Washington Redskins win 20-12 against the Philadelphia Eagles

The underdog Washington Redskins won the Monday night football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, final score 20-12.

Washington Redskins win 20-12 against the Philadelphia Eagles Unexpected turn of events in the Monday night football game, the Washington Redskins (2-0) won against the favorite Philadelphia Eagles, putting the Eagles on a 0-2 record this season. In the first half the Redskins lit the scoreboard with a 35 yard field goal for 3-0. In the second quarter the Eagles took a three point lead after two successful field goals for 3-6, but the motivated Washington football team managed a late touchdown and the Philadelphia Eagles went to the locker room trailing 10-6 after the first half.

The second half was dominated by the Redskins offense. Washington quickly increased their lead to 20-9 by the fourth quarter and a field goal by the Eagles set the final score of Washington Redskins vs. Philadelphia Eagles at 20-12. "We all have to do a better job," said head coach Andy Reid after the second loss this season. "Total team effort" was the explanation given by Redskins coach Joe Gibbs.

The Monday night football game brought a hearty payout to the risk-taking bettor. The Washington Redskins were underdog +250 as posted by the online betting website Bodog Sports and the Eagles entered the game a strong favorite at -300. The game's final score fails UNDER the posted 39 points and the spread had the Eagles -7 points favorite.

Published on 09/17/2007