Take the Skins +6.5 @ the Eagles (Vick vs. McNabb)

[t-wizzle]

This game is going to be filled with drama. The return of Donovan McNabb is a hugeeee deal and should not be overlooked. Vick has been playing out of his mind, but let's not forget who the Eagles beat in his two starts (Lions and Jags). I think the Eagles are a bit overrated and the fact that they opened at -7 and the public still jumped all over it says a lot. These two teams are definitely a lot closer than people think. Most will look at the fact that the Redskins just lost to the Rams, but the Rams are much improved this year and it was a letdown game for Washington after blowing that lead to Houston in Week 2.

On top of all the McNabb-Vick drama is that this is a game between 2 division rivals and somewhat of a "must-win" for the Skins - they know that losing this game and going to 1-3 will put them in a big hole, but winning this would put them at .500 and more importantly, 2-0 in the division.

Redskins 20 (+6.5)
Eagles 24

[Popular]

Love the pick and the write up.. Good luck

[Southpaw]

I think this is the best pick of the week, Skins played like crap last week because they were looking to this game. They will be ready. BOL

[hitman2010]

I think this is the best pick of the week, Skins played like crap last week because they were looking to this game. They will be ready. BOL

for real. As I seen, WAS just bunch of trash, only QB can't do anything. I put my value on Phily wide recerivers.

[azn624]

I actually like the eagles at home this week but bol with your picks

[ScottLocke]

Like it, Skins or no play IMO, gonna be a close game just like every other eagles-skins game... And home field hasn't meant much in this series, the road team is actually 6-4 SU and 6-3-1 ATS in the last 5 years.

[bobbyk1133]

Mcnabb might get his revenge when this game is in Washington, but it ain't happening this week. Past history is irrelevant, especially when WSH have a new coach and both teams have new QBs. PHI will win by double digits.

[Rod1010]

Mcnabb might get his revenge when this game is in Washington, but it ain't happening this week. Past history is irrelevant, especially when WSH have a new coach and both teams have new QBs. PHI will win by double digits.

. i see you have no clue on what happens when our division plays eachother. you throw the records out the window.

[bobbyk1133]

. i see you have no clue on what happens when our division plays eachother. you throw the records out the window.

Yep I've only been an Eagles fan for 17 years so I must have amnesia or something. Get some points and we can wager on this game.

[Rod1010]

Yep I've only been an Eagles fan for 17 years so I must have amnesia or something. Get some points and we can wager on this game.

i see your betting with your heart. ya ill transfer those points later

[bobbyk1133]

i see your betting with your heart. ya ill transfer those points later

Considering I bet against them week 1 you sure know what yur talking about.

[Rod1010]

Considering I bet against them week 1 you sure know what yur talking about.

everyone on this planet bet against them week 1 with kolb at qb my friend

[bobbyk1133]

everyone on this planet bet against them week 1 with kolb at qb my friend

Exactly. This isn't a fan forum, it's a betting forum. And since yur low on points, I'll give you 20 points if PHI don't cover.

Here is my write up on the game.

All week people will be focusing on Mcnabb vs Vick. This is a great storyline that will sell a lot of papers and receive a lot of hits, but a closer look at this game reveals quite a few mismatches in PHI's favor. Perhaps the most important will be the PHI passing game against the WSH passing defense. A lot more was expected out of this defense this season, but so far they have been inconsistent at best. There is still time to turn it around, but losing to a rebuilding STL team on the road is embarrassing.

Now WSH have the reward of going into a hostile environment and slowing down one of the NFL's hottest offenses. They will have to pick their poison because if they want to load up on DB's in coverage, Vick and McCoy will shread them up the lanes. Spying Vick will leave one on one mismatches elsewhere on the field. WSH should have a special teams advantage in this game, but they lost their punter to injury in STL. I've already lost 3 picks this season thanks to special team play so I'm not about to overlook this aspect of the game, but WSH don't have the benefit of playing at home. Any big plays they get in the return/coverage game won't give them the kind of momentum it would behind a home crowd. Instead, WSH should be worrying about sustaining drives and coming away with points. They are horrendous on 3rd down, can't control the clock, and Portis is going to the ground instead of taking hits to protect his bad hand. Expect to see more of rookie Ryan Torain.

Vick may get all the headlines after PHI win this game, but the real story should be their defense. Mcnabb will be alone on an island trying to exercise his demons. He'll be playing 11 players that have patiently waited a long time to see him in a game jersey instead of a red practice jersey. The blitzes will be coming every other play and Mcnabb will wish he had half the escapability that Vick does. They will also be praying that LT Williams is healthy enough to start. If not, Mcnabb's blindside will be overloaded all day.

[Rod1010]

vick beat the lions and the jags. this is his test and he fails imo

[bobbyk1133]

Vick won't need to be great to win this game. They could win this game with Kafka at QB.

[Rod1010]

Vick won't need to be great to win this game. They could win this game with Kafka at QB.

well cant wait for those 20 pts - ill give the 20 if the iggles cover .

[thatswhatHEsaid]

like the pick 6.5 is way to much

[krazey47409]

skins suck im glad we got rid of mcnabb so many overthrows and underthrows from that clown eagles line gonna cripple mcnabb

[midoriwilleatyou]

i agree. i think this will be close. going to take a chance on the skins

[ScottLocke]

Vick won't need to be great to win this game. They could win this game with Kafka at QB.

wow... I am sure glad being a fan doesn't blind me this much

[Snowball]

i can't take the Redskins after last week.
i refuse to buy the line that they looked over the Rams and will somehow be
far more impressive at Philly.
Vick has a chance to be a hero.

[bobbyk1133]

wow... I am sure glad being a fan doesn't blind me this much

Some people need jokes explained to them, some don't.

[ezeblazin]

vick beat the lions and the jags. this is his test and he fails imo

Yeah...after playing the dreadful Lions and Jags defenses he has the tough test of the NFL's worst ranked D!

[BustedPretext]

Washington won't move the ball. Period.

Philly D played great with Bradley in the lineup and McNabb will choke like he does in every pressure situation. PHI -6.5 is strong as is U 44. Crowd is gonna be whacky.

[Rod1010]

Yeah...after playing the dreadful Lions and Jags defenses he has the tough test of the NFL's worst ranked D!

its his first test because hes playing a division rival

[$Burm$]

Value is def on skins here, Im gunna ride with them. Line of 6.5 tells it all, Eagles win by a FG or lose SU imo

[rhymenocerous]

Not touching this game. Washington has the worst defense in the league right now, but Philly notoriously plays down to the opposition. I have no clue which way this one goes, but my gut (as a Skins fan) says PHI covers.

[playa420]

tough game to call, the redskins looked awfull last week and the eagles seems like the obvious choice now, but its a divisional game and might me close.

[ManOfValue]

I believed in the Skins before the season started . Now I know I made a big mistake . The Eagles look like they can win this Div. and Vick can throw off any D-fence , more so this big name under achieving suspect Skins D . I think Eagles can win big here . good luck .

[mvp123]

vick hasnt played against the 3 4 defense yet this yr

[dakid420]

I'm feelin' you man, Skins cover.

[Joe_Shabadoo]

(Vick & McNabb)

Really.

[BookieOweMe]

take Eagles ML.

[STAY STRONG]

this should be a great game

[mcbogo]

Like it, Skins or no play IMO, gonna be a close game just like every other eagles-skins game... And home field hasn't meant much in this series, the road team is actually 6-4 SU and 6-3-1 ATS in the last 5 years.

no way i'm gonna take the Skins, they play like crap