And we say it again. Our Golden Rule of handicapping totals in football and basketball is that it is much more about pace than offensive or defensive competence. Both teams snap the ball a lot. Philadelphia 73.5 snaps per game, Washington 72 (two of top four).

Yes receiver DeSean Jackson is questionable for Washington and that is no small fact. Mega talented but not always motivated, the Eagles tossed him aside, so I would expect he would play and be very focused. Still even if he does not, both teams will throw a lot. Redskins better with quarterback Kirk Cousins offensively. He has sweet chemistry with Andre Roberts

Washington faced Ryan Fitzpatrick and Chad Henne so far, two of the worst offenses in the league. Now they play Philly leads the NFL in offensive yards and points scored and played two bad first halves

Philadelphia makes big plays; the Redskins give up too many.