Game winning drive lifts Philadelphia Eagles over Denver Broncos 30-27
by JasonB on Dec 27, 2009 8:15 PM EST
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PrintIt's a shame the Eagles had to let it get to that point... but Donovan McNabb led a 32 yard game winning drive that featured a 27 yard pass to Jeremy Maclin, who made one of the best catches of the year, and ended with a 28 yard David Akers FG with 4 seconds remaining.
It really was a game of two halves as the Eagles started the game on fire. Donovan McNabb was 15 of 19 for 242 yards and 2 TDs in the first half as the Eagles took a 20-7 lead at the half. The second half would see a nearly 180 degree turn of fortune. McNabb started to struggle throwing bad picks, balls in the dirt, and taking a few ill advised sacks. Special teams turnovers, costly penalties, and poor defense led to the Broncos scoring 17 points in the 3rd quarter and pull the game even with 6 minutes left in the fourth quarter.
But then the defense tightened up and McNabb came alive and the Eagles squeaked one out 30-27. McNabb's 29 yard run on 3rd down on the Eagles second to last possession really turned the field possession battle in the Eagles favor. The drive would end in a punt, but Denver would have to start at their own 9. The defense then didn't allow a first down and suddenly the Eagles had the ball on the Denver 42 with 1:42 left. So, while it would have been nice to see the Eagles finish Denver off in the 3rd quarter... It's always encouraging to see the team making clutch plays at the end of a game especially against good opposition.
The win inches the Eagles ever closer to an NFC East title and the #2 seed in the NFC. The Eagles could win the NFC East with a Dallas loss tonight and pull even in the race for the #2 seed with a Vikings loss on Monday. The Eagles are now 11-4.
Headlines after the jump.
Return of Dawkins not really a story
While the return of Eagles legend Brian Dawkins was certainly the main story leading up to the game, he was fairly quiet when the hitting began. Dawkins was flagged for an early penalty, probably should have had another covering Brian Westbrook, and missed a tackle on a nice early screen pass to LeSean McCoy. In general, Dawkins was pretty much the player we saw last year. He was solid when playing up the box(while not really making any big plays) and struggled in coverage.
Regardless of how he played, I'm glad the game is over and we can all go back to liking him again.
Pick your catch of the game
There were two outstanding catches by Eagles WR in this game. The first was Jason Avant's 15 yard TD catch, which bounced off a defender's arm and into 81's hands as he knelt in the end zone. The concentration it took to stay with that pass and haul in was very impressive.
Then came Jeremy Maclin. The rookie actually had a great game in his return catching 6 passes for 92 yards, but he saved his best catch for last. Maclin fully extended his body and drug his toes to pull in a 27 yard pass along the sideline that set up a chip shot game winning FG. The catch was initially ruled out of bounds, but upon review it was clear that Maclin had made the grab and call was reversed.
The Broncos love WR screens
Seriously... have you EVER seen a team throw as many WR screens as the Broncos did tonight? It seemed like every other play was a quick screen to Brandon Marshall. It's no wonder the guy has so many catches this year. Nearly everything he catches is 2 yards behind the line of scrimmage and uncontested.
The screens had varying success. Late in the game the Eagles seemed prepared, but Jabar Gaffney did grab two TDs off them.
Literally anyone else should be returning kicks.
Jason Peters, Brodrick Bunkley.... I don't care, as long as it isn't Macho Harris. He started off his day taking a kick out of the end zone that he had to back up 5 yards just to catch. Any high school football coach will their return guy that you down that ball. You run toward the kick and return it with momentum. When you have to peddle back, you need to then make the catch, shift your weight forward, then start running from 5 yards deep. In the NFL, you have no shot at doing something with that ball. Guys are way too fast. Not surprisingly, Harris was tackled at the 10. It got worse from there.
Harris was leveled on a second half kickoff and fumbled, which gifted the Broncos their 2nd TD in less than a minute. Harris wasn't done though, as he would fumble yet another kick in the 4th quarter that the Eagles narrowly recovered.
A tale of two halves for Celek
I'm not totally sure what happened with Brent Celek in the second half, but he certainly had a monster first half. Celek continued his big breakout season with a 4 catch, 121 yard, 1 TD day.
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Defense
Didn’t play that poory in the 3rd quarter. Broncos had scoring drives of 35 yards (FG), 25 yards (TD), and 16 yards (TD). Ridiculously short fields.
