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Quarterbacks

Donovan McNabb threw for 237 yards and a TD and was in complete control. Jonathan Quinn was wild–high and low–early in the game.

Edge: Eagles

Running backs

Brian Westbrook accounted for 178 yards (115 rushing, 63 receiving). Thomas Jones never got going, rushing for only 32 yards.

Edge: Eagles

Receivers

Terrell Owens had eight catches for 110 yards and a score. David Terrell had nine catches, five after the Bears fell behind 19-3.

Edge: Eagles

Offensive line

Eagles averaged 4.7 yards per rush and protected QB better, allowing two sacks. Bears yielded four.

Edge: Eagles

Defensive line

Bears rotated their linemen and, with help from blitzes, kept pressure on much of the day. Eagles star Jevon Kearse credited with one tackle.

Edge: Bears

Linebackers

Bears let Westbrook get outside too much. Eagles LBs helped stop Bears from running.

Edge: Eagles

Defensive backs

Bears’ Nathan Vasher had game’s only interception. Bears receivers got open against Eagles cornerbacks–Quinn just didn’t get them the ball.

Edge: Bears

Special teams

David Akers kicked four field goals. R.W. McQuarters muffed a punt, leading to Eagles’ only TD.

Edge: Eagles

Coaching

When Bears couldn’t run the ball, there was little that could be done.

Edge: Eagles