The Eagles look to improve their record to 11-0 under Andy Reid following the bye week, as they face a Tampa Bay team still looking for its first win. A healthy Donovan McNabb and Brian Westbrook are expected to be back in the lineup on offense, while the defense welcomes back a familiar face in veteran linebacker Jeremiah Trotter.

Coming off a relaxing bye week in which the team got healthy, the Eagles resume their course towards the playoffs against a Buccaneers team that appears it may be on a sinking ship. The Eagles expect to have both Donovan McNabb and Brian Westbrook back when they hit Lincoln Financial Field hoping to get to 3-1. The Eagles have started the season with three blowout games, coming out on the plus side of two of those, and indications are that they may be in for another romp against the Bucs. But this is NFL, where every team has the talent to win every week, so the Eagles are expected to be focused and ready to go coming out of their off-week. Remember that head coach Andy Reid is 10-0 after the bye week with the Eagles.

McNabb was back at practice this week, showing that he’s recovering nicely from his injury.. Watching the interviews with reporters, he seemed a bit cranky, but that’s to be expected I guess.. I’m sure he was worried that during his leave, Philly would fall in love with another QB and toss him like yesterday’s leftovers.

In any event, it’s a good sign for this Sunday’s game. Go Eagles!