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Eagles have won big and dropped close ones

Associated Press - November 9, 2009 7:25 PM ET

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Andy Reid sees no difference in his team whether it's playing a close game or enjoying a blowout.

It's just that his Philadelphia Eagles have been losing a lot of the close ones.

Last night's 20-16 loss to the Dallas Cowboys left the Eagles at 1-8-1 in their past 10 games decided by a touchdown or less.

In the Eagles five wins this season they have outscored their opponents 172-72, winning by an average of 20 points per game.

2 of their three losses were decided in the fourth quarter, a 13-9 setback in Oakland and Sunday's loss.

In Reid's words, "That's a pretty good stat."

Just as in the loss to Oakland, the Eagles had several chances to win against Dallas but failed to convert critical short-yardage plays. Philadelphia was stopped twice on 3rd & 1 and once on 4th & 1.

In their easy victories the team hit several plays of 50 yards or more. There were none of those against the Cowboys.

NOTES: Cornerback/kick returner Ellis Hobbs suffered a neck injury in Sunday night's game, had a MRI Monday and saw a spine specialist. Reid said there would be further evaluation during the week. Left tackle Jason Peters and fullback Leonard Weaver both have sprained ankles, but are expected to play. Wide receiver Kevin Curtis, who had arthroscopic surgery on his knee, is expected back in town this week. Running back Brian Westbrook, who missed the past two games with a concussion, also had work done on his ankle, according to Reid, but is expected back this week.

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