Jan. 12, 2002
Eagles 31, Buccaneers 9
Strong safety Damon Moore had two interceptions, returning one for a 59-yard touchdown, as the Eagles trounced Tampa Bay at the Vet. Chad Lewis, Duce Staley and Correll Buckhalter scored touchdowns for the Birds.
Jan. 19, 2002
Eagles 33, Chicago Bears 19
The Eagles advanced to the NFC championship game for the first time in 21 years by beating the Bears at Soldier Field. McNabb completed 26 of 40 passes for 262 yards and two touchdowns. He also scored a touchdown on a 5-yard run.
Jan. 27, 2002
St. Louis Rams 29, Eagles 24
Marshall Faulk rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns as St. Louis captured the NFC title with a hard-fought victory at the Edward Jones Dome. A last-ditch Eagles drive ended when Aeneas Williams picked off a McNabb pass on fourth and 7.
Jan. 11, 2003
Eagles 20, Atlanta Falcons 6
After recovering from a broken ankle, McNabb returned to action for the first time in nearly two months and led the Birds to victory at the Vet. The Eagles picked off Atlanta quarterback Michael Vick twice, and Bobby Taylor returned the first interception 39 yards for a touchdown. James Thrash scored on a 35-yard pass from McNabb.
Jan. 19, 2003
Buccaneers 27, Eagles 10
The Eagles closed the Vet with another loss in the NFC championship game as Tampa Bay's Brad Johnson passed for 259 yards - including a 71-yard strike to Joe Jurevicius - and a touchdown. Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber sealed the deal in the closing minutes by intercepting a McNabb pass and returning it 92 yards for a touchdown.
Jan. 11, 2004
Eagles 20, Green Bay Packers 17 (OT)