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Westbrook Sets Mark For Eagles

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The Associated Press

Published: December 31, 2007

Updated: 12/31/2007 12:13 am

PHILADELPHIA - Brian Westbrook's next chance to dazzle will come in the Pro Bowl.

With the Eagles eliminated from a playoff spot, Westbrook still gave their fans a reason to celebrate with a pair of team records in Philadelphia's 17-9 win against Buffalo on Sunday.

The finale was meaningless for both teams, though the Eagles (8-8) did finish at .500 on the strength of a three-game winning streak. Had Donovan McNabb performed at the start of the season as he did at the end, perhaps his future wouldn't be the topic of endless speculation.

The Eagles made rookie Kevin Kolb the No. 2 QB for the first time this season when both McNabb and A.J. Feeley were healthy, but Kolb didn't take a snap.

McNabb was 29-for-41 for 345 yards, one TD and one interception. McNabb likely will be back for at least one more season and so will Coach Andy Reid.

Westbrook set Eagles records for catches in a season (90) and total yards from scrimmage (2,104). Irving Fryar had 88 catches in 1996, while Wilbert Montgomery had 2,006 total yards in 1979.

Phi-Celek 2 pass from McNabb (Akers kick), 1:07.

Second Quarter

Buf-FG Lindell 29, 1:57.

Phi-FG Akers 38, :20.

Third Quarter

Buf-FG Lindell 23, 5:52.

Phi-Curtis fumble recovery in end zone (Akers kick), 3:42.

Buf-FG Lindell 22, 1:33.

A-68,594

RUSHING-Buffalo, Lynch 22-105, Edwards 3-17, Jackson 5-16. Philadelphia, Westbrook 7-42, Buckhalter 9-18, R.Brown 2-9, McNabb 1-0.

PASSING-Buffalo, Edwards 16-30-0-133. Philadelphia, McNabb 29-41-1-345.

RECEIVING-Buffalo, Jackson 6-24, Royal 3-31, Gaines 2-17, Reed 1-24, Lynch 1-22, Aiken 1-10, Parrish 1-3, Evans 1-2. Philadelphia, Curtis 7-62, R.Brown 5-83, Westbrook 4-57, Celek 3-18, Lewis 2-66, Avant 2-30, Buckhalter 2-10, Baskett 2-7, Schobel 1-8, Tapeh 1-4.

MISSED FIELD GOALS-None.

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