Brown remains "doubtful" for the game.

"Coming into a starting spot like that, it's very exciting," Jackson said. "I'm juiced; I'm pumped. It's a good opportunity for me to get out there."

Baskett seems equally ready.

"I'm feeling very confident right now," he said. "It was a pretty good off-season for me and a good training camp."

Coach Andy Reid acknowledged that Brown reinjured himself on Wednesday.

"He stretched out for a ball and kind of felt a tug in there," Reid said. "We backed off immediately."

Reid said that the field conditions - which could be very wet because of Tropical Storm Hanna - will not be a determining factor in Brown's playing. Rather, if the medical staff declares Brown healthy enough to play, he'll play.

Reid also said he wasn't worried that his receiving corps is a bit young and in need of a veteran fix right now.

"The other guys are good players, and that's why they are here," Reid said. "They've been with us for a while. With the exception of DeSean, the other guys have all played and played well."

Perhaps this is the moment to determine if Jackson, Baskett, Jason Avant and Greg Lewis can handle additional pressure and raise their games. Nothing wrong with learning that right away is there?

"Anytime you have injuries, it's a chance to find out about the backups," Reid said. "So, yeah, it does give you an opportunity to see some guys play who might not have had the opportunity."

Avant hasn't had as many snaps in practice as Jackson and Baskett, so he could benefit from extra work.

"The thing about this offense, no matter who goes down, someone steps up," Avant said. "It's always an opportunity for each one of us. Every time I go out there, it's an opportunity. It really makes no difference."

No Kevin Curtis? No Brown? No problem?

"It'll be all right," Jackson said. "I feel very comfortable here."

Baskett said he has an extra layer of comfort. Where's that?

"With DeSean back there," he said, "that's a big-time playmaker."

The Eagles will have more than just the Rams to contend with tomorrow. The field could be soggy because of Hanna and torn up because Temple plays Connecticut on it today.

"That field normally holds up pretty good," Reid said. "It drains very well. A lot of sand base to it. It seems to drain easy. I am sure there will be a little wear and tear after the Temple game. But I don't think it will too much. [Groundskeeper Tony Leonard] does a great job. He's the best in the business at what he does there. He'll put back together what needs to be put back together."