David Akers News

Originally published November 8, 2009 at 8:23 p.m., updated November 8, 2009 at 9:11 p.m. PHILADELPHIA a ' Tashard Choice scored on a 2-yard touchdown run off a direct snap, helping the Dallas Cowboys take a 10-6 lead over the Philadelphia Eagles after the first half on Sunday night in the 100th meeting between the division rivals.

George is honored with a local business award, but Benny gives him no congratulations, though she's quick to praise Randy's video-game win.

Updating: Well, we're into the second quarter and the Cowboys are still winning, 7-3 now, after a 45-yard David Akers field goal.

Each week, Daily News football writer Paul Domowitch will tell you the things he will be keeping his eyes on during that week's game.

Donovan McNabb said his leadership skills are the same as they have been for most of his tenure as Philadelphia's quarterback.

There were two interesting moments on either side of the Eagles ' winning locker room yesterday at Lincoln Financial Field.

Ashley Fox blogged during yesterday's Eagles-Giants game. Here's a sampling. Pregame Here we are pregame before the 153d meeting between the Eagles and New York Giants.

The Giants are in a free fall, as they got absolutely clobbered by the Eagles, losing 40-17. Eli and the offense looked frazzled, the defense couldna t get a stop, and kickoff coverage was atrocious.

Hakeem Nicks News: If Mario Manningham is limited or needs to sit out Sunday against the Eagles, Nicks would be thrust into a larger role, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Eagles kicker David Akers reacts after missing a potential game-tying kick against the Giants in 2007.

How they would respond to one of the most stunning defeats of the Andy Reid years was the mystery surrounding the Eagles as they faced their first NFC East game of the season Monday night.

A week after being held to three measly field goals in an embarrassing 13-9 loss to the Oakland Raiders, the Eagles put up 27 points in the first half of last night's 27-17 win over the Redskins.

Third time's the charm and so far, so good for the Philadelphia Eagles. Starting middle linebacker Stewart Bradley tore his ACL in August and was lost for the year.

Chased by Washington Redskins safety Chris Horton , Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson scores a touchdown in the second quarter of the NFL game in Landover, Maryland, on Monday.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook left with a concussion in the first quarter of Monday night's 27-17 victory over the Washington Redskins and will go through medical tests before his status for next week is determined.

Jeremy Maclin News: Maclin is listed as probable for Monday's game against Washington, the Eagles' official site reports.

Re: That debacle Wow. That was U-G-L-Y. The Eagles lost to the Raiders, 13-9. There were so many issues: The o-line allowed six sacks, the defense couldn't stop a team that hadn't moved the ball for three weeks, the offense went three and out four consecutive drives, and David Akers missed two field goals.

Asante Samuel smiled from ear to ear. "I work hard on my tackling every day," the Eagles' All-Pro cornerback said while he beamed.

David Akers admits to being perpetually insecure. "Since day one," the Eagles' kicker said yesterday by phone after a team meeting at the NovaCare Complex.

Droves of empty seats and the hauntingly quiet backdrop of the legendary "Black Hole" revealed plenty about how the locals viewed their Oakland Raiders before kickoff.