Eagles Vs Falcons: The Pick
by JasonB on Sep 16, 2011 4:01 PM EDT
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PrintTime to put our picks on the table. The Eagles travel to Atlanta to face the Falcons on Sunday Football in front of the whole nation. It's time to decide who wins.
It's a surprise to see Atlanta, who only lost once at home last year in the regular season, actually be home dogs in this game. The Eagles looked very solid against the Rams and the Falcons were awful against Chicago, but you still wouldn't expect to see a popular Super Bowl pick be a home underdog already.
There's a few things at work here to pay attention to. For one, the Falcons are a very good home team and they're desperate to avoid falling into an 0-2 hole. No team has made the postseason in the last two seasons after starting 0-2. Plus, the Eagles are playing the second of back to back road games, which trends would tell you makes for a tough spot to get a win.
However, recent matchups would suggest that the Eagles really seem to have the Falcons number. They manhandled this Falcons team last season in Philadelphia with Kevin Kolb at quarterback in 31-17 win. The Eagles outgained Atlanta 474 to 293 in that game. In 2009, the Eagles went down to Georgia and blew out the Matt Ryan-less Falcons 34-7. Overall, the Eagles are riding a four game winning streak against Atlanta and are 8-1 vs the Falcons since 2000.
Michael Vick back on the fast track in that dome with all of his weapons? That's a scary proposition. As for betting trends and what the line may tell us? The Eagles are favored by one and teams favored by one on the road have covered the spread 57% of the time and won outright 58% of the time over the past five years.
Pick: Eagles 24, Falcons 20
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Falcons 28-27
Bad feeling here.
Jamie Dukes- First name is a girl’s, last name is a dog’s. That would make him Michael Vick’s BITCH.
Eagles 34
Falcons 24
Formerly BWestFactor
FLY #7 FLY !
by ShadyMcVickFactor on Sep 16, 2011 4:13 PM EDT reply actions
42-21
Vick goes crazy
I'm great like Gatsby.
by Clint Eastwood on Sep 16, 2011 4:15 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I think Maclin, McCoy, Vick and Celek are going to have good games,
and I think Asante, Page, Matthews and Cole are going to have very good games.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
My prediction however is
38-20.
Falcon’s Turner scores twice early on, then we shut down… I think Vick goes insane after halftime.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
42-20 Eagles.
Our offense has the potential to score 40 every week. We didnt do it last week, and i think we do this week.
If you dont like Big Red, then F#%@ You!
-Ricky Bobby
by GreenInBaltimore on Sep 16, 2011 4:26 PM EDT reply actions
31-17
I think this game will be a lot like last week; close at the half (14-10) and we extend the lead during the 3rd allowing our defense to pin their ears back and get after Ryan.
Good Birds 31
Dirty Birds 21
"The only game I play is football, and to me it's not a game."
-Jeremy Maclin
A kU fan once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.
by McNabb2Maclin4Philly on Sep 16, 2011 4:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
34-20
Eagles all the way baby
by green_pete_trucking on Sep 16, 2011 4:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
eagles win 3-2
Alex henery 57 yard winner at end of game
by con-vick on Sep 16, 2011 4:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Theres no way they sack Vick in the endzone
Formerly BWestFactor
FLY #7 FLY !
by ShadyMcVickFactor on Sep 16, 2011 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Right...
They tackle McCoy for a loss in the endzone after Andy calls a run on 2nd and 10 from the 1 yard line.
Haha he does like to run on 2nd and 10…. ill give you that one
Formerly BWestFactor
FLY #7 FLY !
by ShadyMcVickFactor on Sep 16, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I see no issue with 2nd and 10 runs.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
Same here
Formerly... "You don't have to be sweet, to be good"
by Ed Van Chimp on Sep 17, 2011 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions
You didnt follow the thread did you….
Formerly BWestFactor
FLY #7 FLY !
by ShadyMcVickFactor on Sep 17, 2011 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh I did... I just see no problem with running in that situation.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
the day we only score 3 points with this offense, is the day ill give everyone a dollar haha
by bleedgreen89 on Sep 16, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
copied and pasted
For the future.
It's never easy being an Eagle fan........but I'll be damned if I ever stop.
by JJeaglerooter on Sep 16, 2011 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
haha ill probably also break everything in my house if we ONLY score 3 points, no way ever!
by bleedgreen89 on Sep 16, 2011 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Even
Someday over the rainbow ?
