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Final Score Prediction

Eagles 34, Cardinals 13

Fantasy Player Rankings and Projections by Mike Krueger
Arizona Cardinals
Rank  Player Projections
QB 30 John Skelton Pass: 200, 1 TD Rush: 0, 0
RB 18 Beanie Wells Rush: 70, 1 TD Rec: 1-10, 0
RB 45 LaRod Stephens-Howling Rush: 20, 0 TD Rec: 3-20, 0
WR 20 Larry Fitzgerald Rec: 6-80, 0 TD
WR 60 Early Doucet Rec: 4-50, 0 TD
WR 88 Andre Roberts Rec: 1-20, 0 TD
TE 31 Todd Heap Rec: 2-20, 0 TD
K 29 Jay Feely FG: 2/2 XP: 1/1
DEF 32 Defense / ST  
 
Philadelphia Eagles
Rank  Player Projections
QB 4 Michael Vick Pass: 250, 2 TD Rush: 50, 0
RB 1 LeSean McCoy Rush: 120, 1 TD Rec: 6-40, 0
WR 11 Jeremy Maclin Rec: 6-80, 1 TD
WR 27 DeSean Jackson Rec: 3-50, 0 TD
WR 78 Jason Avant Rec: 2-20, 0 TD
TE 7 Brent Celek Rec: 6-60, 1 TD
K 5 Alex Henery FG: 2/2 XP: 4/4
DEF 1 Defense / ST  

Game Notes

Cardinals QB Kevin Kolb was 2nd round pick (No. 36 overall) by Phi. in 2007. Had 3 300-yard games in 7 career starts with Eagles... RB Beanie Wells ties for 3rd in NFL with 7 rush TDs... WR Larry Fitzgerald has 6 rec. TDs in 3 meetings (incl. playoffs) & aims for 4th in row vs. Phi. with TD catch. In 2008 NFC Champ., had 9 catches for 152 yards & 3 TDs as Arz. advanced to SB XLIII. WR Early Doucet ties for 2nd in NFL with 16 catches on 3rd down... CB-PR Patrick Peterson had 99-yard PR-TD in OT last week, 2nd longest PR-TD in NFL history & 2nd ever PR-TD in OT. Is 1st player all-time with 3 PR-TDs in 1st 8 career games. S Adrian Wilson has 0.5+ sacks in 4 of past 5 meetings (incl. playoffs). In NFC Champ., had 2 sacks. Has 5 sacks, INT & FF in past 5 vs. Phi. (incl. NFC Champ.). Is 1 of 5 S in NFL history with 20+ sacks (22.5) & 25+ INTs (26). Since start of 2005, has 19.5 sacks, most by DB. Since start of 2007, DT Darnell Dockett has 29.5 sacks, most by DT (incl. playoffs). Rookie LB Sam Acho aims for 4th in row with sack. DE Calais Campbell had 1.5 sacks & FG block last week.

Eagles QB Michael Vick is 2-0 in career vs. Arz. In last meeting (10/1/06 with Atl.), passed for 153 yards & rushed for 101 yards. Has 8 games in career with 100+ pass yards & 100+ rush yards... RB LeSean McCoy is 1st RB since HOFer EMMMITT SMITH (1999) to score TD in each of team's 1st 8 games. Ties for 1st with 11 TDs (9 rush, 2 rec.). Leads NFL with 64 1st downs & 52 rush 1st downs... WR-PR DeSean Jackson aims for 3rd in row vs. Arz. with rec. TD (incl. NFC Champ.). Incl. playoffs, has 28 TDs (21 rec., 4 PR, 3 rush) in career & averages 45.2 yards per TD (1,265 yards). TE Brent Celek had 10 catches for 83 yards & 2 TDs in NFC Champ. WR Jeremy Maclin aims for 8th in row with 50+ yards... CB Asante Samuel has NFL-best 37 INTs since 2006. DT Cullen Jenkins ties for lead among NFL DTs with 5 sacks. Rookie LB Brian Rolle had 22-yard FR-TD last week, 1st career TD. CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie was 1st round pick (No. 16 overall) by Arz. Played 3 seasons with Cardinals (2008-10) & had 16 INTs (incl. playoffs), incl. 4 INT-TDs.


Results and Schedule
Arizona Cardinals
Week Date Opp H/A Score Dif
1 2011-09-11 CAR H W 28-21 +7
2 2011-09-18 WAS A L 21-22 -1
3 2011-09-25 SEA A L 10-13 -3
4 2011-10-02 NYG H L 27-31 -4
5 2011-10-09 MIN A L 10-34 -24
6   Bye      
7 2011-10-23 PIT H L 20-32 -12
8 2011-10-30 BAL A L 27-30 -3
9 2011-11-06 STL H W 19-13 +6
10 2011-11-13 PHI A W 21-17 +4
11 2011-11-20 SF A    
12 2011-11-27 STL A    
13 2011-12-04 DAL H    
14 2011-12-11 SF H    
15 2011-12-18 CLE H    
16 2011-12-24 CIN A    
17 2012-01-01 SEA H    
   
