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Monday Night Football returns with a doubleheader. It starts with an NFC East battle between the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles, before moving to an AFC matchup between the Houston Texans and San Diego Chargers.

by Ryan Nanni, Stephen White, Clay Wendler, Rodger Sherman, Mark Ennis, and Ryan Van Bibber
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Philadelphia holds on to win; Texans vs. Chargers underway

Matt Ufford [11:44 PM]:

That Rivers scramble is devastating in my fantasy failball league.

Matt Ufford [11:43 PM]:

@Alfie Crow I want Berman and Matt Millen to call the late MNF game next year. Just to watch Twitter burn.

Mark Ennis [11:36 PM]:

Clay Wendler [11:13 PM]:

Ryan Van Bibber [10:56 PM]:

Open Thread: Texans at Chargers, First Half

by John Gennaro, Bolts From The Blue

The San Diego Chargers and Houston Texans are the last teams to play in Week 1 of the 2013 NFL regular season, playing in the second half of ESPN's Monday Night Football doubleheader. Which team will reign supreme?

Ryan Van Bibber [10:55 PM]:

Open Game Day Thread: Texans v. Chargers (MNF)

by Tim, Battle Red Blog

The Houston Texans kick off their 2013 season on Monday Night Football against the Chargers in San Diego. Talk about the game as it happens on Battle Red Blog's live open game thread.

Ryan Van Bibber [10:55 PM]:

Links: http://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2013/9/9/4712810/open-thread-monday-night-football-eagles-at-redskins and Battle Red Blog http://www.battleredblog.com/2013/9/9/4709688/open-game-day-thread-texans-v-chargers-monday-night-football

Alfie Crow [10:55 PM]:

“Let’s have Chris Berman and Trent Dilfer call a game.” – ESPN

Ryan Van Bibber [10:54 PM]:

Football fans, we’re going to move the discussion over to Bolts from the Blue and Battle Red Blog, our Chargers and Texans blogs.

Clay Wendler [10:46 PM]:

chris berman is so awful at this

Rodger Sherman [10:45 PM]:

@Jessy S and were painfully long after the outcome of the game was more or less decided

Ryan Van Bibber [10:44 PM]:

Wait, the Chargers have points? None of these games are sticking the script.

taffyowner917 [10:39 PM]:

and now its time to let my ears bleed…

Jessy S [10:37 PM]:

Wow, both NFC East games were decided on an onside kick.

Stephen White [10:35 PM]:

flag

Stephen White [10:35 PM]:

Patrick Chung with the epic fail

Ryan Nanni [10:32 PM]:

This is the perfect NFC East game in that neither fan base is going to wind up happy.

Clay Wendler [10:32 PM]:

Stephen White [10:32 PM]:

well whaddya know.

Rodger Sherman [10:30 PM]:

ON SECOND THOUGHT THAT GAME IS BEING ANNOUNCED BY CHRIS BERMAN

Rodger Sherman [10:29 PM]:

i’m always skeptical about fat man interceptions, but we missed 330-pounder cam thomas. LET US SWITCH GOODELL

Ryan Nanni [10:29 PM]:

@N2theBlue They’ve let Washington run more than 10 plays, so it’s been a comparative disaster.

BlueEggsAndSam [10:28 PM]:

Fat man INT for San Diego on first Houston snap. Ryan Mathews with TD rec. on first SD snap.

Stephen White [10:27 PM]:

I mean theyre only down 13 but boy it seems like way more than that.

taffyowner917 [10:27 PM]:

@Ryan Van Bibber or listening to Chris Berman

Ryan Van Bibber [10:27 PM]:

@N2theBlue good question … Washington’s offense and RGIII finally found some rhythm for one thing

N2theBlue [10:25 PM]:

I’m unable to watch so following here and on twitter. What has happened to Eagles in 2nd half?

Ryan Van Bibber [10:24 PM]:

wish Chip Kelly wouldn’t have rushed this game to spare us from watching the Chargers

Mark Ennis [10:22 PM]:

Ryan Van Bibber [10:21 PM]:

it’s almost kind of jarring to look up and see McCoy only getting 3 yards on a rush after the first half of this game

Ryan Van Bibber [10:21 PM]:

These guys are all Gruden Grinders

Ryan Nanni [10:18 PM]:

“There’s a play clock? Why?” – Chip Kelly

Stephen White [10:15 PM]:

oh well

Mark Ennis [10:15 PM]:

CHip Kelly is a genius again!

