The Washington Redskins open the 2017 season on Sunday at home versus the Philadelphia Eagles. Can Washington continue its dominance over Philly?

The 2017 season is finally here. For the Washington Redskins, it couldn’t come soon enough. After a sluggish preseason that followed a turbulent offseason, the Redskins and their fans are thankful real football has arrived.

The Redskins have several new starters on the defensive side of the ball. Offensively, Terrelle Pryor steps in to help replace the departed Pierre Garcon and DeSean Jackson. Can Pryor make Washington forgot about its former 1,000-yard receivers?

The Philadelphia Eagles are quite the formidable opponent for Week 1. Forget that the Redskins have won five of the previous six meetings between the teams. The Eagles, in their second year with Carson Wentz under center, should be much better on the offensive side of the ball this season. The addition of Alshon Jeffery gives Philly a true No. 1 receiver. Josh Norman will have his hands full.

The Redskins are notoriously slow-starters under head coach Jay Gruden. In his three seasons as head coach, Washington has lost each season opener. Will that change on Sunday?

Here are three bold predictions for the Redskins as they host the Eagles at FedEx Field this weekend.