Philadelphia (4-5) at NY Giants (6-3)

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SCOUTING REPORT

Giants should bounce back vs. depleted EaglesIt just keeps getting worse for the Eagles. Besides the lingering Terrell Owens suspension, the Cowboys literally added injury to insult when Donovan McNabb aggravated injuries to his abdomen and groin while attempting to tackle Roy Williams on his game-winning interception return Monday night. So instead of Week 11 featuring McNabb-to-Owens, it looks instead as if it will be Mike McMahon, making only his seventh career start and first as an Eagle, to Greg Lewis. Don't look now, but the Eagles could fall to 0-4 in the NFC East. As bad as New York feels about its loss to the Vikings, the depleted Eagles offer a golden opportunity for Eli Manning & Co. to bounce back. Manning will look to put the worst game of his season behind him, but you can be sure defensive coordinator Jim Johnson will keep the Eagles blitzing in front of him. The question is, will they get there? After the Cowboys struck for two long pass plays against Eagles' blitzes, you can be sure a point of emphasis for Philadelphia this week in practice will be better timing and execution on their blitzes. Meanwhile, expect the Giants to concentrate on buttoning-up their special teams unit, especially if the Eagles again decide to use RB Brian Westbrook as a punt returner.

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Matchup
	W-L	PF	PA	HOME	ROAD	DIV	CONF
PHI	6-10	310	388	4-4	2-6	0-6	3-9
NYG	11-5	422	314	7-1	4-4	4-2	8-4
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Individual Leaders

Philadelphia Passing   CMP% YDS TD INT McNabb 61.6 1929 14 5 Kolb 64.6 741 4 3

NY Giants Passing   CMP% YDS TD INT Mannin... 60.5 2454 18 9 Carr 62.5 172 1 0

Philadelphia Rushing   CAR YDS AVG TD McCoy 106 452 4.3 3 Westbr... 47 225 4.8 1

NY Giants Rushing   CAR YDS AVG TD Jacobs 163 656 4.0 3 Bradsh... 115 549 4.8 4

Philadelphia Receiving   REC YDS AVG TD Jackso... 42 728 17.3 5 Celek 50 568 11.4 5

NY Giants Receiving   REC YDS AVG TD Smith 65 798 12.3 5 Mannin... 40 617 15.4 4

Full Player Stats: Philadelphia | NY Giants

TEAM AVERAGES & NFL RANKS
TEAM OFFENSE	TEAM	PER GAME AVERAGE
Total Yards	PHI	319.0
	NYG	362.0
Yards Passing	PHI	229.8
	NYG	223.6
Yards Rushing	PHI	89.5
	NYG	138.1
TEAM DEFENSE	TEAM	PER GAME AVERAGE
Yards Allowed	PHI	325.4
	NYG	327.5
Pass Yds Allowed	PHI	207.7
	NYG	224.0
Rush Yds Allowed	PHI	117.7
	NYG	103.5

HEAD TO HEAD MATCHUPS (SINCE 2001)
Philadelphia leads 7-3
Nov 28, 2004	PHI 27, NYG 6
Sep 12, 2004	PHI 31, @NYG 17
Nov 16, 2003	PHI 28, @NYG 10
Oct 19, 2003	PHI 14, NYG 10
Dec 28, 2002	PHI 7, NYG 10
Oct 28, 2002	PHI 17, @NYG 3
Dec 30, 2001	PHI 24, @NYG 21
Oct 22, 2001	PHI 10, NYG 9

Philadelphia (4-5) at NY Giants (6-3), Sunday, 1:00 pm EST

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Ticker) -- The Philadelphia Eagles were beginning to adjust to life without Terrell Owens. Now they may have to go without Donovan McNabb for a pivotal NFC East matchup against the New York Giants.

The Eagles likely will start backup quarterback Mike McMahon, who was a four-year starter at Rutgers University in New Jersey, on Sunday.

Philadelphia has won nine of the last 10 meetings, but will be hard-pressed to beat the Giants without McNabb and Owens.

McMahon spent the first four years of his career with the Detroit Lions before signing with the Eagles last March. He started seven games in his first two seasons with the Lions, but none in his last two years. McMahon threw for a career-high 293 yards and three touchdowns in a December 29, 2002 game against Minnesota.

Last November 28, the Eagles clinched their fourth straight NFC East title here with a 27-6 victory over the Giants, becoming just the third team since the NFL instituted a 16-game schedule in 1978 to clinch a division crown after 11 games.

However, the turmoil caused by Owens and McNabb's injuries have pushed the Eagles into last place this season. They have lost three straight games for the first time since 1999 and are 0-3 against division opponents.

The last loss was the most painful of all.

A five-time Pro Bowl quarterback who has been playing with a sports hernia, McNabb suffered a groin injury while being blocked to the ground by Bradie James during Roy Williams' 46-yard interception return for a touchdown with 2:43 left in Monday's 21-20 loss to Dallas. McNabb played one more series, but did not return after being sacked just before the two-minute warning by Greg Ellis.

McMahon completed two passes for 14 yards and scrambled for nine yards on Philadelphia's final drive, but David Akers was well short on a 60-yard field-goal attempt as time expired.

