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Boo All You Want

Nice shove, Randy.

Moss Never Drops That Ball

Whew.

Moral Victories Are BS...

But only two teams have scored even 21 points against the Pats so far this year.

And...

Sheldon Brown stopped running ... why?

Also, this is my problem with the Patriots.  This team is 10-0, locked in a struggle with a team that's doing nothing but playing hard, and their fourth wide receiver Jabar Gaffney feels like it's a good idea to flap his arms like an idiot.after scoring a touchdown.

All cllas, Boston, all class.

Brady Gets His First Bogus Call

Head bob and movement by the QB is a clear false start.

Are You !@#%$!@ Kidding Me???

A.J. Feeley??

Greg Lewis?!?!?!?!

Field Goals Are Victories

Man this offense is good.

When do you think they might actually run the ball?

Nice Aggressiveness

Dare I suggest that if the Eagles had played with this much fire all year we wouldn't be looking at 5-5 and a season on the brink?

Impressive

They're still going to lose this game, but this is a heck of an opener.  That (second) drive was impressive and Jim Johnson came out with a fantastic game plan.  He's refusing to be predictable, opening in a 3-3-5 and using Gocong as a swing pass rusher.

Hey, it didn't exactly work on the first try, but it's something.  I like it.

It's just like Andy Reid to pass on that third-and-short situation where AJ threw a pick, isn't it?

I hope JJ has a Plan B.  This is a nice look, but he needs to try to keep them off balance. 

And for all that, it's still 14-7.

Interesting Perspective

Here are some choice nuggest from the Boston Globe's game preview:

New England's exceptional offensive line will have to work hard against Philadelphia's athletic front seven. Tackles Mike Patterson (he has a quick first step) and Brodrick Bunkley (he's active and delivers solid hits) are excellent run stuffers. Linebacker Takeo Spikes has exceptional read-and-react skills and blends speed and power to make plays everywhere.

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[Trent] Cole explodes out of his stance and uses his quickness and leverage to catch tackles flatfooted and knock them off-balance. Patriots left tackle Matt Light, who has had an exceptional year, struggled mightily against Freeney, and will need to use his bulk and athleticism (and some help from tight end Kyle Brady) to neutralize Cole.

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The Eagles have good players in the secondary, but it is going to take exceptional players to slow New England's receiving corps. Donté Stallworth is due for a breakout game, and it could come tonight as the Eagles will try to double- and triple-team Randy Moss. Philly corners Sheldon Brown (an excellent cover man who delivers solid shots) and Lito Sheppard (bothered by knee woes) will need plenty of help from banged-up Brian Dawkins and the other safeties. 

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Brian Westbrook has become one of the league's most versatile players. The West Coast offense was designed for players with Westbrook's skills, i.e. the ability to make big gains as a runner and receiver. Westbrook has excellent vision and balance. He is an absolute monster in the secondary because of his ability to make players miss and break tackles. He'll always look to attack the middle but does have the quickness to bounce outside.

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Center Jamaal Jackson is pretty nimble for a 6-foot-4-inch, 330-pound man. He delivers a solid initial punch and will have some pretty entertaining battles with the equally meaty Vince Wilfork. Guards Todd Herremans and Shawn Andrews will have to close gaps and get their mitts on the linebackers. Herremans (6-6, 321 pounds) has exceptional size and excels at deflecting stunters and blitzers. Andrews (6-4, 340 pounds) has strong hands and packs a nice wallop but will struggle against gap shooters and might get overwhelmed by Richard Seymour.

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Feeley is in the mold of a West Coast quarterback. He has a quick release and can be deadly accurate on short-to-intermediate passes. He is smart and has good pocket presence, but his maddeningly inconsistent ways have kept him from holding a starting job.

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Despite being comparatively undersized, the 5-foot-11-inch, 186-pound Curtis makes an impact. He's fast, has excellent hands, and never gives up on a play. Curtis's running mate, Reggie Brown, can be exciting after the catch. Brown, however, disappears for long stretches. New England corners Asante Samuel and Ellis Hobbs should be able to dominate these matchups. Tight end L.J. Smith is quick and is one of the Eagles' most reliable receivers. He contributes nothing in the way of blocking.