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NFL Week #8
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Monday October 27, 2008 |
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Eagles running back Brian Westbrook gestures to fans after the Eagles' 27-14 win
over the Atlanta Falcons. Westbrook had a career day, rushing 22 times for 167
yards, his highest as a pro. he also added 42 receiving yards on 6 receptions.
The Eagles win was just the beginning of the day for Philly sports fans at the
South Philly complex. Less than 8 hours later, the Philadelphia Phillies beat
the Rays 10-2 across the street at Citizen's Bank Park. The Phillies need just
one more win to become World Series Champions.
Phils pitcher Joe Blanton hits a home run in the 5th inning. He became the first
pitcher to hit a homer in the World Series since 1974 and only the 15th all-time.
Phillies pitcher J.C. Romero celebrates the final out in the 9th inning after striking
out the Rays Rocca Baldelli.
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Philadelphia Eagles'
Stats Of The Week
Eagles QB Donovan McNabb's 280 passing yards gave him a career total of
26,980 passing yards, surpassing Ron Jaworski atop the franchise's all-time
list. Brian Westbrook ran for 167 rushing yards, his most ever and the most
by an Eagle in 8 years. His previous high was 148 yards against the Dolphins
last season. It was the team's most since Ricky Watters ran for 173 against
the Dolphins in 1996 at the Vet. Also, Westbrook's 7.6 rushing average is
the third highest in Eagles history by a back on 20 or more carries behind
Wilbert Montgomery's 8.5 at Minnesota in 1980 (20-for-169) and Duce Staley's
7.7 at Dallas on opening day 2000 (26-for-201). With the win, Andy Reid became
the 14th coach in NFL history to win 100 games in his first 10 years as a head
coach. Donovan McNabb became the eighth QB in NFL history to surpass
3,000 rushing yards. Lastly, Asante Samuel had his third INT of the year
and was his 25th of his career. The Eagles and Patriots are now 19-1 when
Samuel has an INT.
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Westbrook & McNabb Lead The Birds To
Another Post-Bye Week Win vs. Falcons
E-A-G-L-E-S .... EAGLES
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Photos From The EAGLES Regular Season Game #7
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Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Trent Cole (58) tackles the Falcons quarterback
Matt Ryan in the first quarter. Cole was flagged for unnecessary roughness
on the play.
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Falcons wide receiver Roddy White, with Eagles CB Asante Samuel in
pursuit, runs to the end zone after catching a 55-yard pass from QB
Matt Ryan in the second quarter.
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Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, right, scrambles to a first down after
a 12-yd gain to the Falcons 14-yd line during the second quarter.
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Eagles QB Donovan McNabb celebrates his TD during the 2nd quarter.
McNabb scored on a quarterback draw.
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Eagles RB Brian Westbrook fights to cross the goal line as Falcons
LB Michael Boley (59) tries to stops him during the second quarter.
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Eagles running back Brian Westbrook, right, runs into the end zone, followed
by the Falcons cornerback Domonique Foxworth (24) and cornerback Chris Houston,
for his second touchdown during the third quarter.
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Eagles' Brian Westbrook (36) runs for a first down followed by the
Falcons' Michael Boley, behind, and Kindal Moorehead (94) late
in the fourth quarter.
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