Most of the attention in Philadelphia is still on Owens, the superstar receiver who was banished for conduct detrimental to the team. He has a grievance hearing on Friday.

Philadelphia's wide receivers - rookie Reggie Brown, Greg Lewis and Billy McMullen - combined for just seven catches for 62 yards in the loss to Dallas. Owens had 47 receptions for 763 yards and six touchdowns in seven games this season.

Most of McNabb's passes Monday went to tight ends L.J. Smith and Chad Lewis and backs Brian Westbrook and Josh Parry, who combined for 14 catches for 121 yards.

With Owens out of the picture, Eagles coach Andy Reid finally went back to his running game. Entering with an NFL-worst 58.6 rushing yards per game, the Eagles more than tripled that with 181 yards on the ground. Westbrook produced 86 yards on 16 carries and Lamar Gordon added 57 yards on 13 carries.

Westbrook was especially effective in the Eagles' sweep of the Giants last season, rushing for 74 yards on 18 carries and a touchdown and catching five passes for 53 yards and another score in the win here.

In the 2004 season opener at Philadelphia, Westbrook rushed for 119 yards and added 42 yards receiving in a 31-17 victory over the Giants.

New York was 5-0 at Giants Stadium this season before losing last week to Minnesota, 24-21. Eli Manning was intercepted four times, one of which was returned 92 yards for a touchdown, and the Giants allowed two special teams scores in the loss.

Manning was confused and overmatched by the Eagles' blitz last November, completing just 6-of-21 passes for 148 yards with two interceptions while getting sacked five times.

Tight end Jeremy Shockey drew double teams and was held to two catches for 31 yards. Now with wide receiver Plaxico Burress on the team, Shockey has not been double-teamed as much this season.

Much like his counterpart Westbrook, Tiki Barber has enjoyed success against the Eagles. He rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown in the 2004 opener and gained 110 yards on 19 carries in the meeting here.

Last week, Barber rushed for 95 yards on 23 carries and caught eight passes for 111 yards in the loss to Minnesota.

The Giants' defense has not allowed a touchdown in three straight games, covering 46 possessions.

Matchup to watch: Giants right end Osi Umenyiora, who had nine tackles and two sacks last week, faces left tackle Tra Thomas.

Series: Giants lead, 75-65-2.

Next week: Philadelphia hosts Green Bay, November 27 NY Giants visit Seattle, November 27

Giants without Bradshaw, Pierce vs. Broncos

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Outsiders: Week 12 previews

Football Outsiders analyzes Week 12 in the NFL. Ideas: Oakland isn't THAT bad; Reggie Bush is poised for a big game vs. New England; Pittsburgh needs to play better in the second half; David Garrard gets knocked around too much and a plan for Houston.

Clayton: Pressure falls on Pats in Monday night showdown

The Saints have the burden of protecting a perfect record, but the Patriots will be feeling the most pressure on Monday night, writes John Clayton.

Joyner: Targeting weak veteran corners

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Eagles' Sheldon Brown Skips Workout

Cornerback Sheldon Brown was a no-show and running back Brian Westbrook was a non-participant because of injury today when the Philadelphia Eagles began eight days of workouts that, while voluntary, are generally regarded as "full-roster" in nature.

Jon Runyan contemplates future

Life is different for Jon Runyan these days, and it has nothing to do with the fact that he spent yesterday afternoon on a two-hour road trip to pick up his pet pig.

Ankle injury sidelines Westbrook

In a lighter moment at camp, the Birds' quarterback duo of Kevin Kolb and Donovan McNabb united in laughter yesterday during the almost-full-squad workout at the team's NovaCare Complex.

Jim Johnson situation a new one for Eagles

Sheldon Brown wasn't there, which is just kind of pointless. Brian Westbrook wasn't there, which is just kind of troubling.

Birds' Eye View: Donovan speaks -- sort of

With the Eagles set to open a full-squad passing camp tomorrow at the NovaCare Complex, Donovan McNabb's team of publicists sent out a release today pitching the 10-year anniversary of the quarterback's charitable foundation.

Traffic charges against Plaxico Burress dismissed

Four Broward County traffic tickets have been dismissed against former New York Giants football player Plaxico Burress , who still faces another case in which he's accused of cursing several times at a sheriff's deputy, the athlete's attorney said this morning.

NFL Putting Off Plaxico Punishment

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said today there is no timetable for making a decision on league disciplinary action for Plaxico Burress.

GIANTS: Updated: Boldin hires Eli's agent

KTAR Radio in Arizona reports that Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin has hired Tom Condon to be his agent.

Moving the Chains: Giants' Umenyiora takes aim at Eagles

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. A special buzz is building around the 2009 football season in Philadelphia, and a lot of it has to do with the rivalry between the Eagles and Giants.

Canty happy to be part of 'tremendous defense' in New York

CHAREAN WILLIAMS The movers were at Chris Canty's new home last week. He is starting to feel at home in the New York Giants' locker room, too.Canty left the Dallas Cowboys almost three months ago, the Giants' six-year, $42 million offer too rich for Dallas to beat.