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)
With today's NFC East matchup against the New York Giants officially a thing of the past, the Washington Redskins now turn their focus to their battle against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField.
The Redskins and Eagles kickoff Saturday at 4:30 p.m. in a matchup televised on the NFL Network.
The Eagles enter today's action with a 9-4 record, and are tied for first in the NFC East with the Dallas Cowboys. Those two teams square off tonight at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday Night Football.
The Eagles have been consistent all season, and are yet to lose two straight games so far in 2014. They opened up the year with three straight wins over the Jaguars, Colts and Redskins, before suffering their first loss to the 49ers in San Francisco in Week 4. They then won two more – over the Rams and Giants – before dropping a Week 8 matchup to the Cardinals.
Since that time, the Eagles have gone 4-2, defeating the Texans, Panthers, Titans and Cowboys, and losing to the Packers and Seahawks.
The Eagles are led by second-year head coach Chip Kelly. Last season, Kelly became the second head coach in league history to win a divisional title in his first season in the NFL. Known for instilling a quick offensive pace, Kelly's Eagles set several team records in 2013, including points scored (442), total net yards (6,676), touchdowns (53), passing yards (4,406) and fewest turnovers (19).
The Eagles also set an NFL record with 99 plays of 20-plus yards, and became the first team since the 1991 Buffalo Bills to lead the league in rushing while ranking last in time of possession.
The Eagles had five Pro Bowl selections last season: quarterback Nick Foles (who was named offensive MVP of the game), wide receiver DeSean Jackson (now with the Redskins), running back LeSean McCoy, guard Evan Mathis and tackle Jason Peters.
Philadelphia is coming off a 24-14 loss to Seattle at Lincoln Financial Field last Sunday. In that game, the Eagles were dominated by a talented Seahawks defense, which allowed just 139 total net yards – including just 96 passing yards for quarterback Mark Sanchez, who is replacing an injured Foles.
Sanchez – who completed 10-of-20 passes – did throw two touchdowns, but also threw an interception to cornerback Tharold Simon. McCoy finished with 17 rushes for 50 yards, setting the franchise record for career rushing yards in the process.
Defensive end Fletcher Cox (11 tackles), linebacker Mychal Kendricks (11 tackles, forced fumble) and outside linebacker Trent Cole (nine tackles) led the defensive charge for the Eagles.
The Redskins are looking to avenge their 37-34 loss to the Eagles Week 3 in Philadelphia. In that game, Washington collected 511 net yards on offense – including 427 yards passing from Kirk Cousins – but Philadelphia just wouldn't go away, using a 27-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Maclin to break a 27-27 fourth-quarter tie to take the lead for good.
Heading into tonight's game against the Cowboys, the Eagles rank fifth in the NFL in total offense (394.8 yards per game), including 270.3 yards passing and 128.8 yards rushing per game. Defensively, Philadelphia ranks 24th overall (371.9 yards allowed per game).
Sanchez has completed 121-of-195 total passes (62.1 percent) for 1500 yards with 10 touchdowns to seven interceptions. McCoy is having another solid year for Philadelphia, with 259 rushes for 1,068 yards and four touchdowns, while Maclin leads the Eagles wide receivers with 74 catches with 1,109 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Defensively, Kendricks leads the Eagles with 65 tackles, while outside linebacker Connor Barwin has a team-best 13.5 sacks.
Game notesHere's some more facts and figures from Saturday's Redskins-Eagles matchup in Landover, Md., courtesy of Redskins Public Relations:
- The Redskins and Eagles will meet on a Saturday for the fifth time in series history. Washington is 2-2 against the Eagles in Saturday games, including a 31-30 win at Philadelphia on Oct. 1, 1955 and a 20-6 win at Philadelphia in the NFC Wild Card Round on Jan. 5, 1991.
- The Redskins will attempt to even their all-time record in Saturday games at 24-24. The Redskins will seek their first Saturday victory since a 17-10 NFC Wild Card Round win over the Buccaneers on Jan. 7, 2006. The Redskins' last regular season Saturday victory came on Dec. 24, 2005, against the New York Giants.
- The Redskins are 41-35-3 all-time in regular season home games against the Eagles.
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