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We have our weekly set of Eagles related odds from Bodog.

Jay Cutler – Total Interceptions thrown Week 11 vs. the Philadelphia Eagles

Over   1.5          -150

Under 1.5          +120

And I figured you'd all get a kick out of this prop which features a couple of our most disliked players who have fallen on hard times this year.

Player Props

What will happen first in the 2009 NFL Regular Season?

Brandon Jacobs records 100 or more Rushing Yards in a game                 5/4

Terrell Owens records 100 or more Receiving Yards in a game                   3/2

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2 days ago: FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2009 file photo, Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler sits on ground after almost being sacked by the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game in San Francisco. Cutler has been battered behind a struggling offensive line, and now, he is throwing about as many passes to defenders as receivers. This, clearly, isn't the way the Chicago Bears envisioned things. Their franchise quarterback is struggling and their playoff hopes are fading heading their game Sunday night, Nov. 22 against the Philadelphia Eagles. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)

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Daily Herald | Cutler's pickoff propensity something he can control
You can blame Jay Cutler's league-worst 17 interceptions on any number of things.

Bears' Cutler talks about reducing red-zone picks - Chicago Breaking Sports
"We have to put ourselves in good positions and be careful with [the ball]. If we've got to take three points, we have to take three points, except in situations where we have to get a touchdown, we're down, trying to win a football game. At the end of the day, if you get down there, you want to at least get three."

Jay Cutler can be scary at night -- chicagotribune.com
In three night games this year -- all Bears losses -- Cutler has thrown 65 percent of his interceptions. And the Bears will play their fourth of at least five night games Sunday against the Eagles at Soldier Field.

Eagles Notes: Brown practices despite hamstring injury | Philadelphia Inquirer | 11/19/2009
Three days after suffering a strained hamstring during the Eagles' loss at San Diego, the veteran cornerback participated in individual drills and said afterward that there was "a good chance" he'd be able to play Sunday at Chicago.

Rich Hofmann: Eagles QB McNabb calls for must win vs. Bears | Philadelphia Daily News | 11/19/2009
"I've been in the league for a while now, 11 years, and at this particular point in my career, as well as this point in the season, this is a must win for us and that's the way that we have to approach it. I wouldn't care if it's at Soldier Field, I wouldn't care if it's playing in Champaign, Illinois, or we can play in Oklahoma, it doesn't matter. This is a game that we need to win. That's the way I'm approaching it and that's the way the other guys are approaching it as well."

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This week Brian Westbrook traveled to Pittsburgh to see two specialists who evaluated his latest concussion. One of the specialists was the very neurosurgeon who developed the NFL's protocols for head injuries. The news Wesbrook received was very encouraging. Doctors released this statement.

"The UPMC doctors report that Mr. Westbrook's symptoms have improved significantly over the last three days. He was retested today with a battery of neuro-cognitive tests, including ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing), a computerized tool that is used by all NFL teams for evaluating injury recovery. He also underwent comprehensive physical and neurological exam, results of which were favorable,"

"We are very encouraged by Brian's progress, we believe that he has an excellent prognosis and we expect a full recovery. We developed a comprehensive physical rehab plan for Brian, and we will repeat the detailed testing in the next two to three weeks."

The statement also said that Westbrook's latest concussion was much more mild than the first one he experienced against Washington. He was knocked unconscious and suffered some memory loss on that play, however the symptoms of most his recent concussion were just a "headache and some dizzyness."

Obviously Westbrook won't play for the next "two or three weeks" but after that time he'll have tests and I suppose if he passes them he could be cleared to play again.

Jeremy Maclin ranks among the top NFL rookie WRs this season.

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We're just past the midway point of the Eagles' 2009 campaign and I was looking at a PFW writer's list of the top rookies in the NFL so far. Jeremy Maclin was listed as "on the cusp" of the top 10, which included the Giants' Hakeem Nicks, who actually sits just behind Maclin in almost every statistical category(Less rec, less yds, same TDs). Percy Harvin is listed as #2 on the list and his stats are nearly identical to Maclin, although Harvin has been a great return man as well. The articles' omission of Maclin from the top 10 despite a very solid start and the fact that he's been twice nominated for NFL rookie of the week, got me thinking. There's been a general lack of excitement about Maclin both here and around the league, unlike last year when Desean Jackson was a near instant star. I figured that must because Jackson had an even better start...

However, after 9 games in their rookie seasons, the young Eagles WRs stats look as follows.

Maclin 31 catches 413 yards 4 TDs

Jackson 38 catches, 586 yds 1 TDs

When you considering that Maclin barely played at all and didn't register a stat in the first game of the year, while Jackson started from week one in his rookie year it makes Maclin's start look very good compared to Jackson's. Jackson has an extra game in there.

