Our Eagles: The True America's Team
by Route36 on Dec 15, 2009 4:12 AM EST
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Nearly 21 Million Watch Eagles-Giants Shootout
The Eagles' 45-38 win over the New York Giants was witnessed on NBC by 20.9 million, which put the game in a tie for the 10th-largest audience in the history of Sunday Night Football. The Eagles have now been involved in three of the top ten most-watched games on Sunday night.
The audience for the Eagles-Giants game was 57 percent higher than the Week 14 game in 2008. It was the seventh time that the NBC Sunday night game exceeded an audience of 20 million viewers. The Eagles-Cowboys game on Nov. 8 was watched by 21.9 million people, which was a tie for the sixth-largest Sunday night audience. The Eagles-Patriots game in 2007 was seen by 21.8 million people, the eighth-largest ever on NBC's Sunday Night Football.
After reading that on the Eagles' website. It got me thinking that the Eagles are usually one of the most watched teams on national television. I decided to do some research and find out the facts. Our country is so filled with bandwagon Cowboys fans that it inflates their numbers . It's good to see "real" fans and the occasional viewer watch pretty much just as much Eagles football than Cowboys. The Cowboys still being called "America's Team" by some of their fans is a joke to me now. I like to call them "America's Chumps". More numbers and facts after the jump.....(that rhymed by the way)
"SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL" GAMES WITH 20+ MILLION VIEWERS:
* Denotes 2009 Season
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*1. 24.8 million, Giants-Cowboys, 9/20/09 (Dallas Cowboys stadium debut)
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2. 23.1 million, Giants-Cowboys, 12/14/08
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3. 22.6 million, Colts-Giants, 9/10/06 ("Manning Bowl")
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*4. 22.4 million, Patriots-Colts, 11/15/09
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5. 22.2 million, Cowboys-Packers, 9/21/08
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*T6. 21.9 million, Cowboys-Eagles, 11/8/09
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T6. 21.9 million, Colts-Patriots, 11/5/06
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8. 21.8 million, Eagles-Patriots, 11/25/07
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*9. 21.1 million, Bears-Packers, 9/13/09
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*T10. 20.9 million, Titans-Steelers, 9/10/09 (Thursday Night Opener)
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*T10. 20.9 million, Vikings-Cardinals, 12/6/09 (Last Week's Game)
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*T10. 20.9 million, Eagles-Giants, 12/13/09 (Last Night's Game
Since the start of Sunday Night Football there has been twelve games with more than 20 million viewers. 3 of those 12 games involved the Eagles. Dallas and Giants have 4 but the Cowboys' shitload of bandwagon fans inflated two of those games vs the Giants. Giants' others were the Manning bowl and vs the Eagles. Giants fans also "surprisingly" came out in bunches after the recent Superbowl victory so make of that what you will. Besides that, 7 of those 12 games involved an NFC East team. Is there any doubt which division owns the NFL?
Most-Viewed Monday Night Football Games on ESPN (2006 – Present)
Rank Date Teams Viewers(millions)
- 1 10/05/2009 Green Bay Packers-Minnesota Vikings 21.8
- 2 11/30 2009 New England Patriots-New Orleans Saints 21.4
- 3 09/15/2008 Philadelphia Eagles-Dallas Cowboys 18.6
- 4 12/03/2007 New England Patriots-Baltimore Ravens 17.5
- 5 10/23/2006 New York Giants-Dallas Cowboys 16.0
- 6 11/09/2009 Pittsburgh Steelers-Denver Broncos 16.0
- 7 09/28/2009 Carolina Panthers-Dallas Cowboys 15.7
- 8 09/25/2006 Atlanta Falcons-New Orleans Saints 15.0
- 9 09/21/2009 Indianapolis Colts-Miami Dolphins 14.7
- 10 10/16/2006 Chicago Bears-Arizona Cardinals 14.2
So since 2006 the Eagles have 3 of the top 12 watched Sunday Night Games and the third highest ever watched Monday Night Game. Yes, I know the Cowboys appear the most in the this list as well but as I stated earlier, we all know which team has the most bandwagon fans. I basically just disregard them. Notice how the Eagles' ratings are the highest during November-December and the Cowboys' are high September-October and only 1 game being high in December. I guess their "fans" go play hide-n-seek in December.
Now all that was just numbers to prove the Eagles are one of the top 3 most watched teams in football. Here are some additional facts to show who should really be America's Team.
