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Today on the Gothamist Newsmap: a child shot on Kingsborough Walk in Brooklyn, a person under a train at Kingston Ave. and Lincoln Pl. in Brooklyn, and a pedestrian struck at 12th St. and 8th Ave. in Manhattan. John Mayer performed an impromptu set at the Mercury Lounge to the surprise of attendees last night. John Galt Corp., the contractor doing the demolition work at the Deutsche Bank Building where two firefighters were killed,...

A look at some noteworthy programs this week:

The bruised and battered Philadelphia Eagles limp into Giants Stadium fresh off a fourth quarter collapse Monday night against Dallas. As of right now, the Eagles will be without their two top offensive players, Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens.

- Horrible accident in Harlem: An SUV crushed a three-year old in a stroller

With their third championship in four years, pundits are tossing around terms like "dynasty," "best coach in NFL history," "first ballot hall of famer" around, but we digress. If Bill Belichick had his offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator returning, it's possible that the Pats would be a virtual shoe-in for their fourth win in five years. But with Belichick's mastery of the salary cap and stellar personnel decisions, it's possible he will be in Super Bowl XL as well.

For the betting man, the Patriots are favored by seven points. Gothamist hasn't had much luck gambling this year, so we won't be wagering any money this year. That said, it's hard not to think the Patriots will win it again. The most dangerous player on the Eagles, Terrell Owens, is hobbled by a bad ankle, while the Patriots seem to be unstoppable in the playoffs.

Everyone knew the offensive line was going to be bad, but the defense proved to be even worse than people expected. Donavan McNabb and receiver Terell Owens, who needed a police escort to get to the game on time, connected for three touchdowns and Eagle running back Michael Westbrook rushed for 119 yards.

Although it was really just a battle of third-stringers, Bollinger, who suffered a minor knee injury in the team’s first preseason game looked like Joe Montana in leading the team to three touchdowns in the final 5:17 of play.

New defensive coordinator Donnie Henderson came up with a barrage of blitzes that resulted in five sacks and four turnovers, including a fumble on a sack of quarterback Eli Manning that was returned 27 yards for a touchdown by safety Omare Lowe.

Shockey had a fracture in the same foot during the 2003 season, but did not have surgery on it. Since 2002, he has had several foot and toe injuries that have limited his playing time.