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Eagles-49ers scouting report
HOT:
Eagles: WR Reggie Brown. Has 10 catches for 163 yards in the last two games.
Niners: RB Frank Gore. Leads the NFL in yards from scrimmage. Is averaging 5.6 yards per touch.
NOT:
Eagles: WR Hank Baskett. Has one catch for 10 yards in the last two games after a career-high eight receptions vs. Steelers.
Niners: QB J.T. O'Sullivan. Has thrown five interceptions and has a 49.2 completion percentage in the last two games.
Key matchups
1. Eagles LBs Stewart Bradley, Omar Gaither and Chris Gocong vs. Niners RB Frank Gore: Gore leads the NFL in rushing and receiving yards. Advantage: Niners
2. Eagles LT Tra Thomas vs. Niners RE/OLB Justin Smith: Smith has three sacks, but Thomas still is one of the league's best LTs. Advantage: Eagles
3. Eagles WR DeSean Jackson vs. Niners CB Nate Clements: Clements is one of the league's top cover men, but can he deal with Jackson's 4.3 speed? Advantage: Eagles
Domowitch's prediction
Eagles 27, Niners 20
