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Washington Redskins running back Ladell Betts (46) eludes the grasp of Philadelphia
Eagles defensive end Trent Cole during the first quarter. Betts had a career game
playing for the injured Clinton Portis. He rushed 33 times for 171 yards, but had
no touchdowns.
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Philadelphia Eagles'
Stat Of The Week
Omar Gaither's first quarter INT was the first by an Eagles rookie linebacker
in 173 games, since Ray Farmer had his only career pick on Dec. 1, 1996 against
the Giants. Michael Lewis's 84-yard INT return for a TD was his first of his
career. His previous long was 23-yarder against the Jets in 2003. This is the
first time since 1983 the Eagles have given up 200 or more rushing yards four
times in a season. In 1983, they allowed 212 to the Cowboys, 233 to the Colts,
223 to the Bears and 215 to the Giants. Brian Dawkins sack was his first in 17
games. His last sack was Dec. 11 of last season against the Giants. He's one of four
players in NFL history with 30 career interceptions and 18 sacks. Lewis's 84-yd
INT return was the longest by an Eagles safety in 49 years, since Pro Bowler
Jerry Norton had a 99-yarder against the Giants on Oct. 5, 1957 at Connie Mack
Stadium. Brian Westbrook's 88 yards rushing leave him 5 yards shy of his first
1,000-yard game. Lastly, Lewis's 84-yarder made the Eagles the second team in
NFL history to have 3 different players with an INT return for a TD in the
same season. The other two players are Lito Sheppard, who returned a TD for 102
yards against the Cowboys and Sheldon Brown, who returned a 70-yarder agaisnt the
redskins last month. The 2002 Green Bay Packers is the other team.
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Michael Lewis' 84-Yard INT Return,
Helped Eagles To Win Game, 21-19.
E-A-G-L-E-S .... EAGLES
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EAGLES |
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7 |
14 |
0 |
0 |
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21 |
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Washington |
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3 |
3 |
10 |
3 |
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19 |
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