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REDSKINS (3-7) at EAGLES (6-4)
Today, 1 p.m.
Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
TV: Chs. 5, 45
Radio: ESPN 980
KEY MATCHUP
EAGLES PR DeSEAN JACKSON vs. REDSKINS P HUNTER SMITH
Not only is Jackson explosive in the Eagles' passing game, he also leads the NFL with a 14.9-yard average on punt returns. Last week at Chicago, he had a 53-yard return.
The Redskins are eighth in punt coverage and haven't allowed a return of more than 29 yards, much less a touchdown. Injuries to H.B. Blades and Mike Sellers and the promotion of Rock Cartwright to starting running back could force special teams coach Danny Smith to reshuffle his personnel, so it's up to Hunter Smith to neutralize Jackson.
Smith averaged 3.28 seconds of hang time on seven punts against Philadelphia last month, and Jackson had returns of minus-1, 29 and 3 yards. Since returning from a groin injury, Smith has averaged a solid 4.48 seconds of hang time, forcing opponents into five fair catches.
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