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The Philadelphia Eagles beat Washington 20–6 on the road at FedExField in Week 14 of the 2001 regular season on December 16, 2001.
The result moved the Eagles to 9–4 and dropped Washington to 6–7. It was the Eagles’ third straight win. The Eagles finished 2001 at 11–5 and lost in the NFC Championship Game. Washington finished 2001 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, Washington won 13–3 on November 25, 2001. When they met again, the Philadelphia Eagles won 37–7 on September 16, 2002. The teams split their two 2001 meetings.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
A Jaguars return touchdown was wiped out by offsetting flags, and the Eagles linebacker and Jacksonville defensive end were sent off before the first scrimmage play.
Philadelphia would rather hold the roster spot than move the right tackle to the retired list, while several million dollars of his bonus are still being sorted out.
Chicago's quarterback is reported to be targeting next week's trip to Atlanta, Washington's top receiver is a genuine toss-up against the Giants, and Tennessee's rookie wideout looks set to play through a sore back.