Dominic Fazzini Monday's play 15 Dime -- Eagles (minus points vs. REDSKINS)

EAGLES

I've tried to think of reasons why I should play the Redskins instead of the Eagles tonight, but I just can't take Washington, even if they are getting more than a touchdown at home.

The Redskins are one of the worst offensive teams in the NFL, scoring just 13.2 points per game, and they've already lost to the lowly Lions and Chiefs this season.

If that wasn't bad enough, now head coach Jim Zorn has been stripped of his play-calling duties, and Sherm Lewis, who was lured out of retirement two weeks ago and hasn't coached in the NFL since 2004, is taking over those responsibilities.

And to make matters worse, one of Washington's top offensive weapons, running back Clinton Portis, is dealing with foot, calf, knee and ankle injuries, although he is expected to start.

Philadelphia was embarrassed last week, losing 13-9 to the miserable Raiders, and now Washington is going to pay the price for that humiliation.

Eagles coach Andy Reid is not a man that is used to losing, and I expect his team to give a first-rate effort tonight, especially playing on the national stage. He is 8-2 against the spread in his career on Monday night road games, including 5-0 in division games.

The Redskins are 1-8 ATS at home under Zorn and 2-9-3 overall, while Philadelphia is 4-0 ATS after both a straight-up loss and noncover. Take the Eagles in this one, as I see the final score tonight somewhere in the neighborhood of 27-16.



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