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Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert
Dallas Cowboys (2-0) at Green Bay Packers (2-0), 8:15 p.m. ET
Everyone's expecting a track meet in a game that features two of the NFL's top 6 offenses, and we can't disagree. Several Packers players have hinted a surprise defensive game plan is in place; if true, it's an admission they probably wouldn't slow down the Cowboys out of their base set.
What type of alignment could Green Bay employ? A base nickel? More aggressive blitzing? Anything they do will be with at least one backup safety already in the game. Atari Bigby is expected to sit out because of a hamstring injury; Aaron Rouse is his likely replacement.
If you were the Packers, would you try to match the Cowboys score-for-score? Or would you slow down your own offense and try to keep them off the field? That issue no doubt surfaced in the Packers' offices this week. There is also the possibility they'll face a fatigued opponent after the Cowboys' wild Monday Night Football game against Philadelphia.
In the end, however, the Packers will to need all the points they can get. Start your engines.
Eagles' Pro Bowl guard Andrews doubtful for Sunday
September 19, 2008 5:21 PM
Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley
Eagles right guard Shawn Andrews missed training camp while battling clinical depression, but he showed up in time to reclaim his spot in the starting lineup and played in the first two games. Now, it looks like he'll miss Sunday's showdown with the Steelers with back spasms. Eagles head coach Andy Reid is downplaying the loss because of how many reps Max Jean-Gilles received during training camp and the preseason games.
To make matters worse, center Jamaal Jackson has missed three consecutive days of practice for personal reasons. He'll play Sunday, but don't underestimate how important it is for guards and centers to be on the same page. I watched Jean-Gilles play in the preseason, and he struggled at times. I would watch the former University of Texas great Casey Hampton at nose tackle. He could make life miserable for Jean-Gilles all afternoon.
If I'm an Eagles fan, Andrews not playing would worry me. It's not like having to start poor Winston Justice against Osi Umenyiora, but this is something you should keep your eye on.
Max Jean-Gilles, Casey Hampton, Osi Umenyiora, Shawn Andrews, Philadelphia Eagles
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Audibles: NFC East Week 3 preview
September 19, 2008 4:03 PM
Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley
Green Bay Packers (2-0) at Dallas Cowboys (2-0), 8:15 p.m. ET
Make no mistake. The Cowboys are going to come after Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers early and often. For the past two games, defensive end Greg Ellis has been asked to drop back in coverage a lot more than usual. That's not going to happen against Rogers. It also helps the Cowboys that Terence Newman appears to be close to full strength. The Packers' receivers are the best in the league at running after the catch.
The Cowboys will try to put pressure on the Packers' secondary from the opening snap. This might sound like NFC East bias, but I smell a blowout. On paper, this is an unbelievable matchup.
But there's no way the Packers can hang with the Cowboys in a shootout, and that's what's going to happen. The Cowboys have some tape on Rodgers now. They played against him last season, and Rodgers played well in relief of an injured Brett Favre. Cowboys roll in this one.
- Out: S Atari Bigby (hamstring)
- Doubtful: None
- Questionable: FB Korey Hall (knee), TE Tory Humphrey (knee), WR Ruvell Martin (finger), G Josh Sitton (knee)
- Probable: T Chad Clifton (knees), DE Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (knee), RB Ryan Grant (hamstring), C Scott Wells (back), CB Charles Woodson (toe)
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nfcnorth/0-4-135/Revealed--Friday-NFC-North-injury-report.html?post=true
Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert
Dallas Cowboys (2-0) at Green Bay Packers (2-0), 8:15 p.m. ET
Everyone's expecting a track meet in a game that features two of the NFL's top 6 offenses, and we can't disagree. Several Packers players have hinted a surprise defensive game plan is in place; if true, it's an admission they probably wouldn't slow down the Cowboys out of their base set.
What type of alignment could Green Bay employ? A base nickel? More aggressive blitzing? Anything they do will be with at least one backup safety already in the game. Atari Bigby is expected to sit out because of a hamstring injury; Aaron Rouse is his likely replacement.
If you were the Packers, would you try to match the Cowboys score-for-score? Or would you slow down your own offense and try to keep them off the field? That issue no doubt surfaced in the Packers' offices this week. There is also the possibility they'll face a fatigued opponent after the Cowboys' wild Monday Night Football game against Philadelphia.
In the end, however, the Packers will to need all the points they can get. Start your engines.
Eagles' Pro Bowl guard Andrews doubtful for Sunday
September 19, 2008 5:21 PM
Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley
Eagles right guard Shawn Andrews missed training camp while battling clinical depression, but he showed up in time to reclaim his spot in the starting lineup and played in the first two games. Now, it looks like he'll miss Sunday's showdown with the Steelers with back spasms. Eagles head coach Andy Reid is downplaying the loss because of how many reps Max Jean-Gilles received during training camp and the preseason games.
To make matters worse, center Jamaal Jackson has missed three consecutive days of practice for personal reasons. He'll play Sunday, but don't underestimate how important it is for guards and centers to be on the same page. I watched Jean-Gilles play in the preseason, and he struggled at times. I would watch the former University of Texas great Casey Hampton at nose tackle. He could make life miserable for Jean-Gilles all afternoon.
If I'm an Eagles fan, Andrews not playing would worry me. It's not like having to start poor Winston Justice against Osi Umenyiora, but this is something you should keep your eye on.
Max Jean-Gilles, Casey Hampton, Osi Umenyiora, Shawn Andrews, Philadelphia Eagles
Read comments or leave a comment
Audibles: NFC East Week 3 preview
September 19, 2008 4:03 PM
Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley
Green Bay Packers (2-0) at Dallas Cowboys (2-0), 8:15 p.m. ET
Make no mistake. The Cowboys are going to come after Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers early and often. For the past two games, defensive end Greg Ellis has been asked to drop back in coverage a lot more than usual. That's not going to happen against Rogers. It also helps the Cowboys that Terence Newman appears to be close to full strength. The Packers' receivers are the best in the league at running after the catch.
The Cowboys will try to put pressure on the Packers' secondary from the opening snap. This might sound like NFC East bias, but I smell a blowout. On paper, this is an unbelievable matchup.
But there's no way the Packers can hang with the Cowboys in a shootout, and that's what's going to happen. The Cowboys have some tape on Rodgers now. They played against him last season, and Rodgers played well in relief of an injured Brett Favre. Cowboys roll in this one.