So much for being unable to convert on third-and-long. Seventeen times this season the Eagles had faced third and at least 10 yards. Seventeen times they'd been unable to get a first down. Until now. And go figure, it was another bomb to DeSean Jackson.
On a play the Eagles had tried for Jeremy Maclin earlier in the game, McNabb dropped back, pump faked while Jackson put a double move on Redskins safety Chris Horton and launched a beautiful pass to Jackson for a 57-yard touchdown. It was the 200th touchdown pass of McNabb's career and put him over the 30,000 passing yards mark. He's the 28th quarterback in NFL history with that many TD passes and the 30th with that many yards.
And it must be said: McNabb had all day to throw the ball. It was good protection for a line that has been reshuffled because of so many injuries.
The Eagles head to the locker room with a 27-10 lead.