Rich Schultz
The Saints defense will have their work cut out for them trying to contain LeSean McCoy and Michael Vick from running all over them.
Here's a quick look at how the Eagles and Saints matchup.
- QB Michael Vick has won 5 of 7 career starts against New Orleans, passing for 1,131 yards and rushing for 527 yards with 12 total TDs (6 pass, 6 rush) in those seven.
- Vick rushed for 166 yards on 12 attempts (13.8 avg.) in his last meeting with the Saints.
- The Eagles are 10-1 when RB LeSean McCoy rushes for 100+ yards.
- In his only career meeting with the Saints, WR DeSean Jackson had 4 catches for 101 yards (25.3 avg.) with a 71-yard TD.
- DE Trent Cole had a sack in his last meeting with the Saints.
- LB Akeem Jordan had INT in last meeting.
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EAGLES |
SAINTS |
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SERIES LEADER |
15-10 |
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STREAKS |
6 of past 8 |
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COACHES VS. OPP. |
Reid: 3-3 |
Vitt: 0-0 |
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LAST WEEK |
L 30-17 vs. Falcons |
L 34-14 at Broncos |
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LAST GAME |
9/20/09: Saints 48 at Eagles 22. New Orleans QB Drew Brees passes for 311 yards & 3 TDs, including 2 to WR Marques Colston (15, 25). |
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LAST GAME AT SITE |
12/23/07: Eagles 38, Saints 23. Philadelphia QB Donovan McNabb passes for 263 yards & 3 TDs in winning effort. Eagles RB Brian Westbrook adds 100 rushing yards. |
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BROADCAST |
ESPN (7:30 PM CT): Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden, Lisa Salters (Field reporter). Dial Global Radio: Kevin Harlan, Dan Fouts, Mark Malone (Field reporter). SIRIUS: 88 (DGR), 92 (Phi.), 93 (NO). XM: 88 (DGR), 225 (Phi.), 226 (NO). |
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