Lil info for tonights MNF

[uconnplayer]

I saw this on Sportsinteraction.com and thought I'd put it out for you guys for tonights game...its pretty cool they give analysis for each and every game...hope this helps guys

OVERALL ANALYSIS

Philadelphia may ultimately prove to have little staying power in the NFC East and playoff races, but you have to figure the Eagles will strap it up in a big way on a Monday night game against their hated division rival. Add to the already bitter rivalry the fact that the Cowboys embarrassed Philadelphia in Week 5, and that the Birds are looking to announce their dominance following the much-publicized T.O. dismissal, and it is difficult to believe that this will be the Cowboys' night. Look for the Eagles' defense to play its best game of 2005 to date, for McNabb, Westbrook and company to be efficient on the other side of the ball, and for Philly to earn a much-needed triumph.

[Kaptain]

thanks for the info---kapt

[Mosi]

Sports Network

The whole pice from Sports Network
By Tony Moss, NFL Editor

(Sports Network) - The playing surface at Lincoln Financial Field will likely look a great deal like paradise for the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.

After one-week plus of endless chatter about Pro Bowl wide receiver Terrell Owens and his suspension from the team in the days leading up to Monday Night's tilt against the rival Dallas Cowboys, the Eagles can finally begin to move on in earnest. Philadelphia will be attempting to resuscitate its NFC East title and playoff hopes, after falling into sole possession of last place in the division with a 17-10 loss in Washington last Sunday. That game was played one day after Owens was suspended indefinitely, and the Eagles made the wideout's season-long banishment official the following afternoon.

Dallas, meanwhile, will be seeking to build on an encouraging first half of the 2005 season that saw Bill Parcells' squad go 5-3. A major positive sign during that run was a 33-10 rout of the Eagles in Week 5, and on Monday the Cowboys will be going after their first home-and-home sweep of Philly since the 1998 season. Dallas' Week 9 bye was preceded by a 34-13 win over the Cardinals, the third win in four games for America's Team.

SERIES HISTORY

The Cowboys hold a 50-39 advantage in their all-time regular season series with the Eagles, and were 33-10 home winners when the clubs met at Texas Stadium in Week 5. Prior to that contest, Philadelphia had won nine of 10 head-to-head games against Dallas dating back to the 2000 campaign. The Cowboys have lost six straight games in Philadelphia since a 34-0 win at Veterans Stadium in 1998.

In addition to their regular season advantage, the Cowboys have a 2-1 edge in the postseason series. The Eagles were 20-7 winners in the 1980 NFC Championship, while Dallas won NFC Divisional Playoff games over Philadelphia following the 1992 and 1995 seasons.

The Eagles' Andy Reid has a career record of 10-3 against the Cowboys, and is 3-2 all-time against Dallas' Parcells. Parcells has a 11-10 mark against Philadelphia in his career, including 9-7 while with the New York Giants from 1983 through 1990.

COWBOYS OFFENSE VS. EAGLES DEFENSE

Seeking to build on his impressive first half of 2005 will be Cowboys quarterback Drew Bledsoe (2019 passing yards, 13 TD, 6 INT), who leads the NFL with a 97.4 passer rating as Week 10 begins. Bledsoe was an efficient 19-of-24 passing for 220 yards and a touchdown against Arizona last time out. Wideouts Terry Glenn (36 receptions, 3 TD) and Keyshawn Johnson (37 receptions, 5 TD) have both played well this season, and both made an impact in the win over the Cardinals. Glenn caught three balls for 65 yards against Arizona, and Johnson went for six catches, 54 yards, and his fifth touchdown of the season. Third receiver Peerless Price (3 receptions) had just one catch against the Cardinals. Tight end Jason Witten (35 receptions, 2 TD) had five receptions for a game-high 71 yards in Week 8, and is once again on a Pro Bowl pace. Bledsoe has been sacked 20 times this season, including eight times against Arizona. Dallas is eighth in the league in passing offense (235.4 yards per game).

Philadelphia comes into the games of Week 10 ranked 24th in the league against the pass (229.9 yards per game), and nearly hit its average right on the nose by giving up 224 yards through the air to Mark Brunell last week. The team's three 2004 Pro Bowlers in the secondary - cornerback Lito Sheppard (24 tackles, 2 INT, 1 sack) and safeties Brian Dawkins (37 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 1 INT) and Michael Lewis (51 tackles, 1 sack) - have been inconsistent this season. Lewis had a game-high 10 tackles against the Redskins, and Dawkins added eight stops and a forced fumble. The Eagle pass rush has generated 17 sacks thus far in 2005, including a team-leading four from end Jevon Kearse (13 tackles). Kearse had four tackles and a sack versus Washington, and fellow end Trent Cole (12 tackles, 1 sack), subbing for the injured N.D. Kalu (shoulder) for most of the contest, had three stops and his first NFL sack on the night. Kalu is doubtful for this week.

