Spreading Their Wings - The Philadelphia Eagles

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Eagles Look to Succeed Without Westbrook

Eagles Look to Succeed Without Westbrook


Santana Moss is Washington's biggest threat at wide receiver.

The 5-5 Washington Redskins will be traveling to Lincoln Financial Field to play against the 7-3 Philadelphia Eagles.

The Eagles are without their best offensive weapon, Brian Westbrook. LeSean McCoy and Tatum Bell will be sharing the load for Philadelphia, and if they can't establish a run game the Redskins could surprise the Birds.

The Eagles defense will need to really step up considering that the offense might have trouble moving the ball up the field. If Donovan McNabb and Michael Vick do their part the Eagles should be able to handle the Redskins.

[Macken]

McCoy is a good replacement for Westbrook tho.. Go Vick

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Eagles Defense Steps Up; Philly Wins Second Straight

Eagles Defense Steps Up; Philly Wins Second Straight

(5-5) - 0 @ 16 - (7-3)



Recap:

The Eagles played their first game with LeSean McCoy, and the rookie showed that he might be able to carry the load. McCoy and backup Tatum Bell combined for 100 yards on 26 carries, while Michael Vick also rushed for 18 yards. Philadelphia's defense is what really impressed today, completely shutting Washington out. Joselio Hanson intercepted his first pass of the year, while Juqua Parker added two more sacks to his already enormous sack total. The Eagles had no problems with the Redskins, but next weekend they will face the young and talented Atlanta Falcons.

Statistics:

Passing:
Jason Campbell- 21-34, 220 yds, 1 INT
Donovan McNabb- 19-29, 205 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
Michael Vick- 3-4, 42 yds

Rushing:
Clinton Portis- 11 Att, 36 yds
Ladell Betts- 4 Att, 9 yds
LeSean McCoy- 20 Att, 68 yds
Tatum Bell- 6 Att, 32 yds
Michael Vick- 4 Att, 18 yds

Receiving:
Antwaan Randle El- 6 Rec, 72 yds
Chris Cooley- 5 Rec, 42 yds
Santana Moss- 2 Rec, 14 yds
DeSean Jackson- 4 Rec, 60 yds
Jeremy Maclin- 4 Rec, 51 yds
Hank Baskett- 3 Rec, 40 yds, 1 TD

Defensive:
Albert Haynesworth- 7 Tack, 1 Ast, 2 TFL
DeAngelo Hall- 4 Tack, 1 Ast, 1 TFL, 1 Sack, 1 INT, 6 INT yds
Omar Gaither- 6 Tack, 2 Ast, 2 TFL
Juqua Parker- 2 Tack, 2 Ast, 2 TFL, 2 Sack
Joselio Hanson- 1 Tack, 1 INT

Player of the Game:


Donovan McNabb

[goDawgs1433]

Nice win and shutout.

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Eagles Lose Another Weapon to Injury

Eagles Lose Another Weapon to Injury


DeSean Jackson will miss seven weeks due to a broken collarbone.

In yesterday's game against the Washington Redskins, Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson caught four passes for 60 receiving yards. However, Jackson went down during the fourth quarter.

Team doctors analyzed the injury and diagnosed Jackson with a broken collarbone. He will miss an estimated seven weeks.

Jackson was second on the team in receptions with 45, and first in receiving yards with 674 and in touchdowns with four. Jackson was also the team's punt returner, averaging 11 yards per return.

In two games the Eagles lost Brian Westbrook and DeSean Jackson to injury, arguably the offense's biggest weapons. The Eagles will need to find a way to keep their sharp play up without the help of these two stars.

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Week 12 Players of the Week

Week 12 Players of the Week

NFL Offensive Player of the Week:


Justin Gage, WR
Tennessee Titans
8 Rec, 241 yds, 1 TD

NFL Defensive Player of the Week:


D.J. Williams, MLB
Denver Broncos
13 Tack, 2 Fumbles Forced

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Talented Falcons Prepare to Host Eagles

Talented Falcons Prepare to Host Eagles


Second year quarterback Matt Ryan has taken the league by storm.

The 6-5 Atlanta Falcons will be hosting the 8-3 Philadelphia Eagles in a battle of the offenses.