But they didn't
They didn’t play well given what the offense and ST gave them. They gave up 17 points. They really couldn’t have played much worse… I know that they were given short fields, but they did almost nothing to help.
At best
They hold the Broncos out of the end zone but the Broncos got the ball 2 times where it is almost automatic you get points.
I get that, but they allowed the worst possible scenario(a TD) both times. That’s all I’m saying. They certainly don’t deserve any credit.
fair enough
but i dont think they get a knock either.
i got $100 Macho isnt returning kicks next week
Desean Jackson... "If He's even, He's leavin"
$xxxx
I would bet any amount that he isn’t…
Who knew we’d really miss QD…
by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on Dec 28, 2009 8:54 AM EST up reply actions
A few quick pointers
— I have been praising McNabb for his recent play. BUT HE HAS GOT TO PLAY BETTER IN THE SECOND HALF! Credit the Broncos defense in the scond half but he was downright dreadful. The lone scoring drive should’ve been a pick by Hill.
— Hopefully Jackson is OK cause after that the run game seemed to suffer
__ Maclin had a great game and what a catch
— Avant has the best hands on the team – resign him now!
— Westbrook looks good
— Celek is the man
— I didn’t think anyone could match up with Jackson 1 on 1 but Bailey did it very well today.
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
disagree
i want mccoy not bwest back there at this point
Desean Jackson... "If He's even, He's leavin"
Same Here
McCoy had a great game, his long play today in particular. I was in awe.
Child please
by worldphuckinchamps on Dec 27, 2009 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
resign avant for god's sake.
"it's like i tell my ex-wife, i never drive faster than i can see, and besides it's all in the reflexes." -Jack Burton, Big trouble in little China
avant and weaver need to be extended asap.
before other teams try and lure them away…
by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on Dec 28, 2009 8:55 AM EST up reply actions
OH
I think Macho sucks at returning too and those two fumbles confirmed I never want to see him back there again… and PLEASE SEND SAV BACK TO AUSTRALIA
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
what about it though?
I dont think harris has done well returning kicks at all, not just this game
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
Why?
Would you want to see Harris returning kicks if Demps is healthy next week? He is only there in the 1st place because Dobbs is out for the year and Demps was hurt this week.
Even without the fumbles, Harris is slow and isn’t likely going to break one.
No, I want to see Jackson returning kicks.
The key to success in life is doing what people constantly say you cannot do.
by Zachary Beard on Dec 27, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
Look
I want Demps returning kicks as much as you do. But, Harris simply had a bad game. One of the fumbles was because of an insane hit, really wasn’t his fault.
Thank U!!!
Thats all im saying too geez
"... 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..."
A bunch of bad games
After 19 returns, his average is now 20.7 yards per return. Five yards worse than Demps, four yards worse than Hobbs, worse than 38 guys who have averaged at least one return per game, worse than 30/32 teams’ averages.
Sure, he doesn’t have two fumbles in every game, but it’s not like he was hitting 25+ yards a return before today.
It's good
that Demps can return kicks, because he can’t do anything else. I think Harris will be a better safety than Demps in time. Good enough? Not sure.
agreed.
"it's like i tell my ex-wife, i never drive faster than i can see, and besides it's all in the reflexes." -Jack Burton, Big trouble in little China
I have to agree with MG77. Why?
And plus it’s not like we’re giving him up period. We just don’t want him handling KO return duties. His mistakes in the return game were inexcusable and almost lost the game for us. Even a high school football player knows to not return kicks that are 5 yards into the end zone and to secure the ball well. Macho showed ZERO ball security today and it almost cost us the game.
by chrisbeomsuh on Dec 28, 2009 3:32 AM EST up reply actions
he also got smacked...
dexter reid doesnt play around on kickoffs.
"it's like i tell my ex-wife, i never drive faster than i can see, and besides it's all in the reflexes." -Jack Burton, Big trouble in little China
One bad game and you're done with him?
He’s been hitting the holes in other games- much better than Demps or Maclin. I’d stick with him.
Reid- Best Coach in Eagles History
McNabb- Best QB in Eagles History
This is the year
Then you're crazy
Because I can immediately see the difference between Demps and Harris. Harris bursts through the holes, Demps is slower and doesn’t hit them that well.
Reid- Best Coach in Eagles History
McNabb- Best QB in Eagles History
This is the year
Again
then you haven’t been watching the games. Harris hits the holes.
