Lito Shepard vs Cowboys

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LeonardRachiele
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Lito Shepard vs Cowboys

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One of the Eagles I hated to see leave was Lito Shepard.  He was a good defensive back that stepped right in where Troy Vincent and Bobby Taylor left off.   Better yet, Lito was at his best versus the Dallas Cowboys.

2004
Both interceptions were off Vinnie Testaverde

at Dallas-Shepard topped the game off with a 102 yard interception return in the 49 to 21 victory.
at Home-Another pass interception ended Dallas  chances in a close 12 to 7 win,  This clinched the home field advantage and the BYE week for the playoffs

2005
The Eagles lost both games with the Cowboys for the first time since 1998.    I did not mind the first loss but the second one ruined the entire season

at Dallas-Lito had the game's only bright spot.  He jarred a ball loose from Terry Glenn that Sheldon Brown returned for a touchdown.  Horrible game with a 33 to 10 final.
at Home-Shepard intercepted a pass that lead to a field goal.  Injured in this game, he was out for the season.  Dallas scored two touchdowns in the last four minutes, one on defense the other on offense.  Philadelphia lost 21 to 20.  This was one of the worst defeats in the Reid era.

2006
At Home-Shepard intercepted two passes.  One deep in Eagle territory halted a drive.  After that came the 102 yard interception return for touchdown to end the game.  The Eagles almost let this one slip away because of a pass interference call which cost them 50 yards.  This play by Lito Shepard saved the day.  The Eagles won 38 to 24.

2007

At Dallas-Shepard's interception and return set up the game's only touchdown.  This was a brilliant defensive effort and the season's biggest win.   Final 10 to 6.
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