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Green Bay Gets Iced in Chicago
Green Bay Gets Iced in Chicago
Dec 23, 2007 7:30 PM CST

Green Bay Gets Iced in Chicago

Elsewhere, Lions break 6-game losing skid and Eagles damage Saints' run at the playoffs

(Newser) - The host Chicago Bears hardly looked eliminated from the playoffs as they whipped Green Bay today, 35-7. The Packers entered the game fighting for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, but left with no shot at that after giving up two interceptions and two blocked punts, reports the Chicago Tribune. The...

Reid on Two Sons: 'Still Hope'
Reid on Two Sons: 'Still Hope'
Dec 22, 2007 8:56 AM CST

Reid on Two Sons: 'Still Hope'

Eagles coach breaks long silence over family drug addictions

(Newser) - Eagles coach Andy Reid and his wife have finally spoken publicly about their two sons' drug problems, in a tear-jerking interview to be published next week in Philadelphia Magazine, AP reports. The Reids broke their silence as a way to "reach out to those who are going through similar...

T.O. Tells Jessica: Leave Romo Alone!
T.O. Tells Jessica: Leave Romo Alone!
Dec 19, 2007 10:26 PM CST

T.O. Tells Jessica: Leave Romo Alone!

After QB bombs, receiver blames girlfriend jinx

(Newser) - T.O. has a message for Jessica Simpson: Stay away from Romo. Simpson showed up at Sunday's game to cheer on QB boyfriend Tony Romo, but after his poor performance in the Cowboys' loss to the Eagles, Owens added his voice to those of the legions of sports-radio fans who...

Romo, Cowboys Lay Egg Against Feisty Eagles

Colts clinch North, Chargers clinch West in busy AFC afternoon

(Newser) - As his girlfriend Jessica Simpson looked on, Tony Romo and the flashy Dallas offense sputtered at home against Philadelphia in a 10-6 upset. Romo had three picks and a grisly 36% completion rate; Terrell Owens caught just two passes. The loss dropped Dallas to 12-2, ostensibly tied with Green Bay...

Giants Win Defensive Battle With Eagles

Elsewhere, Bucs and Panthers both get thumped on the road

(Newser) - The New York Giants had a less-than-stellar day on offense, but it was just enough in a 16-13 win as Philadelphia's long field goal attempt hit the upright with no time left. The ho-hum game featured 12 punts and only one pass play longer than 20 yards as the visiting...

Philly's Feeley Throws 4 INTs in Seattle Loss

Elsewhere, Minnesota rips Detroit, Carolina crushes San Fran

(Newser) - The Philadelphia Eagles, missing starting QB Donovan McNabb, nearly pulled off a dramatic comeback today after a 64-yard punt return by do-it-all running back Brian Westbrook. But Seattle linebacker Lofa Tatupu intercepted A.J. Feeley for the third time with seconds to go in the game sealing a 28-24 victory...

Eagles Nearly Overcome Pats
Eagles Nearly Overcome Pats
Nov 26, 2007 4:45 AM CST

Eagles Nearly Overcome Pats

Philly forces New England to get creative in 31-28 win

(Newser) - The force of nature that is this season's New England Patriots finally met a resistance too strong to brush off, in the form of the Philadelphia Eagles. Though the Patriots won the game 31-28, they found themselves in fairly unfamiliar territory, trailing by four points in the fourth quarter, and...

'Belichick Factor' Confounds Bookies
'Belichick Factor' Confounds Bookies
Nov 21, 2007 11:25 PM CST

'Belichick Factor' Confounds Bookies

Record-breaking point spread set for Patriots-Eagles game

(Newser) - When they're winning big, NFL teams usually bring off their starters by the fourth quarter. The Patriots don't - and what bookies are calling "The Belichick Factor" is breaking records, reports ESPN. Sports bookmakers in Nevada were hit hard after the Patriots crushed the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, and...

