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Eagles' defense winning running battle

Gallery: Eagles' defense winning running battle

WHAT HAPPENS when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? We'll find out Sunday when the Redskins' fourth-ranked ground game collides with the Eagles' vaunted run defense.

The Redskins and their 1-2 running punch of Alfred Morris and rookie Matt Jones are averaging 143.7 yards per game and are fifth in the league in rushing average (4.6 yards per carry).

The Eagles have held their first three opponents to a league-best 3.1 yards per carry. They are tied with the Bengals for the fewest rushing first downs allowed (11).