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| Giants Team Report: Fanning the flames |
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11/21/2003 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The New York Giants, who dropped a 28-10 decision to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11, lost for the second straight time last week. Following road victories over Minnesota and the New York Jets to climb back to the .500 mark, the Giants have lost to the Eagles and Atlanta Falcons to fall to 4-6 and out of the NFC playoff picture. "We just don't look like a team playing with a lot of confidence," said head coach Jim Fassel, whose job is clearly in jeopardy. "We are waiting for things to ha |
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| Bills Team Report: Panic mode |
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11/21/2003 |
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| at to do. We come in and work hard and we try and do everything during the week to get prepared...and we haven't done it." Buffalo expects wide receiver Eric Moulds to be able to play Sunday. He's missed three of the last five games with a groin injury. Moulds' absence and injury have definitely hurt Bledsoe. He has thrown just three touchdowns and been picked off seven times over the last eight games and the team has scored just 90 points in that span. UP NEXT: The Bills visit the New York Giants in Week 13. |
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| Eagles Team Report: Dawkins ready to play? |
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11/21/2003 |
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| (MySportsbook) - From the moment Brian Dawkins ran out of the tunnel last week, the Philadelphia Eagles became a different team. His presence alone sparked an impressive 28-10 shellacking of the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. Dawkins, who had been sidelined since early in the season with a foot injury, came out and posted five tackles in the win over the Giants. However, his foot malady flared up after the contest and made him questionable for Sunday's contest against New Orleans. "He came in k |
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| Monday night spotlight on Bucs, Giants |
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11/20/2003 |
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| (MySportsbook) - A pair of struggling NFC foes that began the season with Super Bowl aspirations will meet at Raymond James Stadium on Monday night to conclude Week 12. The New York Giants, who dropped a 28-10 decision to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11, lost for the second straight time last week. Following road victories over Minnesota and the New York Jets to climb back to the .500 mark, the Giants have lost to the Eagles and Atlanta Falcons to fall to 4-6 and out of the NFC playoff picture. "We just |
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| Inside the NFL: Week 12 |
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11/20/2003 |
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| his health. The Dolphins are also struggling. Opponents have stuffed the box to stop Ricky Williams, leaving Brian Griese to try and beat teams with his arm, but that hasn't happened. Predicted Outcome: Miami 23, Washington 19 MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL New York Giants at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The Bucs have dropped three straight to fall to 4-6 and out of the NFC playoff picture. Will the Keyshawn situation impact the offense's psyche? If not, his absence will certainly affect Brad Johnson. The Giants have run int |
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| Eagles shoot for sixth consecutive win against Saints |
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11/20/2003 |
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| Since their bye week, the Eagles have ripped off seven wins in eight games to climb into a first place tie with the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East. Last Sunday, the Eagles continued their steady improvement with a 28-10 domination of the arch-rival New York Giants at the Linc. "It was a character win. It's tough to come off a Monday night game and an emotional one, and come back here and play an emotional game against one of your rivals," said Eagles head coach Andy Reid. "I give credit to the players and the |
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| Giants place Holmes and Williams on IR |
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11/19/2003 |
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| East Rutherford, NJ (MySportsbook) - The New York Giants placed defensive end Kenny Holmes and strong safety Shaun Williams on injured reserve with knee injuries. The move ends the seasons of two more defensive starters for the Giants. Cornerback Will Peterson was placed on IR earlier this month with a stress fracture in his lower back. When the 4-6 Giants face the equally disappointing defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night, rookie Osi Umenyiora will make his second start of the |
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| Eagles Team Report: Flying high now |
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11/14/2003 |
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| (MySportsbook) - With four straight victories, the Philadelphia Eagles are the hottest team in the NFC. The turnaround might have been difficult to predict after opening the 2003 season with consecutive home losses to Tampa Bay and New England, but Andy Reid has righted the ship with a 6-1 mark in his team's last seven games. The Eagles have tied an NFL record with four consecutive wins after trailing by three-or-more points in the second half. Philadelphia is the first club to accomplish that feat since the 1986 New England Patriots. "Every team is different. Every team has its own personality. This group is developing theirs," said Reid. "You know even better at the end of the season, but up until this point, they've sure showed a lot of heart and determination. Those are special qualities in this profession and this sport." Donovan McNabb might not be putting up MVP-type numbers, but the elusive quarterback is doing what it takes to win ball games. He's spreading the ball around to all of his receivers and minimizing mistakes. "It's all about winning, although people look at football players as being the king of stats," McNabb said. "If you're a quarterback, you pass for 4,000 yards, you complete 65 percent of your balls and throw 40 touchdowns. But at the end of it all, it's what your winning percentage is. If you're a 40-50 winning percentage guy, then you don't win much. So, it's all about winning here in Philadelphia. You guys know that. I know that. That is the most important thing. Other things will fall into place." Over the past three games, McNabb has completed 61 percent of his passes for an average of 217 yards per game. He has thrown three TD passes and ran for another over that span. The 26-year-old QB has 76 career touchdown passes and needs one more to pass Sonny Jurgensen for fifth-most in team history. GROUND GREMLIN As Brian Westbrook's health continues to improve, the Eagles will once again have a three-headed rushing attack. Duce Staley led the team with 53 yards on 10 carries last week in the win over Green Bay. Correll Buckhalter had a season-high 100 yards in the Week 8 victory over the Jets and 92 the following week versus Atlanta. Despite McNabb's improved play, the Eagles will continue to win on the strength of their running game, which ranks ninth in the league (127 ypg). PHILLY'S BLACK HOLE The Eagles will wear black jerseys for Sunday's showdown with the New York Giants. It marks the first time in team history the club will don such garb. The black jersey is a league-approved alternate third jersey that features white numerals trimmed in silver and green. UP NEXT: The Eagles host the New Orleans Saints in Week 12. |
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| Patriots Team Report: Who's the better Bill? |
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11/14/2003 |
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| Bill Parcells leads the Dallas Cowboys into Gillette Stadium to battle his former assistant Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. Parcells and Belichick spent a total of 12 seasons together in three different places, including eight with the New York Giants, one with the Patriots and three with the New York Jets. The former friends, which have completely different coaching philosophies, are meeting for the first time since 1995 and have split four all-time contests. Despite their well-documented differ |
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| Cowboys Team Report: Parcells gets shot at Belichick |
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11/14/2003 |
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| get a chance to outduel his former assistant when he leads the Cowboys against Belichick's New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Parcells and Belichick had spent a total of 12 seasons together in three different places, including eight with the New York Giants, one with the Patriots and three with the New York Jets. The two head men are meeting for the first time since 1995 and have split four all-time contests. Despite their well-documented differences, neither head man will air his dirty laundry in the |
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