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NFL Week 1 ReFocused: Washington Football Team 27, Philadelphia Eagles 17

The Washington Football Team broke off 27 consecutive points in this game to upset the Philadelphia Eagles — one year after Philadelphia erased a 17-point deficit in this same opening week matchup.

It was an impressive start for Washington’s defense under first-year defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio.

[Editor's note: All of PFF's grades and advanced stats from this game will be finalized and made available to ELITE subscribers within 24 hours of the final whistle.]

Story of the Game

News broke prior to the opening kickoff that Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson would miss the contest with an ankle injury that limited him in practice all week.