Reid- Best Coach in Eagles History
McNabb- Best QB in Eagles History
This is the year
amen brother joe
AMEN
"It was a matter of pride. You want to put that (opponent) on his back, that’s the name of the game. These (players) today are out there playing pitty-pat."
Chuck Bednarik
by northern eagle on Dec 27, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
Sav sucks that’s for sure.
And I highly doubt we will ever see Macho back at KR..
by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on Dec 28, 2009 8:56 AM EST up reply actions
Orton
Generally did give the defense what was given to him but it would have been a real shame to loss to this game up 27-10 in the 3rd quarter.
Orton has a candy-a$$ arm (he can’t throw anything beyond 15 yards with kind of power) and the Broncos are a dink-and-dunk team that shouldn’t be able to come back down by at least 14.
Dawkins
Played well today and was very solid as a tackler and playing up in the box. He looked slow though in coverage and really struggled in coverage in the 1st half in coverage.
Of course, the Fat Man took out Celek a bunch in the 2nd half and McNabb didn’t throw the ball at him once in the 2nd half even though he had 100+ yards in the 1st half.
Tough game
On fire in the first half, but Jackson going out hurt a lot- but running the ball and in pass protection. Hopefully he’s okay.
Loved seeing the Rook Maclin making plays in crunch time. That’ll come in handy later.
But the refs were AWEFUL for the most part. The Gov had a good point on the horrible penalties on Harris and Samuel- why was it not added to the end of the run instead of at the spot of the foul?
Reid- Best Coach in Eagles History
McNabb- Best QB in Eagles History
This is the year
The officiating was ATROCIOUS...
there’s no question about that. Remember that playoff game with the Saints a few years back? Same guy was reffing that same. Screwed us over a lot. I remember a missed roughing the passer call which the announcers said he blatantly missed? Remember Super Bowl XLIII (Pats Giants)? He reffed that game and gave the Giants a victory. Case in point; I’m sure you remember this play: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSUJQmIeVBo. Watch the left side of the Giants O-Line (including the center), you could catch all of them for holding, but Diehl’s was by far the most noticable.
by eaglemaniac814 on Dec 27, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
Right-side of the line
Was really poor in the 2nd half and Justice had his worst game of the year in the 2nd half as the Broncos started matching him up against Dumervil alot more. To be fair to Justice, he was often being asked to block Dumervil 1-on-1 without a much help. Tough assignment for any T in the league.
You know...
since when was Dumervil such a threat defensively?
He’s like the next Merriman, DeMarcus Ware, etc.
I think he started breaking out last season...
I remember reading alot of preseason stuff and he was in the top 10 LBs in the league on a few lists much to my surprise…not like i spend alot of time watchin broncos football…
but yeah…hes a beast.
sweet name too.
by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on Dec 28, 2009 9:02 AM EST up reply actions
Maclin
is my hero after that catch at the end.
In the end, though, we got the win. For whatever else happened. And right now we’re 11-4 and could clinch the NFC East tonight. So I can’t complain too much.
McNabb
being clutch?
Wow. I’m loving every second of this win.
I wouldnt say clutch
part of the reason why they came back was his poor play. The scramble was money though
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
Yeah
He really needs to start playing better in the second halves of games. He starts white hot out of the gate and ends up cold in the second half. But he does seem to be making the clutch throws in game-winning drives. Definitely a good sign.
by chrisbeomsuh on Dec 28, 2009 3:35 AM EST up reply actions
But...
wasn’t it nice to see a game winning drive tho…and of course the scramble…
I know we haven’t seen eye to eye on McNabb, but its encouraging that he got his shit together at the end of the game…not to excuse the rest of his play in the 2nd half, but we do NOT see end of game, no time left game winning drives often enough…
so bittersweet it was..but i’ll take the W.
Now, We just have to fuck up the cowgirls…grr.
by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on Dec 28, 2009 9:07 AM EST up reply actions
yup
new to BGN.
We really have to fuck up the cowgirls. A game like last year’s would be nice, but I don’t think it will happen in that fashion. That was a statement game. This season has been more about playing just well enough… Today’s game case in point. Macho’s fumble(s), McNabb’s pick and fumble hurt, as did the penalties after Asante’s pick. WTF? spot it on the 1???
Since the deadskins rolled over, we’re gonna have to handle it ourselves. It would be nice if NYG decided to play for pride next week and smacked the viqueens down to give us the bye.
