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Redskins Start Hot, Fade Fast in 32-27 Week 1 Loss To Eagles

The Redskins held a 17-0 lead over the Eagles early in the second quarter after entering the game as 10.5-point underdogs.

From there, Philadelphia outscored Washington 32-10 despite being down 20-7 at halftime and escaped Week 1 with a 32-27 win.

The momentum shifted for good in the third quarter, as the Eagles gained 197 yards to the Redskins’ six in those pivotal 15 minutes. Boos heard early in the game turned to roars of celebration, as Philadelphia posted a pair of touchdown drives after receiving the ball to start the second half.