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What Lies Ahead for the Surprising Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Playoffs

 
Yes. It happened. Yes, the former Eagle Ryan Moats helped the Texans fend off the Bears. Yes, the Raiders somehow, someway found a way to travel across the country and upset the 13-point favored Bucs. And, yes, the Eagles smacked the Cowboys in the "win-and-in", playoff-type game. It's tough to ask in the midst of all the excitement but... what's next for the Eagles? Can the Eagles team that, just a few days ago, had no chance at making the playoffs possibly make it to the Super Bowl? Three teams stand in the way of this dream. Two of these teams are already predetermined. So first, let's take a look at these two. Philadelphia Eagles @ Minnesota Vikings (1/4/09) Adrian Peterson. 'Nuff said.  This Vikings team can take control of any game with a couple simple hand-offs because Mr. Peterson can turn any hand-off into six points. They've also got a great defense AND they just took down the top seeded Giants. This team, as with any playoff team, is no "chalk up the W" ... (link)

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