Stephen White [10:14 PM]:

Hankerson’s hands are so suspect.

Ryan Nanni [10:14 PM]:

Norv Turner thinks the Skins should take a knee here.

Mark Ennis [10:13 PM]:

Ryan Van Bibber [10:09 PM]:

SMH

Ryan Van Bibber [10:09 PM]:

Gruden just called London Fletcher an ex-Los Angeles Ram …

Alfie Crow [10:09 PM]:

Gruden just said LA Rams

David Fucillo [10:09 PM]:

@Mark Ennis Correction: Prisco is insufferable

Mark Ennis [10:05 PM]:

@DuckSpurs Prisco is going to be insufferable if the sun comes up tomorrow.

Mark Ennis [10:05 PM]:

Charlie Gebow [10:05 PM]:

@DuckSpurs That sort of implies that he isn’t already

DuckSpurs [10:04 PM]:

Prisco is going to be insufferable if Vick is injured

Stephen White [10:03 PM]:

Vick limping now

Ryan Van Bibber [10:02 PM]:

@sgw94 yeah, seems like missing tackles is just as bad against the hurry up as it is any other offense

Stephen White [10:02 PM]:

@Ryan Van Bibber he has a lot of company in that regard on that defense.

Ryan Van Bibber [10:00 PM]:

@sgw94 he’s had a terrible night

Stephen White [10:00 PM]:

rambo was a deer in the headlights

Ryan Van Bibber [9:59 PM]:

big swing in win probability … huge

Rodger Sherman [9:58 PM]:

This at least would’ve been a fun blowout if Chip had just kept going and Washington had kept derping.

Mark Ennis [9:57 PM]:

@Run Home Jack “And with that touchdown, I’d say the over has put the nail in Washington’s coffin.”

Ryan Nanni [9:56 PM]:

Imagine Musburger calling this game.

Stephen White [9:55 PM]:

this may get interesting, that fast offense of the Eagles best not go three and out.

Rodger Sherman [9:51 PM]:

@Mark Ennis trent was in on the fix!

Stephen White [9:50 PM]:

need quick strikes now, keep an eye on Santana

Mark Ennis [9:50 PM]:

So they were like “How can we make the discount double check thing more annoying?”

Ryan Nanni [9:49 PM]:

Pretty excited for that missed field goal earlier to come into play.

mattw [9:49 PM]:

@Ricky O’Donnell i think it’s ridiculous.

Ricky O’Donnell [9:49 PM]:

@mattw I mean people love the #grit involved in that, but that’s gotta be a concern for a guy with his injury history, right?

Matt Ufford [9:49 PM]:

Well hey, it’s almost a football game now.

Mark Ennis [9:48 PM]:

Back Door Stunt is what I’d want my WWE finishing move to be called.

mattw [9:48 PM]:

how many vick blocks tonight?

Ryan Nanni [9:47 PM]:

Ennis, you are a hate machine.

Mark Ennis [9:47 PM]:

Stephen White [9:46 PM]:

you know how teams show cover 2 most plays then stay in it or come up to play 8 man front or blitz? i wonder of doing the opposite vs Chip Kelly might work. like show blitz every ppay then either actually blitz or drop out of it at the snap.

Stephen White [9:43 PM]:

noooooo they cut off the Megatron commercial

Rodger Sherman [9:41 PM]:

Congrats!

Rodger Sherman [9:41 PM]:

The Redskins scored a touchdown!

Stephen White [9:38 PM]:

thing is last year RGIII was so accurate all the time. that’s what makes you wonder about his health.

Ricky O’Donnell [9:38 PM]:

another poor throw from RGIII, had Moss open

Stephen White [9:37 PM]:

washington just shooting themselves in the foot all night long

Chris Haines [9:36 PM]:

@Ryan Hudson can’t be. Also, the Eagles aren’t this good either.

Mark Ennis [9:34 PM]:

Ricky O’Donnell [9:33 PM]:

Clay Wendler [9:31 PM]:

Ryan Hudson [9:30 PM]:

Brian Mitchell:

Ryan Hudson [9:30 PM]:

Philly has started 4 of its drives in Washington territory, fwiw

Mark Ennis [9:29 PM]:

We can’t pile enough sh*t on Pete Prisco’s head.

