Eagles RB LeGarrette Blount vs. Redskins LB Zach Brown

The Redskins managed to hold Blount in check in their Week 1 matchup, yielding just 46 yards on 14 carries. But over the past four weeks, Blount has amassed 344 yards and 6.1 yards per carry. He’s a powerful back who’s hard to bring down, and the Eagles’ running schemes have provided him running lanes.

Brown has been a revelation for the Redskins. His speed to the ball is outstanding, and he can make himself small to knife through gaps. Brown has 50 tackles, good for fourth in the NFL despite the Redskins’ early bye.

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Eagles DT Fletcher Cox vs. Redskins RG Brandon Scherff

Cox is one of the best defensive tackles in the NFL, especially when rushing the passer. He recorded a sack against the Redskins in Week 1 and managed to generate some pressure on other snaps, too. Scherff is developing into a fantastic guard and has been nearly flawless of late. The one defender that has given him any trouble this year? Cox. This has been a key matchup of this division rivalry since Scherff was drafted, and they’ve both had their share of wins and losses. Cox missed two weeks due to an injury but was back in the Eagles’ lineup last week and was credited with half a sack.

Eagles LT Jason Peters vs. Redskins OLB Preston Smith

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Smith is starting to fulfill the potential that led to him being drafted in the second round in 2015. He leads the team with 4.5 sacks, including one against the Eagles. He’ll mostly be up against Peters, who protects Carson Wentz’s blind side. Smith’s arm length has traditionally given Peters issues, but Peters has often been able to do just enough to prevent Smith from getting to the quarterback.

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