Westbrook among four Eagles starters to sit out practice
Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook, cornerback Asante Samuel, offensive tackle Jon Runyan and fullback Dan Klecko each sat out Wednesday's practice in preparation for Sunday's NFC Divisional Playoff battle with the New York Giants.
Eagles come up big once again in playoff opener
An impressive finish to the regular season labeled the Philadelphia Eagles as a team one would rather not face in the opening round of this year's playoffs. Recent history supports that suggestion as well.
NFL Matchup - Philadelphia at New York Giants
Records: Philadelphia Eagles (10-6-1) at New York Giants (12-4) Date: Sunday, January 11th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Giants Stadium (80,242) -- East Rutherford, New Jersey Surface: FieldTurf Home Record: Philadelphia 6-2; New York 7-1 Away Record: Philadelphia 4-4-1; New York 5-3 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Pam Oliver and Chris Myers All-Time Series: New York (81-68-2 -- 2-1 in playoffs) Last Meeting: December 7, 2008 (Philadelphia, 20-14 at New York) Series Streak: New York has won three of the last four meetings.
NFL Matchup - Philadelphia at New York Giants
Records: Philadelphia Eagles (10-6-1) at New York Giants (12-4) Date: Sunday, January 11th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Giants Stadium (80,242) -- East Rutherford, New Jersey Surface: FieldTurf Home Record: Philadelphia 6-2; New York 7-1 Away Record: Philadelphia 4-4-1; New York 5-3 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Pam Oliver and Chris Myers All-Time Series: New York (81-68-2 -- 2-1 in playoffs) Last Meeting: December 7, 2008 (Philadelphia, 20-14 at New York) Series Streak: New York has won three of the last four meetings.
Recap: Minnesota vs. Philadelphia
Brian Westbrook took a short screen pass 71 yards for a touchdown to shatter a two-point second-half deadlock with 6 1/2 minutes to play, and the Philadelphia Eagles went on to post a 26-14 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC Wild Card bout.
Eagles TE Smith inactive vs. Vikings
Eagles tight end L.J. Smith is inactive for Philadelphia's wild card game against the Minnesota Vikings due to a shoulder injury.
Eagles CB Samuel and RB Westbrook questionable
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel missed practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game wild card game against the Minnesota Vikings with a hip injury.
NFL Matchup - Philadelphia at Minnesota
Records: Philadelphia Eagles (9-6-1) at Minnesota Vikings (10-6) Date: Sunday, January 4th, 2009 Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. (et) Site: Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (64,121) -- Minneapolis, Minnesota Surface: FieldTurf Home Record: Philadelphia 6-2; Minnesota 6-2 Away Record: Philadelphia 3-4-1; Minnesota 4-4 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Pam Oliver All-Time Series: Tied (11-11 -- Philadelphia, 2-0 in playoffs) Last Meeting: October 28, 2007 (Philadelphia, 23-16 at Minnesota) Series Streak: Philadelphia has won the last four meetings.
Recap: Philadelphia vs. Dallas
Donovan McNabb threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, and the Philadelphia defense scored twice, as the Eagles completely annihilated the Dallas Cowboys, 44-6, securing an unlikely postseason berth in a wild Week 17 for NFC playoff hopefuls.
NFL Matchup - Dallas at Philadelphia
Records: Dallas Cowboys (9-6) at Philadelphia Eagles (8-6-1) Date: Sunday, December 28th Kickoff: 4:15 p.m. (et) Site: Lincoln Financial Field (67,594) -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Surface: Natural Grass Home Record: Dallas 6-2; Philadelphia 5-2 Away Record: Dallas 3-4; Philadelphia 3-4-1 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Pam Oliver All-Time Series: Dallas (55-43 -- 2-1 in playoffs) Last Meeting: September 15, 2008 (Dallas, 41-37 at Dallas) Series Streak: Dallas has won two of the last three meetings.