Better start a slush fund.HAHA.
Football Gods dont always love us………remember ?
It's never easy being an Eagle fan........but I'll be damned if I ever stop.
by JJeaglerooter on Sep 16, 2011 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah thats true…here’s hoping that we score more then 3 now, if not unemployment better cover me!
by bleedgreen89 on Sep 16, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Since Andy.......
2003-wk1…Tampa 17-0
2003 nfc championship carolina 14-3
2005 wk 13 seattle 42-0
2007 wk 4 giants 16-3
2008 wk 16 lolskins 10-3
2009 wk 17 cowsnatchers 24-0
But never again……….till I need that dollar from Bleedgreen89
It's never easy being an Eagle fan........but I'll be damned if I ever stop.
by JJeaglerooter on Sep 16, 2011 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like
Getting a dollar from you , is gonna take some lawyers ,or a hitman.
No sweat…….i would rather not collect.
It's never easy being an Eagle fan........but I'll be damned if I ever stop.
the day we only score 3 points with this offense, is the day ill give everyone a dollar haha
by bleedgreen89 on Sep 16, 2011 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
by JJeaglerooter on Sep 16, 2011 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I offer my services...
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
For $1 ?
It's never easy being an Eagle fan........but I'll be damned if I ever stop.
the day we only score 3 points with this offense, is the day ill give everyone a dollar haha
by bleedgreen89 on Sep 16, 2011 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
by JJeaglerooter on Sep 16, 2011 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh..
let me guess,55cents from everyone……lmao
It's never easy being an Eagle fan........but I'll be damned if I ever stop.
the day we only score 3 points with this offense, is the day ill give everyone a dollar haha
by bleedgreen89 on Sep 16, 2011 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
by JJeaglerooter on Sep 16, 2011 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope. Everybody gives me 10 cents....
and I go get their dollar from him.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
Questionable is 50/50 no?
Formerly BWestFactor
FLY #7 FLY !
by ShadyMcVickFactor on Sep 16, 2011 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
As for Peters, he told Jeff McLane and Jonathan Tamari of the Inquirer that he’s playing. But if he were to miss time, it’d likely be King Dunlap replacing him.
Sounds like 50/50 to me. Maybe even less as Peters desire to play doesnt trump Andy/doctors instructions
Formerly BWestFactor
FLY #7 FLY !
by ShadyMcVickFactor on Sep 16, 2011 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope not
When Dunlap played vs. the Falcons last year it took an entire week of game planing and double teaming their RDE to make it work.
Is Peters afraid of the Falcons? (rhetorical) He missed this game last year too
"I hate listening to people's dreams. It is like flipping through a stack of photographs. If I'm not in any of them and nobody is having sex, I just don't care. "
by midnitegreen on Sep 16, 2011 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
lmfao just a minor oversight!!
5. Matchup to watch: Atlanta OT Jason Peters vs. Philadelphia DE Trent Cole: The Eagles are excellent at pressuring the quarterback, and Cole has been the leader in that category over the past two seasons. He has explosive quickness and deceptive power coming off the edge. Peters has outstanding size and athleticism for the tackle position and utilizes consistent technique to keep his opponent at bay. Look for this battle on the edge to be extremely intense between to athletes use to performing at a high level
lol Link
He played LT that game and with the help of Celek and a RB shut down Abraham.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
Eagles 38, Dirty Birds 17
The season theme is: Control the running game and stop the tight end.
The Falcons have really good players at both of those positions. However, they are not the kind of players that typically hurt us. The lightening quick backs always hurt us more than the powerful backs do and the one thing Turner isn’t is lightening quick. Also, he isn’t a threat to catch balls out of the backfield, another weakness of ours. Gonzo, though still great, is not nearly as quick as he used to be. The reason he is still productive is his route running, but that alone won’t help them that much against our speed. I see a tough day for Matty with us rushing 4 and dropping 7 into coverage and still getting great pressure against an underperforming ATL OLine.
I-C-Y-U-H8-ME
Oh...forgot to break down the offense:
We do what we do, create mismatches, and score from any and everywhere.
I-C-Y-U-H8-ME
42-21 PHI....
