After watching 75 gruelling minutes of the game, neither the Bengals or the Eagles proved to be victorious. 13-13 was the final score of one of the worst football games I have witnessed as a fan of football. Neither team deserved to win the football game. Both teams should be very disappointed in their performance on Sunday. The Bengals should have one the game, but Shayne Graham failed to nail a 47 yard field goal with only eight seconds remaining in the overtime period. On the other hand, the Eagles should be embarrassed that the second worst team in the NFL even hung around with them for 5 quarters of play.
McNabb was awful, throwing a career high 58 passes but completing only 28 of them for 339 yards. Let me not forget to mention he had a touchdown pass, along with three interceptions. To make matters worse, McNabb confessed in a press conference that he did not know there was only one overtime period in the NFL. That comment alone summarizes this season for the Eagles. It feels as if the Eagles don't know anything, almost as if they don't know they are fighting a loosing battle for a playoff birth. The Birds need to get there act in order because thanks to their little "tie", they find themselves in last place of the NFC East.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Eagles fall a Yard Short of a Possible Victory
Eagles loose a close game at home, 31-36. The difference in the game to me was a yard, or maybe even an inch. Eli Manning's heal was only an inch behind the line of scrimmage when he was awarded a controversial completion in the third quarter, which eventually led to a short yardage touchdown run by Jacobs. Brandon Jacobs was only an inch over the end zone line before fumbling the ball in the fourth quarter. The play was ruled a touchdown. The Eagles exercised a challenge the challenge for the second time of the game, but lost the challenge once again. On 3rd and 3 in the fourth quarter, Westbrook managed to gain only two yards on a toss to the right. On the ensuing play, the Eagles ran the ball again to the right side. Just like the time before, the Eagles came up a yard short. The Eagles were simply a day late and a yard short. They were a day late because they lost the battle of time by letting the Giants control the ball for 39 minutes. They were a yard short because, they literally came up 3 feet, 36 inches, short of a first down that would of kept a successful drive alive, late in the fourth quarter. This loss hurts. Please leave your comments
Monday, November 3, 2008
Eagles Blow Past the Seahawks
The Eagles dominated the Seahawks in every facet of the football game, defeating them 26-7. Seattle opened up the game with a 90 yard touchdown pass from Seneca Wallace to Koren Robinson. Things continued to look bad for the Eagles, as McNabb started off the game very rusty, resulting in Philadelphia's offense failing to score any points in the first quarter. The momentum quickly shifted for the Eagles, as they scored 14 points in the second quarter and shut the Seahawks at for the rest of the game.
McNabb finished the day 28/43, along with two touchdowns and one interception. McNabb's favorite target comes as a bit of a surprise. The main recepient on the day was not DeSean Jackson, not Kevin Curtis, nor was it Brian Westbrook. Back up tight end Brent Celek was the main target on the day, finishing with six receptions for 131 yards.
The Eagles will now prepare to host the Super Bowl Champions. Keep an eye on tonight's game, as Washington will host the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the Cowboys loosing yesterday, the Eagles are very well in the mix of an intense playoff race. If the Steelers can take care of the Redskins, then the Eagles suddenly can find themselves controlling their own destiny with a win over the Giants. Just food for thought. Fly Eagles, fly!
McNabb finished the day 28/43, along with two touchdowns and one interception. McNabb's favorite target comes as a bit of a surprise. The main recepient on the day was not DeSean Jackson, not Kevin Curtis, nor was it Brian Westbrook. Back up tight end Brent Celek was the main target on the day, finishing with six receptions for 131 yards.
The Eagles will now prepare to host the Super Bowl Champions. Keep an eye on tonight's game, as Washington will host the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the Cowboys loosing yesterday, the Eagles are very well in the mix of an intense playoff race. If the Steelers can take care of the Redskins, then the Eagles suddenly can find themselves controlling their own destiny with a win over the Giants. Just food for thought. Fly Eagles, fly!
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