In this decade only two other teams has won 100 or more games and those are the Patriots and Colts. Albeit, they have something we don't which is a Superbowl win but we whup them in national viewing. It is inevitable the Eagles will get that Superbowl sooner rather than later. Until then that's the only thing other fans/teams have against us.
Upcoming reasons are a little cheesy but still relevant points in my opinion...
Another reason we should be America's team is being in Philadelphia. We are the original nation's capital and our independence started right here in Philly. If that never happened, the NFL wouldn't exist! Haha...
Another reason: What is our national animal?
via osteros.com
Sooooo....Let's recap. The Eagles are one of the top 3 most watched teams in America, one of the top 3 winning-est teams in this decade, our nation's capital was originally Philadelphia, we got our independence here, and our national animal is an Eagle. What more do you need? For sure the Cowboys are no longer "America's Team" so who else deserves it but our Eagles?
P.S. I know you fans from other teams(Dallas) will poke fun with the Superbowl thing but this is about now not ancient times. I will fan shot this post at BTB to see what they think too. RECS can be stamps of approvals : )
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Well i said other
I don’t think “America” should have a team. If we became “america’s team” then i would just constantly associate myself with the cowboys. half the reason they are hated is because of that nickname.
Did you all see that poll during one of the games? the question asked “How do you think the cowboys season wil end.” Not 1 single state said “in the playoffs” (they are a leader in the wild card race currently). not even texas. goes to show there are wayyyy more Dallas haters than there are lovers. Which is awesome, btw.
Eagles.
by #1EaglesFan on Dec 15, 2009 4:49 AM EST reply actions
Yea...I saw that poll.
Awesome indeed. I know it’s kinda silly with the nicknames and stuff but how crazy would it be if we stole theirs. As if choking in December isn’t enough, their division rival steals their nic from the glory days. Put more salt on the wounds I say! Push this rivalry to the next level!
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)
hate to say it
but a lot of those games are up there because of Dallas and NY
That is true to some degree...
but if the Eagles were not one of the most popular, they wouldn’t be in some of the top. The Patriots won 15 other games in 07, how is it that the Eagles game was the highest rated Sunday Night Game that year? Third highest Monday Night Game in History involved Eagles-Cowboys, not Redskins, not Giants, or any other team. And the Eagles are the only one of the popular teams that doesn’t have a Superbowl. We have the most true fans and followers if you ask me.
Broncos game got moved to prime time we beat the Giants. Eagles have been must see TV for a while now.
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)
Really?
“I decided to do some research and find out the facts. Our country is so filled with bandwagon Cowboys fans that it inflates their numbers . It’s good to see “real” fans and the occasional viewer watch pretty much just as much Eagles football than Cowboys"!!
This is a bias opinion for sure with no irrelevant facts at all. Do you really believe that when an Eagles game is one of the most viewed its by real fans mostly? I mean cmon man this arguement is fun but atleast be realistic in context.
Dallas , has always been one of the most watched teams on television for a long time. We , even during alot of the previous bad years, still had national games scheduled. The reason is becuase when the Cowboys are on television people watch the game period. I will agree Dallas has always lead polls as the most loved and most hated team. That’s a good reason why they are so popular. Just like this blog for instance, people are always looking for ways to argue something against them. I have seen alot of blogs and fanshots on this website of Dallas and this is a Eagles website. Also, Dallas is always near the top of sales and most valued franchise. All these are not a geciding factor but together help make a good reasoning. Do I believe we are America’s Team? I really don’t care either way to be honest. Like Eaglegrl posted , I would rather be known as a team that wins and wins superbowls. Since, 1966 till 2008, we have made the playoffs 29 of those 42 years. That plays a part in how popular a team is for alot of generations.
"When people talk about Super Bowl dynasties they mention the 1970's Steelers, 1980's 49ers, 1990's Cowboys and the current New England Patriots, but nobody has dominated the Super Bowl like Anheuser-Busch. In recent years, Budweiser has been the MVP of Super Bowl advertising -- making another company the favorite to win the Ad Meter poll was never an option."
