After I've badmouthed the Deadskins for most of the season, they go and beat the Iggles 27-24
!?!
Philadelphia came to town with a 9-5 record, having lost their last 2 games. Washington was 3-11 and had lost their last 6 games. It certainly looked like all 4 wheels had fallen off their wagon. I think all 6 pregame prognosticators picked Philadelphia to win.
Mark Sanchez completed 37 of 50 passes for 374 yards, Griffen was 16 for 23 for 223 yards. I think Washington converted only three 3rd down plays to 1st downs on their own without help from penalties. Washington's pass defense was repeatedly unable to stop Philadelphia's passing game. Based on those figures, you'd think that Philadelphia dominated. But none of that mattered.
Philadelphia was penalized 13 times for 102 yards, including a number of roughing the passer penalties that kept faltering Washington drives alive. Philadelphia's place kicker missed two apparently easy field goals in the 3rd quarter, allowing Washington's inept defense to "stop" two Philadelphia drives without giving up any score. Mark Sanchez threw a key interception with 1½ minutes remaining in the game, ending what could have been a game winning drive, and allowed Washington to set up their game winning field goal.
Almost forgot DeSean Jackson. The wide receiver, let go by Philadelphia last year, torched them for two 50+ yards pass catches. Both set up touchdowns.
If Washington can beat Dallas next week, I may have to start calling them by their real name again
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Despite all this, I still would rejoice if Dan Snyder was abducted by aliens.
