Nfl Matchup

Thu., Dec. 5, 1996

Terry Bannon, Chicago Tribune

Philadelphia at Indianapolis

Line: Eagles by 4.

Last meeting: Eagles won 20-10 at Indianapolis on Dec. 19, 1993.

Key stats: Mismatch: Colts’ offense is ranked 26th, Eagles’ defense is sixth.

Worth watching: A game featuring backup quarterbacks. The Eagles stick with Ty Detmer, who’s coming off a three-TD pass performance against the Giants. Colts also go with a backup, Paul Justin, who directed an upset of the Bills.

Outlook: Eagles, tied with Washington and Dallas atop the NFC East, should be able to run behind RB Ricky Watters, who leads NFC with 1,204 yards rushing.

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