Is This a Must-Win Game For The Eagles?

by rohan915 on Nov 7, 2011 11:54 AM EST

Tonight the Eagles face the Bears, which will prove to be an exciting game. However, after both the Giants and Cowboys won on Sunday is this a Must Win game?

The phrase "Must-Win Game" has been thrown out a lot this season for the Eagles. Since the Eagles go their season off to a bad start (too be putting it mildly,) every game now is pretty much a playoff game. We finally got our footing back last Sunday against the Cowboys. But after a wild Sunday, I feel this is a Must-Win game for the Eagles and I think there are many implications after Sunday:

1.) The Giants Won.

I prayed to the Football Gods and sacrificed a goat in honor of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. Apparently that did not work because Eli pulled off another win against the Patriots. Two problems with that. Now the Giants gained some shred of pride and momentum heading into San Fran. Another problem is that the Giants needed to lose in order for the Eagles to gain some footing in the NFC East. While I didn't think the Pats D could handle the Giants O, I was hoping Tom Brady would pull a rabbit out of the hat and create a winning drive against the Giants D. Unfortunately the reverse happened and the Giants are now sitting pretty on a 6-2 record. If the Giants played as well as they did against the Pats then we could be in trouble.

2.) The Eagles Have Less Room to Make Mistakes

This game has trap game written all over it. The Bears need to win in order to stay afloat in the NFC North and the Eagles are riding into the game after beating down Dallas. While I think we can win because the Bears O is not as Dynamic as ours and our D is becoming good, Matt Forte scares the bejeezus out of me and if our Run D falls apart then we are screwed. Even if we win this game, we still have a decently tough schedule and the SNF game against the Giants, is the equivalent to a Playoff game. While I think we can handle the Pats and Jets. The Giants scare the hell out of me.

3.) I don't think DJaxx can pull off another Miracle

The Giants game has more at the stake now than ever. If we lose to the Giants I'm pretty sure our season is over unless the Giants implode. I personally hate the Giants more than Dallas because our games with the Giants always have more at stake. I'm hoping that a win tonight will comfort me and my colon. We need to get this win in order to keep pace with the Giants. What also scares me is that Eli is starting to look good now. I take the Giant's win against the Pats with a grain of salt for the main reason that the Pats D is the worst in the league.

4.) Injuries

Knock on Wood we are healthy now, but we can't afford to lose anyone on this team during the next couple weeks, Minus Jarrad Page. The Bears D play hard physical football and we can't have anyone on our O injured, Particularly, the holy trio of Michael Vick, LeSean McCoy, and Jeremy Maclin. If Vick or Shady goes down we could have a long couple weeks. Hopefully our improved O-Line can keep him safe so we can make big plays.

All in all we could have a good game against Chicago. We can have a big game against them if we limit Forte and Hester. We also should not count out Jay Cutler because when he has time he can throw the ball pretty well so let's pray that their O-line crumbles and our O lights it up. This game is important to us because we want to maintain our foothold in the NFC and show the Football World that the Eagles like (Most) of it's fans never give up. Fly Eagles Fly

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All the games are must win dude...

If they arent thinking that way, they arent making the playoffs, its that simple…

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by ShadyMcVickFactor on Nov 7, 2011 11:58 AM EST reply actions 2 recs

Here is why it's a must win

A) Obviously we want to make the playoffs to have a chance to win a Superbowl, 3-5 wont get that done
B) the tiebreaker with the bears if it comes down to the wildcard:
The lions, Bears, and Giants will be fighting for the wildcard along with us. Obviously we don’t know if we will overtake the giants but that’s a given. So I am presuming the Falcons or one of the NFC south teams will have a wildcard spot. The Lions have a very tough schedule along with the Giants. That leaves us with the bears. We must win this tie breaker or else we have to have a game up on the bears as well.
C) We need to handle our business every week now or else we risk dropping backing into we suck mode.

Stats won't get you in the playoffs. Winning will get you in the playoffs
-Michael Vick-

by the-vet on Nov 7, 2011 12:07 PM EST reply actions

Don't forget the Falcons and Saints.

and the cowboys…

Run Shady Run to the road to victory.

by BIBTD on Nov 7, 2011 3:50 PM EST up reply actions

Like I said

I already am giving a spot to one of the NFC south teams

Stats won't get you in the playoffs. Winning will get you in the playoffs
-Michael Vick-

by the-vet on Nov 7, 2011 8:16 PM EST up reply actions

WE GOTTA DIG, AND SCRATCH FOR EVERY INCH!!!!!!

