Todd Herremans News

It's a holiday week, or maybe fans were just happy that the Eagles are still in the hunt.

After a rough start to his NFL career, Eagles tackle Winston Justice has turned things around.

Bold statements from Donovan McNabb have come more freely and frequently since the quarterback signed a contract in August that guaranteed him at least one more season to guide the Eagles' offense.

One hallway at the Eagles' NovaCare Complex has framed pictures of every Pro Bowl player in franchise history.

At the very least, tonight's clash here at Soldier Field between the host Bears and Eagles will serve as an adversity gauge for each squad.

Those often tiresome proclamations of certain victory in a crucial upcoming game just aren't his style.

Standing in front of his locker stall yesterday, LeSean McCoy was able to shrug his shoulders, apparently without dislodging the Eagles' playoff hopes.

Eagles starting right tackle Winston Justice will write a weekly column for the Daily News to provide his insights into the team.

Brian Westbrook returned to action Sunday against the Chargers. The Eagles star running back was sidelined the past two games after suffering a concussion in Week 7 against the Redskins .

Westbrook, who also has been bothered by a sore ankle, practiced twice this week.

We knew it was coming, but Eagles coach Andy Reid made it official Friday that linebacker Akeem Jordan will not play against the Chargers on Sunday.

Unless he bumps his head on an overhead bin during the flight to San Diego today, Eagles running back Brian Westbrook will play Sunday against the Chargers, Westbrook's first action since suffering a scary concussion Oct.

Even though he didn't practice for the second straight day with a sprained right ankle, Jason Peters insisted yesterday that he would be ready to play against the Chargers on Sunday.

The Eagles ' season is half over, and the amount of liquid in their thermos is strictly a matter of opinion.

He just looked out of sorts all game. McNabb probably should have been picked off on a bad throw intended for DeSean Jackson on the first series.

Eagle's quarterback Donovan McNabb heads for the sidelines after gaining yardage in the first quarter against Dallas.

Philadelphia EaglesA starting LT Jason Peters left Sunday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter with a left ankle injury, and his return is uncertain.

One number tells you all you need to know about the role of the fullback in the Eagles ' running game under Andy Reid.

ONE RECENT Eagles trend really seemed to blossom in last Sunday's victory over the Giants.

AS A LONGTIME Football coach, Andy Reid is very wary of saying anything that might end up on an opponent's bulletin board.