PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

2006 record: 10-6

Outlook: Once again, QB Donovan McNabb is returning after a season-ending injury. He has a new target in ex-Rams WR Kevin Curtis, and RB Brian Westbrook is coming off a career season. Youngsters are being counted on to shore up a so-so D.

Best-case scenario: McNabb stays healthy, and the coaches don't go pass-mad and continue to give Westbrook plenty of work.

Worst-case scenario: McNabb goes down again, without Jeff Garcia to fill the breach, and the NFL's No. 2 offense in '06 fizzles.

Parting shot: McNabb or not, Philly will have to play better defense to repeat as division champion.

2007 schedule

Sept. 9 at Green Bay, 11 a.m.

Sept. 17 Washington, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 23 Detroit, 11 a.m.

Sept. 30 at New York Giants, 6:15 p.m.

Oct. 7 BYE

Oct. 14 at New York Jets, 11 a.m.

Oct. 21 Chicago, 2:15 p.m.

Oct. 28 at Minnesota, 11 a.m.

Nov. 4 Dallas, 6:15 p.m.

Nov. 11 at Washington, 11 a.m.

Nov. 18 Miami, 11 a.m.

Nov. 25 at New England, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 2 Seattle, 11 a.m.

Dec. 9 New York Giants, 11 a.m.

Dec. 16 at Dallas, 2:15 p.m.

Dec. 23 at New Orleans, 11 a.m.

Dec. 30 Buffalo, 11 a.m.

DALLAS COWBOYS

2006 record: 9-7

Outlook: The Cowboys haven't won a playoff game since 1996, a drought even Bill Parcells couldn't end. Wade Phillips is in charge now and he inherits an offense buoyed by QB Tony Romo's breakout season and a defense with top-10 potential.

Best-case scenario: Romo and WR Terrell Owens thrive together and massive Leonard Davis bolsters the offensive line.

Worst-case scenario: Romo and RB Julius Jones take a step back and the defense continues to underachieve.