Winning is in our DNA
(Dominique-Nnamdi-Asante)
Asante means "thank you" in Swahili. Eli Manning means "here you go" in another language
Nope
Winning is in our DNA
(Dominique-Nnamdi-Asante)
Asante means "thank you" in Swahili. Eli Manning means "here you go" in another language
by starship 007 on Sep 16, 2011 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
He is
Awesome…..and the Giants look like turds.
It's never easy being an Eagle fan........but I'll be damned if I ever stop.
the day we only score 3 points with this offense, is the day ill give everyone a dollar haha
by bleedgreen89 on Sep 16, 2011 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
by JJeaglerooter on Sep 16, 2011 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
LoLGinas
Formerly BWestFactor
FLY #7 FLY !
by ShadyMcVickFactor on Sep 16, 2011 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
any news on steve smith?
by bleedgreen89
He is Awesome…..and the Giants look like turds.
by JJeaglerooter
Formerly BWestFactor
FLY #7 FLY !
by ShadyMcVickFactor on Sep 16, 2011 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
34-17 Eagles
Turner gets knocked out of the game.
"When life hands you lemons, make a profit." - Chet Cashley
"Float like a Butterfly, sting like a Bee; Make sure you got the ball in your hands, or else you won’t get a TD." - Joe Theismann
42-10 Eagles
It’s gonna be last years Redskins game all over again, 21-0 in first quarter.
by Mtn-Green on Sep 16, 2011 5:41 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
37-20 Eagles...
Maclin goes wild and has double digit receptions for close to 200 yards and 2 TDs, Celek and Vick both have RZ TD’s.
My prediction
37-20
They’ll score a TD in the first quarter thanks to Turner and then we’ll begin shutting them down later on. We score a TD opening drive and don’t look back
yeah this is kinda my thinking
it’ll probably be like 21-10 after a quarter and a half, and it’ll end up a fairly comfortable 34-20
Highlight of my (non-existant) football career: singlehandedly taking over and winning the annual last-day-of-recess game for my fellow 4th graders against the big bad 5th graders. Anyone in the market for the poorest man's version of DJax for flag football or something, you know where to look.
38714682179364914659137634505646034738070367439643786374826847674591549316754976596143975339840927-0 Eagles
Winning is in our DNA
(Dominique-Nnamdi-Asante)
Asante means "thank you" in Swahili. Eli Manning means "here you go" in another language
I really can't see how they would be able to stop our offense...
So is it possible to score infinite points in a game?
I'll Have a Samuel Jackson. It'll get ya drunk. Mmm-mmm b***h.
21-19 EAGLES
Welcome to the NFL Julio “am I really worth 5 picks?” Jones. He is held to only one reception.
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
by Mikesta on Sep 16, 2011 6:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Which is why I have him on the bench.
Against this secondary? 1 reception for him would be a good game.
"Get 'Em"
by FlyEagles15 on Sep 16, 2011 7:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
RT @EaglesInsider Falcons will be without starting DT Jonathan Babineaux (knee) and C Todd McClure (knee) vs. #Eagles
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
by Mikesta on Sep 16, 2011 6:59 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Coming out party for the dream team
38-17 Eagles. Prime time and Vick returning to Atlanta equal a game that is never in doubt.
I'm not drunk I'm just drinking.
37-3 Eagles
No way this defense should ever allow the falcons to sniff 20 points after McD manhandled them last year
24-17 Birds
Would feel better about this game if I wasn’t so concerned about the run D.
I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints, the sinners have much more fun. Billy Joel
But what if Andy Reid was 6 inches tall and played by himself against the Falcons?
And why am I referencing SNL skits from 20 years ago?
Anyways, Eagles 27-21
Never argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
by wildcatlh on Sep 16, 2011 8:20 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
38-27 Eagles
Both teams start off strong offensively, Falcons fall off more
I've been waiting my whole life for an Eagles Championship
R2C2!
RIP JJ
28-18 Iggles
Tight game and then Eagles blow it up
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
by 10 points ?
That is not the way we blow it up , think 20 points or more……thank you.
It's never easy being an Eagle fan........but I'll be damned if I ever stop.
the day we only score 3 points with this offense, is the day ill give everyone a dollar haha
by bleedgreen89 on Sep 16, 2011 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
by JJeaglerooter on Sep 17, 2011 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Eagles win
33-30 in overtime.
We get on top early with a long TD pass and an INT return. Then, we let Turner go nuts in the second half and Atlanta crawls back into the game. Our rookie kicker gets to be the man for a week by hitting a 40 yard FG to win it.
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