Eagles, Cowboys playing for 1st in NFC East
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:05:45 PST)
They have played each other with both a Super Bowl and a playoff spot at stake. There was the "Bounty Bowl," Emmitt Smith getting stuffed, Eagles fans cheering for a motionless Michael Irvin, and Terrell Owens stoking controversy for each side. Dallas and Philadelphia have lined up against each other 99 times in games that have forged one of the most heated rivalries in the NFL.

Eagles Team Report
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:59:19 PST)

Brian Westbrook is anxious to get back out on the field Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys and prove that he can still play football at a high level.

Westbrook's eighth NFL season has been a frustrating one. The 30-year-old running back injured his ankle in the Eagles' Week 2 loss to the New Orleans Saints, sat out one game and got just eight touches in another.

The ankle finally healed, but then he suffered a concussion in Week 7 against the Washington Redskins when he was accidentally kneed in the head by linebacker London Fletcher. That injury kept him on the sideline for last week's 40-17 win over the New York Giants.

But Westbrook was back on the practice field this week, and barring an unexpected setback, he will start against the Cowboys Sunday night when...

Giants make lineup change, Aaron Rouse for C.C. Brown at safety
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:15:00 PST)
Riding a three-game losing streak, the New York Giants decided Friday to insert Aaron Rouse into the starting lineup at safety for Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers.

Donovan McNabb Will Wear Rib Protector
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:16:31 PST)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb said he probably will continue to wear rib protection the rest of...

NFL Team Reports: NFC East
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:16:33 PST)
Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

Week 9 picks: Eagles, Cowboys battle for NFC East lead
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:44 PST)
Donovan McNabb knows how to duck pressure and avoid interceptions. It's strange, but considering all the...

Eagles RB Westbrook expects to play vs. Cowboys
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:08:38 PST)
Brian Westbrook is set to return from his latest injury when the Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys in a matchup of the top two teams in the NFC East on Sunday. Westbrook missed the Eagles' rout of the Giants last week with a concussion sustained a week earlier in a victory over Washington. Coach Andy Reid said Westbrook, who practiced Wednesday for the first time since the injury, should be...

Week 9 playoff forecast: Ravens make big jump
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:49:00 PST)
Signs of a revamped defense bode well for the Ravens' playoff chances the rest of the way.

The absurdly premature playoff picture: Week 8
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:40:53 PST)
See last week's absurdly premature playoff picture here . AFC First-Round Byes : Indianapolis Colts Denver...

NFL's most clutch quarterbacks
(Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:41:00 PST)
Which signal callers are the best in tough situations in the fourth quarter?

Lost identity contributing to Giants' woes
(Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:35:00 PST)
An over-reliance on the pass and inability to dominate on defense are culprits of the three-game skid.

The Week 8 NFL Quarterback Power Rankings: Favre vs. Rodgers
(Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:47:32 PST)
Shutdown Corner is proud to present the weekly quarterback power rankings. They're just as arbitrarily...

NFL Power Poll: Texans gaining playoff momentum
(Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:16:11 PST)
The second half of the season could be historic for the Houston Texans . They have a chance to make the playoffs...

Giants say there is nowhere else to go but up after 3 straight losses
(Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:58:00 PST)
Walking through the locker room after the Giants went over corrections from another embarrassing loss, it was hard to tell that they were coming off a third straight setback and were no longer in first place in the NFC East.

Eagles make their statement against Giants
(Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:20:47 PST)
Faced with their toughest test to this point, the Eagles made a statement: The road to the NFC East title goes through Philly. A convincing 40-17 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday was Philadelphia's third straight win over its division rival, including a playoff game on the road last January.

Favre not alone in getting measure of redemption
(Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:06:00 PST)
Brett Favre was among several players that got some form of retribution by helping their teams to victory.

Eagles, Cowboys on collision course
(Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:47:37 PST)
Before the start of the 2009 season, most NFL observers without a specific rooting interest would have told you...

McNabb throws 3 TDs in Philadelphia Eagles' 40-17 win over New York Giants
(Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:20:00 PST)
PHILADELPHIA - The Eagles were in the rarest of positions on a football Sunday. They served as the opening act of a New York-Philly twin bill instead of kicking off as the main event.

Eagles RB Westbrook sits out against Giants days after suffering concussion
(Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:52:00 PST)
Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook was inactive for Sunday's game against the New York Giants after suffering a concussion in last week's win.

Detroit Lions hope to extend St. Louis Rams' 17-game losing streak
(Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:33:00 PST)
DETROIT - Somebody's got to win, right?

Eagles RB Westbrook out vs. Giants
(Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:06:36 PST)
Eagles running back Brian Westbrook was inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants after suffering a concussion in last week's win. Westbrook has only 197 yards rushing this season. He didn't practice all week after he was knocked unconscious in the Eagles' 27-17 win over Washington on Monday night when he took a knee to his head.

Disgruntled player hits raw nerve when he says KC coach Todd Hanever played
(Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:10:45 PDT)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Until now, it was like one of those little family secrets that everybody knows about but no one brings up.

Giants, Eagles kick off NY-Philly twinbill
(Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:04:58 PDT)
NY vs. Philly. Let's play two! When the Giants and Eagles clash with the NFC East lead at stake, they'll only be the opening act in a Broadway-Broad Street twinbill. Kickoff is set for about 7 1/2 hours before the Phillies throw the first pitch against the Yankees in the World Series. The loaded lineup should only increase the tension between the tailgating die-hards from each city.

Westbrook still questionable for Eagles, Curtis out
(Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:47:53 PDT)
PHILADELPHIA - With two starters ruled out and two others, including running back Brian Westbrook, listed as questionable, the Philadelphia Eagles go into their biggest game of the season with key health issues.