The Washington Redskins have finally won back to back games for the first time this year and now have a .500 record. The crazy thing is, they lead the division with a 7-7 record. The NFC East really is a bad division. However, they haven't clinched a playoff spot yet. The Giants and Eagles are both only one game behind. This weekend, the Skins play the Philadelphia Eagles, a division rival. A win would clinch the playoffs for the Skins. A loss would make things a lot more interesting in this crazy division. I am going to tell you three things that the Skins have to do to get a win this weekend against the Eagles.
1. The Washington defense has been playing well, making plays, sacking the opposing quarterback, but also giving up big plays. For example, last week against the Bills, they gave up a 60 yard rush for a touchdown. The week before they gave up a 50 yard pass to Alshon Jeffery that put the Bears into field goal range. And this week, the Eagles offense could cause a lot of trouble for the Skins on defense. They have a bunch of weapons like Jordan Mathews and Ryan Mathews in the backfield. In special teams, the Eagles have Darren Sproles, the return specialist, who could give them big plays. The Skins defense can't give up big plays.
2. On offense, Kirk Cousins and the Skins are on fire. In two straight games, Kirk Cousins has thrown for 300 or more passing yards and his turnovers have been going down. If he can play the way he has been playing in the last couple games, the Redskins could take this game easily.
3. Also on offense, Kirk Cousins has to get the ball to his play makers. For example, Desean Jackson, Jordan Reed, and Pierre Garcon. The Eagles secondary won't be able to handle all of those elite play makers. I also suggest that the Skins run the ball a number of times too. The Eagles give up a lot of rushing yards to opposing teams. So, fantasy owners, if you don't have them already, find Alfred Morris or Matt Jones on waivers.
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