In a game that ended up being a lot closer than it should have been, the Philadelphia Eagles came through with a field goal with just a few seconds left to spoil Brian Dawkins' homecoming in a 30-27 win over the Denver Broncos.
With the win, the Eagles not only kept their playoff hopes alive, but still have a chance at the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye in the postseason thanks to the Chicago Bears win over the Minnesota Vikings.
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Eagles lose 17-point lead in second half
After Eagles wide receiver Jason Avant caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Donovan McNabb halfway through the third quarter to make it a 27-10 game, Philadelphia seemed to be well on their way to a sixth-straight win. That was until Denver received a second life.
The Broncos went on to score 17 unans ...
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Eagles-Broncos: Three Factors from Philadelphia’s Win Over Denver
Posted: 29th December 2009 by Dan Parzych in NFLComments Off on Eagles-Broncos: Three Factors from Philadelphia’s Win Over Denver