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A Statistical Preview: Bears-Eagles

Nov 07, 2011 at 05:00 AM

Chris McPherson

The Eagles will make their 50th appearance on Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears. Even though the two teams are in different divisions, they will battle against one another for the fifth straight season. Here are some numbers of note to get you ready for kickoff (All rankings listed are entering this week's slate of games) ...

1. Quarterback Michael Vick passed for 333 yards and 2 TDs in last meeting. In last MNF game (November 15, 2010 at Washington), Vick became 1st player ever with 300 pass yards (333), 50 rush yards (80), 4 pass TDs and 2 rush TDs in game.

2. Running back LeSean McCoy is only player to score TD in every team game. Ties for 2nd with 10 TDs (8 rush, 2 rec.). Leads NFL with 58 1st downs and 48 rush 1st downs. Rushed for career-high 185 yards with 2 TDs last week.

3. Wide receiver DeSean Jackson has rec. TD in 2 of past 3 vs. Chi. Incl. playoffs, has 28 TDs (21 rec., 4 PR, 3 rush) in career and averages 45.2 yards per TD (1,265 yards).

4. Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin and tight end Brent Celek each had TD in last meeting. Celek aims for 3rd in row with TD.

5. Cornerback Asante Samuel has NFL-best 37 INTs since 2006. In 11/26/06 meeting (with NE), Samuel had career-high 3 INTs.

6. Defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins ties for lead among NFL DTs with 5 sacks.

7. Defensive end Jason Babin ties for 3rd in NFL with 9 sacks.

8. In last meeting, Bears quarterback Jay Cutler completed 14 of 21 (66.7 pct.) for 247 yards with 4 TDs (tied career-high) vs. 0 INTs for career-best 146.2 rating. In career (incl. playoffs), when he has 100 rating, his teams are 24-0.

9. Running back Matt Forte leads NFL with 1,091 scrimmage yards and is only player in NFL with 600 rush (672) and 400 rec. (419) yards. Has 685 scrimmage yards (171.3 per game; 553 rush, 132 rec.) in past 4.

10. Wide receiver Devin Hester holds NFL record for most PR-TDs (11) and combined KR-TDs (16). Has 6 TDs on MNF: 3 PR, 2 KR, 1 rec.

11. Since start of 2010, wide receiver Johnny Knox is averaging 18.7 yards per catch (1,308 yards, 70 rec.), 3rd best mark in NFL (min. 70 catches).

12. Defensive end Julius Peppers aims for 3rd in row vs. Phi. with sack and FF. Since entering NFL in 2002, ranks 4th with 93 sacks.

13. Linebacker Lance Briggs was named NFC Player of Week 7.

14. Cornerback D.J. Moore has INT in 3 of past 4 (1 TD).

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