Eagles-Redskins: Our beat writers’ predictions

TIM TAI / Staff PhotographerI am picking the Eagles to win and cover. I feel a bit like Charlie Brown running up to kick the ball.

But I think the Eagles' defensive line is getting healthier and can do a lot of damage against Washington's offensive line. I expect, with Colt McCoy at quarterback, the Redskins will try to make this an Adrian Peterson game, and that running the ball will keep the score low-ish. If Nigel Bradham can tackle with that cast on his hand, I think the Eagles' defense should be OK, better on the back end than it was against the Giants.

I never have any idea what to expect from the Eagles' offense, but I believe the offensive line is showing signs of improvement.…