Updated: Sunday, January 9, 2011

Packers-Eagles: 10 observations

Packers-Eagles: 10 observations

Green Bay at Philadelphia
gnbWhen: 4:30 PM ET
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After breaking down film of both teams, Scouts Inc. offers 10 things to watch in this week's Packers-Eagles matchup.


1. Deal with the strain of the road: Five of the Packers' six losses came on the road this season, while the Eagles were .500 at home. And Green Bay won at Lincoln Financial Field, 27-20, in Week 1. The Packers have played quite a few grueling games in a row. The Eagles were battling a lot of injuries to their explosive offensive players, but resting them in Week 17 might pay off. One of those explosive players, DeSean Jackson, could be a major difference-maker as a return man. The Eagles have taken too many penalties, which could really cost them in a game like this one, as Green Bay is very disciplined.


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