Still a lot of questions for this team in my mind. Luckily the rest of the NFC is showing its vulnerabilities. But as much as it pains me to type this, little d looks like a a tough opponent fight now.
the WR core was making catchs we haven't seen before this season really
Avant and Maclin made some great grabs that I wouldn’t have trusted guys like Brown to make. Of course Jackson just gets wide open.
by Smallbugger on Dec 27, 2009 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
how bout Celek
one handed grab was money. Where the hell did he go in the 2nd half?
Mcnabb?
Is he okay?? What’s the update on him????
by bclancy15 on Dec 27, 2009 8:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions
...He was holding on to his hamstring
but I believe he’s fine.
by LegendKnight22 on Dec 27, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
he just pulled a hammy
reminded me of how my 12 year old dog busts ass after a rabbit in the yard without really thinking and ends up limping around for the rest of the day
Bros before hoes. Why? Because your bros are always there for you. They got your back after your hoe rips your heart out for no good reason. And you were nothing but great to your hoe, and you told her that she was the only hoe for you. And that she was better than all the other hoes in the world. And then suddenly...she's not yo' hoe no mo'.
-Micheal Scott
by joshjoshjosh on Dec 27, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
McNabb
Was 5-16 for 80 yards with 1 TD (should have been an incomplete pass or maybe even a pick) and 1 INT. He was sacked 3 times too.
He made that scramble though and Maclin really bailed out the Eagles with a great catch.
Don't throw up like you did in 05
The key to success in life is doing what people constantly say you cannot do.
by Zachary Beard on Dec 27, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
Good teams win when they don't play their best
and in the second half, the Eagles were not playing well, but pulled out a win. I’ll take it.
"He wasn't an astronaut, he was a tv comedian! And he was just using space travel as a metaphor for beating his wife!"
maybe.
sure this team has been better in the second half of the season than the first. but the only decent team we’ve beaten is the gints – and they’ve been more frustrating than the iggles. the donkeys should have been put away in the third, and yet they made it a game. the iggles in the first half of the season would have found a way to lose this game – so there’s some improvement there. I’ll take the win too, but I don’t have the requisite amount of confidence heading into little d next week. I hope it’s unfounded.
Demps or Macho is Fine at returning
Do u guys remember when Djax had that Bad Game Last year…Or how bout when he was Shaky on a couple of returns last year muffing two punts last season. He came back strong becuz it was ONLY NERVES! They r young guys tryna make things happen! Dont give up on a player after ONE bad Game. What if we gave up on Djax After that Redskins game last year!! Come On
"... 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..."
Though I do like Demps more ONLY becuz he had a TD return last year and .....
in the Preseason last season!
"... 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..."
Macho's cheerleader
That is what I am going to call you from now on. He was terrible today and Daisher was in his face most of the day.
i said he had a bad Game! I said it TWICE! Call me Machos Cheerleader!
What does that do for ur point! U act like I would get offended by that! I dont care about name calling. It does nuttn!!! One bad game and u give up on a player! And I noticed that u didnt comment on the Fact the Djax had that ONE bad game last year.! Interesting
"... 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..."
Everyone was also ready to throw Vick under the Bus...but
we kept with him and he is succeeding!! It’s how u finish the season!
"... 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..."
Two words: Winston Justice
I think I was the only person willing to give the man a chance in the preseason. Now he’s a fantastic starting right tackle for us.
decent? yeah
surprising and impressive? yeah
fantastic… no
You weren't the only one
… JIBTA liked Justice, me and I think Joe_D said we held out a shred of hope for him now that he was playing for his career basically.
And while I tend to agree with not judging people off one game and using Justice as the prime example of that, I don’t think anyone is saying cut Macho or kick him off the team. Just let him develop a little more before we put so much pressure on him, if we have Demps and Sean Jones to take a little bit of his load off at KOR and safety, we should use him.
Personally I think Macho’s gonna be a pretty good Eagle down the line, but in the playoffs, if Maclin and Demps are healthy, I think those are my KORs.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
I agree...
I’ve really liked Harris this year, especially given the shoes he’s had to fill. I still think this kid has promise.
Give me Mahe
And his fall down after 20-21 yards instead of even less return yards and the fumbles from Harris.
I think I speak for everyone else here...
when I say the words “give me mahe” should never be spoken here again ;-)
anyone remember the “how slow is reno” thing from a couple years ago? I think it was on youtube or something? god that was funny
Last post
What was Reid wearing today around his waist? He usually wear something similiar but he had a couple of things clipped to it today in the front. Fat Man Utility Belt?
