Redskins way-too-early record prediction after schedule release

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 29: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins and Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants meet after their game at MetLife Stadium on September 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Redskins 24-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

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LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 15: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles prepares to snap the ball to Carson Wentz #11 during the first half of the game against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on December 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

Week 1 – Redskins vs. Eagles

The Redskins start their season at home against the Eagles, and while I don’t expect them to hit the ground running, this one should be competitive. Washington has something to prove with a rebound from a 3-13 season on the horizon, and Philadelphia’s roster isn’t as strong as it was a year ago.

That being said, the Eagles still have the advantage in terms of established talent, as well as coaching, and they should pull this one out, as much as the Redskins might challenge them. The speed in the Eagles’ receiving core may wind up being the difference, and defensive X-Factors like Fletcher Cox and Darius Slay always make things harder on an offense.

Prediction: WAS 20, PHI 27

Record: 0-1

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