Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (grass, outdoors)
When: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox)
Spread: Redskins by 5.5
Forecast: Temperatures will be in the low- to mid-40s with sunny skies.
Records: Redskins (8-6; NFC East 3-1); Eagles (4-10; NFC East 1-3)
Past results: Two most recent meetings -- Nov. 18, 2012: Redskins 31, Eagles 6; Jan. 1, 2012: Eagles 34, Redskins 10 Series record: Redskins lead 80-71-6.
What matters: Turnovers. The Redskins have done a terrific job all season of creating, and preventing, turnovers. They’re tied for fourth in the NFL with a turnover differential of plus-13. Meanwhile, the Eagles are tied for last at minus-22. Philadelphia has allowed 123 points off turnovers compared to 44 for Washington.
Who matters: QB Robert Griffin III. He missed last week against Cleveland with a sprained right knee but is expected to play Sunday. In the first meeting against the Eagles, Griffin completed 14 of 15 passes for 200 yards and ran 12 times for 84 yards. But will he be as daring with his legs coming off a knee injury? The short answer: yes. They’re too big a part of his game.
Key matchups: Redskins NT Barry Cofield vs. C Dallas Reynolds. Cofield has played especially well lately and had a strong game against Reynolds in the first meeting. Cofield has been more disruptive, particularly when shooting gaps or running stunts. Redskins ILBs Perry Riley and London Fletcher vs. LeSean McCoy. He’s a dangerous runner; if the Redskins can use eight in the box they will be fine.
Inside stuff: The Redskins’ defense has been more creative lately, showing multiple looks in an effort to provide a better rush. Washington has used more stunts and various looks. The Redskins have used Ryan Kerrigan on both sides of the line more and he’s slanted inside on rushes a lot more. Kerrigan likes going up against guards because he’s quicker and, though they’re bigger, he’s stronger than anticipated. He often moves them back for pressure. With Brian Orakpo out, they’ve generated little pressure without being creative.
Connections: Redskins special teams coach Danny Smith spent four seasons in Philadelphia (1995-98). Redskins P Sav Rocca also spent four seasons with the Eagles (2007-10) before signing with Washington. Eagles defensive coordinator Todd Bowles played with the Redskins from 1986-90 and 1992-93.
Stat you should know: The Redskins are 7-1 when Pierre Garcon plays. He’s recorded four games with 85 or more yards receiving; no other Redskins wideout has surpassed 80 yards in a game. And they’re averaging 29.5 points with him; 24.2 without him.
Injury report: Griffin (knee), C Will Montgomery (knee) and RT Tyler Polumbus (concussion) all practiced Friday. They are expected to play vs. Philadelphia. LB London Fletcher (ankle) likely will be questionable after limited practice reps much of the week.
Looking ahead: The Redskins end the regular season with a home game vs. NFC East rival Dallas. If both teams win Sunday, it will be for the NFC East title. If they both lose and New York wins, then the Giants would win the East by beating Philadelphia in the finale. Even if the Redskins lose Sunday, they can still earn a playoff berth by winning the finale. It should set up one of the best atmospheres at FedEx Field in years.
Prediction: Redskins 28, Eagles 14
John Keim covers the Redskins for the Washington Examiner. Follow him on Twitter @CBSRedskins or @John_Keim.
