DeSean Jackson didn't waste much time making an impact against his former team in Philadelphia. Or getting under their skin.
Jackson shoved an Eagles defender on the first drive of the game, and scored a trademark long touchdown in the second half. Jackson caught two passes right out of the gate, drawing an unnecessary roughness call against Eagles safety Nate Allen. Jackson should have also been penalized; he shoved Malcolm Jenkins in the neck area immediately after taking a late hit on a catch.
It was a typical Jackson game in a lot of respects. We didn't hear from him for long stretches, but suddenly he popped open for an 81-yard touchdown in the second half to tie the contest. Jackson proceeded to taunt the crowd by flapping his arms like an Eagle.
After the game, Jackson wouldn't even says the Eagles' nickname, continuing to call them "that other team."
"I'm happy where I am. I'm going to do any and everything I can to help my team," Jackson said.
No matter what you think of Jackson, he has flair for the dramatic and he's proven to be a great signing thus far for Washington. His participation adds juice to a longtime rivalry that also included two ejections after a melee in the second half.
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