Funny quote from MCNabb
McNabb said that he’s now 2-0 over Dawk. Donovan’s Syracuse squad crushed Dawkins’ Clemson team in a bowl game.
ahhhh
back when syracuse had a football team… those were the days. thank god for bball
Agreed
But the team’s looking up with Marrone in there as head coach.
(graduated in ’03. I love that school.)
(basketbal team is awesome though)
Yeah we'll be better again next year.
I don’t know if this is kosher, but troy nunes is an awsome SB cuse blog if you’re not already on it.
I know a Syracuse alum who was at that game
He said Harrison broke free on one play and you could see McNabb smile from the upper deck as he wound up for another TD bomb.
by Tracer Bullet on Dec 27, 2009 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
32-13
For Reid now in December as the Eagles’ head coach. Now only if they could do something about those big games in January . . .
i remember wen dumervil was the poor guy marcus vick stomped on in college now hes all big time n stuff
Anybody else concerned about next week's game
I’m worried our D.
Reid- Best Coach in Eagles History
McNabb- Best QB in Eagles History
This is the year
im more worried about the almost guaranteed fact that we have to play em twice in a row
Desean Jackson... "If He's even, He's leavin"
Good flip
I don’t think they can beat us three straight, and I think we’re actually playing better down the stretch, even though they’ve won two straight.
But I hate to have to go all-out against a team like we will next week just to secure our seed, then have to do it the next week.
Then again, I’d take Reid and Co. outcoaching Wade Phillips and Co. on the second go-round more often than not.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
Punter
What the hell was Sav Rocca doing today? I mean he’s had some bad games, but it really seemed like he hit rock bottom today. They should draft Zoltan Mesko
Other than that 60 yarder from the end zone...
and SAV SUCKED!!! BTW, Zoltan is the man. I love his name.
by eaglemaniac814 on Dec 27, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
the insanely aggrivating thing about sav
is that he’ll crush one, and then hit one 15 yards. the inconsistancy is like maddening…
What do yall think if we lose Jamal Jackson?
Yall think that Jean-Giles can be good enough to take over????
by bclancy15 on Dec 27, 2009 9:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions
In a word? No.
The offense ground to a halt when he went out.
by Tracer Bullet on Dec 27, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
I think we'd be ok...
if cole had time to prep. being just thrown in there is the issue…. think about shady when he has a week to prep vs. shady inserted half way through the game
Well..
Do u think Jackson will be ready for playoffs?
by bclancy15 on Dec 27, 2009 10:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Put it this way
Chuck Norris<Desean Jackson
The key to success in life is doing what people constantly say you cannot do.
by Zachary Beard on Dec 27, 2009 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
Being center
is a hard adjustment, but Cole’s been the backup there for a while so I assume he practices snapping from time to time, plus he’s been playing at G all year, so maybe he knows the line calls.
I think Jackson’s actual blocking is probably his third most-important duty behind the line calls and the snapping.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
Good point above.
The loss of Jamaal Jackson was a painful pill to swallow. He has been the rock of that line and even though the Center position isn’t as well regarded as guards and tackles, the effect of having to shift cole over and inserting MJG is blantantly obvious. How many 3 and outs did we have in the 2nd half as a result of worse protection?
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
MJG just isn't adequate
You have seen the falloff whenever MJG has come into the game this year and today was no different. Broncos shifted over Dumervil over to the right side and the right side (MJG/Justice) really struggled in the 2nd half.
I think a big play in the comeback was giving up the 3rd and 22 on the flanker screen. We could have gotten the ball back in great field position and gotten the knock out score. Asante got an interception on that drive but we were pinned in after the Harris penalty
What did they have to say about that hit on TV?
I thought it was legal from where I was sitting at the Linc and on the replays.
I'm not drunk I'm just drinking.
by no1pipelayer on Dec 27, 2009 11:02 PM EST up reply actions
phil simms agreed with the call but he hardly ever disagrees with the officials. i thought it was a bad call, he hit him in the chest and he didnt realize the pass had been intercepted
He didn’t leave his feet, didn’t lead with his head, it was a split second after the pick… I don’t get it. I didn’t see any way he could have avoided contact. At what point does that just become a block? It seemed silly to me.
good to see
there are other like minded individuals out there.
