Redskins Upset Eagles, 20-12

Underdog Washington holds Philadelphia to field goals
By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff
Posted Sep 18, 2007 4:00 AM CDT
Redskins Upset Eagles, 20-12
Philadelphia Eagles' Kevin Curtis, left, sits on the ground as Washington Redskins' Pierson Prioleau (20)celebrates with teammates after he broke up the pass intended for Curtis on fourth down in a football game Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, in Philadelphia. The Redskins won 20-12. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)   (Associated Press)

The Washington Redskins held the favored Eagles to field goals to stay undefeated while Philadelphia fans booed their team's inauspicious 0-2 start. The Redskins struggled early but sputtered into gear at the end of the first half to take the lead with a little help from an Eagles time-out, reports the Washington Post.

Quarterback Jason Campbell led the quirky drive that included a delay-of-game call, two false starts, and a malfunctioning helmet headset—all within the final 14 seconds of the half. A time-out call by Philadelphia gave the 'Skins time to set up a touchdown play. Washington defense protected the lead, keeping Eagles quarterback Donovon McNabb from throwing a touchdown despite his 240 passing yards. (More NFL stories.)

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