Ryan Hudson [9:27 PM]:

Mark Ennis [9:26 PM]:

Mark Ennis [9:26 PM]:

From January 4, 2013 (ht: Luke Zimmerman)

Ryan Hudson [9:26 PM]:

The Redskins aren’t this bad … right?

Ryan Hudson [9:25 PM]:

Goodness, McCoy’s moves tonight

Stephen White [9:23 PM]:

the defense doesnt even care about the missed field goal at this point, theyre just happy to get some rest during that long drive.

Mark Ennis [9:23 PM]:

Ryan Nanni [9:22 PM]:

That missed? Really? Sorry, Oklahoma State.

Mark Ennis [9:19 PM]:

Mark Ennis [9:19 PM]:

I think RGIII has avoided following through on his throws to keep the weight off that knee.

Ryan Nanni [9:19 PM]:

Future me is already mad with how the Redskins handled RGIII’s career.

Ryan Van Bibber [9:19 PM]:

@sgw94 I haven’t noticed anything. have you?

Ryan Van Bibber [9:18 PM]:

Does RGIII look like he’s still recovering? Just looks like a guy that hasn’t played football since Jan. to me. But I suspect we’ll be hearing A LOT about this tomorrow

Stephen White [9:18 PM]:

is RGIII limping?

Ryan Van Bibber [9:18 PM]:

Stephen White [9:17 PM]:

Prisco’s head is going to explode and I bet (hope) his mentions are on fire right now.

Ryan Van Bibber [9:17 PM]:

Okay, need to talk about RGIII here again …

Clay Wendler [9:17 PM]:

Ryan Van Bibber [9:16 PM]:

Chip Kelly doing mean things to Redskins

by Rodger Sherman, SBNation.com

Though one half, Chip Kelly is making mincemeat of the Washington Redskins. And that's putting it nicely.

Ryan Van Bibber [9:16 PM]:

Some reactions and nice screen grabs of the Eagles offense

Ryan Van Bibber [9:13 PM]:

3rd 12:50
PHI 33
WAS 7

Mark Ennis [9:13 PM]:

Ryan Van Bibber [9:13 PM]:

Unbalanced line again on that McCoy TD run

Mark Ennis [9:13 PM]:

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha

Mark Ennis [9:11 PM]:

Alfie Crow [9:10 PM]:

Charlie Gebow [9:09 PM]:

That’s some nice Juke porn right there

Stephen White [9:09 PM]:

theyre gonna learn about diving for McCoy’s ankles.

josejose50 [9:09 PM]:

that was a nice run

Ryan Nanni [9:09 PM]:

BREAKING: Ankle Shortage Strikes Nation’s Capital

Chris Haines [9:09 PM]:

Holy crap.

mattw [9:09 PM]:

shady dannnnncccccin

Ryan Nanni [9:08 PM]:

RAMBOOOOO

Stephen White [9:08 PM]:

should’ve been a holding call there.

N2theBlue [9:08 PM]:

Poor mark ennis

Mark Ennis [9:08 PM]:

DAMN YOU SCHIANO

Stephen White [9:08 PM]:

that is one hell of an effort by Carey Williams.

Ryan Van Bibber [9:08 PM]:

my God. another turnover for Washington …

Ryan Van Bibber [9:07 PM]:

Ryan Van Bibber [9:05 PM]:

When the Eagles were using the unbalanced lines, i.e. Peters at TE, were they running to that side?

Ryan Van Bibber [9:04 PM]:

this will end up all about “the tempo” in the papers tomorrow

Ryan Van Bibber [9:04 PM]:

@Mark Ennis #StatsPorn

Mark Ennis [9:03 PM]:

Mark Ennis [9:01 PM]:

Mark Ennis [9:00 PM]:

Imagine how many college coaches watching this suddenly no longer having to fear someone saying their offense won’t get a recruit to the pros.

Ryan Van Bibber [8:59 PM]:

Look at this, Spurrier used that formation at Florida way back when

play

Stephen White [8:59 PM]:

Can’t wait to see if Haslett comes up with any good halftime adjustments. I won’t hold my breath though.

Mark Ennis [8:58 PM]:

N2theBlue [8:58 PM]:

@Mark Ennis that is traditionally what has happened

Stephen White [8:58 PM]:

@Ryan Van Bibber Im still not sold on Philly’s defense. Washington just hasn’t threatened them much so far.