It was a legal block
No different than anything Hines Ward does.
by MyFathersSon on Dec 28, 2009 10:35 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Macho Harris as FS
Struggles in the return game have been well-noted but he actually got most of the snaps it seemed like today at FS. It was hard to tell how he really played because he didn’t makes any real notable plays but it didn’t seem like he made any real gaffes either. Guess McDermott got tired of seeing Jones whiff the last few weeks on tackles.
If Demps isn’t healthy again next week, you likely aren’t going to see much of Macho as KR but my bet is that he gets at least 50% of the snaps at FS (possibly more).
Broncos offense
man that was like an online madden offense just screens all day because thats the only thing that they could get. i know they were expecting a blitz allot of the time but really 70% of the plays you ran were screens you dont think the defense recognizes that i thought mcdaniels was suppose to be an offensive guru
What were the alternatives?
It was generally working fairly well (especially in the 2nd half) and what other options did the Broncos really have? Buckhalter/Moreno did nothing all day running the ball. Marshall was getting double-teamed every time by a CB & safety. Orton show his candy-a$$ arm today a few times whenever he did try to throw deep. He just can’t throw anything down field more than 15+ yards. He hung that ball up that Asante picked in the 2nd half and he missed Marshall on a play (Brown batted it down) where it would have been 6 if Orton had lead them.
Single most disappointing guy for me today on the field was Moreno. He didn’t have alot of touches but he showed nothing today. It should speak volumes too that he hasn’t been able to displace Buckhalter yet as the starter too. Eagles are much better off with Maclin.
Good Win Eagles
thanks for being nice to me during the week when I posted. Just do one more thing for me, beat the snot out of those faggots the Cowboys. Screw the Dallas Cowgirls!
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Dec 27, 2009 11:18 PM EST reply actions
just made a fanpost about that.
lol Yahoo is really on the ball with everything eh?
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
So...
Dallas won. Now, we need Minnesota to lose either tomorrow night or next week against the Giants. And then we need to beat the Cowboys, who, I hate to say this, are playing pretty good football right now. Only then would we get the bye.
Ugh. I do NOT want to play the Cowboys two times in a row.
by LegendKnight22 on Dec 27, 2009 11:37 PM EST reply actions
No way
Hate to play any team twice in a row. Mosely is calling the chance of us winning against dal and minn losing 1 game “slim”
I look at it as favorable
Fuck Mosely
I’m pretty sure if the Eagles won the Superbowl in a blow out, he’d still question our leadership or our swag. Or some shit he comes up every other week.
Hater.
by LegendKnight22 on Dec 27, 2009 11:47 PM EST up reply actions
I don't mess with Moseley
for pretty much that reason. I get bored disputing the haters, because all they wanna do is hate no matter if you bombard ’em with facts or not.
As far as playoff seeding, we just gotta handle business against Dallas, get our division title and home game.
I don’t really see the Vikings losing to the Bears or eliminated Giants, especially if they think they can catch the Saints, but stranger things have happened I guess
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
I wouldn't be surprised if the Bears win tomorrow night...
Favre hasn’t won a road game in which the temperature is 37 degrees or colder since 2002. The Bears are 10-0 in their last ten games when the temp is 32 or colder. It’s supposed to be in the 20’s and it’s windy Chicago.
If the Bears can shut down AP by stacking the box, I like their chances with Favre’s struggles with the cold.
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)
I saw this too, great stat
i like the eagles odds
Child please
by worldphuckinchamps on Dec 28, 2009 3:00 AM EST up reply actions
That's funny...
… I put very little stock in a stat with that many qualifiers, also the Vikings are much better than the Bears. I’m sure they could lose, I’m just not banking on it.
It will give us something to root for tonight though.
Andy Reid is 43-5 when running the ball at least 30 times in a game … now there’s a stat I can get behind.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
Lol
I just saw that next week’s Sunday Night game is gonna be between the Jets and Bengals.
Which means that because I live in New York, I’ll get to watch the Giants play instead of the Eagles game. Because that game is more important.
Can’t wait to watch it on my 12 in. by 12 in. screen on my laptop.
WHOA
Right when I posted that, I read that they changed the Eagles game time to 4:15. YES!!
by LegendKnight22 on Dec 28, 2009 1:29 AM EST up reply actions
i wont worry too much about this game
Losing our only consistent o-line man throughout the year of course would hurt. That and macho sucking at returning kicks
RIP Jim Johnson. You will truly be missed.
by Igglesfan13 on Dec 28, 2009 2:35 AM EST via mobile reply actions
How was the crowd reaction when Dawk took the field? CBS only showed about the last 3 seconds of it and the crowd was awfully quiet then.