The Cowboys have an interesting dilemma at running back, where Julius Jones (407 rushing yards, 3 TD, 12 receptions) is set to return following a four- game absence due to a high ankle sprain. In Jones' absence, the team received a great deal of production from rookie Marion Barber III (253 rushing yards, 2 TD) who carried 27 times for a career-high 127 yards and two touchdowns against Arizona. With Anthony Thomas having been released and subsequently picked up by the Saints, the third running back on the Dallas roster is now rookie Tyson Thompson (180 rushing yards). Fullback Lousaka Polite (2 receptions, 1 TD) logged his second catch of the season in the Arizona win. The Cowboys are now 13th in the league in rushing offense (122.4 yards per game).

Philadelphia is 19th in the NFL against the run (118 yards per game), and would like to begin re-asserting its dominance in that regard against Dallas. The key to the effort comes up front, where tackles Darwin Walker (12 tackles, 2.5 sacks), Hollis Thomas (25 tackles) and Mike Patterson (17 tackles, 2 sacks) have been mostly quiet of late. Thomas registered three tackles against the Redskins in Week 9. The linebacking corps of Jeremiah Trotter (58 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT) in the middle and Dhani Jones (43 tackles, 1 INT) and Keith Adams (38 tackles) on the outside has stopped the run well this year, but the trio has been lacking for big plays through eight games. Philadelphia allowed just 78 ground yards to Washington last Sunday, but gave up a pair of touchdowns on the ground in the loss.

EAGLES OFFENSE VS. COWBOYS DEFENSE

Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (2338 passing yards, 16 TD, 8 INT) enters Week 10 leading the NFL in passing yards, but could have a tough time staying atop that list without Owens (47 receptions, 6 TD) in the fold. McNabb will now look to a crew of pass-catchers that includes wideouts Greg Lewis (31 receptions, 1 TD), Reggie Brown (14 receptions, 1 TD) and Billy McMullen (5 receptions), along with tight ends L.J. Smith (36 receptions, 3 TD) and Stephen Spach (7 receptions). Smith (concussion) and Spach (foot) are both questionable for Monday, meaning recently re-signed veteran Chad Lewis could be pressed into service against the Cowboys. Brown led the Birds with five catches for 94 yards and a touchdown against the Redskins last week, and Lewis added five catches for 57 yards. McNabb threw for a season-low 131 yards against the Cowboys on Oct. 9th, and was sacked four times. The Eagles were first in the league in passing offense (295.1 yards per game) as Week 10 began.

McNabb will be facing a Dallas pass rush that has only gotten better since he last saw it. The Cowboys have posted 24 sacks through their first eight games, with 13 different Dallas players credited with at least a half-a-sack on the year. At the forefront of that effort is rookie outside linebacker Demarcus Ware (24 tackles, 4 sacks), who was the NFC's Defensive Player of the Month for October. Philadelphia must also keep an eye on end Greg Ellis (19 tackles, 5 sacks), who leads the team in sacks and had one-and-a-half against Arizona in his last outing. When McNabb throws downfield, he may not have to deal with cornerback Anthony Henry (41 tackles, 3 INT), who is questionable with a groin injury. That means veteran Aaron Glenn (8 tackles, 2 INT) could start opposite Terence Newman (27 tackles, 2 INT, 1 sack). Glenn picked off his second pass of the season in the Arizona win. Elsewhere in the secondary, strong safety Roy Williams (44 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 1 INT) is the Dallas leader in tackles on the year. Williams had seven tackles against the Cardinals. Parcells' crew ranks 13th in the league in passing defense (193.5 yards per game).

Philadelphia seemed to make an honest effort to run the football in last Sunday's loss to the Redskins, but were unable to improve their status as the league's least-productive rushing unit (58.6 yards per game). Brian Westbrook (328 rushing yards, 43 receptions, 5 TD) carried 17 times for 24 yards in the contest, and backup Lamar Gordon (87 rushing yards, 1 TD, 10 receptions) spelled him with three carries for nine yards. Westbrook, who needs five catches to take over the team lead in receptions from Owens, caught four passes for 55 yards against Washington. Fullback Josh Parry (9 receptions) contributed a pair of catches to last Sunday's proceedings.

Dallas comes into Monday's game ranked an impressive sixth in the league against the run (89.1 yards per game). Inside linebackers Dat Nguyen (26 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT) and Bradie James (37 tackles, 1.5 sacks), who combined for eight tackles against Arizona, have been a major part of that effort. Up front, run-stuffers La'Roi Glover (15 tackles, 3 sacks), Jason Ferguson (13 tackles), and Marcus Spears (13 tackles, 0.5 sacks) will try to bottle up Westbrook at the point of attack. The Cowboys held the Cardinals to 71 ground yards on 24 carries last time out.

OVERALL ANALYSIS

Philadelphia may ultimately prove to have little staying power in the NFC East and playoff races, but you have to figure the Eagles will strap it up in a big way on a Monday night game against their hated division rival. Add to the already bitter rivalry the fact that the Cowboys embarrassed Philadelphia in Week 5, and that the Birds are looking to announce their dominance following the much-publicized T.O. dismissal, and it is difficult to believe that this will be the Cowboys' night. Look for the Eagles' defense to play its best game of 2005 to date, for McNabb, Westbrook and company to be efficient on the other side of the ball, and for Philly to earn a much-needed triumph.

Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Eagles 24, Cowboys 20

[videoman]

thanks mosi..very informative!!

[RJeremy]

gl tonight