That’s One Small Win for the Philadelphia Eagles, One Giant Vick-tory for No. 7

When the Philadelphia Eagles signed quarterback Michael Vick to a two-year contract in August, the one game that stuck out was Dec. 6–a Week 13 matchup at the Georgia Dome against the Atlanta Falcons, his former team.

At first, it seemed this trip would consist of a hostile environment as Vick returned to play on the same field where he began his career before facing dog fighting charges. Many expected a stadium full of boos from fans who felt betrayed and abandoned.

Turns out, this was far from the case.

There were mixed emotions on Sunday that consisted of cheers and boos as Vick made his way out of the tunnel for the first time. Eagles head coach Andy Reid even designated him as one of the captains for the game and let him lead the team on the field out of the tunnel.

When he made his way on to the field in the first quarter, he was greeted with the same mixed emotions he heard after running out from the tunnel, only this time there seemed to be more cheers.

As the cameras glanced across the stadium, there were a handful of fans supporting Vick with their No. 7 jersey, both Falcons and Eagles, showing their support for his first play at the Georgia Dome since 2006. His first play may have just been a short three-yard run, but it was a play Vick will remember for the rest of his career.

While his first play against his former team was meaningful, no two plays meant more to Vick than his two touchdowns that came in the second half.

The Eagles received the ball at the beginning of the third quarter, holding onto a 13-0 lead. After marching down the field into Atlanta territory, Philadelphia found themselves facing a 3rd-and-1 on the Falcons’ five. Reid called upon Vick for the wildcat formation in hopes of gaining just a first down.

Not only did he pick up the first down for the Eagles, but Vick found his way to the end zone for the first time since 2006. While the touchdown increased Philadelphia’s lead to 20-0, the Eagles’ sideline erupted with excitement as if they had just scored the game-winning touchdown in the Super Bowl.

All of the Eagles players could not have been happier for a player who has worked so hard the last three months to try and work his way back up to the type of player he was a few years ago. He was welcomed by smiles and hugs from the coaches and players, along with cheers from the handful of fans wearing his jersey in the stands.

Football fans—especially Eagles—had waited 12 weeks to see Vick score his first touchdown since his reinstatement into the league. Each time he would line up at quarterback, fans held their breath wondering if this was the play he would break loose and run down the field like he did a few years ago.

He may have done wrong in the past, but no matter how fans feel about what he did, they can’t help but feel happy for the irony behind his first touchdown of the season coming against his former team.

As exciting as his first touchdown was, there was just as much excitement behind his first passing touchdown of the season, when he found tight end Brent Celek for a five-yard touchdown on the Eagles next drive. On the day, he finished 2-of-2 for 48 yards and ran for 17 yards to go along with his two touchdowns.

Vick knew his return to Atlanta would be special for him, his former teammates, and the fans in the Georgia Dome—who still love him for what he did in his six years with the Falcons. What made Sunday’s win even more special for him was the fact he played a major role in the victory.

Vick has said all along that his main goal was to do whatever it takes to help the Eagles reach the Super Bowl and Sunday’s game against his former team showed. From the fans in Philadelphia, congratulations Mike for your amazing performance against the Falcons. While the victory alone felt great to keep the Eagles alive as strong playoff contenders in the NFC, it felt even better to see No. 7 find the end zone not once, but twice.

Dan Parzych Is the Eagles Fan Voice for NFLTouchdown.com

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Cowboys-Giants: Despite Loss To New York, Dallas Deserves Credit For Performance

Now that the Dallas Cowboys lost their first December game of the season, all the media will talk about for the next week is how Tony Romo and company are on their way to another collapse in the final month of the 2009 regular season.

However, it’s unfair to jump to conclusions when not looking at the scenario from both teams.

The Cowboys entered Sunday’s game with an 8-3 record and a one-game lead over the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East.

On the other hand, the Giants came in losing five of their previous six and were hoping to stay in the playoff hunt as a potential Wild Card team—especially since the Eagles defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-7 earlier in the afternoon.

If the Giants lost to the Cowboys, they would have dropped two games back of the Eagles and Green Bay Packers just to make it as a Wild Card team.

