Jan 11 2009
Another NFC Championship Berth
The Eagles are heading to their fifth NFC Championship game in eight seasons thanks to their 23-11 win over the New York Giants in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs on Sunday afternoon.
The Eagles will travel to Arizona to take on the Cardinals, who they beat on Thanksgiving night by a score of 48-20 at Lincoln Financial Field.
The Cardinals beat the Carolina Panthers on Saturday night after they forced Panthers QB Jake Delhomme to turn the ball over six times (five interceptions and one fumble).
The Eagles forced the Giants to turn the ball over three times on Sunday; two interceptions and one fumble. The Eagles turned the ball over twice; two interceptions from McNabb.
Brandon Jacobs was held to 92 yards on 19 rushing attempts and Derrick Ward was held to 46 yards on 12 carries.
McNabb completed 22 of his 40 attempts for 210 yards and one touchdown. Westbrook ran for 36 yards on 18 attempts.
The Eagles have a quick trip home from Jersey and will begin to prepare for the Cardinals early this week.
There will be more info about the big win on Monday.
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