Simon Noble
Our country is so filled with bandwagon Cowboys fans that it inflates their numbers
That wasn’t where my facts started. I was still just writing my thoughts and opinions. I didn’t have exclamation marks at the end of that quote either. I’m not arguing how popular the Cowboys are. They are really popular. We have our own reasons why and you have yours. The reason I called them “real” fans because we have not won any Superbowls so much lesser bandwagon fans. After the Giants won the Superbowl, did you notice how much more popular the Giants got. Bandwagoners galore!
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)
and popularity....
was just one of my reasons.
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)
well some of the reasonings you gave
is the same that any team of a winning franchise can give. The cool thing about the Cowboys are win or lose we are always here. We have proven that for many years. In response to your first comment of this blog I will give good facts that can go against that opinion.
2008 NFL TV highlights:
FOX’s Dec. 7 Cowboys-Steelers game is the most-watched show of the broadcast season with 25.7 million viewers
NBC’s Cowboys-Giants game on Dec. 14 was the most-watched Sunday Night Football game ever (23.1 million viewers). That was until the Sept game against the Giants of this year.
ESPN’s Eagles-Cowboys telecast on Sept. 15 is the most-watched show in cable history with 18.6 million viewers
NFL Network’s Ravens-Cowboys telecast on Dec. 20 earned the fourth-highest cable rating (9.22) of any sporting event in 2008.
There’s an obvious pattern here. But again does people watching games make you America’s team? No. Dallas is the NFL version of the Yankees in Baseball. Its just the way it is and it usually becomes that way cause they have won alot over the years. I know Dallas hasn’t won a playoff game of klate but they have won so much more in the history of the franchise.
"When people talk about Super Bowl dynasties they mention the 1970's Steelers, 1980's 49ers, 1990's Cowboys and the current New England Patriots, but nobody has dominated the Super Bowl like Anheuser-Busch. In recent years, Budweiser has been the MVP of Super Bowl advertising -- making another company the favorite to win the Ad Meter poll was never an option."
Simon Noble
Any winning franchise can say they won 100 games in a decade? Only 2 other this decade. Why are you giving me facts about the Cowboys popularity. I have not argued that. As I stated above…
I’m not arguing how popular the Cowboys are. They are really popular. We have our own reasons why and you have yours
The fact remains, Eagles are one of the top 3 most popular teams, and we don’t even have a Superbowl win. Although I will hate the bandwagon-ism, imagine what will happen after we finally win one.
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)
Your main reasoning was all about tv ratings if you look at the top of your blog..
and then you yourself put some chessy reasonings. I was sticking to your points but maybe I missed something.
In response to your first comment of this blog I will give good facts that can go against that opinion.
2008 NFL TV highlights:
FOX’s Dec. 7 Cowboys-Steelers game is the most-watched show of the broadcast season with 25.7 million viewers
NBC’s Cowboys-Giants game on Dec. 14 was the most-watched Sunday Night Football game ever (23.1 million viewers). That was until the Sept game against the Giants of this year.
ESPN’s Eagles-Cowboys telecast on Sept. 15 is the most-watched show in cable history with 18.6 million viewers
NFL Network’s Ravens-Cowboys telecast on Dec. 20 earned the fourth-highest cable rating (9.22) of any sporting event in 2008.
"When people talk about Super Bowl dynasties they mention the 1970's Steelers, 1980's 49ers, 1990's Cowboys and the current New England Patriots, but nobody has dominated the Super Bowl like Anheuser-Busch. In recent years, Budweiser has been the MVP of Super Bowl advertising -- making another company the favorite to win the Ad Meter poll was never an option."
Simon Noble
I don't understand our arguement anymore lol
But I can argue of you being one of the three most popular teams in the NFL. I would think the Steelers have to be right there and ofcourse with all things going on in New Orleans. I guess it would be hard to win this either way. Atleast we can agree that the NFC East is the best division :).
"When people talk about Super Bowl dynasties they mention the 1970's Steelers, 1980's 49ers, 1990's Cowboys and the current New England Patriots, but nobody has dominated the Super Bowl like Anheuser-Busch. In recent years, Budweiser has been the MVP of Super Bowl advertising -- making another company the favorite to win the Ad Meter poll was never an option."
Simon Noble
Popularity and Winning is the combination we have this decade. The latter which Cowboys can’t match. That’s the argument. I agree this is hands down the best division in football. Even the Skins are looking pretty scary now.
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)
Dallas Hasn't been Americans team since 1996!!!! Its now 2009.
