Eagles @ Redskins: Do Or Die, Part 2

No pressure guys, but win this one or you're through. That pretty much sums it up. By the way, I went to college with a kid whose father was one of the original hogettes. If my dad dressed in drag on the weekends, or rooted for a sad franchise like the Skins I definitely wouldn't let anyone know about it. This kid's dad did both, and he admitted it. Some people.

Back to business. Unfortunately for the Eagles, Baskett is out. I'd like to see Jason Avant get some work down in the red zone. McNabb seems to trust him more than anyone, he's shown a desire to get his head ripped off going over the middle, and he has better size than any of the other WRs on the roster.

More bad news, Kevin Curtis is doubtful and Todd Herremans hasn't practiced all week (he's listed as questionable). The run/pass ratio we've all been longing for is becoming more and more of an iffy proposition as the o-line just can't stay healthy.

On the plus side, the Skins will probably be without both of their starting tackles and Clinton Portis hasn't practiced all week. Trent Cole is salivating at the opportunities he's going to have to destroy Jason Campbell. I'd love to avoid facing Portis, but my gut tells me he'll be available.

This is the same Skins team that lost to the Bengals last week. Two guys to keep an eye on in the passing game: Santana Moss and Chris Cooley. Cooley always seems to stick it to the Birds. Moss is always a threat to stick it to anyone. I'd love to see Asante shadowing Moss no matter where he lines up, but it won't happen.

This time, I don't care how they do it, I just care that they win. No matter what it takes, don't let the Skins end your season. Keep your eyes on the Tampa and Atlanta games. The Birds need a loss from either to get in.