This game will be Michael Vick's first time back in the Georgia Dome since his arrest two years ago. Vick will most likely see more action than usual today for this reason.

The Eagles' offense is missing weapons Brian Westbrook and DeSean Jackson, so if Atlanta's defense can contain what's left of the Philadelphia offense the Falcons could surprise the Eagles.

Both Michael Vick and the Falcons organization want to beat eachother very badly. Both teams will be giving it their all out there this weekend.

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Eagles Escape Atlanta With a Victory

Eagles Escape Atlanta With a Victory

(8-3) -20 @ 17 - (6-5)



Recap:

The booes rained down on Eagles quarterback Michael Vick the moment he walked on to the field of the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The booes turned to cheers when Vick threw an interception to Falcons' free safety William Moore. The cheers returned to their boo form when Vick found an opening and ran the ball in to endzone, acknowledging all the Falcons fans around him with a point to the stands. Overall, Michael Vick did not have a spectacular game by any means. The Eagles were actually carried by Donovan McNabb and LeSean McCoy. The Falcons stayed strong the entire game too, fighting until the very last minute when they couldn't punch the ball into the endzone on fourth down. The Eagles barely defeated Atlanta, and they have a division matchup against the New York Giants awaiting them next week.

Statistics:

Passing:
Donovan McNabb- 17-27, 193 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
Michael Vick- 4-7, 77 yds, 1 INT
Matt Ryan- 16-27, 227 yds, 2 TD

Rushing:
LeSean McCoy- 15 Att, 75 yds
Tatum Bell- 9 Att, 30 yds
Michael Vick- 4 Att, 7 yds, 1 TD
Michael Turner- 17 Att, 85 yds

Receiving:
LeSean McCoy- 6 Rec, 86 yds
Jeremy Maclin- 4 Rec, 55 Rec, 1 TD
Hank Baskett- 4 Rec, 43 yds
Aaron Kelly- 3 Rec, 64 yds
Tony Gonzalez- 3 Rec, 28 yds, 1 TD
Thomas Brown- 3 Rec, 60 yds

Defensive:
Omar Gaither- 4 Tack, 2 Ast
Brodrick Bunkley- 3 Tack, 4 Ast, 2 TFL, 2 Sack
Juqua Parker- 3 Tack, 1 TFL, 1 Sack
Mike Peterson- 6 Tack, 2 Ast, 2 TFL
John Abraham- 5 Tack, 2 Ast, 2 TFL, 1 Sack
William Moore- 3 Tack, 6 Ast, 1 INT, 9 INT yds

Player of the Game:


LeSean McCoy

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Eagles Look to Redeem Themselves Against Giants

Eagles Look to Redeem Themselves Against Giants


Brandon Jacobs has seven touchdowns on the ground this year.

The 7-5 New York Giants will be hosting the 9-3 Philadelphia Eagles in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The last time these times squared off the Giants took home the win by a score of 19-17. The result could very well be the same in today's game due to the huge amount of injuries on the Eagles squad.

However, the Eagles are still 2-0 since losing Brian Westbrook, due to the spectacular play of rookie LeSean McCoy and newly acquired running back Tatum Bell. If Philadelphia can continue to not be phased by all the injuries around them, they should be able to defeat the Giants.

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update is on the way.

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Giants Defeat the Eagles in the Meadowlands

Giants Defeat the Eagles in the Meadowlands

(9-3) - 17 @ 24 - (7-5)


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Recap:

The 7-5 New York Giants hosted the 9-3 Philadelphia Eagles in one of the NFL's greatest rivalries. Giants quarterback Eli Manning looked sharp, throwing for 234 yards and two touchdowns. Brandon Jacobs complemented Manning with a solid run game, finding 94 yards on the ground. The Giants were also able to force Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb to throw two interceptions, proving to be vital in the long run as Philadelphia only ended up losing by a touchdown.

