Eagles-Redskins: Talking points

October 27, 2009|by Paul Domowitch

What we're talking about after the Eagles' 27-17 win over the Redskins:

* Westbrook's health. Brian Westbrook suffered a concussion in the first quarter when he was kneed in the head by Redskins middle linebacker London Fletcher. There's a good chance he won't be able to play Sunday against the Giants.

* Big-play DJ. The Eagles had just 262 yards in total offense against Washington, but wide receiver DeSean Jackson had 124 on two touchdown plays - a 67-yard run on an end-around and a 57-yard scoring catch after beating Redskins cornerback Carlos Rogers with a double move.

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* Struggling McNabb. For the second straight game, Donovan McNabb didn't play very well. Completed only 15 of 25 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown, and was off-target on several passes.

* Witherspoon's impressive debut. Will Witherspoon, the Eagles' new middle linebacker, didn't waste any time making an impact. He had an interception return for a touchdown, a forced fumble and a sack.

* Not much from Vick again. Michael Vick completed his first pass as an Eagle, hitting tight end Brent Celek with a 5-yard gain. His three rushing attempts gained only 9 yards.

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