Favre Hits 60K Mark in Romp
Favre Hits 60K Mark in Romp
Nov 11, 2007 8:42 PM CST

Favre Hits 60K Mark in Romp

Fellow aging quarterbacks McNabb, Warner also prevail in NFC games

(Newser) - Grizzled gunslinger Brett Favre became the second quarterback in history (after Dan Marino) to pass for 60,000 career yards as his Packers blew out the Vikings in Lambeau, 34-0. Favre had 351 yards and three touchdowns. Minnesota's rookie phenomenon Adrian Peterson was injured one week after his NFL-record 296-yard...

TO, Romo Help Cowboys Clip Eagles' Wings

Owens returns to Philly, gets in fans' faces as Dallas prevails 38-17

(Newser) - Terrell Owens sealed the Cowboys' victory over his former team by running through, around and over the Eagles to rack up 174 yards on 10 catches, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer. The 3-5 Eagles are now 0-3 against NFC East opponents, and all that's soaring in Philly now are doubts about...

Griese Rallies Bears to Last-Minute Win in Philly

Late drive wins game against Eagles 19-16

(Newser) - The Chicago Bears ran the two-minute drill to perfection and surged from behind yesterday at Lincoln Financial Field to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 19-16. The turnaround came when quarterback Brian Griese took the offense 97 yards in 103 seconds, cinching the game with a touchdown throw to Muhsin Muhammad with...

Is Coach Leaving Home Drama at Home?

Reid's family issues perhaps to blame for uninspired play-calling

(Newser) - The legal problems of his sons can't help but have distracted Philadelphia coach Andy Reid, opines the Philadelphia Inquirer, and his lack of focus is evident from the results on the field. One son is under house arrest and the other is in prison for sundry drug-, gun-, and DUI-related...

Victory Is in the Bag for Giants
Victory Is in the Bag for Giants
Oct 1, 2007 5:57 AM CDT

Victory Is in the Bag for Giants

New York ties NFL record, sacking McNabb 12 times in 16-3 win

(Newser) - A week after Donovan McNabb pulled the Philadelphia Eagles to dizzying heights with 56 points against the Lions, he found himself dragged back the the ground—repeatedly—by the Giants' defense. New York put up a team-record 12 sacks, six by Osi Umenyiora, and held the Eagles to a single...

Eagles Soar Over Sleeping Lions Defense

Philly logs nine sacks, eight TDs, in first win, 56-21 rout of Detroit

(Newser) - The Eagles snapped both their surprise losing street and Detroit's suprise winning streak tonight, in an offensive supernova that included 42 points in the first half, a franchise record. Donovan McNabb eventually threw 21-for-26 to finish with 381 yards and 4 TDs, giving the beleaguered Eagles their first victory this...

McNabb: Double Standard Favors White QBs

Eagles quarterback says players like him have to 'do a little extra'

(Newser) - Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb told HBO yesterday that black QBs are subjected to harsher criticisms than whites. The causes of the uneven treatment, according to McNabb, are the low ratio of blacks to whites taking the snap, and that "people didn't want us to play" in the position....

Redskins Upset Eagles, 20-12
Redskins Upset Eagles, 20-12
Sep 18, 2007 4:00 AM CDT

Redskins Upset Eagles, 20-12

Underdog Washington holds Philadelphia to field goals

(Newser) - The Washington Redskins held the favored Eagles to field goals to stay undefeated while Philadelphia fans booed their team's inauspicious 0-2 start. The Redskins struggled early but sputtered into gear at the end of the first half to take the lead with a little help from an Eagles time-out, reports...

Ravens Crush Eagles in Preseason Opener

Philly RB Moats breaks his ankle

(Newser) - The Ravens defeated the Donovan McNabb-deprived Eagles 29-3 in last night's preseason opener in Baltimore. McNabb, who's still recovering from knee surgery, watched three of his teammates get injured in the carnage as the Ravens crushed his dilapidated offense. Most serious was running back Ryan Moats' fractured ankle, which could...

Eagles' McNabb Will Sit Out Preseason Opener

QB hasn't recovered from knee surgery

(Newser) - Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb will not play in tonight's preseason opener against Baltimore. McNabb, sidelined since tearing a ligament in his right knee last November, has not yet recovered from surgery. A.J. Feeley will start and play the first quarter, Kelly Holcomb the second, and rookie Kevin Kolb the...

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