With four games remaining in the regular season, they would most likely would have to win-out the next four games and hope for help from other teams just to even have a shot at making the playoffs.

Instead, they treated the game against the Cowboys as a playoff-type game to have a better control over their own destiny.

While the Cowboys dropped to 8-4, they still hold the tiebreaker over the Eagles in the NFC East after a 20-16 win at Lincoln Financial Field in Week Nine. Dallas may have a history of struggling in the month of December, but they deserve some credit for their performance against New York— especially Romo.

Romo finished completed 41-of-55 passes for 392 yards— both career highs— and three touchdowns. Cowboys tight end Jason Witten caught 14 receptions for 156 yards and wide receiver Miles Austin recorded his fourth 100-yard game of the season after hauling in 10 receptions for 104 yards and a touchdown.

Roy Williams also found the end zone twice, finishing with six receptions for 60 yards.

It’s hard not to criticize the Cowboys for losing their first game of December with their history of struggling in the Tony Romo era (5-8). However, they deserve some credit considering they lost to a good (and hungry) Giants team desperate for a win to keep their season alive.

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Redskins Left Kicking Themselves (Again) After Loss to Saints

The Washington Redskins were on the verge of handing the New Orleans Saints their first loss of the season in what would have been one of the most shocking upsets of the year.

Instead, they find themselves frustrated, missing another opportunity to come through with a win because of a missed field goal by kicker Shaun Suisham.

With 1:56 left in the game, the Redskins were holding on to a 30-23 lead at the Saints’ four-yard line. All the Redskins had to do was kick a field goal, which would have increased the lead to 10 and most likely put an end to the Saints’ undefeated season.

Instead, Suisham’s 23-yard field goal attempt went wide right, allowing the Saints new life and a chance to tie the game. Five plays later, Saints quarterback Drew Brees found wide receiver Robert Meachem for 53 yards down the middle to tie the game 30-30 before New Orleans went on to win in overtime.

The Redskins have now lost three games in a row by a combined seven points. While Suisham made his only field goal attempt against the Philadelphia Eagles last week, he missed two field goals from 39 yards and 50 yards against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 11 that ended up making a difference in a 7-6 loss.

With the loss, the Redskins drop to 3-9 on the season and are left thinking about the respect they would have earned being the first team to beat the Saints all season. All they had to do was kick a 23-yard field goal that would have sealed the game. 

Unfortunately, the missed chip shot is just a small chapter of this season’s story for the Redskins and their fans.

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Cincinnati Bengals’ Chad Ochocinco Has Strong Performance Against Lions

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco ended his four-game streak without recording a touchdown after hauling in nine receptions for a season high 137 yards and a touchdown in a 23-13 win over the Detroit Lions.

Ochocinco grabbed a 36-yard touchdown pass from Palmer in the second quarter to give him his first trip to the end zone since Week 12 against the Chicago Bears. Of course, with a touchdown reception from Ochocinco comes a special celebration, as he put on a sombrero and poncho.

Through the first seven weeks of the season, Ochocinco hauled in 39 receptions for 573 yards and five touchdowns. With the offense struggling in the passing game the last four games, he’s only managed to record 14 receptions for 200 yards and no touchdowns.

Ochocinco needed a big game against the Lions to get the Bengals out of their recent funk in the passing game. If the Bengals want to be contenders come January, Cincinnati realizes how important a strong passing game will be to take the pressure off the running game.

With the win over the Lions, the Bengals improve to 9-3 and are inching closer to their first AFC North title since 2005. After one of Ochocinco’s best performances of the season, Cincinnati has to be satisfied their offensive slump is no longer around.

Dan Parzych is the Cincinnati Bengals Examiner for Examiner.com

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Bengals-Lions: Cincinnati Has Upper Hand with Detroit’s Road Struggles

With the 2-9 Detroit Lions traveling to Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, the 8-3 Cincinnati Bengals look to take advantage of a team who has struggled on the road over the last few years.

Through 12 weeks, the Lions are 0-5 away from Ford Field this season and have lost to their opponents—Saints, Bears, Packers, Seahawks, and Vikings—by an average of 19.4 points. Dating back to the 2004 season, they have only won four of their last 42 games on the road. Their last victory away from home came on October 27, 2008 against the Chicago Bears—which means they have lost 17 straight road games.