The Cowboys are not what they use to be. How can u call Dallas “Sill Americas Team”. They havent won ANYTHING SIGNIFICANT since ‘1996! It’s just a media subject! And the fact that any team is labeled “Americans Team” is all based on opinion! Im my Opinion the Eagles would be the current “Americas Team” only cuz we have consistently been to the playoffs, been to many NFC Champ games and consistently possessing a winning record since 2000! With few bumps here and there in 2005 and ‘07! Most importantly..All this under ONE HEAD COACH! Where as the Cowboys have had THREE different Head Coaches since 2000!!! And in that time how many winning records and playoffs games/appearances have they been to! Calling the Cowboys “STILL Americas Team” is a joke becuz it makes know since! If the Cowboys were winning, and reached the playoffs and NCF Champ games more times than not, up to date…then maybe I could see it! This is not 1992 or ’93’ or 95! The Raiders USE to be a good team to back in the day! It means NOTHING RIGHT NOW becuz they stink!! C’mon Man..Get real!
"... You play to win the game. Hello? You play to win the game. You don't play it to just play it. That's the great thing about sports: you play to win..."
And the fact that any team is labeled "Americans Team" is all based on opinion.....
even in yours and his case ……So I agree :).
Its funny we bring up this subject of America’s team cause I rarely hear it anymore. Is there really an America’s Team? Last I looked, there are many Americans and they cheer for many different teams in the NFL. So this is all fun but irrelevant to say the least.
Also Realtalk ALL NFL teams go thru dry spells of not winning……Its Dallas’ time and there has been an Eagle time. Sucks to have to go thru it but it happens.
"When people talk about Super Bowl dynasties they mention the 1970's Steelers, 1980's 49ers, 1990's Cowboys and the current New England Patriots, but nobody has dominated the Super Bowl like Anheuser-Busch. In recent years, Budweiser has been the MVP of Super Bowl advertising -- making another company the favorite to win the Ad Meter poll was never an option."
Simon Noble
Yup...
I was not serious with this post. It was for fun and discussion. I guess you and I are the only ones that feel like discussing I guess…..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)
Its really fun when
you get two fans of a rivalry discussing as long as its civil. I enjoy it cause we can all come up with good reasons for an opinioned based arguement, and thats why its fun :)
"When people talk about Super Bowl dynasties they mention the 1970's Steelers, 1980's 49ers, 1990's Cowboys and the current New England Patriots, but nobody has dominated the Super Bowl like Anheuser-Busch. In recent years, Budweiser has been the MVP of Super Bowl advertising -- making another company the favorite to win the Ad Meter poll was never an option."
Simon Noble
I hear u Route
I was just giving my opinion on the “Americas Team” label! It’s all in fun!
"... You play to win the game. Hello? You play to win the game. You don't play it to just play it. That's the great thing about sports: you play to win..."
Yea..dry spells. Unfortunately some fans wont come into grips with that fact!!
Also Realtalk ALL NFL teams go thru dry spells of not winning……Its Dallas’ time and there has been an Eagle time. Sucks to have to go thru it but it happens.
I hear ya..i was talkn about fans who throw’n their weight around claiming "Our team is the best becuz we won two or three Superbowls in the 70’s or 80’s..or even 90’s! And im not specifically talking about Dallas right now! Its like..ur team use to be good way back when! But what about currently up to date! When ur team wins that Champ. in current times, it feels great be cuz the whole nation “Currently” witnessed it! Example..Let’s say im a Phillies fan. Before winning the WS in 2008, the last time they won a champ. was in 1980!! It’s cool the they won in 1980..but I was not alive when that happened! As a fan, I want to see my team win NOW in current times! I care that we won a Championship in 2008 becuz I got to see it happen and at that time, there was NO DOUBT that the Phillies had the best team in Baseball! I hope u understand my point!
"... You play to win the game. Hello? You play to win the game. You don't play it to just play it. That's the great thing about sports: you play to win..."
Oh and...
Its funny we bring up this subject of America’s team cause I rarely hear it anymore.
