The Washington Redskins on Saturday play host to the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField. With a look at a few interesting nuggets from Saturday's matchup, Redskins.com's Andrew Walker brings you this week's "Redskins-Eagles: A Different Look," presented by **Kaplan University*, the Exclusive Higher Education Partner of the Washington Redskins.*
SATURDAY SHOWDOWN
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](http://www.kaplanuniversity.com/)The Washington Redskins will play the first of two scheduled NFC East home games to close the 2014 regular season this Saturday when the team hosts the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16. Kickoff from FedExField is set for 4:30 p.m. ET.
The game will represent the Redskins' first Saturday contest since Week 16 of the 2011 season. The Redskins can even their all-time Saturday record including postseason play at 24-24 with a victory this week.
A win would be the Redskins' first Saturday victory since a 17-10 Wild Card win at Tampa Bay on Jan. 7, 2006 and would represent the team's first regular season win on a Saturday since Dec. 24, 2005 vs. the New York Giants.
A WIN WOULD...
Gtting a victory Saturday over the Eagles in Landover, Md., would have several results for the Redskins that include:
A look back at some of the top images in games between the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles.
Washington Redskins Sean Taylor(21) in action against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 11, 2007 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. The Eagles beat the Redskins 33-25.(AP Photo/David Durochik)
Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams, left, is congratulated by his Philadelphia Eagles counterpart, Randall Cunningham following the Redskins 10-3 upset win in NFL game at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium, Nov. 13, 1989. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor (36) is upended by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (5) after his interception of McNabb's pass in the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004, in Philadelphia. Behind them is Eagles' guard Hank Fraley (63) and tackle Tra Thomas (72). (AP Photo/Miles Kennedy)
Philadelphia Eagles tight end L.J. Smith is pulled down by Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Haraz Ghanbari)
Quarterback Doug Williams (17) of the Washington Redskins releases a pass n a 17 - 10 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 18, 1988 at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Washington Redskins Art Monk catches a 16-yard second quarter touchdown pass from quarterback Mark Rypien as Philadelphia Eagles Eric Allen watches during Wildcard playoff game Saturday, Jan. 5, 1991 at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Washington Redskins tackle Jermaine Haley causes Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (5) to fumble in the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004, in Philadelphia. The Redskins recovered on the play. (AP Photo/Miles Kennedy)
Eagles' Terry Tautolo tackles Washington Redskins' John Riggins, but is too late to keep Riggins from scoring a touchdown after catching a pass during game at Philadelphia, Oct. 7, 1979. (AP Photo/Steven Falk)
Washington Redskins Dexter Manley sacks Philadelphia Eagles Randall Cunningham for a loss of five yards in first quarter NFL action in their game at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium, Nov. 13, 1989. Cunningham fumbled the ball and the Redskins recovered en route to a 10-3 win. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Billy Barnes (32) Washington Redskins back, keeps tight grip on the ball as he scores touchdown from 3-yard line despite swarm of Philadelphia Eagles defenders in second period of Eagles - Redskins pro-football game in Philadelphia on Oct. 21, 1962. Trying to stop Barnes are Eagles backs Bob Harrison (42) and Mike McClellan (23). At top is Redskins end Bill Anderson (42), Redskins won, 27-21. (AP Photo/Bill Ingraham)
Philadelphia Eagles' Greg Lewis, left, and J.R. Reed, center, chase Washington Redskins' Ladell Betts (46) as Betts returns the opening kickoff 70 yards Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, in Landover, Md. The play set up a short touchdown run for Clinton Portis. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Philadelphia Eagles fullback Clarence Peaks (26) is brought down by Washington Redskin tackle Will Renfro (71) after a six-yard first quarter running gain at Griffith Stadium, Dec. 6, 1959, Washington, D.C. Swarming in on Peaks is fullback Chuck Drazenovich (36) and end Ed Meadows (83), both of Washington. In the background is Chuck Bednarik (60), Eagles center. (AP Photo/Tom Fitzsimmons)
Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis (26) scores a third-quarter touchdown past Philadelphia Eagles safety Brian Dawkins (20) and safety Michael Lewis (32), Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Snapping a six-game losing streak. * Being the Redskins' first win against the Eagles since Dec. 23, 2012. * Marking the Redskins' 82nd all-time win against the Eagles, their most against any opponent. * Evening the Redskins' all-time Saturday record, including postseason play, at 24-24. * Representing the Redskins' second win against an NFC opponent this season and their second in NFC East play. * Surpassing the Redskins' win total from a season ago (three).
MORRIS MARKSWatch No. 46 for the Redskins on Saturday against the Eagles. With each yard he gains, running back
Alfred Morris could be making team history. Here's what to watch for when it comes to Morris on Saturday:
- Morris maintaining the highest rushing average in team history (4.55).
- Morris accruing 164 more rushing yards this season to become the 13th player in NFL history to rush for 4,000 yards in his first three NFL seasons.
- Morris rushing for 52 yards to become only the fourth player in Redskins
- history to post three career 1,000-yard rushing seasons with the Redskins (Clinton Portis, 4; John Riggins, 4; Stephen Davis, 3).
- Morris joining Stephen Davis (1999-2001) as the only players in Redskins history to rush for 1,000 yards in three consecutive seasons.
- Morris joining Marshawn Lynch as the second NFL player to rush for 1,000 yards in each of the last three seasons.
- Morris registering his 12th career 100-yard rushing game to tie Earnest
- Byner, George Rogers and Terry Allen for fifth-most in team history.
- Morris (3,836) gaining 115 yards to pass Earnest Byner (3,950) for sixth on the Redskins' all-time rushing list.
- Morris improving upon his career-best 15 receptions and 136 receiving yards this season.
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-- Behind Enemy Lines 2014: Eagles Edition II
-- What They’re Saying: Philadelphia Eagles
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