While this statistic may not be as meaningful considering the Lions have won a total of just nine games over the last three seasons, the Bengals have to be excited about playing Detroit in hope of getting out of their offensive funk.

Despite an 8-3 record, the Bengals offense has struggled to score points this season—which is hard to believe considering the level of talent they have.

They have everything a powerful offense could ask for. A strong leader at quarterback in Carson Palmer. A strong running game led by Cedric Benson. A talented group of wide receivers in Chad Ochocinco and Laveranues Coles to throw to.

With the amount of talent on offense, it’s hard to imagine the Bengals have won three of their last four games despite scoring less than 18 points each contest. Lucky for the offense, they have the support of a ferocious defense which ranks at the top of the league in points allowed per game (15.8).

The success of the Bengals scoring defense this season makes Sunday’s matchup interesting considering the Lions find themselves last in the NFL, allowing their opponents to score 30.5 points-per-game. In other words, the team allowing the fewest points allowed per game is squaring up against the team allowing the most points scored per game.

While the Bengals has struggled to score a majority of the season and rank 17th in points-per-game (21), Cincinnati has shown us how dangerous they can be when their offense gets going.

The Bengals best offensive performance of the season came in Week Seven against the Chicago Bears. Not only did Cincinnati take advantage of a banged-up Chicago defense in their 45-10 victory, but they nearly did it in perfection.

Palmer completed 20-of-24 passes for 233 yards and five touchdowns. Benson ran for a career high 189 yards on 37 carries. Ochocinco hauled in 10 receptions for 118 yards and two touchdowns.

Marvin Lewis knows his team has one of the top defenses in the NFL. If the Bengals offense performed as well as they did against the Bears on a weekly basis, more people would be placing their name in the same sentence as the word “Super Bowl.”

Unfortunately, the offense needs to get out of this so-called “funk” before any of that happens. Lucky for the Bengals, their offense has the potential for a high-scoring game considering the Lions seem to be the perfect fit to help them get out of their offensive funk.

Dan Parzych is the Cincinnati Bengals Examiner for Examiner.com

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Blame Bengals Ticket Sales on the Economy, Not Fan Loyalty

For the fourth time this season, the Cincinnati Bengals received an extension to sell out tickets for an upcoming game—this week, against the Detroit Lions. As of Thursday morning, there were still 5,000 tickets remaining for fans to watch their beloved Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium.

We all are familiar with the story; the Bengals are on the verge of a blackout, they receive an extension, and the franchise miraculously finds a way to sell out tickets right before the game starts on Sunday to allow fans not in attendance to watch the game from home.

Over the last few months, numerous accusations posted in articles and on message boards on numerous sites have questioned the loyalty of Bengals fans for not being able to sell out their games at Paul Brown Stadium. Fans of opposing teams have questioned Cincinnati’s fans’ loyalty to the Bengals and asked why they would want to pass up on a chance to watch their team win.

As football fans, it’s time to put an end to all the negativity and realize that a major reason behind the Bengals’ recent struggle with selling out home games is the current state of the economy.

It’s not to force Mike Brown to step down. It’s not because fans don’t truly appreciate their beloved Bengals.

It’s because the city of Cincinnati is dealing with tough economic times—just like cities across the United States. 

The unemployment rate in the state of Ohio jumped back to 10 percent in the month of October. Counties across the Cincinnati area continue to struggle with their residents struggling to find jobs.

• Butler County—9.5 percent
• Hamilton County—11.1 percent
• Clermont County—9.7 percent
• Warren County—8.7 percent

Overall, the unemployment rate in the city of Cincinnati was 9.8 percent in the month of October. Both the city of Cincinnati, and each of the counties listed above saw an increase in the unemployment rate when compared to September.

Cincinnati is not the only city in the United States dealing with this type of situation. There are plenty of franchises in the sports industry that are suffering just as much as the Bengals.

Tickets to a sporting event are not the cheapest item in the world. While there are sports fans who choose to spend hundreds of dollars—even thousands—to watch their beloved sports teams live, fan bases should not be judged about their loyalties toward their teams with the current state of the economy.

