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In the early game Washington welcomed back RG3, but their defence was unable to keep up with the face-paced Philadelphia offence. While in the late game Houston rallied to beat San Diego.

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Washington Redskins starting quarterback Robert Griffin III (R) warms up under media scrutiny before their NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Landover, Maryland September 9, 2013. Griffin III is playing with a knee brace from the result of an injury in the 2012 NFL season and surgery.GARY CAMERON/Reuters

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III waves the team banner during pre-game introductions before playing the Philadelphia Eagles in their NFL game in Landover, Maryland September 9, 2013.GARY CAMERON/Reuters

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (L) and running back Alfred Morris (R) try to recover a fumbled hand off that went for a safety for the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of their NFL game in Landover, Maryland September 9, 2013.GARY CAMERON/Reuters

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Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Brandon Boykin (R) intercepts a Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (not pictured) pass in front of Redskins' receiver Santana Moss (L) during the first half of their NFL game in Landover, Maryland September 9, 2013.GARY CAMERON/Reuters

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Washington Redskins' DeAngelo Hall celebrates a touchdown while on his knees during the first-half of their NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Landover, Maryland, September 9, 2013.LARRY DOWNING/Reuters

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson quiets the Washington Redskins crowd after catching a Michael Vick (not pictured) touchdown pass during the first half of their NFL game in Landover, Maryland September 9, 2013.GARY CAMERON/Reuters

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Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cary Williams (in green/white) sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) during the first half of their NFL game in Landover, Maryland September 9, 2013.GARY CAMERON/Reuters

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III is slow to get up after being sacked by the Philadelphia Eagles defense during the first half of their NFL football game in Landover, Maryland September 9, 2013.GARY CAMERON/Reuters

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Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson runs with the ball in the first half of their NFL game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Maryland, September 9, 2013.LARRY DOWNING/Reuters

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (R) runs from Washington Redskins Brian Orakpo during second half action of their NFL game in Landover, Maryland, September 9, 2013.LARRY DOWNING/Reuters

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (R) runs away from Philadelphia Eagles' Connor Barwin during second half action of their NFL game in Landover, Maryland, September 9, 2013.LARRY DOWNING/Reuters

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (R) dives over the goal line for a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the first half of their NFL game in Landover, Maryland September 9, 2013. Redskins' safety Bacarri Rambo (L) attempts to tackle Vick to no avail.GARY CAMERON/Reuters

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A Philadelphia Eagles fan celebrates his team's victory over the Washington Redskins after their NFL game in Landover, Maryland, September 9, 2013.LARRY DOWNING/Reuters

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (L) and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick shake hands after their NFL game in Landover, Maryland, September 9, 2013.LARRY DOWNING/Reuters

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San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews (24) catches a pass to score a first quarter touchdown past Houston Texans outside linebacker Brooks Reed (58) during their Monday Night NFL game in San Diego, California September 9, 2013.MIKE BLAKE/Reuters

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San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews, left, scores during the first half of an NFL game against the Houston Texans Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, in San Diego.Denis Poroy/The Associated Press

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San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews (24) scores a first quarter touchdown past Houston Texans outside linebacker Brooks Reed (not pictured) during their Monday Night NFL game in San Diego, California September 9, 2013.MIKE BLAKE/Reuters

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Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) leaps over San Diego Chargers defensive back Richard Marshall (bottom) on a pass and run play in the first half during their Monday Night NFL game in San Diego, California September 9, 2013.MIKE BLAKE/Reuters

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San Diego Chargers offensive tackle D.J. Fluker (L) and Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (R) battle along the line in the first half during their Monday Night NFL game in San Diego, California September 9, 2013.MIKE BLAKE/Reuters

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Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson, right, breaks away from San Diego Chargers cornerback Derek Cox during the second half of an NFL game Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, in San Diego.Gregory Bull/The Associated Press

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San Diego Chargers running back Danny Woodhead (39) dives for extra yards as he is tackled by Houston Texans free safety Danieal Manning (38) in the first half during their Monday Night NFL game in San Diego, California September 9, 2013.MIKE BLAKE/Reuters

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Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels scores past San Diego Chargers linebacker Bront Bird during the second half of an NFL game Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, in San Diego.Gregory Bull/The Associated Press

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San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Brown (86) scores a touchdown on Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) in the 2nd quarter during their Monday Night NFL game in San Diego, California September 9, 2013.MIKE BLAKE/Reuters

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Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub throws under pressure by San Diego Chargers defensive back Richard Marshall during the second half of an NFL game Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, in San Diego.Denis Poroy/The Associated Press

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San Diego Chargers wide receiver Eddie Royal (R) catches a first half touchdown pass against Houston Texans cornerback Brice McCain during their Monday Night NFL game in San Diego, California September 9, 2013.MIKE BLAKE/Reuters

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Houston Texans defensive back Shiloh Keo, left, and cornerback Brice McCain break up a past intended for San Diego Chargers wide receiver Eddie Royal during the second half of an NFL game Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, in San Diego.Denis Poroy/The Associated Press

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Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing celebrates a touchdown against the San Diego Chargers during the second half of an NFL game Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, in San Diego.Gregory Bull/The Associated Press

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Houston Texans kicker Randy Bullock, celebrates with Shane Lechler after kicking the game winning field goal against the San Diego Chargers during the second half of an NFL game Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, in San Diego.Denis Poroy/The Associated Press

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