The story line here is Donovan McNabb’s return to Philly, who are now led by Michael Vick. Check out SB Nation’s Week 4 NFL preview for Redskins vs. Eagles.
Redskins Vs. Eagles: Jason Avant Drops Game-Winner
Philadelphia certainly made it interesting.
With no time remaining, from 33 yards out, Kolb found Jason Avant in the end zone.
Read Article >Redskins Vs. Eagles: Prevent Defense Allows Philadelphia To Score First Touchdown
Redskins have been stout in the red zone all day, but they finally broke down and Philly found the end zone.
We now have a game, as Redskins lead 17-12, with Philly kicking off and 4:10 remaining.
Read Article >Redskins Vs. Eagles: Plenty Of Punting In Third Quarter
In an uneventful third quarter, the score remains the safe as it was going into the half.
A lot of punting.
Read Article >Redskins Vs. Eagles: McNabb Makes A Bad Throw, Intercepted
Redskins Vs. Eagles: VIDEO -- Vick Injury
Redskins Vs. Eagles: Bad Officiating
During 4th and goal during Philly’s last drive, the play clock was incorrectly administrated and Reid was demanding an explanation for why the ball was moved backward.
A play cannot start until the refs explain why the ball was moved forward/backward if asked by a head coach. The clock started even though it was not yet answered.
Read Article >Redskins Vs. Eagles: David Akers Kicks Another FG As Eagles Find Themselves Down 17-6 At The Half
Redskins Vs. Eagles: Injury Updates
According to Ashley Fox’s Twitter, Vick is “sucking in oxygen” as well.
Read Article >Redskins Vs. Eagles: Gano Puts Redskins up 17-3
The Philadelphia fans are booing, but what else is new.
Washington looks like they have regained their form from the Dallas game, looking stout on defense and operating with a lot of balance on offense.
Read Article >Redskins Vs. Eagles: Redskins Continue to Move the Chains, Up 14-3
Philadelphia blitzed early and often and McNabb made them pay, and as a result, Washington is averaging 14.1 yards per pass play.
Akers nailed a 49-yard field goal to get Philly on the score sheet.
Read Article >Donovan McNabb’s Return To Philly Comes Against Michael Vick And The Eagles
Eight playoff appearances, five NFC title games, a trip to Super Bowl XXXIX and six Pro Bowl selections are some of the accolades McNabb achieved in his up-and-down tenure in the City of Brotherly. Often times McNabb didn’t receive the adoration from the fans or media, yet he was still able to shake it off with his infectious smile. While shaking off defenders on the field, he set numerous Philadelphia marks, including wins (92), attempts (4,746), completions (2,801), passing yards (32,873), passing touchdowns (216) and games played by a quarterback (148).
Vick has his own story to tell in this matchup, since he wasn’t supposed to begin a new era at quarterback for the Eagles. Kevin Kolb was named starter soon after McNabb landed in Washington and was even signed to a big deal following the move. However, a concussion and some wavering performances landed Kolb back on the bench holding a clipboard behind a resurgent Vick, who earned starting status following a win at Detroit in Week 2.
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