It wasn't much of a contest last year when these two teams met. The Eagles handed the Pack a 31-9 loss that included 4 TDs from Donovan McNabb (2 passing, 2 rushing). Green Bay has a solid defensive unit and should be fired up out of the locker room but if McNabb is 80% of himself I expect the Eagles to be able score and score often. Favre will try and match through the air as Green Bay lacks depth at the running back position with rookie Brandon Jackson expected to start backed up by DeShawn Wynn.
Predicted Score: Eagles 31, Packers 27
Fantasy Focus Philadelphia: We'll get our first glimpse at the health of McNabb who has a new target in Kevin Curtis and the reliable Brian Westbrook (120 yds 1 TD in their last meeting) to lean on. TE L.J. Smith will likely be a gametime decision as he tries to recover from a groin injury suffered during the preseason. If Smith sits, TE Matt Schobel becomes a nice play if your hurting at the tight end position this week.
Start: QB Donovan McNabb, RB Brian Westbrook, WR Reggie Brown, WR Kevin Curtis
Consider: TE L.J. Smith (inj), TE Matt Schobel
Sit: Eagles-D/ST
Green Bay: RB Vernand Morency is trying to make it back this week but its likely his role will be limited even if he does see the field. Rookie Brandon Jackson is expected to start. WR Donald Driver is nursing a sore foot but his expected to play. He may not play a full game, giving way to James Jones in some formations, but is still one of the better fantasy receivers in the game and should be in your lineup.
Start: QB Brett Fave, WR Donald Driver, TE Donald Lee
Consider: RB Brandon Jackson, WR Greg Jennings, WR James Jones
Note: Team statistics are shown as the average per game
through Weeks 12 to 17 of the 2006 season after deducting the best
and worst value from the data set. The exception is yards per rush attempt, completion %, yards per
pass completion, yards per pass attempt and the NFL averages, which are each calculated based on
totals through Weeks 12 to 17 with no adjustment.
Defense Stats Comparison
PHI Defense
GB Defense
NFL Average
Points against
20.5
17.3
21.1
Rushing yards
141.3
134.0
123.7
Rushing yards per attempt
4.94
4.88
4.30
Completion %
61.9%
50.6%
60.0%
Passing yards
219.0
151.5
201.8
Passing yards per completion
10.80
10.18
10.67
Passing yards per attempt
6.69
5.15
6.40
INT return
1.8
2.3
1.1
Fumble recoveries
0.3
0.8
0.7
Sacks
1.5
1.8
2.2
Weather
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Team vs. Team History
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers
Season
Week
Date
Vis
Home
Score
Winner
2000
3
2000-09-17
PHI
GB
3-6
GB
2003
10
2003-11-10
PHI
GB
17-14
PHI
2004
13
2004-12-05
GB
PHI
17-47
PHI
2005
12
2005-11-27
GB
PHI
14-19
PHI
2006
4
2006-10-02
GB
PHI
9-31
PHI
Note: Only playoff games from the
2004 and 2005 seasons are included in the team vs. team history.
Playoff games from seasons prior to 2004 are not currently included in the database.
