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The brutal part of the Eagles' schedule is over. In just a 17-day span from November 15 to tonight, the Eagles played 4 games. In today's NFL, that's not easy. They came away with 3 wins during that stretch:
| Day | Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 15-Nov | Redskins | W 59-28 |
| 6 | 21-Nov | Giants | W 27-17 |
| 13 | 28-Nov | Bears | L 26-31 |
| 17 | 2-Dec | Texans | W 34-24 |
The Eagles' remaining opponents have a collective record of 17-27 (.386), and they'll have 9 days of preparation before they face the Cowboys in Dallas next Sunday. Obviously, every extra day you have to get ready for the great Jon Kitna is crucial. The Eagles' remaining schedule:
| Date | Opponent |
|---|---|
| 12-Dec | At Dallas |
| 19-Dec | At Giants |
| 26-Dec | Vikings |
| 2-Jan | Cowboys |
The defense was terrible tonight against the Texans, and I want to be careful not to make excuses for that side of the ball. With that said, hopefully some of what we saw tonight and in Chicago was a result of fatigue during a grueling stretch, and not just a unit that's... I hate to say... soft?
Whatever the case, a win is a win, and Eagles fans now get to enjoy a stress-free weekend of football, hoping for some of the Eagles' NFC threats to slip up.