7. Philadelphia vs. 10. Detroit
How Philadelphia can win: Philly can win with a balanced rushing offense featuring Hall of Fame RBs Franco Harris and Leroy Kelly, or QB Matt Ryan could spread Detroit out and attack the Lions with an up-tempo passing game featuring three more Hall of Famers in Marvin Harrison, Andre Reed and Lenny Moore. All the multiple formations and run-pass options are made affordable by a powerful and athletic offensive line led by Stan Jones, Jahri Evans and the great Chuck Bednarik. On defense, Randy White and stud pass-rusher Chris Doleman will terrorize Jim Harbaugh and Co. — Glenn Erby, Eagles Wire
How Detroit can win: Detroit can attack with a power run game centered around RBs Jerome Bettis and Mark Ingram. A physical offensive line built around G Joe DeLamielleure and OT Jake Long can open some holes and wear down the Philadelphia front. Crafty QB Jim Harbaugh can hit play-action shots to TE Antonio Gates and WR Andre Rison for balance. The secondary around all-time interception king Paul Krause will need to make plays. The interior DT combination of Gilbert Brown and Kris Jenkins will smother any between-the-tackles run game nicely. — Jeff Risdon, Lions Wire
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