Eagles

This week was truly a test. The Eagles were getting their first action within the NFC East, six games that mean everything to the Eagles division hopes. They failed that test, losing to the Redskins 27-20, and dropping to 3-2. And the grades this week reflect it.

Even after two disappointing losses, Philadelphia Eagles fans shouldn’t be as upset as they were a year ago.

At 3-1, the Eagles are facing another challenge in their first divisional game of the season against the Washington Redskins, who roll into the Week 6 meeting having won three straight games. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.

The first meeting with the NFC East happens against the Washington Redskins on Sunday afternoon, and the Eagles are looking to get revenge on the end of a rivalry that hasn’t gone their way as of late. Here are six players to watch in Sunday’s game.

Friday’s injury reports gave us a better idea of who will be in uniform on Sunday for the Eagles and Redskins, and who’s unlikely to suit up. With that in mind, here’s a look at how these divisional foes stack up.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz was named Pepsi Offensive Rookie of the Week for Week 5.

Johnson’s suspension leaves us with this question of who will be protecting Wentz instead of the former first-round pick? The answer is a challenging one to pronounce. Halapoulivaati Vaitai, known more easily as ‘Big V,’ will step in and be the starting right tackle on Sunday when the Eagles face their NFC East rivals, the Washington Redskins.

The Eagles hold the overall FedEx Field series lead with an 11-8 record. However, FedEx Field is starting to develop a reputation of being a house of horror for the Birds.

The last two times the Eagles have played in the Capital Beltway region, the games have ended in disaster. Of course, Carson Wentz wasn’t the quarterback for either of those games, nor did the defense have the aggressive look that it has now. Hopefully that means a different outcome this time around.