According to Ticketmaster.com, the cheapest pair of tickets for Sunday’s game against the Lions would cost $145.62. After paying for parking and food, a day at Paul Brown Stadium may end up costing around $200 for two people.

While $200 may not seem like a big deal to some, there are fans in Cincinnati—as well as across the United States—who can’t afford to spend that type of money at a sporting event in these tough economic times.

Bengals fans are just as passionate about their team as the rest of the fans in the NFL. Despite cheering for different teams, fans around the league can share the recent struggles of the economy with one another.

It’s time to end all of the bashing of one another about which fans are loyal to their teams and which aren’t. If the fans of Cincinnati are being questioned for their loyalty, how have the Bengals been able to sell out their last 50 games at home between the regular season and postseason?

Sure, the Bengals may have received extra help to sell out games (thanks to Chad Ochocinco for his help with the Houston Texans game), but that doesn’t mean fans don’t love their team.

In this economy, some fans would rather save their money and watch the Bengals from home—which still shows loyalty to their beloved team.

Dan Parzych is the Cincinnati Bengals Examiner for Examiner.com

He is also the founder of WhoDeyBengals.com

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Eagles-Falcons: Philadelphia Looks for Third-Straight Win in Atlanta

On Sunday, the 7-4 Philadelphia Eagles travel to the Georgia Dome to take on the 6-5 Atlanta Falcons in a game where both teams are looking for a win to stay in the NFC playoff hunt.

While the Eagles’ offense has struggled the last two weeks, they still have managed to come away with victories over the Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins. However, there are a few factors that will come into play that could make a difference on whether or not the Eagles can hold on to that No. 5 seed in the NFC and leave Atlanta 8-4.

DeSean Jackson Concussion

The last thing the Philadelphia Eagles needed was another injury on offense. With running back Brian Westbrook still recovering from his second concussion of the season, the Eagles may be without their top threat at wide receiver in DeSean Jackson, who suffered the same injury last weekend against the Washington Redskins.

Jackson left in the third quarter after a hit from Redskins cornerback Justin Tryon on a six-yard reception. He finished with two receptions for 41 yards before heading to the locker room, including a 35-yard touchdown in the second quarter.

It’s not rocket science when it comes to realizing how important Jackson is to this Eagles offense. He leads all receivers with 44 receptions for 769 yards and six touchdowns. If he is unable to perform, McNabb will have to rely on others to step up, especially rookie Jeremy Maclin and Jason Avant.

 

Defensive Third Downs

When the Redskins defeated the Denver Broncos 27-17 in Week 10, it was the first time they scored more than 17 points all season. The Eagles defense has to be disappointed giving up 24 points to a Redskins offense that was averaging averaging just 14.6 points per game prior to Sunday.

One of the main reasons why the Eagles defense struggled to stop the Redskins was because of third down conversions. Philadelphia allowed Washington to convert 47 percent of their third-down conversions (8-of-15).

On the first drive of the third quarter, the Eagles allowed the Redskins to convert three 3rd-and-long situations in a row before quarterback Jason Campbell found tight end Fred Davis for a 10-yard touchdown.

Third downs are an opportunity for defenses to make a statement against opposing defenses. If the Eagles want to make a statement against the Falcons on Sunday, the defense will need to do a better job on third-down conversions.

 

Second Straight Fourth-Quarter Comeback

Throughout his career, McNabb has been criticized for his inability to lead the Eagles from behind while trailing in the fourth quarter. After leading the team to their second-straight win over the Redskins after trailing in the fourth quarter, the Eagles and their fans feel more comfortable with McNabb leading the way as they enter the most crucial month of the regular season.

Down 24-16 in the fourth quarter, McNabb led the Eagles to 11 unanswered points to pull out the 27-24 win to stay in the NFC playoff hunt.

The last thing the Eagles want to do is find themselves trailing the Falcons late in the fourth quarter. The fans of Atlanta are extremely passionate when it comes to their beloved Falcons, which means the Georgia Dome will be louder than ever come Sunday.

With two teams both pushing for a spot in the playoffs, both the Falcons and Eagles realize how important Sunday’s game is to stay in the hunt.

