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Patriots take Eagles' best shot, escape 31-28
Patriots take Eagles' best shot, escape 31-28
No running up the score this week for the New England Patriots. This win came hard. Asante Samuel returned an interception 40 ...
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Sports Scope — As the nation (minus New England) mourns the Eagles' inability to hold off the Patriots and some of our readers inexplicably blame Jason Campbell (30-49, 301 yards to injury-riddled receiving corps from behind an injury-riddled offensive line) for the Redskins' loss to the Bucs , we offer the following: - Meet the Missouri Tigers , one win away from a national title shot. Mike Lopresti also checks in with the unlikely contenders . - Jon Saraceno introduces us to the other half of the potential championship game -- ...

Week 12 NFL Musings
The Big Lead — ... * While watching - with an ecstatic gaze, actually - the Eagles and their backup QB hang with the mighty Patriots, we wondered A) why New England never runs the football, and B) If Tom Brady tries to throw 45+ times a January game, the Patriots will eventually lose. Inclement weather happens in the playoffs. Maroney really needs more carries. Also, we wonder if Brady’s post-game attire of the black ski hat and black shirt and black jacket is something Wilbon will try and pull off today. ...

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