview of the matchup, complete with breakdowns of offensive and defensive matchups, and a score prediction at the very end. The regular season is almost here. Will the Redskins make a good first impression?

Home/Commanders News