Sunday football open thread

by JasonB on Sep 14, 2008 12:00 PM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

It's a day off for us Eagles fans. Just a leisurely day of football without an Eagles game.

I know there's lots of panache that goes with primetime NFL games... but honestly I'd always prefer to play on Sunday afternoon. To me, that's football time.

Anyway... there are some games of importance to the Eagles today. The Giants go on the road to St Louis to face the recently thrashed Rams... Can STL put up any fight?

The Redskins could be in real desperation mode as it's likely 2 NFC East teams will emerge from this weekend 2-0. The Skins host a good looking New Orleans team in what could be described as an early season "must win" for them.

Minnesota was many people's sexy pick to possibly win the NFC... but they're in danger of starting 0-2 with a visit from the Colts looming.

Chicago at Carolina should be an interesting game. The Eagles play Chicago in two weeks so it should be interesting to see if they're as good as they looked against the Colts. Of course, the Eagles hold the Panther's 1st round pick next year... and coming off a big upset on the road against the Chargers, the Panthers are looking to start the year 2-0.

After Dallas, the Eagles will host the Steelers who looked dominating in week one. Sunday night football sees them travel to Cleveland to face what could be a desperate Browns team.

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Here’s to hoping the Rams play out of there minds.

Minnesota was many people’s sexy pick to possibly win the NFC

Because AP is the most exciting player in football to date, but that doesn’t combat Tavaris Jackson under center. It amazes me they can still run so well when everyone knows they can’t throw for shit. Man in Minny had a QB with AP and CT and there defense they would be nearly unstoppable, unfortunately QB is pretty important.

by Whodie126 on Sep 14, 2008 1:17 PM EDT reply actions

jason i totally agree

I’d much rather the birds play on sunday afternoon.

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by 700 Level on Sep 14, 2008 3:13 PM EDT reply actions

I hate Monday Night games. The wait is just agonizing. Sunday at 1:00 is my preferred start time, by far.

"He’s in trouble. Whatever he throws me, I’m going to hit it."
-- Alex Cintron

by BrianS on Sep 14, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions

SD got screwed

Can’t believe the refs missed that fumble call at the end. SD got robbed. They also got jobbed in the 1st half when the replay equipment wasn’t working.

Gotta give Shanahan credit for going for 2 and the win. That call took serious balls.

by slackerjoe on Sep 14, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions

It sure did…. but yeah SD got screwed twice.

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by JasonB on Sep 14, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Our carolina pick ain't lookin' so hot.

"He’s in trouble. Whatever he throws me, I’m going to hit it."
-- Alex Cintron

by BrianS on Sep 14, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions

we’re going to trade out of the first round anyway so not like it matters.

by Whodie126 on Sep 14, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions

we don’t want to have too high of a pick…the cost too much! better finding talent in the second round, they’re cheap(er), and good too…that seems to be the philosophy

by eagleyosh on Sep 14, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions