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b murf, homermcfanboy.com

1. “Dancing With The Dead” by 10 Years For the briefest of moments, it absolutely appeared the Washington Redskins were going to do their best to ruin the holidays. That’s because, for the briefest of moments, it appeared that Philadelphia Eagles qu…

CNNSI.com

The Dallas Cowboys-Washington Redskins game that will decide the NFC East is moving to prime time.

b murf, homermcfanboy.com

There was a point in time earlier this season when fans of the Washington Redskins were forced to cringe and avert their eyes whenever the defense took the field. Thanks to a paper-thin secondary and a nonexistent pass rush, Washington’s defense struggl…

Sean Newell, deadspin.com

We'll be putting all our GIFs for the day here, from London Fletcher losing his lunch to sad Tom Brady. We'll update the post as the later games conclude, so stay tuned. More »

ESPN.com

PHILADELPHIA -- It's now more real than it's ever been -- this idea that the Washington Redskins can win the NFC East for the first time since 1999 and make the playoffs in Robert Griffin III's first year as their quarterback. They need only to win one …

Frank Schwab, yahoo.com

Somehow, someway, the Cowboys had to deliver the most torture possible to their fans. Instead of giving up hope after being blown out by the Redskins on Thanksgiving, the Cowboys won three in a row and thanks to some help, had a real chance for a NFC Ea…

Dan Steinberg, washingtonpost.com

Best and worst moments from Washington's 27-20 win over the Eagles in Philadelphia. Best Summary: Wooooooo baby. That was sort of exciting at the end there, huh????!!!!!! "You've got to get used to winning those tight games," Mike Shanahan sai…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

Eagles coach Andy Reid’s final home game ended not with a bang or a whimper but with an extended monologue from Ed Hochuli. With the Eagles on the Washington five yard line, poised for what could have been an overtime-forcing seven points (or, possibly,…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Robert Griffin III threw two touchdown passes in his first game back from a knee injury, Kai Forbath set the NFL record for consecutive field goals to begin a career and the Redskins held on to beat the Eagles 27-20 Sunday for their sixth straight win.

Andrew Walker, redskins.com

(AP photo) 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 Sund…

CNNSI.com

RGIII, Redskins win sixth straight by outlasting Eagles

Andrew Walker, redskins.com

(AP photo) 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 pla…

ESPN.com

PHILADELPHIA -- A few thoughts on the Washington Redskins' sixth victory in a row and their ninth of the season. What it means: The Redskins have their first winning season since 2007, and if they beat the Dallas Cowboys at home Sunday, they will be NFC…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

The dream is still alive. The Redskins have responded from an early deficit in Philly, and they currently are halfway to a sixth straight win.  At the half, they lead the Eagles, 13-10. Quarterback Robert Griffin III, playing two weeks after suffering a…

Andrew Walker, redskins.com

(AP photo) Monday is Redskins Day at Papa John’s. A day after every Redskins game, fans can order a large cheese pizza for only $9.99, plus for each touchdown the Redskins score, fans get one free topping. And with a Redskins victory, fans get double th…

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

Washington Redskins star rookie Robert Griffin III started Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

ESPN.com

PHILADELPHIA -- The Washington Redskins' defense didn't look too good on the first possession of the game, as the Philadelphia Eagles marched down the field, converted two fourth downs and scored an opening-drive touchdown. But when you play the Eagles …

Andrew Walker, redskins.com

(AP photo) 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. …

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

It could be the final home game for Eagles coach Andy Reid.  And it’s clear he’s planning to pull out all the stops in order to spoil the Redskins’ chances for a playoff appearance. The Eagles went the length of the field to open the game, capping …

ESPN.com

PHILADELPHIA -- For the first time all season, the Washington Redskins will have to make a change to one of the starting positions on their offensive line. Right tackle Tyler Polumbus, who suffered a concussion in last week's victory in Cleveland, is am…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

There’s plenty of talk, and rightfully so, that Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan should receive consideration to become a head coach in the looming hiring cycle. But we’re reminded of a rumor that was making the rounds when Shanahan and So…

ESPN.com

PHILADELPHIA -- As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to host the Washington Redskins at 1 p.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field, here's one reason for Redskins fans to feel good about the game and one for Eagles fans to do the same. Redskins feeling good: Ap…