Statistics:

Passing:
Donovan McNabb- 19-29, 210 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT
Michael Vick- 3-7, 15 yds
Eli Manning- 16-24, 234 yds, 2 TD

Rushing:
LeSean McCoy- 11 Att, 67 yds
Michael Vick- 4 Att, 76 yds
Tatum Bell- 4 Att, 19 yds, 1 TD
Brandon Jacobs- 25 Att, 94 yds, 1 TD
Ahmad Bradshaw- 4 Att, 12 yds

Receiving:
Reggie Brown- 6 Rec, 84 yds
Jeremy Maclin- 4 Rec, 42 yds
Jason Avant- 3 Rec, 29 yds, 1 TD
Steve Smith- 5 Rec, 75 yds, 1 TD
Kevin Boss- 3 Rec, 29 yds
Hakeem Nicks- 2 Rec, 48 yds, 1 TD

Defensive:
Quintin Mikell- 5 Tack, 2 Ast
Akeem Jordan- 5 Tack, 1 Ast
Mike Patterson- 3 Tack, 2 TFL, 2 Sack
Kenny Phillips- 4 Tack, 3 Ast
Michael Johnson- 3 Tack, 1 INT, 7 INT yds
Antonio Pierce- 3 Tack, 1 INT, 8 INT yds

Player of the Game:


Eli Manning

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Week 14 Players of the Week

Week 14 Players of the Week

NFL Offensive Player of the Week:


Frank Gore, HB
San Francisco 49ers
32 Att, 160 yds, 2 TD

NFL Defensive Player of the Week:


DeMeco Ryans, MLB
Houston Texans
12 Tackles, 1 INT, 2 Fumbles Forced

[mfbmike]

Despite the loss, 9-3 already. You're on your way.

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Young 49ers Squad Travel to Philadelphia

Young 49ers Squad Travel to Philadelphia


Frank Gore has been one of the most consistent backs in the league.

The 6-7 San Francisco 49ers will be traveling to Philadelphia to face off against the 10-4 Philadelphia Eagles.

The 49ers have one of the youngest squads in the league, with a very inconsistent quarterback in Shaun Hill. The Niners will most likely rely on their run game with Frank Gore taking carries.

The Eagles haven't shown that they can't succeed without weapons Brian Westbrook and DeSean Jackson, so they should be able to win easily against San Francisco.

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Eagles Shove Niners Aside; Advance to 10-4

Eagles Shove Niners Aside; Advance to 10-4

(6-7) - 10 @ 27 - (9-4)



Recap:

The young and talented San Francisco 49ers traveled to the opposite side of the country to play against the Philadelphia Eagles, who were coming off of a crushing defeat against the New York Giants.

The Eagles used their powerful offense to speed pass the Niners, with the running back tandem of LeSean McCoy and Tatum Bell and quarterbacks Donovan McNabb and Michael Vick both playing well. Philadelphia's defense also looked good today, limiting San Francisco to just ten points.

The 49ers lost their biggest offensive threat in Frank Gore to a first quarter knee injury, and quarterback Shaun Hill failed to deliver a legitimate passing attack. The Niners just couldn't compete with the Eagles on any levels.

Statistics:

Passing:
Shaun Hill- 21-28, 160 yds, 1 TD
Donovan McNabb- 17-23, 188 yds
Michael Vick- 8-9, 81 yds, 1 TD

Rushing:
Michael Robinson- 11 Att, 30 yds
Frank Gore- 6 Att, 3 yds
LeSean McCoy- 16 Att, 59 yds, 2 TD
Tatum Bell- 9 Att, 38 yds
Michael Vick- 1 Att, 8 yds

Receiving:
Vernon Davis- 6 Rec, 61 yds
Michael Crabtree- 4 Rec, 24 yds
Isaac Bruce- 3 Rec, 23 yds, 1 TD
Reggie Brown- 7 Rec, 88 yds
LeSean McCoy- 4 Rec, 46 yds
Jeremy Maclin- 4 Rec, 47 yds
Tatum Bell- 3 Rec, 18 yds, 1 TD

Defensive:
Nate Clements- 6 Tack, 2 Ast
Patrick Willis- 6 Tack, 4 Ast, 1 TFL
Shawntae Spencer- 4 Tack, 3 Ast
Omar Gaither- 4 Tack, 1 Ast, 1 TFL
Quintin Mikell- 4 Tack, 2 Ast
Brodrick Bunkley- 2 Tack, 1 TFL, 1 Sack

Player of the Game:


LeSean McCoy