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Jan 05, 2009

• Eagles React: Readers share their views about Eagles' 26-14 win over Vikings

Press readers share their views, via e-mail, about the Philadelphia Eagles' 26-14 playoff victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Look for even more readers reactions on The Press' Web site:

Jan 05, 2009

• Eagles-Vikings scoring summary

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Jan 05, 2009

• Two-minute drill: Eagles 26, Vikings 14

Eagles 26, Vikings 14

Jan 04, 2009

• Eagles use big plays to beat Vikings 26-14; will play at N.Y. Giants next Sunday

With interactive polls and video highlights -
Read David Weinberg's Eagles blog for more on Sunday's game
MINNEAPOLIS - The Philadelphia Eagles' fans were finally heard in the Metrodome in the final minutes of Sunday's wild-card round playoff game.

Jan 04, 2009

• Westbrook, Samuel go a long way to help out

Eagles-Vikings 2-minute drill

MINNEAPOLIS - Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook was still 65 yards from the end zone when guard Nick Cole thrust his hands in the air to signal a touchdown Sunday.

Jan 04, 2009

• Giants agree Birds are NFL's hottest squad

NEWARK - If there was one team that was going to get the New York Giants' attention in the NFC semifinals, it was the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jan 04, 2009

• For Eagles Coach Reid, game is showdown with former student

MINNEAPOLIS - Three years after leaving the Eagles, Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress still chats with Eagles counterpart Andy Reid once a week.

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Jan 02, 2009

• Manning selected as NFL MVP for a third time

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has been selected as the NFL's Most Valuable Player, as voted by the Associated Press.

Jan 01, 2009

• Boss has been effective and quiet as Giants' successor to Shockey

EAST RUTHERFORD - Kevin Boss hasn't wasted any time making New York Giants fans forget Jeremy Shockey.

Jan 01, 2009

• NFL Preview - Philadelphia (9-6-1) at Minnesota (10-6)

Playoff football returns to the state of Minnesota for the first time in eight years this Sunday, where the home-standing Vikings will entertain a Philadelphia Eagles squad in an NFC Wild Card round encounter between teams that share a host of similarities.

Jan 01, 2009

• NFL Preview - Atlanta (11-5) at Arizona (9-7)

It didn't take long for the Atlanta Falcons to restore themselves back to respectability following a lost season. Fans of the Arizona Cardinals, on the other hand, have had to wait for what seems like an eternity to see their team in the playoffs.

Dec 31, 2008

• NFL Preview - Baltimore (11-5) at Miami (11-5)

A wild, unexpected ride will continue for one team and end for the other on Sunday afternoon, when the Miami Dolphins welcome the also- surprising Baltimore Ravens to Dolphin Stadium for a Wild Card weekend matchup

Dec 31, 2008

• Pennington, Carter, Hanson earn AFC weekly honors

Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Tyrone Carter and New England Patriots punter Chris Hanson have been selected as the AFC's top players for Week 17 of the NFL season.

Dec 31, 2008

• Turner, Clemons, Longwell capture NFC weekly honors

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Clemons and Minnesota Vikings kicker Ryan Longwell have been selected as the NFC's top performers for Week 17 of the 2008 season.

Jan 04, 2009

• Scouting Report: Philadelphia Eagles at Minnesota Vikings, today, 4:30 p.m. (Ch. 29, 5)

Records: Philadelphia Eagles 9-6-1; Minnesota Vikings 10-6

Jan 04, 2009

• Eagles-Vikings playoff matchup: Cole vs. McKinnie

Playoff matchup: Cole vs. McKinnie

Jan 04, 2009

• Eagles-Vikings playoff Q&A

EAGLES-VIKINGS PLAYOFF Q AND A

Jan 04, 2009

• David Weinberg's weekly NFL rankings

(Saturday's playoff games not
included)

Jan 04, 2009

• Ask an Eagle: What advice would you give the younger players about getting ready for the playoffs?

Jan 03, 2009

• Playoff Q&A: How many times have the Eagles played in Minnesota? How many jersey numbers have the Vikings and Eagles retired?

Playoff Q&A

Jan 03, 2009

• Playoff matchup: Eagles' Donovan McNabb vs. Vikings' Tavaris Jackson

Playoff matchup: McNabb vs. Jackson

Jan 03, 2009

• Eagles, Vikings both counting on star running backs to keep their seasons going

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PHILADELPHIA - Eagles strong safety Quintin Mikell recalled a play during last season's game at Minnesota on which he was the only defender standing between Vikings running back Adrian Peterson and a 42-yard touchdown.

Jan 01, 2009

• Troubled Eagle Andrews still sidelined

PHILADELPHIA - No one in the Eagles' locker room is looking forward to the new year more than guard Shawn Andrews.

Jan 01, 2009

• Eagles notebook: Coordinator Jim Johnson glad to see defense coming on strong this time of year

Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson was not expecting this.