Mark Ennis [8:57 PM]:

I’ll be interested to see if the Redskins fatigue leads to more broken tackles/big chunk plays in the late 3rd, and 4th quarters.

Ricky O’Donnell [8:56 PM]:

Ryan Van Bibber [8:56 PM]:

Okay, help me understand what we just saw through two quarters of football. RGIII is rusty, the WAS defense is exhausted, Philly’s defense is better than we’re giving it credit for, and the Eagles’ offense is … is …

Ryan Van Bibber [8:55 PM]:

Half
Philadelphia 26
Washington 7

Clay Wendler [8:54 PM]:

taffyowner917 [8:53 PM]:

I just had to explain to my friend who played 9 man why that three linemen formation was weird

Oscar Gamble [8:53 PM]:

@Clay Wendler kind of looks like she’s a bit curious.

Clay Wendler [8:52 PM]:

Clay Wendler [8:52 PM]:

halftime entertainment

Ryan Nanni [8:50 PM]:

If you claimed to know what Washington intends to do with this last possession, you would be lying.

Ryan Van Bibber [8:49 PM]:

Ryan Van Bibber [8:49 PM]:

Jim Everrett approves

Stephen White [8:49 PM]:

I wasnt sure Kendricks would fit in this hybrid Philly defense but he is a playmaker

Mark Ennis [8:49 PM]:

I went there.

Ricky O’Donnell [8:48 PM]:

Ennnnnnnnnnnnis

Ricky O’Donnell [8:48 PM]:

Mark Ennis [8:48 PM]:

Griffin got suplexed.

Ricky O’Donnell [8:47 PM]:

RGIII just got supplexed. Very hard hit.

Alfie Crow [8:46 PM]:

Kirk Herbstreit is right. What have these vaunted NFL defensive coordinators been doing for 8 months?

Mark Ennis [8:45 PM]:

Chris Haines [8:45 PM]:

Alfie Crow [8:44 PM]:

Ryan Van Bibber [8:43 PM]:

@sgw94 to ask a dumb question again, what are the Eagles doing w/ that 3-OL thing?

Chris Haines [8:43 PM]:

Stephen White [8:43 PM]:

what kind of records for yardage are the Eagles going to put up this year if they can do this consistently?

Ryan Van Bibber [8:42 PM]:

there’s a look at that 3-OL formation

Ryan Nanni [8:42 PM]:

Oregon last year averaged 28 minutes of possession per game. Philly’s already over 20 with a half to play.

Ryan Van Bibber [8:42 PM]:

Chris Haines [8:42 PM]:

Mark Ennis [8:42 PM]:

52 plays, 24 points. Sometimes that’s enough to win an NFL game. Eagles have it in a half.

Mark Ennis [8:41 PM]:

Eagles now have 20 first downs, lol.

Clay Wendler [8:41 PM]:

Stephen White [8:40 PM]:

tackle over again

Stephen White [8:40 PM]:

that is the old school 2 point play formation. you line up just to see if the opposing team adjusts. if so you come together and kick the extra point. if they don’t adjust you try the two point play. crazy that they are doing it as a regular scrimmage play. can’t wait to see all the things we have missed with all22

Chris Haines [8:40 PM]:

@Clay Wendler London Fletcher finally looked old on that play.

Clay Wendler [8:39 PM]:

Chris Haines [8:39 PM]:

The shot of Chip Kelly when they got to the two minute warning. Most upset he’s looked all game.

Mark Ennis [8:38 PM]:

@Rodger Sherman one offensive lineman flared way out with the WRs. Emory and Henry formation

Ryan Nanni [8:37 PM]:

And there’s play number 50 for Philly.

Rodger Sherman [8:37 PM]:

three linemen?

Ricky O’Donnell [8:37 PM]:

There was just three linemen on that play. This is wild.

Chris Haines [8:37 PM]:

McCoy already over 100. Probably going to need some breaks in the second half.

Ryan Van Bibber [8:37 PM]:

@Rodger Sherman I don’t even get that joke, but it’s hilarious

Stephen White [8:37 PM]:

this is absurd lol

Mark Ennis [8:37 PM]:

God this is fun.

Rodger Sherman [8:36 PM]:

Stephen White [8:36 PM]:

@Mark Ennis probably a lotta wheezing lol

Alfie Crow [8:36 PM]:

I feel like RG3 is going to break in half. He looks so skinny.

