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Boldin's Status Uncertain

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The Associated Press

Published: January 6, 2009

TEMPE, Ariz. - Arizona WR Anquan Boldin has a strained left hamstring and his status is uncertain for Saturday night's NFC divisional playoff game at Carolina.

"We'll see how it goes this week," Coach Ken Whisenhunt said at his Monday news conference.

Boldin was injured on a 71-yard touchdown pass from Kurt Warner in the second quarter of Arizona's 30-24 wild-card playoff victory against the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday. He returned to play one more series, then limped off the field for good.

"When you're dealing with hamstrings you just never know," Whisenhunt said. "I've seen guys that have come back and played a couple of days later, I've seen guys who are out three or four weeks."

Boldin was voted to his third Pro Bowl this season despite missing four games with injuries. Steve Breaston would move up to starting wide receiver along with Larry Fitzgerald if Boldin can't play. Jerheme Urban probably would be the No. 3 receiver, with rookie Early Doucet possibly seeing some playing time.

EAGLES CLICKING: All the ingredients are there for the Philadelphia Eagles to go deep in the playoffs except for homefield advantage.

They have a stifling defense that creates game-changing turnovers. They have playmakers on offense who come through in key spots. They have a reliable kicker and a dynamic returner.

With five wins in their past six games, momentum is on Philly's side, too. There also are intangible factors such as basically playing with house money.

For the Eagles (10-6-1) to duplicate New York's remarkable road run of a year ago, they now have to beat those Giants.

The division rivals will meet Sunday for the third time this season. They split the first two games, each winning on the road. The Giants (12-4) beat the Eagles 36-31 on Nov. 9, securing the victory when Brian Westbrook was stopped on fourth-and-1 at Philly's 45 with 1:55 left.

Beating New York twice at Giants Stadium in a six-week span won't be easy.

"I think they will be as good as ever this weekend," Eagles coach Andy Reid said. "I would expect a knock-down, drag-out NFC East brawl. And they will be ready and we'll be ready."

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