 

Dan Parzych Is the Eagles Fan Voice for NFLTouchdown.com

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Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver Jason Avant was the True Hero Against Redskins

The Philadelphia Eagles remained in the NFC playoff hunt with their second straight come from behind win in a 27-24 victory over the Washington Redskins on Sunday. With wide receiver DeSean Jackson sidelined due to a concussion, the Eagles needed all the extra help they could get on offense from their young guys.

Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb helped his team overcome an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter and score 11 unanswered points. Rookie running back LeSean McCoy provided a strong running game for the Eagles throughout the fourth quarter and finished with 76 yards on the ground–including a two-point conversion in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 24.

Even rookie wide receiver Jeremy Maclin hauled in a key 35-yard reception to help set up what ended up being the game-winning field goal by kicker David Akers.

While each of these Eagles played an important role in Sunday’s win against the Redskins, no player deserves more credit for the team’s comeback than fourth-year wideout Jason Avant.

With the Eagles down 24-16 in the fourth quarter, Avant hauled in two key receptions during a drive that helped the Eagles march 90 yards down the field and eventually a one-yard touchdown run by Eldra Buckley. While he may not have been a factor towards the end of the drive, it was his effort in the beginning that helped the team get out of an offensive funk that almost lost them the game.

The Eagles offense arguably had their worst performance of the season in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Redskins. Each of their three possessions resulted in a three-and-out. On two of the drives, two third-down passes by McNabb fell just short of a first down. For the Philadelphia fan, it was frustrating to watch considering the Eagles were losing to a Redskins team at home who were winners of just three games all season.

The fourth quarter was a similar situation for the Eagles after they pulled another three-and-out on their first drive. With four straight three-and-outs in the second half, it appeared the Eagles were on their way to their fourth loss of the season and would have to play catch up in the NFC playoff hunt.

That was until Avant saved the offense.

With less than 11 minutes to play and the Eagles looking for a first down for the first time since the end of the second quarter, McNabb found Avant for a 46-yard reception in Washington territory. The very next play, McNabb found Avant again for another 20-yard gain.

All of a sudden, the Eagles offense was alive and there was hope for a fourth quarter comeback for the second straight week.

Overall, Avant led all Eagles wide receivers with five receptions for 94 yards. His two receptions for a combined 66 yards during the drive were a major reason why the Eagles left Lincoln Financial Field victorious on Sunday against the Redskins.

Without Avant, it’s hard to say whether or not the Eagles still would still be holding on to the No. 5 seed in the NFC playoff hunt and trailing the Dallas Cowboys by one game in the NFC East.

Dan Parzych Is the Eagles Fan Voice for NFLTouchdown.com

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Risk of Signing Larry Johnson Pays Off For Bengals in Win over Browns

The Cincinnati Bengals received some criticism for the signing of running back Larry Johnson after his release from the Kansas City Chiefs a few weeks ago. After Sunday’s win over the Cleveland Browns, the Bengals appear to have made the right move.

With an improved offensive line, Johnson showed the Bengals why signing him for insurance he was worth the risk after his 107-yard rushing performance against the Browns in Cincinnati’s 16-7 win over Cleveland.

Johnson was signed by the Bengals as insurance in case running back Cedric Benson’s hip injury would keep him out longer than expected.

With another player on the roster with a history at being the No. 1 running back, head coach Marvin Lewis felt better about resting Benson for the second-straight week against the Browns.

Along with Johnson, he felt confident enough to rest Benson because of the impressive play of rookie running back Bernard Scott the last three weeks.

After rushing for 119 yards in his first career start against the Oakland Raiders last week, Scott ran for 87 yards on just 18 carries against a Browns defense ranked 29th in yards allowed per game with 159.9.

In seven games with the Chiefs this season, Johnson struggled with a weak offensive line, averaging just 2.7 yards-per-carry while rushing for just 377 yards and zero touchdowns.

In his first two games with the Bengals, he is averaging 4.7 yards-per-carry—thanks to an improved offensive line.

From 2005-06, Johnson was arguably one of the top running backs in the NFL, running for a combined 3,539 yards and 37 touchdowns.

Part of the reason why Johnson was able to find such success was because the Chiefs had one of the top offensive lines in the league.

