BY THE NUMBERS

POSTED: December 8, 2008

By PAUL VIGNA

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UPSIDE-DOWN GAME PLAN

Last time they played, the Eagles had 36 passes and 21 runs against the Giants. They completely reversed that yesterday, rushing almost 56 percent of the time. Even more, Brian Westbrook's touches almost hit 64 percent, a number he hit often last season but hasn't approached in 2008. His 39 touches were 11 more than his previous high this season, which occured in the win over the Falcons.

Eagles vs. Bears

Chargers 31, Eagles 23

Cowboys 20, Eagles 16

YESTERDAY

Runs: 41

55.5%

Passes: 30

41.7%

Sacks: 1

THIS SEASON

Runs: 341

39.6%

Passes: 501

58.1%

Sacks: 19

LEADER OF THE PACK IN YARDS GAINED

Brian Westbrook became the all-time franchise leader in total yards gained from scrimmage, pulling ahead of Harold Carmichael in 84 fewer games. Counting returns, he has scored 66 touchdowns, fourth in franchise history behind Harold Carmichael (79), Steve Van Buren (77) and Tommy McDonald (67).

Yds Player G Touches Yds/G TDs

9085 Westbrook 96 1596 94.3 64

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WHAT WE SAW
BY THE NUMBERS
Birds are big favorites for next week
WEEK 13 QUICK HITS
Westbrook slays Giants
Giants won't blame Burress or make excuses for loss to Eagles
Eagles clicked on all levels
Eagles trade places with Giants
Donnellon: 'D' does job, gets some help
Eagles get lots of mileage from running game
Eagles keep season alive
EAGLES AFTERMATH
Photos: Eagles 20, Giants 14
The Idle Rich: Eagles run to a Giant win
Eagletarian: Opposite day
Moving the Chains: Andy Reid's postgame comments
Moving the Chains: Jim Johnson's postgame comments
Moving the Chains: 10 Eagles-Giants observations
Eagles-Giants report card

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