David Akers News

Asante Samuel celebrates after intercepting Alex Smith in the second quarter, setting up a David Akers field goal.

Playoff berths are so routine for the Philadelphia Eagles they don't celebrate anymore.

The league sent over the Pro Bowl fan voting tabulations through Dec. 14 and it looks like the NFC East has fallen off the pace.

With his new contract extension, Andy Reid could join a select group of men who spent at least 15 years as an NLF or AFL coach.

Each week, Daily News football writer Paul Domowitch will tell you the things he will be keeping his eyes on during that week's game: 1. Eli's Eagle woes: The Eagles held Eli Manning to 20 completions in 39 attempts and intercepted him twice in their 40-17, Week 8 win.

DeSean Jackson can do a little bit of everything on a football field. And a whole lot of campaigning on the sideline.

DeSean Jackson scored on a spectacular 72-yard punt return and the Philadelphia Eagles again used the big play to take a 30-17 halftime lead over the New York Giants in their showdown for first place in the NFC East on Sunday night.

The first-ever 'Doggie Fashion Show' hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue and Chris & Mandy Gocong of the Philadelphia Eagles will be Tueday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and benefit The Voorhees Animal Orphanage.

The Eagles will likely play their final game at Giants Stadium tomorrow. The 33-year-old home to the Giants and Jets will cease to exist sometime next year, making way for the new billion-dollar stadium being built next door at the Meadowlands.

EAGLES: Donovan McNabb has thrown for 954 yards the last three games for five touchdown passes.

An animal shelter here will be the beneficiary of a fashion show featuring members of the Philadelphia Eagles and some well-dressed dogs.

Could the Philadelphia Eagles be on their way to another December to remember? During the Andy Reid era, the Eagles, and quarterback Donovan McNabb in particular, have found a way to win meaningful games late in the season.

The subject was the Eagles' red-zone offense, and the answer offered by Andy Reid was about as candid as the coach ever gets.

There's something about December that brings out the best in the Philadelphia Eagles.

It was starting to look hopeless for Atlanta and cornerback Sheldon Brown made it official, picking off a Mike Redman pass and going 83-yards to the house to make it 27-0 Philly.

David Akers didn't make a stop at the Longhorn Steakhouse this weekend when the Eagles visited Atlanta.

WHAT'S THAT? DeSean Jackson might not play this week because of a concussion? Well, guess it's time for the Eagles to see what Brandon Gib ... oh, yeah.

Wide receiver DeSean Jackson and three other Philadelphia Eagles have been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons .

Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg thinks he knows why. "Crowd noise is a big factor," said Mornhinweg, whose 7-4 team visits the Falcons on Sunday.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson and Philadelphia Eagles kicker David Akers have been chosen the NFC's top players for the month of November.