Mark Ennis [8:35 PM]:

Can’t imagine the cursing in the Washington defensive bench when the offense goes three and out.

Ryan Van Bibber [8:35 PM]:

Stephen White [8:34 PM]:

shankapotamus

Ryan Van Bibber [8:34 PM]:

protection

Ryan Van Bibber [8:34 PM]:

Washington’s protect is terrible

Ryan Van Bibber [8:33 PM]:

Shanahan’s going to run it, hell or high water

mattw [8:32 PM]:

also…former husky stud rb with the tackle on that return

mattw [8:30 PM]:

that was some wicked combo play shit there right

Ryan Van Bibber [8:30 PM]:

2nd 6:10
Philadelphia 19
Washington 7

Chris Haines [8:29 PM]:

Stephen White [8:29 PM]:

great great play design.

Mark Ennis [8:29 PM]:

I love the way the Eagles are using the middle of the field as constraint plays for everything they do laterally.

Stephen White [8:28 PM]:

Deshaun is a close second.

Chris Haines [8:27 PM]:

Ryan Van Bibber [8:27 PM]:

@sgw94 yeah, all about the timing w/ QBs

Stephen White [8:27 PM]:

DeAngelo Hall is the dumbest dumb guy I’ve ever seen.

Chris Haines [8:27 PM]:

D’Angelo Hall: still an asshole.

Stephen White [8:26 PM]:

@Ryan Van Bibber I think that is the majority of it. they need to give him some easy passes to get him in rhythm imo. forget the running game for awhile

Chris Haines [8:26 PM]:

@Ryan Van Bibber Yeah, it certainly looks like “not adjusting to game speed”

mattw [8:26 PM]:

i’m sad i didn’t get here in time to see you guys break down what seemed like the apocalypse on twitter…was it really that exciting before now? just getting settled in…huge philly fan

Ryan Van Bibber [8:25 PM]:

@sgw94 I wonder how much is just RGIII with early season rust. We even talked yesterday about teams taking some time at the start of the season to click … RGIII didn’t even play in August

Stephen White [8:25 PM]:

definitely holding

Ryan Van Bibber [8:24 PM]:

@Run Home Jack hey, the wear and tear from running to the patent office weekly takes a toll

Stephen White [8:22 PM]:

redskins offense is stuck on neutral.

Ryan Nanni [8:22 PM]:

I’m excited to see how many things we blame on RG3’s knee. “Did he look tentative drinking that Gatorade?”

Stephen White [8:22 PM]:

@Mark Ennis much appreciated!

Stephen White [8:21 PM]:

@Mark Ennis I would think they could if they kept getting first downs. that’s what has slowed them down the most imo, not being as successful now.

Chris Haines [8:21 PM]:

Trent Cole looking kinda like Trent Cole.

Stephen White [8:21 PM]:

@Chris Haines not sure we will know until they play a few more regular season games. could be a defensive adjustment, could be offense is now off script.

Ryan Van Bibber [8:20 PM]:

@Rodger Sherman i felt like I was in his knee, or a cartoon version of it, for a while there

Mark Ennis [8:19 PM]:

@sgw94 Don’t you think they have to go shock and awe? Like, even the offense can’t keep that up for a whole game. Right?

Chris Haines [8:19 PM]:

@sgw94 Is that likely to be the switch from the initial script to standard playcalling?

Rodger Sherman [8:19 PM]:

this sportsscience of rg3’s surgery is not good

Stephen White [8:18 PM]:

luster coming off this offense a bit. they don’t seem to be running plays quite as fast anymore either.

Chris Haines [8:17 PM]:

So Ryan Kerrigan is pretty good.

Ryan Van Bibber [8:17 PM]:

@Mark Ennis that’s your pic, and there’s Peters right there on the top w/ his hand in the dirt

Ryan Van Bibber [8:17 PM]:

Mark Ennis [8:16 PM]:

@sgw94 Just tweeted a pic of the formation and gave you credit.

Ryan Van Bibber [8:16 PM]:

@sgw94 Peters has really been the talk of the preseason for the Eagles

Chris Haines [8:16 PM]:

Alfie Crow [8:15 PM]:

So many calf cramps.

