For the Eagles, the playoffs already have begun.

--Right guard Shawn Andrews returned from California last week, almost five weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a herniated disk in his back.

For the first time this season, the Eagles ran the ball more than they threw it in their 48-20 Thanksgiving night win over Arizona.

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It seemed like a good idea at the time.

Stop the run and beat the New York Giants.

PLAYER NOTES --G Max Jean-Gilles fractured his ankle in Thursday's win over Arizona.

--Running back Brian Westbrook notched only his second 100-yard rushing performance of the season, collecting 110 yards on 22 carries.

For only the second time this season, the Eagles failed to register a quarterback sack in Thursday night's 48-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

THE RECENT economic times have been tough for most of us, but if you are a local operator of a California Pizza Kitchen restaurant, relief may be coming your way.

Eagles Notes Eagles fullbackDan Klecko watched Sunday's game between the Giants and Redskins and noticed that New York did not seem to miss troubled receiverPlaxico Burress, who has been a major problem for the Eagles.

With a quarter of the season left, the Falcons are right in the thick of the NFC playoff race.

Liberty today tries to extend its winning streak to 13 games and prevent a Philadelphia Public League team from achieving history.

After last season's disastrous starting debut of Winston Justice at left tackle against theNewYorkGiants in the Meadowlands, the last thing the Eagles needed this season was a backup lineman getting a rare starting assignment in the same setting.

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