Now that he has an improved offensive line, it should be interesting to see how the Bengals can use him as another option at running back.

It may be just one game, but the Bengals and their fans have to be excited about Johnson breaking the 100-yard mark in just his second game with his new team.

Dan Parzych is the Cincinnati Bengals Examiner for Examiner.com

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Eagles-Bears: Five Positive Factors From Philadelphia’s 24-20 Win Over Chicago

The Philadelphia Eagles avoided a three-game losing streak by defeating the Chicago Bears 24-20 in a game where both teams were desperate for a win.

The win helped the Eagles improve to 6-4 on the season and kept the race tight in the NFC East since both the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys came through with Week 11 wins, as well. Here are a few quick notes regarding the Eagles big win.

 

The Eagles Come Through In a “Must-Win”

Last week, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb called Sunday night’s game against the Bears a “must-win.” With the way the NFC East has played out the last few weeks, it’s understandable why.

Prior to Sunday night’s game, the Eagles trailed the Dallas Cowboys by one game in the NFC East standings and held the tiebreaker over the New York Giants, thanks to their head-to-head matchup. They were in sole possession of the first wild-card spot and wanted to continue to stay in shape for the playoff hunt.

With four losses at this point in the season, the Eagles need every win they can get from here on out. Considering the Cowboys and Giants both came through with wins on Sunday, the Eagles knew they would need to come through with a win over the Bears, especially with a difficult remaining schedule.

 

Donovan McNabb and the Eagles Came From Behind in the Fourth Quarter

Throughout his career, McNabb has been criticized for not being able to lead his team on a game-winning drive. However, his performance in the fourth quarter against the Bears was something we’re not used to seeing from him—and hopefully we can see it more often.

With 11:01 left in the game and the Bears up 20-17, McNabb helped the Eagles drive 62 yards to take a 24-20 lead with just over five minutes left to play. While running back LeSean McCoy topped off the drive with a 10-yard touchdown run, McNabb went 5-of-6 for 40 yards and was a major factor on two key third-down plays.

Prior to Sunday’s game against the Bears, the Eagles were 1-8-1 in their last 10 games decided by single digits. It must feel nice for the city of Philadelphia to come up on the winning end in a game decided by single digits this time around.

 

Eagles End Winless Streak on NBC Sunday Night Football

Here’s a fun fact: Sunday’s win over the Bears was the first time the Eagles had ever won on Sunday Night Football since it switched over to NBC in 2006.

In 2006, NBC picked up the rights for Sunday Night Football, which was previously shown on ESPN before they started broadcasting Monday Night Football. Ever since the switch, the Eagles have struggled each time they were scheduled to play on NBC.

Three-and-a-half years and eight games later, the Eagles have finally ended their winless streak after defeating the Bears. Instead of 0-8, they now have an all-time record of 1-7 on NBC’s Sunday Night Football.

 

Quarterback Michael Vick Breaks Loose…Finally

OK, it may have only been ONE run, but the 34-yard Wildcat run by Eagles’ quarterback Michael Vick on the first drive against the Bears was a huge confidence booster for a player struggling to get anything good going this season. The smile on his face showed what a relief it was to finally make that big play he was previously known for doing on a weekly basis.

Vick’s 34-yard run was more than his combined total yards for the entire season. While he has struggled to live up to the expectations set in the offseason, his run helped the Eagles jump out to an early 3-0 lead.

Now that he finally had that explosive run everybody has been waiting to see from him all season, hopefully Vick can continue to provide the Eagles with big plays for the remainder of the schedule.

 

Wide Receiver DeSean Jackson and Running Back LeSean McCoy Both Make Up For Fumbles

Of the three turnovers by the Eagles in their game against the Bears, two of them were from DeSean Jackson and LeSean McCoy.

While the turnovers may have been costly at the time, both Jackson and McCoy made up for their mistakes by coming up with touchdowns. Jackson hauled in a 48-yard reception from McNabb in the third quarter, and McCoy found the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Along with their touchdowns, Jackson hauled in eight receptions for 107 yards, while McCoy ran for 99 yards on 20 carries. If the Eagles want to be playoff contenders, they will need major contributions from both players for the rest of the regular season.

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