Eagles stroll to 30-10 win over Browns
by JasonB on Dec 16, 2008 12:05 AM EST
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Never in doubt
There were some frustrating moments in this game. The call for Desean Jackson to throw a pass in the red zone, the potentially disastrous McNabb INT on the final play of the first half, McNabb missing a wide open LJ Smith in the end zone... but the fact is that the game was never in doubt. They scored on the opening possession and the lead more or less just grew from there on out. The Browns didn't score until a Kevin Kolb pass was tipped and returned for 6 in garbage time. The Eagles offense moved the ball with ease all night, although it sputtered in the red zone a few times... and the defense was absolutely dominant
The Eagles did not punt until there were 7 minutes remaining in the game.
McNabb looking sharp
Pretty bizarre to see a game with 3 INTs all thrown by different guys. I can't imagine that's happened too many times in NFL history.
The story of the night was Donovan McNabb just being on his game. He simply looked effortless tonight. I don't know if the Eagles planned to go pass heavy tonight or just decided to keep in in McNabb's hands because he was throwing so well. Tonight McNabb was 26 of 35 for 290 yards and 2 TDs. HIs QB rating finished up at 105.7
His WRs had a great night as well. Desean Jackson rebounded from his shutout against the Giants with a big night with 5 catches for 77 yards. Jason Avant had a career night with 5 catches for 101 yards. The McNabb to Avant connection was a big part of the reason they were so good on 3rd down tonight.
Defense with another great effort
Another week, another big effort from the Eagles' D. The defense held the Browns' offense to just three points on the opening drive of the game. In fact, the Browns never even got inside the red zone after that first drive of the game and only crossed the 50 yard line once after that. The only other Browns points came on a defensive TD late in the game. The Eagles came up with a defensive TD of their own in the form of an Asante Samuel pick 6 in the second quarter. Stewart Bradley added a pick later on as well. The Browns managed just 196 yards of total offense and Ken Dorsey was sacked twice.
Trent Cole had one sack and generally abused pro bowler Joe Thomas all night. Chris Clemons got the pressure that led to the Samuel pick 6, and Quintin Demps got his first NFL sack.
Special teams special again
Here's a stat that sums up how well the special teams played tonight. The Browns did not start one drive inside Eagles territory. In fact, their best starting position was their own 35 yard line... The Browns great return man Josh Cribbs was completely nuetralized, both by great coverage and several huge kickoffs from David Akers.
On the other side, Quintin Demps made the most of his 3 returns averaging nearly 30 yards a pop.
David Akers continued his solid form with 3 FGs on the night.
Time to look ahead
Tonight was a comfortable, workman like win from the Eagles... but now it's time to move on. The Eagles have a short week with the free falling Redskins up next. The mission is the same today as it was yesterday. Just keep winning.
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I still liked the play call
I didn’t mind the wild cat call in the red zone. Had that ball been thrown a little bit better we all would’ve been praising it. I guess now we can just chalk it up as one of DJax’s token rookie bone head play.
One bad thing to note is that Abiramiri and Juqua parker have been quiet as mouses lately.
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
Parker isn’t playing on passing downs anymore. Clemons is in there for those types of plays.
Abiamiri only played as a DT on passing downs. He didn’t see a ton of snaps.
Interesting
Parker had a ton of QB hurries early on…. I wonder why he’s playing a diminished role there. I did like seeing Clemons making a few plays.
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
Throwing balls better
Yes, and had McNabb thrown the fade a little better … as in higher and deeper …
Jason Avant made Andy look smart last night. he was very good at Michigan, always had good hands…is this season the start of something special?
No
He has great hands but he’s not overly big or fast. He could be a great possession WR though. Remember he was working on the Browns secondary also.
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
he’s got good size at 6’, but definitely lacks speed, he only seems to have 1 gear. I think Avant has the best hands in the NFL, and I love his no fear attitude.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
he is a very good blocking WR as well… if we can shave back the corp a bit and just stick with Jackson, Curtis, Baskett, Avant, and whoever, I’m happy
But T.O. and his sideline histrionics wear on a quarterback. He's like the hot stripper you tried to clean up and convert into a real girlfriend. It's a lot of fun until the moment she has her second drink while out to eat with your parents. You unravel quicker than she does.
yea 22 picks to our 14
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Let's break out the Matt Ryan voodoo dolls!
Our best chance for getting to the dance (I’m a poet and don’t know it!) is for Childress and the Vikes to lay an and old fashioned ass-whipping on ATL. Go Vikings! My all of a sudden second favorite team!
I bleed green and I piss silver and blue
Side note
Ya know how we played the “hopefully we’ll see you in the playoffs” card with our Ginat buddies last week…
As crazy as it is, there really is a possibilty that if we make the playoffs, the Wildcard game would be played there… not the divisional game
Its conceivable that they could lose their last two… especially considering whats on the line. I think Carolina beats them, and the Vikings/Ginat matchup would decide the 2nd team to get a bye
side note:
December 28, 1996 – Dallas’ last playoff win
February 10, 1997 – Mario Kart for Nintendo 64 is released
yea i see your point!
side note:
December 28, 1996 – Dallas’ last playoff win
February 10, 1997 – Mario Kart for Nintendo 64 is released
if they keep playing like they have the past two weeks…. i could
But T.O. and his sideline histrionics wear on a quarterback. He's like the hot stripper you tried to clean up and convert into a real girlfriend. It's a lot of fun until the moment she has her second drink while out to eat with your parents. You unravel quicker than she does.
exactly
how much does Jacobs comments
Jacobs said he could have come back into the game. “But why?” he said. “We couldn’t get anything going and we didn’t play as good as we’re supposed to play.”hurt the team, because if Westbrook says that I’m punching him in the balls immediately.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
hurt the team, because if Westbrook says that I’m punching him in the balls immediately.
I’d actually be entertained to see this
But T.O. and his sideline histrionics wear on a quarterback. He's like the hot stripper you tried to clean up and convert into a real girlfriend. It's a lot of fun until the moment she has her second drink while out to eat with your parents. You unravel quicker than she does.
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