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Sunday, November 8, 2009
Report: Westbrook not expected to play

Brian Westbrook is not expected to return to the Eagles' lineup today, two league sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Westbrook was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report and was held out of practice, but Andy Reid made it sound like he was just being cautious.

"I held Brian Westbrook out today," Reid said Friday. "He has had two hard days of work and really the young kid hasn’t gotten a ton of reps so like I’ve done on other Fridays I kept Brian out and limited."

If Westbrook can't go, it will be LeSean McCoy and Leonard Weaver carrying the load for the Eagles. McCoy carried 11 times for 82 yards last week against the Giants, including a 66-yard touchdown.

Weaver had eight carries for 75 yards and a 41-yard score.

The Cowboys' rush defense ranks 13th in the NFL (seventh in the NFC), allowing 105 yards per game.

Click here for our earlier look on who the experts are picking in this matchup.

Posted by Sheil Kapadia @ 11:30 AM  Permalink | 8 comments
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Posted 11:39 AM, 11/08/2009
IgglesEditor
This could be big, although they way the O is clicking, it shouldn't make a huge diff. Philly 38 - D 20 GO Iggles!
Posted 11:42 AM, 11/08/2009
kbell101
Any chance this is ESPN failing as they did with Berrian last week? Paper must have an Eagles source to get a confirm from right?
Posted 11:45 AM, 11/08/2009
skipper22
I love Westbrook...to death, but this is becoming the same old, same old. The guy never plays.
Posted 11:45 AM, 11/08/2009
skipper22
I love Westbrook...to death, but this is becoming the same old, same old. The guy never plays.
Posted 12:01 PM, 11/08/2009
igglebob
I agree, love Brian but it might be time to move on. McCoy is progressing well Celek doing a great job. Eagles 35 Dallass 10 Go EAGLES
Posted 12:04 PM, 11/08/2009
Bobphxville
Westbrook has been out for two seasons now - ever since the Eagles gave him that big pay raise because of his whining.
Posted 12:04 PM, 11/08/2009
EL Zorro
McCoy better pick up the blitz tonight or it will be a tough time for #5 throwing the ball. We got to score early and often and make Romo throw the ball to avoid their running game.
Posted 01:43 PM, 11/08/2009
DavezMental
I would much rather have a heathy Brian Westbrook in the playoffs than in the first half of the season...get healthy and get ready to play in December/January....he's not done yet...I hope the birds keep him next year, and then sign him for 1 more year after that...
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