Quick Take: Eagles (8-5-1) at Redskins (7-7)

Published: Dec 20, 2008 at 11:06 AM

Last meeting
In Week 5 this season, the Redskins overcame a 14-point deficit and knocked off the host Eagles 23-17 to improve to 4-1.

Streaks
The Redskins have won two of the past three meetings between the NFC East rivals to extend their series lead to 77-65-5, including the playoffs. See a breakdown of the last five meetings.

Last week
Philadelphia's defense completely shut down Cleveland in a 30-10 win on Monday Night Football. ... A 20-13 loss in Cincinnati just about ended any realistic chance the Redskins had of entering the postseason. To see the complete NFL playoff picture, click here.

Keep your eye on ...
Zorn's game plan:Redskins coach Jim Zorn said, "I just feel like the worst coach in America" Monday and vowed to examine his methods this week to see if he needed to make changes in his approach. How the team responds after losing five of its last six games will show whether Zorn's self-evaluation worked.

Fan feedback

   Is Zorn to blame for the 
  Redskins' slide? Will the 
  Eagles make the playoffs? 
   **What are your thoughts?**

Redskins getting a lump of Cole:Eagles DE Trent Cole has eight sacks this season and is one of the league's elite pass rushers. With Pro Bowl OT Chris Samuels out for the season, Cole will get to focus his attention on beating second-year pro Stephon Heyer.

McNabb's hot streak: Since being benched at halftime of a Week 12 loss to the Ravens, Eagles QB Donovan McNabb has been on fire. He has thrown seven touchdown passes and only one interception in his past three starts, completing 69.2 percent of his throws.

Did you know?
McNabb has won five of his six starts at Washington. ... Eagles S Brian Dawkins has played in more games than anyone in franchise history (181). ... Redskins RB Clinton Portis is tied for the NFL lead with 76 first downs. ... Washington QB Jason Campbell is 55 yards away from his first 3,000-yard season.

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