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(SportsNetwork.com) - Maybe you cant do epic you know what with basic people but you can sure spoil things with some average folks. The enigmatic DeSean Jackson proved that on Saturday when he played a rather large role in helping to torpedo his former teams season, catching four balls for 126 yards, including a pair of trademarked over-the-top strikes on embattled Philadelphia cornerback Bradley Fletcher, during Washingtons 27-24 upset win over the sinking Eagles. They going home. Tell them goodnight. Bye bye, a gleeful Jackson boasted after the game. Technically thats not true but it might as well be as Philadelphia needs to win its Week 17 game in North Jersey against the New York Giants and hope Dallas loses its final two games, starting with Sundays matchup against Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts. Jackson, a three-time Pro Bowl selection in Philadelphia, was unceremoniously dumped in the offseason in a curious move, considering he was coming off his best campaign of 82 receptions for 1,332 yards and nine touchdowns in his first year under the offensive genius of Chip Kelly. On paper, Jackson seemed like a perfect fit for Kellys innovative offensive mind, a versatile player who lined up all over the field and served as the ultimate home-run hitter. Jackson, though, is a complainer and his personality, to be kind, can be grating at times. He is always upset with something whether its money, touches or coaching and Jackson is no shrinking violet when it comes to discussing it, often taking to social media to voice his displeasure like when he buried his current quarterback in an epic fashion on Instagram. In Philadelphia. Jackson butted heads with Kelly on more than one occasion, wasnt exactly Jerry Rice when it came to his work ethic, and did keep some spotty off-the-field company, which all contributed to the toxic cocktail that sent the California product from the City of Brotherly Love to the Beltway. It got so ugly that some in Jacksons camp (and me for that matter) believe the Eagles were behind the widely-circulated rumors that played up the Jacksons ties to gang-related activity. So its certainly no surprise the home-run threat took a special interest in sinking Kellys season, giving an impassioned speech to the Skins before the game and then hauling in two passes of over 50 yards, the kind of pop-the-top, field stretcher the Eagles are desperately missing now that Jackson moved south on I-95. You try to get some help over the top in certain coverages and get matched up with them, Kelly said. We felt like our corners could stay with them and obviously they didnt. By them Kelly meant Jackson. The physical Pierre Garcon did break a Cary Williams tackle that helped set up Kai Forbaths 26-yard game-winning field goal, but no one was considering rolling a safety over the top on his side. Thats how they play, Jackson replied when asking about Philadelphias defensive plan to leave Fletcher on an island. Theyre very naive and they play how they play. They could care less who is out there or who is at wide receiver, theyre going to play their defense the way they play it. Its fair to say Eagles defensive coordinator Bill Davis game plan outside the numbers left a lot to be desired especially after he watched the Cowboys Dez Bryant do the same kinds of things to Fletcher six days earlier. And when Davis did finally roll a safety toward Jackson late, the result was Robert Griffin III forcing the football and a Nate Allen interception, a turnover that helped the Eagles deadlock the game in the fourth quarter. Thats the Philadelphia Eagle defense, Jackson said. Ive been there a lot of years and witnessed a lot of players -- wide receivers, tight ends -- get off on some huge games on them, and Im just happy to be on this side and be able to send them home with a loss. The Redskins are only 4-11 season and Jackson remains an immature, knucklehead at times, but he has recorded seven receptions of 50-plus yards this season and has 29 such catches since entering the league in 2008, the most in the NFL over that span. Thats production you cant replace and talent wins out more than not in the NFL, something Kelly learned the hard way on Saturday. Thats a question you have to ask them, Jackson said when asked if the Eagles regret their decision. As far as my ex-teammates, I think a lot of the guys miss me. Im happy to be here in Washington. Things didnt go the way we wanted it go this year, but at the end of the day, weve got a job to do, which is to finish strong. Discount Puma Shoes Sale . 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Maria Silvia Bastos Marques, president of the EOM (Municipal Olympic Company), will be leaving her post but will remain as an advisor, a city hall statement said Tuesday.BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Orioles wrapped up their regular-season home schedule with a defeat, one that was much easier to take because of the circumstances surrounding it. The Orioles 3-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday didnt impact their stature as AL East champions. Afterward, there was no heartfelt farewell to the fans, because Camden Yards will be open for playoff baseball in October. "Were excited to come back for the post-season," losing pitcher Miguel Gonzalez said. "Its exciting, definitely, for everyone." Boston took two of three from the Orioles, who have been playing without several regulars in the lineup since claiming the division crown on Tuesday. Baltimore still has a chance to catch the Los Angeles Angels for home-field advantage throughout the post-season, but manager Buck Showalters priority is keeping his team fresh and sharp for October. Centre fielder Adam Jones didnt start, and Nick Markakis and Steve Pearce were held out with minor injuries. The trend will continue during the final week, which begins with a four-game series at Yankee Stadium followed by three games in Toronto. Thats the benefit already of knowing youre in. "Its allowed us to do a lot of things we normally wouldnt be able to do," Showalter said. "Were trying to keep our priorities in order here, and thats getting Steve back and getting Adam rested up some and getting Nicky back and getting our bullpen as good as they can be." Gonzalez (9-9) allowed three runs and eight hits in 5 2-3 innings, his first start since Aug. 2 in which he failed to last six innings. He was pitching on a extra day of rest, which he believes will ultimately prove benficial. "It helped me. I felt good today," he said. "The ball was coming out well. I think its going to be all right for us for the post-season." The Orioles finished 50-31 at home, 31-10 since June 29. They did not lose successive games at Camden Yards after June 28-29. "Its been a good club, pretty consistent home and away," Showalter said.dddddddddddd. Joe Kelly pitched seven innings of three-hit ball and the Red Sox got home runs from Mookie Betts and David Ross. Boston may be in last place, but it hasnt quit trying to win. "With the amount of turnover that weve had and the new players weve added, theres always been good energy each day we take the field," manager John Farrell said. "It hasnt always worked out with the bottom line score, but our guys love to compete." Kelly (3-2) gave up two runs, walked three and struck out five in his fifth successive outing of at least six innings. It was his ninth start for Boston since being traded to St. Louis in the July 31 deal that sent John Lackey to the Cardinals. Edward Mujica got three outs for his eighth save. Betts hit his first career leadoff home run, ending a run of 67 at-bats without going deep, to give Boston the early lead, and a two-out single by Yoenis Cespedes made it 2-0 in the fifth. After Ross chased Gonzalez with a sixth-inning solo shot, Baltimore answered with two runs in the bottom half. David Lough hit an RBI double and Nelson Cruz drove in a run with a groundout. It was the 106th RBI of the season for Cruz, who was chosen Most Valuable Oriole before the game in balloting by the Baltimore media. TRAINERS ROOM Red Sox: SS Xander Bogaerts left in the second inning with neck stiffness and was replaced by former Orioles infielder Jemile Weeks. Orioles: Markakis (shoulder) sat out a fourth straight game and Pearce (wrist) missed his second in a row. Showalter was not concerned about eithers availability for the post-season. "Not at this point," the manager said. UP NEXT Red Sox: Boston has Monday off before opening a three-game series against Tampa Bay, the start of a season-ending homestand that includes three games against the Yankees. Orioles: LHP Wei-Yin Chen (16-4, 3.58 ERA) starts for Baltimore against the Yankees on Monday. ' ' '