Philadelphia Eagles
Week Date Opp H/A Score Dif
1 2011-09-11 STL A W 31-13 +18
2 2011-09-18 ATL A L 31-35 -4
3 2011-09-25 NYG H L 16-29 -13
4 2011-10-02 SF H L 23-24 -1
5 2011-10-09 BUF A L 24-31 -7
6 2011-10-16 WAS A W 20-13 +7
7   Bye      
8 2011-10-30 DAL H W 34-7 +27
9 2011-11-07 CHI H L 24-30 -6
10 2011-11-13 ARI H L 17-21 -4
11 2011-11-20 NYG A    
12 2011-11-27 NE H    
13 2011-12-01 SEA A    
14 2011-12-11 MIA A    
15 2011-12-18 NYJ H    
16 2011-12-24 DAL A    
17 2012-01-01 WAS H    

Injury Report
Arizona Cardinals
Out  OLB Joey Porter (Knee)
 FS Kerry Rhodes (Foot)
Doubtful  TE Robert Housler (Groin)
Questionable  TE Todd Heap (Hamstring)
 CB A.J. Jefferson (Foot)
 QB Kevin Kolb (Toe)
 ILB Paris Lenon (Groin)
 FB Anthony Sherman (Ankle)
 RB LaRod Stephens-Howling (Shoulder)
Probable  CB Michael Adams (Neck)
 RB Beanie Wells (Knee)
IR  CB Crezdon Butler (Ankle)
 CB Greg Toler (Knee ACL)
 RB Ryan Williams (Torn Right Patella Tendon)
 OG Floyd Womack (Shoulder)
   
Philadelphia Eagles
Out  FS Nathaniel Allen (Concussion)
 OG Evan Mathis (Toe)
Questionable  DE Juqua Parker (Ankle)
Probable  DE Brandon Graham (Knee)
 OT Winston Justice (Knee)
 OC Jason Kelce (Quadriceps)
 RB LeSean McCoy (Shoulder)
 CB Asante Samuel (Groin)
IR  DT Antonio Dixon (Triceps)

Offense Stats Comparison
  ARI
 Offense 
PHI
 Offense 
NFL
 Avg. 
 Adv. 
Points for 22.0 23.7 22.2 PHI
Rushing yards 86.3 161.7 121.9 PHI
Rushing yards per attempt 3.98 5.99 4.49 PHI
Completion % 52.9% 62.7% 59.5% PHI
Passing yards 206.0 267.0 227.6 PHI
Passing yards per completion 10.69 12.22 11.18 PHI
Passing yards per attempt 5.66 7.66 6.65 PHI
Interceptions 1.0 1.3 1.0 ARI
Fumbles lost 0.3 0.7 0.5 ARI
Sacks allowed 3.7 1.7 2.3 PHI
3rd down conversions 30.5% 43.8% 39.6% PHI
4th down conversions 62.5% 57.1% 44.2% ARI
Time of possession 28:50 31:47 30:07 PHI
  Defense Stats Comparison
  ARI
 Defense 
PHI
 Defense 
NFL
 Avg. 
 Adv. 
Points against 31.0 22.3 22.2 PHI
Rushing yards 116.0 130.7 121.9 ARI
Rushing yards per attempt 3.83 5.07 4.49 ARI
Completion % 62.6% 57.9% 59.5% PHI
Passing yards 279.0 213.7 227.6 PHI
Passing yards per completion 11.55 11.59 11.18 ARI
Passing yards per attempt 7.22 6.71 6.65 PHI
INT return 0.3 0.7 1.0 PHI
Fumble recoveries 0.7 0.3 0.5 ARI
Sacks 2.0 2.0 2.3 -
3rd down conversions 36.7% 36.7% 39.6% -
4th down conversions 0.0% 66.7% 44.2% ARI
Time of possession 31:29 28:13 30:07 PHI

Special Teams Stats Comparison
   ARI   PHI  NFL
 Avg. 
 Adv. 
Yards per punt return 24.3 3.4 9.7 ARI
Yards per kick return 24.3 21.5 23.2 ARI
Yards allowed per punt return 13.1 7.4 9.7 PHI
Yards allowed per kick return 21.7 19.9 23.2 PHI
  Misc Stats Comparison
   ARI   PHI  NFL
 Avg. 
 Adv. 
Penalties 8.7 5.7 6.7 PHI
Penalty yards 74.3 48.3 56.1 PHI

Note: Team statistics are shown as the average per game through Weeks 4 to 9 of the 2011 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, 3rd and 4th down conversions, special teams and the NFL averages, which are each calculated based on totals through Weeks 4 to 9 with no adjustment.

Weather

Team vs. Team History
Arizona Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Eagles
 Season   Week   Date   Vis   Home   Score   Winner 
2000 7 2000-10-15 PHI ARI 33-14 PHI
2000 12 2000-11-19 ARI PHI 9-34 PHI
2001 4 2001-10-07 ARI PHI 21-20 ARI
2001 8 2001-11-04 PHI ARI 21-7 PHI
2002 11 2002-11-17 ARI PHI 14-38 PHI
2005 16 2005-12-24 PHI ARI 21-27 ARI
2008 13 2008-11-27 ARI PHI 20-48 PHI
2008 CF 2009-01-18 PHI ARI 25-32 ARI

Note: Only playoff games from the 2004 to 2010 seasons are included in the team vs. team history. Playoff games from seasons prior to 2004 are not currently included in the database. CF = Conference Final