Stephen White [8:15 PM]:

@Ryan Van Bibber well having Peters playing TE is probably going to put the defensive end to his side at a major disadvantage. especially if the defense dowsnt notice and shift over

Stephen White [8:14 PM]:

what I want to see is Peters go out on a route lol

Stephen White [8:14 PM]:

tackle over again. again no mention.

Ryan Nanni [8:14 PM]:

So yeah, I can kind of see why DeSean Jackson is happier playing in this system.

Ryan Van Bibber [8:13 PM]:

@sgw94 is there an advangtage to all the offset OL alignments like that?

Mark Ennis [8:13 PM]:

Stephen White [8:13 PM]:

I think I might be the only person noticing that.

Ryan Van Bibber [8:13 PM]:

@sgw94 it never ceases to amaze me how stubborn coaches can be with stuff like that

Stephen White [8:13 PM]:

tackle over again into the boundary this time.

Ryan Van Bibber [8:12 PM]:

@Chris Haines pretty amazing when you think that Vick was kind of a “good enough” option to hold them over for a year

Mark Ennis [8:11 PM]:

Mark Ennis [8:10 PM]:

Can I just say how pissed off I am that Chip Kelly was all but delivered the Bucs and backed out :(

Chris Haines [8:09 PM]:

It’s kind of a shame that Chip Kelly took an NFL job this offseason because another Shanahan failure this year could have led to RG3 running the Chip Kelly offense which is terrifying and awesome to think about.

Stephen White [8:09 PM]:

@Mark Ennis that would be smart but might also go against some coaches’ stubborn mindset.

Mark Ennis [8:08 PM]:

How much do you want to bet we start seeing opposing offenses run their slowest pace of the season in games against the Eagles?

Chris Haines [8:08 PM]:

We’ve gotten to see so much “constipated Mike Shanahan face” so far in this game.

Stephen White [8:07 PM]:

@Ryan Van Bibber imagine in Florida for a 1 pm game!

Ricky O’Donnell [8:07 PM]:

First time since 2009 a team has run 30 plays in a quarter, according to the broadcast

Rodger Sherman [8:06 PM]:

RG3's season debut is not going as planned

by Rodger Sherman, SBNation.com

Pick, fumble, failed pitch... the Redskins are a blocked punt away from football mishap bingo!

Ryan Van Bibber [8:06 PM]:

@sgw94 imagine that at altitude

Mark Ennis [8:05 PM]:

196 total yards in the first quarter for the Eagles, too.

Ryan Van Bibber [8:05 PM]:

@Mark Ennis NFL television media!

Stephen White [8:05 PM]:

120 plays?! I need oxygen just thinking about that. I hope they brought a bunch of IVs.

Mark Ennis [8:05 PM]:

Rapoport with some #RovellMath there.

Ryan Van Bibber [8:05 PM]:

Washington has NINE plays on offense

Ryan Van Bibber [8:04 PM]:

Ryan Van Bibber [8:03 PM]:

@sgw94 haha

Stephen White [8:02 PM]:

Redskins have the Eagles D looking like the 85 Bears smh

Stephen White [8:02 PM]:

@Ryan Van Bibber because, Shanahan.

Ryan Nanni [8:01 PM]:

If you watched that blocking scheme in a movie you’d call the director an idiot.

Stephen White [8:01 PM]:

need to pick that one off.

Ryan Van Bibber [8:00 PM]:

You don’t slow the Eagles, they slow themselves

Ryan Nanni [8:00 PM]:

That rule is the dumbest.

Alfie Crow [7:59 PM]:

Well, that didn’t look fake at all.

Stephen White [7:59 PM]:

yeah, he fakin

Stephen White [7:58 PM]:

ohhhhhhhhh here we go

Stephen White [7:57 PM]:

that protection was stupid. McCoy needed to stay in and block the blitzer

Ryan Van Bibber [7:56 PM]:

@sgw94 you kind of wonder about that. though, why pitch the ball like that in your own end zone?

Rodger Sherman [7:55 PM]:

CHIP KELLY IS A DEFENSIVE GENIUS

Stephen White [7:54 PM]:

maybe just maybe RGIII needed at least a handful of game reps this preseason

Stephen White [7:54 PM]:

dumpterfire.gif

Ryan Van Bibber [7:53 PM]:

Washington’s offense looks terrible. Rusty?

Stephen White [7:53 PM]:

@Mark Ennis weirdly enough these days theyre allowing guys to catch punts inside the 10 when it looks like it will get downed inside the five. crazy, I know

Mark Ennis [7:51 PM]:

Do the Redskins practice? You can’t catch that!