Right now Maclin is tied for the most TDs receptions among NFL rookies, ranks 3rd in receptions. 3rd in yardage, and 3rd in first down catches.

So why don't I feel nearly the excitement from fans for the start Maclin has had versus the excitement level over the start Desean Jackson had in his rookie year? Their receptions are almost the same, Jackson racked up more yardage, but Maclin already has twice the TDs than Jackson did his entire rookie year. Based on the TD stat alone one could argue that Maclin has had an even better start to his Eagles career than Jackson did. Now, Desean did display a special teams flair early on that Maclin has not, which probably did help raise Jackson's profile quickly. He's also a lot more of a flashy player and personality than the generally low key and humble Maclin, I'm sure that helped drum up the excitement for Desean as well.

So I put it to the Nation... Do you sense the same thing I do? What is exactly is it about Jackson that had you more excited than you are about Maclin? Are we just getting spoiled with good young WRs?

We have to play AWAY games?! Are you F@$%ing serious!?

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Football, dogfighting, and brain damage : The New Yorker
Neuropathologists examining the brains of ex-N.F.L. players have found trauma-related degeneration.

Westbrook to visit Pittsburgh specialists | Philadelphia Inquirer | 11/17/2009
Brian Westbrook will visit with two concussion specialists tomorrow in Pittsburgh, according to the Eagles.

Penalties again a problem for Eagles | Philly | 11/15/2009
The Eagles were called for nine penalties, totaling 70 yards. The breakdown was: four on defense, three on special teams and two on offense.

Penalty! Unnecessary Blandness! Redesigning the Worst NFL Helmet Graphics | Yes to Less | Fast Company
Today's high-tech helmet with its wireless headset and polycarbonate visor has come a long way from the padded leather ones of yesterday. It not only serves its essential protective function but is also a gleaming sign for a team's brand. Yet in many cases the graphics are blunt and formulaic, usually involving slapping the team's primary logo on both sides of the helmet.

Giants owner complains to NFL about playing on Thanksgiving - Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
John Mara will apparently be having some whine with his Thanksgiving dinner.

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This is the next part in our series of previews of the Eagles 2009 opponents. Joining us for this feature is Dave Schwab, who writes about the Eagles at his site Eagles Lincs.

The Eagles will try to snap a few streaks this Sunday night when they face off against the Bears. They've lost two straight this season and are so far winless on Sunday night football on NBC. They've also lost a couple straight to the Bears over the last couple years... Can the Eagles break these streaks and get back on track?

Check out Dave's full analysis after the jump.

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4 days ago: Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook is gets swarmed by the defense of the San Diego Chargers on one of his six rushing attempts during the Chargers 31-23 victory in a NFL football game Sunday Nov. 15, 2009 in San Diego. Westbrook suffered a concussion in the game. (AP Photo/Chris Park)

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This week's stat comes from ESPN radio Eagles beat reporter Brian Seltzer

The Eagles 29 rushing yards on Sunday is the fewest since defeating...guess who...the Chargers on 10/23/05. They managed just 24 rushing yards that day.

Does that even necessitate commentary? That's just ugly.

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4 days ago: Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook is gets tackled by the defense of the San Diego Chargers on one of his six rushing attempts during the Chargers 31-23 victory in a NFL football game Sunday Nov. 15, 2009 in San Diego. Westbrook suffered a concussion in the game. (AP Photo/Chris Park)

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After Concussion, Westbrook Faces Big Decisions
What should Westbrook do? The Eagles star running back has sustained two concussions in four weeks. He finished Sunday’s game on the sidelines staring blankly onto the field. The question is not when will he return but should he? What is the risk? Is it worth it?

Sam Donnellon: Westbrook should retire before another concussion | Philadelphia Daily News | 11/17/2009
I AM NOT a neurologist, nor do I play one in print or on television. But if "the No. 1 thing is Brian's health," as Andy Reid said yesterday, then there really is only one thing for Brian Westbrook to do: Retire. Immediately.

Phil Sheridan: Shut Westbrook down for season | Philadelphia Inquirer | 11/17/2009
Maybe it is premature to write an elegy to Westbrook's career. Frankly, I hope it is. Maybe if he shuts it down for 2009 and rests his body - from his jostled brain to his knees to his chronically sore ankles - there's a chance for him to heal completely and regain that spark. Maybe.

Decision awaiting Westbrook | Philadelphia Inquirer | 11/17/2009
Now the decisions become far more difficult for Brian Westbrook and the Eagles. After suffering his second concussion in as many games over three weeks, the veteran running back must decide what risk he is willing to take to continue his NFL career.

Phil Sheridan: With no Westbrook, it’s time for a youth movement | Philadelphia Inquirer | 11/16/2009
The future of the Eagles offense is here, whether you (or they) are ready or not.