Everything is on the line for the Eagles this weekend

The year was 2003, and just like this weekends game against the New York Giants, the Eagles were in a must win situation.

Philadelphia was trailing late in the game and headed towards a 2-4 start. They needed someone to make a play. Brian Westbrook was the man.

With less than two minutes in that game, Westbrook, who then mainly served as just a special teams player, took a punt and returned it 84-yards for a touchdown and to steal a victory.

Since that season, Westbrook has not served as a regular punt returner with his role in the offense increasing more and more. But this is the weekend to pull out all of the stops. The Eagles need to get Westbrook involved in the return game. He is a playmaker and they need someone to make plays.


The Eagles and Giants are both 7-6 and both are trying to claw their way into the playoffs. A win for the Eagles would guarantee a Christmas day game against Dallas with first place in the NFC East on the line.

Has there ever been a bigger regular season game in the Andy Reid era?

Probably not.

The Eagles have had so many dominating teams over the years, the battle was more for a first or second seed in the NFC. But so many things are still possible this year.

Philadelphia could win the division. Or they could not make it to the playoffs.

How wild is that? It sure is interesting.

The Eagles, with their backs against the wall, have won two straight. They will likely have to win all three games remaining to win the division, or two to make the playoffs.

There are so many possibilities at this point.

It will be a lot clearer after Sunday's game. I am hoping for an early Christmas present of looking forward to a game against Dallas for the division title.