Stephen White [7:50 PM]:

sacks will cool that pace off

Mark Ennis [7:50 PM]:

Well that had to be a mistake. Can’t have two guys come all but unblocked.

Stephen White [7:49 PM]:

now we need to watch for that as the game goes on because Gruden didn’t even notice.

Chris Haines [7:49 PM]:

Stephen White [7:49 PM]:

LOL MAN THAT IS UNFAIR!!! They had tackle over on that McCoy run. Peters basically at TE

Ryan Van Bibber [7:49 PM]:

@Mark Ennis Avant

Stephen White [7:48 PM]:

wasnt Peters on the right?

Mark Ennis [7:48 PM]:

They’re going to get Cooper for blocking with the ball in the air, right?

Stephen White [7:48 PM]:

wait was that an overload offensive line?

Ryan Nanni [7:48 PM]:

Watch Carolina use this game as their reason for hiring Dana Holgorsen.

Mark Ennis [7:47 PM]:

Eagles went right for the score after the last turnover. This time, I suspect they’ll want to run some plays and just wear out that Washington defense.

Ryan Van Bibber [7:45 PM]:

right to the defensive back

Ryan Van Bibber [7:45 PM]:

terrible throw by RGIII

Ryan Van Bibber [7:44 PM]:

Rodger Sherman [7:44 PM]:

Ryan Van Bibber [7:44 PM]:

1st 7:11
Philadelphia 10
Washington ` 7

Mark Ennis [7:43 PM]:

Someone on the Washington defense is going to choke an offensive player out.

Ryan Nanni [7:43 PM]:

If you’re the Redskins defense, do you oh ok you’re still catching your breath I’ll wait.

Stephen White [7:43 PM]:

stared him down the whole way.

Ryan Van Bibber [7:42 PM]:

Two turnovers for the Eagles D

Stephen White [7:42 PM]:

arm punt by Griffin.

Chris Haines [7:42 PM]:

Chris Haines [7:40 PM]:

Mark Richt has definitely lost control of Andy Reid’s Philadelphia Eagles.

Mark Ennis [7:40 PM]:

This stuff is cute, but there’s no way it would work against Alabama.

Clay Wendler [7:40 PM]:

Mark Ennis [7:39 PM]:

Mark Ennis [7:37 PM]:

Eagles are on pace to run well over 100 plays tonight.

Stephen White [7:36 PM]:

No pass rush. None.

Ryan Van Bibber [7:36 PM]:

Washington’s time of possession is 8 seconds. Incredible … for bullriding

Ryan Nanni [7:36 PM]:

At least the defense gets off the field.

Rodger Sherman [7:36 PM]:

17 points in six minutes and one second.

Ryan Van Bibber [7:36 PM]:

@sgw94 haha

Ricky O’Donnell [7:36 PM]:

Bears pro bowl DT henry melton doesn’t like it

Mark Ennis [7:36 PM]:

19 plays for the Skins in six minutes.

Stephen White [7:36 PM]:

@Ryan Van Bibber I expect a sideline fight at some point if this keeps up lol

Ricky O’Donnell [7:36 PM]:

Chris Haines [7:35 PM]:

@Ryan Van Bibber Jury still out.

Ryan Van Bibber [7:35 PM]:

@sgw94 so much for getting a breather

Mark Ennis [7:35 PM]:

Geez, nobody even hit that ball. He flat dropped it.

Ryan Nanni [7:35 PM]:

SIGN PORTIS

Stephen White [7:35 PM]:

redskins defensive players have to be pissed right now.

Ryan Van Bibber [7:34 PM]:

oh man

Ryan Van Bibber [7:34 PM]:

Ok, Philly’s defense was terrible in the preseason. Exhibition illusion or legit?

Ryan Van Bibber [7:33 PM]:

1st 9:15
Eagles 3
Redskins 7

Chris Haines [7:33 PM]:

@Mark Ennis Well played sir. Well played indeed.

Mark Ennis [7:31 PM]:

@Chris Haines Ha, one the same wavelength: https://twitter.com/Mengus22/status/377212625727152128

Ryan Van Bibber [7:31 PM]:

@Chris Haines lol

Stephen White [7:31 PM]:

@Mark Ennis yeah but as far as I can tell the refs aren’t rushing to spot the ball tonight but the pace is still just brutal.

