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Not too complicated.
I have been racking my brain trying to think about how this weekend's game turns out.

Here's what I think both team will try to do.

PHI
On offense, I think Reid will try to "take the air out of the ball." Deliberate time consuming drives. Typical "West Coast" short passing game this time instead of throwing down field like in week 6.

On defense, the Eagles will try to assert the NFC East tough mentality. Also look for Jim Johnson to throw Ravens' type coverages at Drew Brees. Outside pressure to keep a short Brees in the pocket. He'll have to throw over the line man. Also the Eagles will try and stop the short passing game. Make sure everything in the flats is covered.

NO
On offense, Payton will look to protect the football and his QB at all costs.
play action passing and moving the pocket. I'd like to see him use Deuce in the passing game (screens, flats) a little more.
While I know this season protecting the football has been paramount, I also think the only way we win this game is if Payton doesn't pull any punches. Go for the big plays when they are there.

On defense, I like our chances. The Eagles are fast, physical and skilled. And the best way to counter that is actually pretty simple.
TACKLE on first down.
Tackle Westbrook on first down and make Philly throw the ball on second and third down. That way one guy won't beat us.
I think the team has done well this season against the oppositions best threat. Vick, S. Moss, Owens, Gore and Steve Smith. The only two guys who have crushed us are Fast Willie Parker and Ocho-Cinco.
I believe in both cases, poor technique aided those two.
Also if we get gauged on first down, forget about it.

What do you think?