The Philadelphia Eagles (5-3) are heading to the west coast to take on the San Diego Chargers (5-3) Sunday.  The Chargers have been playing very well lately, so this should be a very close game for the Eagles.  Donovan McNabb needs to make sure he doesn’t throw any interceptions in this one, as any turnover will most likely turn into points for the other team.  McNabb threw two last game against the Cowboys, which was the main reason they lost.  If McNabb plays like he did last week than the Eagles will be in trouble.  The running game will get a boost with Brian Westrbook coming back, but LeSean McCoy may still get the bulk of the carries.

Phillip Rivers and the Chargers offense have not had the luxury of a great running game, like they have had in recent seasons.  That doesn’t mean the Eagles can forget about LaDainian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles, who are both dangerous in both the running game and the passing game.  Still, the passing game is where the Chargers are successful, so they need to limit the big plays.  They average 265 passing yards per game, so the secondary better be ready to be challenged early and often.  I’m expecting a very close game, but with the Chargers having the home-field and coming off three straight wins, I’m going with them in this one.

FINAL SCORE PREDICTION:  Philadelphia Eagles 28, San Diego Chargers 31

The Philadelphia Eagles are hosting the Dallas Cowboys and it should be a very exciting game.  Donovan McNabb and company have been playing well and are coming off a great game in which they crushed the Giants.  If McNabb and the offense can put some points on the board like they did last week then they will be in good shape.  The Cowboys have an electric offense though, so the Eagles may need to score like last week if they want to win.

The Eagles defense needs to try and stop the Tony Romo-Miles Austin connection.  Austin has been the surprise of the year as the wide receiver has been running all over the field catches passes and burning defenses.  If the Eagles let Austin have another big game they will probably lose.  Romo has been playing great the last few games too, as he has eight touchdowns and zero interceptions in his last three games.  I’m not sure the Eagles offense will be able to keep up with the Cowboys’, so I’m picking the Cowboys in this one.

FINAL SCORE PREDICTION:  Dallas Cowboys 35, Philadelphia Eagles 31

The Philadelphia Eagles (4-2) are hosting the New York Giants (5-2) Sunday and Philly fans have quite a sports weekend against New York coming up, as the World Series is going on between the Phillies and Yankees.  The Eagles will need a much better effort out of their running game than what they have been getting lately, as Brian Westbrook and LeSean McCoy combined for only 50 yards last game.  Wide receiver DeSean Jackson has been battling a foot injury, but looks to be ready to go Sunday, so McNabb should look to hook up with Jackson for some more big plays.  Jackson is averaging 20 yards per catch and has three touchdowns this year.

The Eagles defense will have a challenge in stopping the Giants running attack, which averages 142 rushing yards per game.  Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw lead that attack.  Eli Manning is coming off a three interception game, so the Eagles should try and force Eli into some more mistakes like he made last week.  He is a talented quarterback though, so they really do need to try and pressure him or he will sit in that pocket and pick apart the secondary.  This should be a close game, but I think Eli Manning will lead the Giants to a close victory.

FINAL SCORE PREDICTION:  New York Giants 30, Philadelphia Eagles 28

The Philadelphia Eagles (2-1) are happy to have their starting quarterback Donovan McNabb back as they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-4).  This will be a good game for McNabb to shake off any rust, as he has not played since week one when he suffered a broken rib.  The Buccaneers give up a ton of yards on the ground (172 yards per game) so McNabb will not have to do a whole lot.  Brian Westbrook and LeSean McCoy will be able to do most of the damage for the Eagles, as the two running back have combined for 264 yards on 60 carries (4.4 avg).

The Eagles defense should have a field day on the inexperienced Buccaneers’ quarterback, Josh Johnson.  Johnson, only 23-years-old, is making the second start of his career and is facing an Eagles defense that only gives up 156 passing yards per game.  In Johnson’s first start last week, he threw for 106 yards on 13 of 22 passes and had one touchdown and one interception.  The Eagles will probably take an early lead, forcing the Bucs to throw a lot, and I am expecting Johnson to make a lot of mistakes.  The Eagles will win this won easy.

FINAL SCORE PREDICTION:  Philadelphia Eagles 34, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10

I really like the Eagles this season and I think they will get back to the playoffs.  With that in mind I would take the over with the Eagles in 2008.  I just think they did a great job in bringing in new talent in the offseason and it will pay off in the win-loss record in 2008.