Chris Haines [7:31 PM]:

That can only be called an “Andy Reid type challenge”

Mark Ennis [7:28 PM]:

@sgw94 Can’t you see opposing coaches working the refs on Tuesdays about slowing the game down?

Ryan Nanni [7:28 PM]:

So I assume I didn’t miss anything controversial?

Stephen White [7:27 PM]:

drop kills them. Imagine trying to pass rush at the end of one of these fast paced drives. Your heart will feel like its coming out of your chest.

Rodger Sherman [7:26 PM]:

Skins strike first with controversial Eagles fail

by Rodger Sherman, SBNation.com

Maybe this was forwards, maybe this was backwards, but it was definitely seven points for the Redskins according to the officials.

Ryan Van Bibber [7:26 PM]:

there’s no pass rush from the Redskins. How do you pressure an offense like this?

Stephen White [7:26 PM]:

this Eagles defense doesn’t allow you to sub either. that means if you start off with back ups they are likely in for the whole drive.

Ricky O’Donnell [7:26 PM]:

@Ryan Van Bibber #DreamTeam

Mark Ennis [7:26 PM]:

Vick has misfired on a handful of throws now.

Ryan Van Bibber [7:24 PM]:

the Eagles have some weapons on offense, speed

Mark Ennis [7:24 PM]:

And 37 yards in two plays for the Eagles.

Ryan Van Bibber [7:23 PM]:

Ryan Van Bibber [7:21 PM]:

we’ll have a GIF to look at in a sec

Alfie Crow [7:21 PM]:

Chip Kelly is changing the pace of turnovers for touchdowns.

Ricky O’Donnell [7:21 PM]:

And now we get to see the Eagles all over again.

Stephen White [7:21 PM]:

might end up being the worst thing for the Redskins. now that tired defense has to go right back out there.

Ricky O’Donnell [7:21 PM]:

Play stands, touchdown Redskins. Refs didn’t overule ruling on the field.

Mark Ennis [7:21 PM]:

Now the Washington defense gets to go right back out there.

Ricky O’Donnell [7:21 PM]:

What a start to this game.

Alfie Crow [7:21 PM]:

HAHAHAHAHAHA

Mark Ennis [7:16 PM]:

I don’t htink that was backwards, but I don’t think replay will definitively be able to tell.

Stephen White [7:16 PM]:

man that is going to be close. not sure how you overturn the call on the field.

Mark Ennis [7:15 PM]:

You wonder if the drive fatigue allowed McCoy to break all those tackles.

Stephen White [7:15 PM]:

incomplete passes seem to slow down the pace

Ricky O’Donnell [7:14 PM]:

How many other coaches go for it there instead of taking easy points? Most of them, I’d bet.

Ricky O’Donnell [7:14 PM]:

This is seriously like playing Madden. Eagles convert 4th and two inside the red zone.

Stephen White [7:13 PM]:

3rd and 4 run. now going for it on 4th. onions.

Mark Ennis [7:13 PM]:

Sorry I’m late, fellas.

Ricky O’Donnell [7:12 PM]:

Somene get a stopwatch for these Eagles plays

Stephen White [7:11 PM]:

same old Redskins secondary.

Stephen White [7:09 PM]:

look for Orakpo to try to remind everybody of how close he was to being unblockable before getting hurt last year

Stephen White [7:08 PM]:

you would think both defenses tonight have seen so many versions of option/pistol etc in practice that they will be well versed in how to stop it. I think the Redskins D has the edge, though.

Ricky O’Donnell [7:05 PM]:

@sgw94 agreed. I’m excited to just watch him play football again. That will right mostly everything.

Stephen White [7:03 PM]:

i swear I love RGIII as a player but all this extra stuff is starting to work my last nerves. Oh, and goodevenng folks!

Kurt Mensching [7:03 PM]:

I predict I will enjoy watching RG3 play football

Alfie Crow [6:58 PM]:

Do we have anyone who’s seen Hitch who can translate what all these jokes are about?

Ryan Van Bibber [6:57 PM]:

I’m going to predict Washington 28, Philadelphia 24

Ryan Van Bibber [6:57 PM]:

Howdy football fans! We’ll get this ramped up in just a moment. For now, we’re entertaining your predictions for Chip Kelly vs. RGIII and their respective teams.

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