A couple clips on the atmosphere
Dawkins, who didn’t come out for pregame warmups, received a rousing ovation when he was introduced. He went through his familiar routine, gyrating and contorting his way onto the field. Dawkins turned a backward, rolling somersault into a reverse handstand before sprinting down the line and nearly taking out a camera man.
"It’s just real, real nerve wracking," Dawkins said. "I’ve been in a lot of big games before. I was just trying to control my emotions. It was real tough for this game, mainly because we needed this game so bad."
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I read something somewhere where they talked about all the No. 20 jerseys that people wore and others who rocked the Clemson jersey with Eagles hats … reminded me of the what’s okay/what’s not okay thread from here earlier in the week.
PHILADELPHIA — Brian Dawkins sat in the locker room and wrestled with his emotions.
The veteran safety didn’t come out for pregame warm-ups with the rest of the Broncos. He said he knew he would be emotional returning to Philadelphia after playing 13 years with the Eagles, so he waited alone.
"I wanted to have everything I needed to have for my teammates for the game, and not warm-ups," Dawkins said.
Eagles fans first got to cheer for him when the Broncos’ defense was introduced before the game. Dawkins came out last, and as the crowd stood and cheered, he did a forward and a backward somersault.
Dawkins didn’t get off to a great start. In the first quarter, an illegal contact penalty against Dawkins on third down kept the Eagles on the field. And Dawkins missed a tackle on a 39-yard screen pass to LeSean McCoy.
But he calmed down, making a few of his trademark big hits, and led the team with eight tackles.
The respect from the crowd and the Eagles players was apparent. After one tackle, cornerback Sheldon Brown pointed toward Dawkins on the sideline.
"He taught me how to play the game the right way," Brown said. "When I pointed at him, it was to give him respect for what he showed me over the years."
"We went to battle, we went to war for many, many years," Dawkins said. "And we built something
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Cool
Great to see the Linc give him a warm welcome. Thanks for the info.
by chrisbeomsuh on Dec 28, 2009 1:48 PM EST up reply actions
Glad to see J-Mac getting it done
I have always liked the Eagles but am a (frustrated) Seahawks fan and Mizzou alum. So I’m loving J-Mac’s development.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
You must like Maclin
AND Weaver then.
Thanks. And there’s plenty of seats on the bandwagon.
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That's three times in the past 5 weeks
counting Chicago and Washington too.
Plus, he’s been clutch before (thinking a long drive vs. GB years ago that ended in a TD to Pinkston with seconds left)
But the flipside of these close wins is if we need McNabb to be clutch, then we damn near could’ve lost all of those games … to teams we are better than. I don’t think we have a win over a team that’s definitely playoff-bound.
I’ll take ’em.
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a WIN and people on here bitching?
MACHO has 1 bad game and you say he is done ?? shut up
mcnabb destroys prob the best secondary in the league 1 of the best defenses for sure and he isnt clutch?? blah blah
the PLAYOFFS are a lock and prople still bitching STFU we are winning the saints lost to and brees looked like str8 trash aginst the FREAKINg bucs
this team is fine you guys are worried about the wrong things a win is a win its hard enough to just do that
ANY SUNDAY ANY TEAM IN THE LEAGUE CAN BE BEAT
The line between winning and losing
is so thin in the NFL you can’t possibly be happy with every aspect of a team’s play just because they were victorious.
I agree we should appreciate whatever wins we can get, but given that we’ve had some things exposed that could lead to a loss down the line, I think it’s fair to discuss them.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
i dont care about things being exposed years past we had everythign you would need hell we killed the cards last year and lost in the playoffs it all comes down to in the playoffs we just need LUCK like these other teams we have to play good also but we need a little luck just like the other teams to get over the hump.
we have everything we need now lets just try to win this thing we are playing for a SB regular season doesnt matter this team doesnt care about a NFC tittle we need a SB we should be happy we a lucky our team damn near garuntees us a playoff run every year i hope this is our year. most teams are wishing the could say that
Give McCoy the job
get him some extra touches down the stretch here. He looked real nice on his long gain.
My "t" and "y" buttons are messed up so don't bitch at me about misspelling, I'm just saying.
by RadioheadbeatlesEagles on Dec 28, 2009 2:52 PM EST reply actions
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