FSH: ON THE COVER

December 14th, 2009 10:00pm PST

This Week on the Cover….

Eagles are Riding the Lightning!

While the Giants and Cowboys have suddenly found themselves stumbling along the way, the Eagles and wide receiver DeSean Jackson have soared to the top.

The Eagles used their dynamic playmaking receiver (Jackson) and needed all of his talents to hold off the struggling Giants. With injuries disrupting the rhythm this season, quarterback Donovan McNabb and Jackson have managed to find great chemistry. On Sunday night it was in full display with Jackson grabbing six passes for 178 yards and one touchdown.

With Jackson's great speed it made easy for McNabb to attack the Giants secondary as he completed 17 of 26 for 275 yards. Although there have been injuries with Westbrook out and Maclin exiting early, the Eagles second year receiver (Jackson) teamed with his signal caller have managed to keep the Eagles soaring. McNabb is tied for the NFL lead for most pass plays of 40 yards or more at 14 this season.

On Sunday night Jackson used some highlight reel material to get the Eagles surging late in the first half against the Giants. It was his 72-yard punt return for six that opened up a 13 point lead for the Eagles (that would eventually evaporate). But the always electric Jackson then added a late and decisive 60-yard touchdown reception to all but close out the Giants effort to come back.

Jackson has been explosive this season and in just 12 games he has managed to tie the NFL record for the most touchdown of 50 yards or more in a season with eight. With three games left, you know there is more work to do and more highlights to watch if you're an Iggles fan!

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