Reason to lean toward the Eagles ...
Brian Westbrook has rushed for 100-plus yards in three consecutive weeks.
Garcia so far has three touchdown passes and no interceptions.
Carolina is scoring only 17 points per game.
Carolina's offense is ranked 31st on third downs.
The Eagles are No. 3 in the NFL in passing defense.
The Eagles are gaining 5.0 yards per rush (No. 2 in the NFL).
Garcia has been sacked only one time in 72 pass attempts.
Jake Delhomme has completed only 9 of 48 passes that have traveled more than 20 yards.
Carolina WR Steve Smith was held to 34 yards last week.
Both of Carolina's return units are ranked last in the league.
Reason to lean toward the Panthers ...
The Eagles have allowed 801 rushing yards in their past four games.
Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams is healthy and gaining 4.8 yards per carry.
The Eagles averaged 27 points in their first seven games, but only 17 over the past four games.
Carolina has held nine opponents to 21 points or fewer in 11 games.
The Eagles lost long snapper Mike Bartrum to a neck injury.
In six games this season, Philadelphia's defense has given up points on the opening drive and lost five of those games.
The Eagles are 29th in time of possession.
Only six teams have given up more first downs than the Eagles; their defense struggles to get off the field.
Panthers coach John Fox is 22-12 in games in the second half of the season.
Carolina has given up only 27 points in the past three games
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Brian Westbrook has rushed for 100-plus yards in three consecutive weeks.
Garcia so far has three touchdown passes and no interceptions.
Carolina is scoring only 17 points per game.
Carolina's offense is ranked 31st on third downs.
The Eagles are No. 3 in the NFL in passing defense.
The Eagles are gaining 5.0 yards per rush (No. 2 in the NFL).
Garcia has been sacked only one time in 72 pass attempts.
Jake Delhomme has completed only 9 of 48 passes that have traveled more than 20 yards.
Carolina WR Steve Smith was held to 34 yards last week.
Both of Carolina's return units are ranked last in the league.
Reason to lean toward the Panthers ...
The Eagles have allowed 801 rushing yards in their past four games.
Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams is healthy and gaining 4.8 yards per carry.
The Eagles averaged 27 points in their first seven games, but only 17 over the past four games.
Carolina has held nine opponents to 21 points or fewer in 11 games.
The Eagles lost long snapper Mike Bartrum to a neck injury.
In six games this season, Philadelphia's defense has given up points on the opening drive and lost five of those games.
The Eagles are 29th in time of possession.
Only six teams have given up more first downs than the Eagles; their defense struggles to get off the field.
Panthers coach John Fox is 22-12 in games in the second half of the season.
Carolina has given up only 27 points in the past three games
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