A week or so ago, no one really cared about this game. The Eagles were going to roll over the 49ers without a problem.
Now with Michael Vick's injured hand, and the 49ers playing moderately well, this just became a game.
Vick's injured hand isn't going to stop him from playing, but he has been less than standard this season. The "dream team" was supposed to run through the NFC, however, they are 1-2 and need this win just to regain some of their respect.
With Vick's injury, the man to stop has changed to running back LeSean McCoy, who has rushed for 345 yards in the first three games of the season. He is expected to have the bulk of possessions in his hands on Sunday.
For the 49ers, Frank Gore needs a statement game, and what better game to do it in than against a preseason Super Bowl favorite?
Alex Smith can continue to be conservative in his passing, but it will take more than that for the 49ers to get past the Eagles, especially with the stacked Philadelphia defense.
Steve Garrison Phil Hughes Damaso Marte Mariano Rivera Kerry Wood Francisco Cervelli
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