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PHILADELPHIA -- Each week the Washington Redskins preach the same things: balance the offense, limit the number of big plays on defense and show the discipline to avoid penalties.

But as yesterday's 27-3 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles again demonstrated, the Redskins have trouble practicing what they preach.

"We've talked about everything and tried to correct things," cornerback Shawn Springs said. "But we're not getting it done."

The offense still has trouble finishing drives and now must play without running back Clinton Portis, who broke a bone in his right ring finger and will miss three to four weeks. The defense still has trouble allowing field-flipping plays. And the penalty problem resurfaced with eight for 70 yards after a one-game respite.

The Redskins (3-6), unable to cash in on the momentum created by last week's win over the Dallas Cowboys, have become pushovers away from FedEx Field. They have lost their last three road games by 19, 14 and 24 points and have been outscored 105-67 in five road contests this season.

As with every ugly Redskins loss, the focus starts with the quarterback. Mark Brunell completed 16 of 31 passes (with one interception) for only 132 yards and a season-low 49.4 passer rating. With nine minutes remaining, coach Joe Gibbs told Todd Collins to warm up so he could finish the game. The Eagles, however, never gave up the ball, and Collins never got his chance to play.

"I talked about doing that because it had been a tough day for Mark," Gibbs said.

The Redskins next face a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team that is 2-6 entering tonight's game at Carolina. Is Sunday's game the right time to give young third-string quarterback Jason Campbell a look?

"I don't have any initial thoughts," Gibbs said. "I know everybody will be wanting to talk about it."

Brunell was involved in one of yesterday's three game-changing plays, each of which went in Philadelphia's favor and resulted in a touchdown.