Jan 01, 2009

• Playoff matchup: Vikings defensive end Jared Allen vs. Eagles offensive tackle Tra Thomas

Playoff matchup: Eagles vs. Vikings

Dec 31, 2008

• McNabb set for return to playoffs

More Eagles: David Weinberg blogs about McNabb's inability to get over past issues

PHILADELPHIA - The lasting playoff memory Eagles' fans have of quarterback Donovan McNabb is the sight of him hunched over in the huddle during Super Bowl XXXIX, fending off nausea while trying to direct a fourth-quarter rally against New England.

Dec 31, 2008

• Eagles' playoff Q & A

Which former Vikings players are on the Eagles?

Dec 31, 2008

• McNabb set for return to playoffs

Dec 31, 2008

• Eagles notebook: Five former Reid coaches participating in playoffs

PHILADELPHIA -The playoffs are littered with members of Eagles coach Andy Reid's first staff.

Dec 31, 2008

• Eagles' playoff Q & A

Which former Vikings players are on the Eagles?

Dec 31, 2008

• Eagles-Vikings playoff matchup

Vikings defensive tackles Kevin Williams (No. 94) and Pat Williams (No. 93) vs. Eagles center Jamaal Jackson (No. 67), and guards Nick Cole (No. 59) and Todd Herremans (No. 79).

Dec 31, 2008

• Judging the bests and worsts of the Eagles

The Eagles are hoping their best performances will come in the playoffs.

Dec 31, 2008

• Williams, Dawkins, Gould capture NFC monthly awards

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams, Philadelphia Eagles safety Brian Dawkins and Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould were chosen as the NFC's top players for the month of December.

Dec 31, 2008

• Rivers, Reed, Miller capture AFC monthly honors

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed and Oakland Raiders kick returner Justin Miller have been selected as the AFC's top players for the month of December.

Dec 31, 2008

• NFL Preview - Indianapolis (12-4) at San Diego (8-8)

After making history with an unprecedented four-week run to the postseason, the San Diego Chargers will have another chance to carve their names in the record book when they open the playoffs on Saturday night.

Dec 31, 2008

• Dolphins' Pennington selected as top comeback player

Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington has been selected as the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year, as voted by the Associated Press.

Dec 31, 2008

• Line of Scrimmage: Steelers, Panthers, Our Picks for Tampa

If it looks to you like the 2008 NFL Playoff bracket is one in which a case could be made for any of the teams to make a run, from the top-seeded Titans to bottom-seeded Eagles, well, you're right. Though in reality, that's not really all that unusual.

Dec 31, 2008

• Bills keep Jauron after collapse

The Buffalo Bills will keep Dick Jauron as their head coach, despite a 2-8 finish following a 5-1 start to the 2008 season.

Dec 31, 2008

• Report: Favre has torn biceps; Cowher not interested in Jets

New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre reportedly has a torn biceps tendon in his right shoulder, but apparently won't need major surgery.

Dec 30, 2008

• NFC West: Despite inexperience, Cards know what is at stake

Needless to say there aren't many people associated with the current Arizona Cardinals that remember the last time they hosted an NFL playoff game. After all, the contest took place in 1947.

Dec 30, 2008

• NFL announces Pro Bowl shakeup

The NFL announced major changes to their annual All-Star event on Tuesday, moving the 2010 Pro Bowl to Miami and playing it one week prior to the Super Bowl.

Dec 30, 2008

• NFC North: Vikings ready to feel the heat

The Minnesota Vikings' last-second victory over the New York Giants this past Sunday gave them their first division title since 2000 and ended a three-season playoff drought.

Dec 30, 2008

• AFC South: Colts are California Dreamin'

All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray in Indianapolis, but in less than a week the Colts will be safe and warm in San Diego, preparing for the Chargers in the opening round of the AFC Playoffs.

Dec 30, 2008

• Emotional Shanahan exits in Denver

Mike Shanahan met the media one last time, a day after his dismissal as coach of the Denver Broncos, and said he understood the tough decision owner Pat Bowlen had to make.

Dec 30, 2008

• 49ers dismiss offensive coordinator Martz

San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz was dismissed from the coaching staff on Tuesday, as announced by head coach Mike Singletary.

Dec 30, 2008

• Giants place CB Madison on IR

The New York Giants placed cornerback Sam Madison was on injured reserve on Tuesday.

Dec 30, 2008

• Roethlisberger attends practice, doesn't participate

Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was at the team's practice on Tuesday, but did not participate in any drills.

Dec 30, 2008

• Falcons' Ryan named NFL's top offensive rookie

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was selected as the NFL's top offensive rookie, as voted by the Associated Press.

Dec 30, 2008

• Texans fire three defensive coaches

The Houston Texans have fired three defensive coaches, including coordinator Richard Smith.

Dec 29, 2008

• 0-fer and out: Winless Lions fire Marinelli

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli weathered his way through a season that produced the first winless campaign since 1976, and his anticipated fate was realized when the club fired him as part of an organizational overhaul on Monday.

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