This train is leaving the station
Posted by Derek
Actually, we're driving, so the gameday postings will be a bit light, BUT, let me quickly say the following:
1. This will be a nervous afternoon by any definition. The Redskins don't seem capable of playing games that aren't decided in the fourth quarter, and I imagine that's how this one will go. That plus the Phils game should have the folks in the stadium on maximum anxiety levels for most of the aftenoon.
2. I've got a good Reggie Brown vibe for today. Can't tell you why (other than the part where he's made big plays against the Skins in the past). It'd also be nice to see the secondary end that whole "Jason Campbell hasn't thrown a pick" thing. And I wouldn't be shocked to see David Akers need to make a big field goal today (like in the fourth quarter when it matters).
3. Letdown versus High Pressure in re: the respective psychoanalytics today. We've got the Skins pegged for a letdown after a big win against Dallas, right? And we have the Eagles feeling a ton of pressure in the face of 2-3 and another division loss. Usually the more desperate teams get the win in these scenarios ("Parcells' Axiom of Sportscliche #43").
4. In case I didn't mention this four time already, I couldn't be more psyched to actually be attending the game today.
5. I like the Eagles to win, call it Eagles 23, Redskins 16.

