Article: SKINS TAKE BITE OUT OF PANTHERS ALLEN'S 141 YARDS RUSHING AND 2 TDS LEADS THE WAY TO AN UPSET VICTORY.(SPORTS)

Byline: JIM DUCIBELLA, STAFF WRITER

CHARLOTTE -- It was a near-perfect blending of old and new.

The grand old man of the Washington Redskins' offense - running back Terry Allen - ran 25 times for 141 yards and scored two touchdowns.

Two offseason acquisitions on the defense - safety Jesse Campbell and cornerback Cris Dishman - forced two of Washington's four turnovers.

Add to that an offensive line that gradually gained confidence and dominance against the Carolina Panthers' zone blitz defense and the result was a 24-10 season-opening upset victory for the Redskins Sunday night at Ericsson Stadium.

In doing so, the Redskins ...

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