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2012 Rewind: Sweep Of NFC East Rival

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Since 1934 the Redskins and Eagles have squared off 156 times and unlike the heated rivalry with the Cowboys and the longstanding tension with the Giants, the Redskins have won over 50 percent of their games against their Pennsylvania counterparts.

Similar to the inaugural installment of Redskins-Eagles in 1934, the Redskins swept in 2012 thanks to a clipping of the Eagles wings in a 31-6 victory in Week 11 and a seven point victory in Week 16 that sprung them into a do-or-die matchup with the Cowboys a week later.

While the Eagles had been the Redskins worst nightmare throughout the early 2000’s, one man didn’t even blink when Philly came to town last year–Robert Griffin III.

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#WASvsPHI: Fourth Quarter Conclusions

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The Washington Redskins are one win away from an NFC East title.

The Redskins — now winners of six straight — defeated the host Philadelphia Eagles 27-20 today at Lincoln Financial Field, setting up a battle for the division title next Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField.

The win also ensures a winning regular-season record for Washington (9-6) for the first time since the 2007 season.

Here’s some key plays from each drive in the wild fourth quarter:

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#WASvsPHI: Third Quarter Thoughts

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The Washington Redskins’ defense helped steal the momentum from the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of today’s game.

The Washington offense, meanwhile, took that momentum and ran with it to begin the second half, needing just five plays to find the end zone on its opening drive.

It kept that momentum going throughout the rest of the third quarter, and, heading into the fourth, the Redskins lead the Eagles, 27-13.

Here’s some key plays from each drive of the third quarter:

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#WASvsPHI: Halftime Highlights

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#WASvsPHI: Halftime Summations

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A bit of NFL history was made in the second quarter of today’s game between the Redskins and the Eagles.

Washington kicker Kai Forbath’s two field goals in the period — from 45 and 42 yards — passed the Saints’ Garrett Hartley’s NFL record of 16 consecutive field goals to begin a career. Forbath is now 17-of-17 on the season.

Other than that, Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan has been a monster so far, with two sacks and a forced fumble, which got his offense going after a slow start. But the Eagles responded with a late field goal of their own, and at halftime, the Redskins lead the Eagles, 13-10.

The quarter began with the Redskins in possession of the ball after a sack-fumble by Kerrigan. The ball was picked up by rookie cornerback Richard Crawford, who took it to the Washington 41-yard line.

Here’s some key plays and notes from each drive of the second quarter:

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#WASvsPHI: First Quarter Recollections

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After missing his first-career game last Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III is back.

Griffin III led his Redskins (8-6) team — winner of five straight — into today’s pivotal NFC East showdown vs. the Philadelphia Eagles (4-10), as Washington looks to maintain its hold on first place in the division.

And, after the first quarter, the Redskins trail the Eagles, 7-0.

Here’s some key plays and notes from each drive of the first quarter:

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: ‘Skins Take The Field

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Redskins-Eagles: Experts Pick ‘Em

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Let’s just face the facts: the Redskins are a team on the up and the Eagles have been going the other way this season.

Just a couple of years ago, it was the Eagles that were the perennial favorites of the NFC East. Now, at 4-10, they’re not.

Since their Bye Week this season, the Redskins (8-6) have soared up into the top spot in the NFC East and show no signs of slowing.

Accordingly, the experts and analysts below think the Redskins should take care of business today vs. the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field — in fact, 97 percent of them do.

Here’s this week’s version of Experts Pick ‘Em:

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Rev Redskin Is Ready For The Eagles