Comcast NFL Red Zone stat of the week - Run to win

by JasonB on Nov 30, 2009 3:00 PM EST in Philadelphia Eagles News

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The stat of the week comes from Eagles beat writer Geoff Mosher, who noticed the Eagles playcalling from the point in the 4th quarter where they were behind by 8 points.

After falling behind 8 in 4th, they RAN 10 times on final 19 plays - more than 50 percent run.

A bonus stat that partly ties in with his observation of the playcalling is his stats about the Eagles' rookies on the game winning drive. I cleaned up the twitterspeak.

On the Eagles’ final 2 drives, Jeremy Maclin & LeSean McCoy, 1st and 2nd rd picks, totaled 73 of team’s 158 yards. Averaged 8.1 yards per touch.

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This RedZone channel was the only reason I got to see Vince Young’s epic drive and silly pass against the Cardinals. It really is awesome.

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by Chris Haines on Nov 30, 2009 3:13 PM EST reply actions

McNabb

can be as nasty as he wants to be as long as he keeps the Eagles winning.

by Cowboy KILLER on Nov 30, 2009 3:37 PM EST reply actions

I have been stressing all season how important it is to run the ball, regardless of whether it produces 3 ypc or 9. Running is one of the keys to winning(unless you are the 2007 Patriots).
Some people still refuse to believe that or just don’t get it.

Andy Reid is 43-5 when running the ball at least 30 times in a game( Ray Diddy on Eagles Post Game Live after Bears Victory)

by Route36 on Nov 30, 2009 3:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions

2009 Colts… just sayin

About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.

by IronHank on Nov 30, 2009 4:11 PM EST up reply actions

I guess I should have said, “unless you have one of the greatest QBs of all time”. lol

Andy Reid is 43-5 when running the ball at least 30 times in a game( Ray Diddy on Eagles Post Game Live after Bears Victory)

by Route36 on Dec 1, 2009 1:07 AM EST up reply actions

Taking a Knee

The Eagles are undefeated when they are able to take a knee at least two times during a game.

The key to victory is obviously calling plays where McNabb is able to take a snap and then take a knee.

I take it statistics and “correlation =/= causation” was not one of your strong suits in school, eh? We already know it wasn’t for Ray Didinger, who remains mired in the mindset of the 1970’s.

by Andrew B on Nov 30, 2009 4:35 PM EST up reply actions

I don’t understand what I said that caused you to reply with sarcasm but whatever.That comment was not directed towards you.

That record when running the ball at least 30 times a game, do you really think the majority of those runs were AFTER the Eagles got the game in the bag? I don’t think so. I would say there are usually 5-10 clock killing runs late in the 4th quarter that seals the victory. In the Bears game, there was only about 5-6 runs after we got that lead. My point was that this team strives when the play calling is balanced. That’s all.

Andy Reid is 43-5 when running the ball at least 30 times in a game( Ray Diddy on Eagles Post Game Live after Bears Victory)

by Route36 on Dec 1, 2009 1:03 AM EST up reply actions

not running didnt help the 2007 pats win the superbowl though did it

by Manoovi on Nov 30, 2009 5:15 PM EST up reply actions

No, it didn’t but they should have won that game. There is no doubt they were the best team that year and arguably the best ever. Giants just had the better game and a bit of luck.

Andy Reid is 43-5 when running the ball at least 30 times in a game( Ray Diddy on Eagles Post Game Live after Bears Victory)

by Route36 on Dec 1, 2009 1:05 AM EST up reply actions

Running

Once Jason Avant and Shady McCoy had moved the Eagles from their 10 yard line to the Redskins 16, it was pretty much a foregone conclusion that the Eagles were going to score. It’s easy to run 5 of 6 plays in the redzone ONCE YOU GET THERE.

As to the second drive, the Eagles ran on 6 of 9 plays to drain the clock. Its called the 4 minute offense, and the idea is to run out the clock and kick the winning field goal or score the winning touchdown with as little time left as possible.

by Andrew B on Nov 30, 2009 4:42 PM EST reply actions

Nothing is a foregone conclusion in the red zone with this team

I feel as though they’ve taken huge strides, but let’s face it – we all are still at serious risk for cardiac arrest during short-yardage situations.

by cwel87 on Nov 30, 2009 5:10 PM EST up reply actions

Fair point

But the ability to run effectively and drain the clock while also getting into position for a winning FG was obviously vitally important.

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by JasonB on Nov 30, 2009 5:14 PM EST up reply actions

Being able to run effectively has never been a problem for the Eagles.

The perceived problem has to do with the will to call a running play.

by Andrew B on Nov 30, 2009 5:15 PM EST up reply actions

Red Zone

Going into the next game, the Eagles are on a 22 for 22 streak of scoring a touchdown or field goal having entered the redzone. That’s the longest streak in the NFL.

by Andrew B on Nov 30, 2009 5:14 PM EST reply actions

That is an interesting stat.

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by JasonB on Nov 30, 2009 5:14 PM EST up reply actions

i guess thats good to hear

even if we dont score many TDs at least we dont turn it over in the redzone

by Manoovi on Nov 30, 2009 5:17 PM EST up reply actions

That’s one thing McNabb is very good at – not turning it over in the red zone.

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by Rumplestiltskin02 on Nov 30, 2009 6:16 PM EST up reply actions

Let's keep it going

Last year, Westbrook tore up Atlanta’s defense to the tune of about 200 yards. We can run the ball down their throats, and we should, particularly if Desean cannot go. I like Maclin and Avant, but a 40-pass game is not a recipe for smashing success. Getting McCoy going to set up some downfield stuff will be optimal. Keep Tony G and Roddy White off the field and 4 touchdowns will do it.

by tanman5 on Nov 30, 2009 6:57 PM EST reply actions

This will honestly be the first week in a long time...

That I wont even care if we dont run the ball. The Falcons have something along the lines of 25 ranked passing D and 26th ranked rushing D. If we snap the ball it could be considered “gameplanning” for their weaknesses.

by IgglesFanDeployd on Dec 1, 2009 7:11 AM EST up reply actions

Congratulations on the win

and the sweep of us this year, but please don’t let the cowboys win the division, you all are twice the team they are. Good luck the rest of the season and hopefully you don’t go too far in the playoffs ha.

by travisjh86 on Nov 30, 2009 11:38 PM EST reply actions