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LANDOVER, Md. -- After Michael Vick kneeled down for the final time, having sapped the life out of the Robert Griffin III welcome back party, the exhausted Philadelphia Eagles offence exchanged the usual pleasantries with the even-more-spent Washington Redskins defence. "The Redskins were like, Next time we play you guys, you need to slow it down a bit," Eagles centre Jason Kelce said. Good luck with that. RG3 and the Redskins just couldnt keep up with Vick, LeSean McCoy and the frenetic offence unleashed by coach Chip Kelly on the NFL on Monday night. The Eagles crammed 53 plays into a 30-minute first half, took a 26-point lead in the third quarter and held on for a 33-27 upset of the defending NFC East champs. "You have great dreams and you have nightmares," said Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, describing the first half. "That was a great dream." Running the dont-take-a-breath attack that won 87 per cent of the time during Kellys four years at the University of Oregon, Vick completed 15 of 25 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns, and he also ran nine times for 56 yards and a score. McCoy piled up 184 yards on 31 carries, including a 34-yard TD. DeSean Jackson had seven catches for 104 yards and a TD. "Ive never been a part of anything like it," Vick said. "When the first quarter was over, I thought we was about to go into halftime. It was unreal. The only thing I could tell myself was, Its going to be a long season." Perhaps the most remarkable accomplishment by the Eagles: They managed to upstage Griffin. The game was played eight months to the day since the Redskins quarterback had major knee surgery, and his return was the culmination of a dedicated, high-profile rehab that included a public clash with Washington coach Mike Shanahan that barely put a dent in the fans fervent adoration for their franchise player. Griffin was the undisputed star of the show -- at least until kickoff. He arrived at the stadium wearing an autographed T-shirt from Les Dauphins de Nice, the American football team in France that welcomed him for a workout during his honeymoon in July. When he threw warm-up passes at the 45-yard line, three camera crews were at the 40. He led a team huddle at the 10, just 5 yards from the spot where his knee gave out in January. He was greeted by baseball legend Tommy Lasorda on the sideline, then made a spectacle of an entrance when the starting lineups were announced, carrying the Redskins flag all the way to the end zone for an extended kneel-down for all to see. Thats the sort of attention that Vick once commanded. And, when the game began, Vick was the better quarterback. At 33, hes 10 years older than Griffin and had to fight for his starting job in training camp, but hes still got game. It would have been a bigger rout if Vicks lateral on first-and-goal at the 4 hadnt been tipped by linebacker Ryan Kerrigan and returned 75 yards for a Redskins touchdown. Meanwhile, the masses didnt get much of a chance to chant "R-G-3!" -- because the Redskins offence couldnt stay on the field. Their first seven plays: lost fumble by Alfred Morris, 3-yard loss by Morris, penalty for illegal shift, screen to Morris that got back some yards, interception thrown by Griffin into triple coverage, pass dropped by fullback Darrel Young, safety that occurred when Morris bobbled a pitch in the end zone. The Redskins were trailing 33-7 late in the third quarter before three consecutive touchdowns -- the last coming with 1:14 to play -- made the score more respectable. Wearing a brace on his right knee, Griffin completed 30 of 49 passes for 329 yards, but 169 yards came in the fourth after the Eagles had taken control. He was also intercepted twice -- the first multi-interception game of his career. He ran only five times for 24 yards. Washington didnt run a play in Philadelphia territory until the second half. At one point, the Eagles were outgaining the Redskins 146-3. Even Kai Forbath, who made 17 of 18 field goals in his rookie year, was wide right in the third quarter. Shanahans team also committed 10 penalties for 75 yards. "Had a serious case of the cant-get-rights," Griffin said. "Penalties, hurting ourselves. I dont throw picks, Alfred doesnt fumble, and Kai doesnt miss field goals. All three of those happened tonight. So well get better, no doubt." There was a moment in the second quarter when the weary Redskins defence had more cramps (two) than their offence had first downs (one). The first-half stats resembled something from an Oregon opener against a creampuff, not a game between NFC East rivals. Total yards: 322-75. First downs: 21-3. Time of possession: 20:20-9:40. Philadelphias 53 plays were the second-most in a first half by any NFL team since 1991. "That was the first time Ive used oxygen since college. It wears on you, but I think it wears on the defence a lot more," Kelce said. "I think well see a few more guys coming up with cramps, regardless of whether those are real or not." NOTES: Kerrigan left in the fourth quarter with concussion symptoms. ... McCoy finished one yard shy of his career high in yards rushing. ... Redskins S Brandon Meriweather missed the game with a groin injury. Donta Hightower Patriots Jersey . The quest begins with what is supposed to be an easy one, although Germany has traditionally been a stubborn opponent to Canadian teams at international tournaments. Keshawn Martin Patriots Jersey . Pettersen, winner of last years Evian Championships, had nine birdies and three bogeys, holding off a series of challengers led by Marion Ricordeau of France. 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"We got off to a good start," Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said. "(The Pacers) missed some shots that they usually make. Overall, I thought it was a good win. We played very unselfishly." Indiana (9-1) was the NBAs first 9-0 team since the 2002-03 Dallas Mavericks, who started 14-0. The nine wins to start a season matched a franchise record. Nursing a sore right hamstring, Rose was effective in his 30 minutes on the court. He weaved around and penetrated the leagues best defence, which hadnt allowed more than 91 points to any opponent this year. Rose was injured Monday against Cleveland, and did not play in Chicagos 96-80 win Friday at Toronto. "I was just being smart about the situation," he said about not playing Friday. "This is my first time having a hamstring injury. I dont know how it would go if I had played last night. I dont think Id be able to play tonight." The 25-year-old former MVP shook off the rust after a pair of early off-balance misses. 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