Eagles-Vikings: Daily News writers almost unanimously behind the Eagles

Still . . . The Birds are playing better than they have in two seasons. Donovan McNabb is playing smart and aggressive. The offensive line is stout and solid, the D-line a mish-mashed delicious mess.

EAGLES, 24-17

 

Rich Hofmann

Days removed now from the unexpected euphoria of the Eagles' berth in the playoffs, people still seem a little giddy in town. Minnesota? No problem. That seems to be the vibe.

Big mistake.

As long as the other team has Adrian Peterson, this has a chance to be a long, hard, difficult day for the Eagles. It's that simple. The Eagles have done a much better job against the run in the second half of the season but they have not seen a running back like this in the second half of the season, either. This will not be easy; will not.

In the end, though, the Eagles' defense - which is playing great - will come up big again.

EAGLES, 26-10

 

John Smallwood

It might have taken a perfect alignment of stars for the Eagles to get a playoff opportunity, but now that the Birds are in, they'll make the most of it. Jim Johnson's defensive scheme will limit Adrian Peterson and force inexperienced quarterback Tarvaris Jackson to make plays. Mistakes will happen. A couple of turnovers lead to Eagles points and a victory.

EAGLES, 24-14.