The Redskins offense was miserable in preseason, but I like them to start the season with a win at home. Look for Cousins and Pryor to connect early and often as Washington wins as home underdogs.

The Eagles are sneakily a contender in the NFC. Their downturn last year was linked to losing Lane Johnson to suspension, and the line will give Carson Wentz plenty of time to move the ball. Their weakness heading into the offseason was at cornerback, and Ronald Darby goes a long way towards fixing it. Washington has a big hole to fill on offense after losing their top two WRs and offensive coordinator. They start unevenly, while the Eagles fly.

I agree with the line move here, as I'm expecting big things from the Eagles this year. Philly went 1-8 last season in games decided by one score or less, so it's not like the Eagles were too far from being a good team in 2016. They got some bad breaks. Look for Philly to win the battle up front, and for Carson Wentz to enjoy using his new weapons. Back Philly.

The Redskins have covered six straight against the Eagles, winning the last five, and my simulations have Washington covering the opener 58 percent of the time. This is a case of the wrong team being favored. Yes I know the Redskins' offense has looked terrible in the preseason, but I feel good about a team that's averaged 29.3 points in its last six matchups with Philly.