Recap: Washington vs. Philadelphia
Clinton Portis rushed for 70 yards and the game's only touchdown, and the Redskins' defense staved off a late Philadelphia drive to damper the Eagles' playoff chances with a 10-3 victory.
Eagles WR Curtis doubtful, WR Baskett out
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Hank Baskett is out for Sunday's contest against the Washington Redskins with a knee injury.
NFL Matchup - Philadelphia at Washington
Records: Philadelphia Eagles (8-5-1) at Washington Redskins (7-7) Date: Sunday, December 21st Kickoff: 4:15 p.m. (et) Site: FedExField (91,704) -- Landover, Maryland Surface: Natural Grass Home Record: Philadelphia 5-2; Washington 3-4 Away Record: Philadelphia 3-3-1; Washington 4-3 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Pam Oliver All-Time Series: Washington (77-65-5 -- 1-0 in playoffs) Last Meeting: October 5, 2008 (Washington, 23-17 at Philadelphia) Series Streak: Washington has won two of the last three meetings.
Recap: Philadelphia vs. Cleveland
Donovan McNabb threw for 290 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and the Philadelphia Eagles continued their push toward a possible playoff spot with a 30-10 rout of the offensive-inept Cleveland Browns.
NFL Matchup - Cleveland at Philadelphia
Records: Cleveland Browns (4-9) at Philadelphia Eagles (7-5-1) Date: Monday, December 15th Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. (et) Site: Lincoln Financial Field (67,594) -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Surface: Natural Grass Home Record: Cleveland 1-6; Philadelphia 4-2 Away Record: Cleveland 3-3; Philadelphia 3-3-1 Conference Record: Television: ESPN Announcers: Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, Tony Kornheiser, Michele Tafoya andSuzy KolberAll-Time Series: Cleveland (31-14-1)Last Meeting: October 24, 2004 (Philadelphia, 34-31 OT at Cleveland)Series Streak: Philadelphia has won the last two meetings. All-Time Series: Last Meeting: Series Streak:
Recap: NY Giants vs. Philadelphia
Brian Westbrook rushed 33 times for 131 yards and a touchdown, adding six receptions for 72 yards and a score, as the Philadelphia Eagles scored a surprise 20-14 victory over the New York Giants.
Eagles WR Curtis out
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Kevin Curtis suffered a head injury during Sunday's game against the New York Giants.
Buckhalter inactive for Sunday
Philadelphia Eagles running back Correll Buckhalter is inactive for Sunday's contest against the New York Giants with a knee injury.
Eagles' Westbrook questionable
Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook did not practice on Friday because of several injuries, and is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the New York Giants.
Eagles place Jean-Gilles on IR
The Philadelphia Eagles have placed guard Max Jean-Gilles on injured reserve with a broken fibula.
Recap: Philadelphia vs. Arizona
Brian Westbrook scored four touchdowns -- two on the ground and two through the air -- and Donovan McNabb threw four touchdown passes as Philadelphia thumped the Arizona Cardinals, 48-20, as the Eagles played host on Thanksgiving for the first time since 1940.
Eagles CB Samuel out vs. Cardinals, Westbrook suits up
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel sat out Thursday's game against the Arizona Cardinals, while running back Brian Westbrook starred in the Thanksgiving Day tilt.
Eagles OL Jean-Gilles carted off field
Eagles offensive lineman Max Jean-Gilles will need surgery to repair a fractured right ankle after being carted off the field in the second quarter of Philadelphia's 48-20 thumping of the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night.
Eagles CB Samuel doubtful; RB Westbrook practices
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel sat out practice Wednesday, while running back Brian Westbrook was a full participant in practice in preparation for Thursday night's matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.
Eagles RB Westbrook, CB Samuel miss practice
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia running back Brian Westbrook and cornerback Asante Samuel each sat out both practice sessions in a short week for the Eagles, who are preparing to take on the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night.
