Let’s say this up front. The Eagles should not be a nine-point pick over anyone.


Yet here we are, with the Birds looking at a huge spread vs. the Redskins.


First things first, D.C. might just be called the Deadskins. They are very banged up and likely not terribly interested in what has been just one more disaster in the Dan Snyder era.


But they still always manage to give the Eagles fits. The Birds beat them, 27-17, just a few weeks ago. But I look for this one to be a lot closer.


It won’t be pretty, but the Eagles, powered by just enough Donovan McNabb, DeSean Jackson and LeSean McCoy, get another close win over the Redskins.


All together now, “Hail to the Redskins.” Or as the fans in D.C. might be singing to Snyder, “to hell with the Redskins.


Make it Eagles 17, Redskins 16.

Last Week: I was on the money again in thinking da Birds would prevail over da Bears. But I have to admit I did not see the fourth-quarter comeback coming.


Season Record: 6-4, I'm even with the Eagles. And I’m starting to get my playoff face on for the stretch run.