The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Atlanta Falcons in today's NFC Championship. (3:30 pm EST) This will be the Eagles fourth straight year in the NFC Championship, of which they have lost the three previous ones. The Atlanta Falcons will attempt to reach the Superbowl for the first time since 1998.

Hands down this is a great match up of quarterbacks. Both are known for their leadership and great judgments on the field. The Eagles QB Donovan McNabb will have an opportunity to get the monkey off his team's back and reach their first Superbowl since he has been at the helm. While Atlanta's Michael Vick can elevate his stature as an NFL QB with more than jets. Vick has a cannon for an arm, and can use it in cold weather. Both of these QB's have exhibited in the past that the weather does not stop them, and with the possibility of blizzard conditions, they will definitely use all of their weapons.

The Eagles will not have the services of WR Terrell Owens because of a injured ankle. However the Eagles are the team to beat after the "Holy Reception" by Freddie Mitchell resulted in a TD as the Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings. Today, the Eagles will need their core of receivers to catch the ball, but the services of RB Brian Westbrook may be called on quite often due to adverse weather conditions. The Atlanta Falcons are going to run the ball today. Running backs Warrick Dunn, the quick and TJ Duckett, the bruiser, along with QB Michael Vick will attempt to exploit the Eagles' run defense.

Prediction Philadelphia Eagles 24 - Atlanta Falcons 23 (2004 NFL Preview).

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