September 2008 in Sports - 15 September 2008 (Monday)

15 September 2008 (Monday)

  • American football:
    • National Football League Monday Night Football Week 2:
      • Dallas Cowboys 41, Philadelphia Eagles 37
        • In the last MNF game at Texas Stadium, drawing the largest viewing audience in United States cable TV history, a memorable game was played featuring seven lead changes, the most points scored in the history of the Cowboys–Eagles rivalry, numerous big plays, and a major mistake by the Eagles' DeSean Jackson, who loses a touchdown when he prematurely tosses the ball behind him before crossing the goal line.

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