Philladelphia Eagles Advance to Next Round of NFC Playoffs Disposing of the Vikings


Donovan McNabb led the the Philladephia Eagles to a 26-14 road win against the Minnesota Vikings today. The Eagles will face division rival the New York Giants in the second round on the road. Brian Westrbook had a 121 total roads and a touchdown and McNabb, nearly run out town after a poor start to the season threw for 300 yards a touchdown in the victory. The Vikings running back Adrian Peterson had a solid game with 80 yards and two touchdown runs but their teams passing game was effectively shut down by the stout Eagles defense.

1st Quarter
Eagles FG David Akers, 43 yd field goal , 06:49. Drive: 4 plays, 1 yards in 1:38
Eagles FG David Akers, 51 yd field goal , 00:02. Drive: 6 plays, 42 yards in 2:36
2nd Quarter
Vikings TD Adrian Peterson, 40 yd run (Ryan Longwell kick is good), 11:14. Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards in 3:55
Eagles FG David Akers, 31 yd field goal , 07:38. Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards in 3:36
Eagles TD Asante Samuel, 44 yd interception return (David Akers kick is good), 06:43.
Vikings TD Adrian Peterson, 3 yd run (Ryan Longwell kick is good), 01:55. Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards in 4:43
3rd Quarter
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4th Quarter
Eagles TD Brian Westbrook, 71 yd pass from Donovan McNabb (David Akers kick is good), 06:53. Drive: 1 plays, 71 yards in 0:16
Eagles FG David Akers, 45 yd field goal , 02:00. Drive: 6 plays, 20 yards in 0:54