Trust me..Espn is always throwing that label around when it comes to Dallas! It IS indeed funny though. “What’s wrong with Americas Team?” “Americas Team is on a hot streak right now!” “Americas Team battles the December Bug!” And the funniest one I heard just today was, “Is Americas Team the Real Deal!” Hahaha LOL! If u r callin them “Americas Team”, why question if they’re the “real deal”! What sense did that make! Gotta love the media haha. This is my I hardly watch Sports debate programs (1st and 10, NFL Live and ect…). All nonsense ha
"... You play to win the game. Hello? You play to win the game. You don't play it to just play it. That's the great thing about sports: you play to win..."
viewers
as much as its shitty, dallas-giants are two of the top 3 and the giants are in all 3. showing the stats goes against your point.
also, really don’t dig the backwards American Flag on the Eagles face.
"Eagles fans are a passionate group who love their team," said McNabb, "if not the actual players. It's not like winning a Super Bowl before the first month of the season is the hardest thing they've ever asked of me. That'd be all those times they asked me to go kill myself."
by greenbean#twoOH on Dec 15, 2009 2:17 PM EST reply actions
The Dallas Cowboys Are Not (and never were) America's Team!
I’m an American, and they’re not my team……
Go Eagles!
by Chinaman on Dec 15, 2009 3:12 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Hahahaha Agreed!
"... You play to win the game. Hello? You play to win the game. You don't play it to just play it. That's the great thing about sports: you play to win..."
Rec'd
"... You play to win the game. Hello? You play to win the game. You don't play it to just play it. That's the great thing about sports: you play to win..."
You're an idiot!
It’s obvious which team is the REAL America’s Team!
The Cleveland Browns!
RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.
Thats bad lol
Cleveland is a disaster and you can only feel sorry for their fans.
"When people talk about Super Bowl dynasties they mention the 1970's Steelers, 1980's 49ers, 1990's Cowboys and the current New England Patriots, but nobody has dominated the Super Bowl like Anheuser-Busch. In recent years, Budweiser has been the MVP of Super Bowl advertising -- making another company the favorite to win the Ad Meter poll was never an option."
Simon Noble
Eagles vs. Patriots, 2007.
The single most entertaining piece of football I have ever witnessed. Our two games vs. the Cowboys last season are not far behind either.
"THIS IS NOT COLLEGE NO MORE. THIS IS THE BIG MAN SPORT." ~Crazy Lady on BGN forums
Funny you say that ,......
the best game I ever watched was the 1992 Philly /Cowboys game in attendance. The only playoff game I had been too and just awesome. I know the score didn’t turn out great with us winning 34-10 but it wasn’t suppose to be like that with both teams fairly matched.
"When people talk about Super Bowl dynasties they mention the 1970's Steelers, 1980's 49ers, 1990's Cowboys and the current New England Patriots, but nobody has dominated the Super Bowl like Anheuser-Busch. In recent years, Budweiser has been the MVP of Super Bowl advertising -- making another company the favorite to win the Ad Meter poll was never an option."
Simon Noble
Funny thing is, Cowboys never asked fot that title. Not the team, not it's fans.
It was bestowed upon us by good old NFL films in one of its season recaps. I’d be more than willing to give to you if you really want it. Just be careful what you wish for.
Route36, with respect...
… I could not disagree with you more.
I traveled for a living before last year. All over the country and sometimes the world. While a few people out there might like the EAGLES, they sure hate our fans. BOY DO THEY HATE PHILLY FANS. The media has done a huge number on us. The funny thing is that even some people in Denmark and Germany can tell me how bad Philly fans are.
I KNOW, I KNOW, it’s just a few jerks and it was a long time ago and it was over reported and under true, but I don’t see how anyone other than you and I will ever consider the Iggles ’America’s Team.’
We really have to start developing our reputation as the bad boys of football and start hanging dead babies from the stands. Maybe sacrifice some puppies to the devil during half time.
Eff America’s Team (whoever they are), The EAGLES are winning anyway, and they are BAD, BAD, BAD!
LOL....America's Team, Your Not Even Pennsylvania's Team
Route36 you need to get out in the world a little more, your reality and perspective is way off the mark, when the Eagles have fans all over the world as the Cowboys and Steelers have, and when the eagles have played and won as many Superbowls as those 2 teams, then maybe you can call yourselves “America’s Team” but that will likely never happen, but it’s nice to live in a fantasy world i guess.
We dont wanna be Pennsylvania's team..
We wanna be PHILADELPHIA’S team… No more no less.
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
..... when the Eagles have fans all over the world.....
The Eagles do have fans all over the world.
I live in China, I’m an Eagles fan.
There is a song I wrote called “13 year playoff drought”. I sang it on youtube, you should check that out.
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)
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