Whos your Daddy?

by Memstyle on Nov 7, 2011 12:16 PM EST reply actions

Every game is a must win now

That’s what happens when you start 1-4.

The good news is the Eagles can beat anyone when they’re on their game.

The bad news is the giants are getting UNBELIEVABLY lucky. Patriots put up over 400 yards of offense but thanks to dumb turnovers and a missed field goal they lost. I give very little credit to what I still consider to be a mediocre giants team, though they will be better when Nicks and Bradshaw come back.

GO CUSE, BLUE, AND EAGLES!

by tanman5 on Nov 7, 2011 12:28 PM EST reply actions

Of all games to get a lead early

this is one of the most important ones. If we can make it so that Jay Cutler (and to a degree the pass protecting ability of their shaky OL) has to come from behind to win this game, then we should hold a clear advantage.

I think we will see a slightly different gameplan offensively than last week. A few more deep pass attempts as opposed to so many intermediate middle passes to Celek/Avant and adding some run plays that try to get outside right away. I think we see a run play or two to DeSean/Maclin on end arounds.

by The Reddgie on Nov 7, 2011 12:35 PM EST reply actions

They all are

from here on out. Honestly, if we don’t end the season 11-5 or 12-4, I don’t like our chances much. 10-6 could still get in, but we wouldn’t control our destiny.

by phi7 on Nov 7, 2011 1:37 PM EST reply actions

I feel ya

I also hate the Giants more than the Cowboys, a lot more actually. It’s probably because I live in Giants/Jets territory in NJ

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by Djax10 on Nov 7, 2011 2:41 PM EST reply actions

Is a frog’s ass watertight?

AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a fucking clock.
I am the proud target of temper tantrums.

by KByars on Nov 7, 2011 4:09 PM EST reply actions

Does a bear shit in the woods?

AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a fucking clock.
I am the proud target of temper tantrums.

by KByars on Nov 7, 2011 4:09 PM EST up reply actions

Are boobs awesome?

GO CUSE, BLUE, AND EAGLES!

by tanman5 on Nov 7, 2011 4:12 PM EST up reply actions

Is the Pope Catholic?

AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a fucking clock.
I am the proud target of temper tantrums.

by KByars on Nov 7, 2011 4:23 PM EST up reply actions

Would a mime make a noise in the woods?

Run Shady Run to the road to victory.

by BIBTD on Nov 7, 2011 5:18 PM EST up reply actions

Would a woman leave the kitchen if her nature allowed it?

/joke
//clarifying

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"i was never back on (the Eagles' bandwagon)… they’ll go 8-8 at best and Reid should be fired at the end of the season…. and all you loyalists will be crying your eyes out… and jumping off ledges cuz u didn’t see it coming" - Eagladelphia

by AnthroEagle on Nov 7, 2011 5:29 PM EST up reply actions

And by the way

Tom Brady did pull off an amazing comeback touchdown, it just got overshadowed because the Pats really do have the worst D in the league. And the only other thing I can say about it is maybe someone sacraficed a virgin to overshadow your goat,, think about that next time.

As for the giants they have a terrible road in front of them and I can say we end up 11-5 and we have the road to do that. We have plenty of confidence ourselves and we will see that again tonight cause everyone wants to see Vick finally beat DA BEARS

by DcEagles29 on Nov 7, 2011 4:32 PM EST reply actions

Yes

For several reasons.

by MG77 on Nov 7, 2011 5:49 PM EST reply actions

Every game is a must win. But it might not be enough, the way the Giants are playing.

by kundi on Nov 7, 2011 6:18 PM EST reply actions

...

Really?

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by AnthroEagle on Nov 7, 2011 7:11 PM EST up reply actions

dude just ignore him hes obviously someone using another account to troll

I think i know who

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by So. Cal Swag on Nov 7, 2011 7:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

It’s not a must win, they have 2 games to lose the rest of the way, then need to go 7-2 to be 10-6, so they can lose any 2, this can be one of those losses, so it’s not a must-win, but it would definitely be better if they can go on a long winning streak here, because going 7-2 is a tall task in itself.

We're playing all our games on the road this year.

- Jason Avant

by Eagladelphia on Nov 7, 2011 6:41 PM EST reply actions