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PHILADELPHIA – Early on – very early on – it looked like the Patriots would be challenged by the backs-against-the-wall Eagles. But then Vince Young showed why he’s been relegated to backup status, Philadelphia showed the type of undisciplined play that’s led to a talented roster being now a near-certainty to miss the playoffs, Tom Brady showed that he is still the reigning NFL MVP, and New England rolled to a 38-20 win at Lincoln Financial Field. New England is 8-3 and tied with Houston...

PHILADELPHIA - Yesterday’s game at Lincoln Financial Field was one the Eagles had to have if they wanted even a prayer of reaching the playoffs, and just seven minutes in they had exactly what they hoped for - a 10-0 lead. But the Patriots went on to outscore them, 38-10, the rest of the way. How did that happen? “If I had the answer to that I would have shared it with my teammates,’’ said Eagles defensive end Jason Babin. “They’re a really a good team, they had really good execution. They...