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Demolished in Denver
Mike Anderson and Tatum Bell both rushed for over 100 yards as the Broncos romped the Birds 49-21.
Early in the fourth quarter, it appeared as though both teams were playing true-to-form. The Eagles, who had been previously been shut out in the first quarter on the road this season, were again shut out in the first quarter and the Broncos, who had blown a couple of big leads in the second half of the game, watched their 28-point lead dwindle to a single touchdown.
But last-minute heroics were not to be for the Eagles this Sunday. No blocked field goal returned for a touchdown. No miraculous performance by McNabb in the fourth quarter. In fact, how about a heartbreaking interception by Dominique Foxworth as the Eagles were a mere 24 yards away from the tying score?
You can't skate by on magic in every game and unless the Eagles can get their fundamentals in check, they could easily slip to 4-6. With tough divisional games coming up in the next three weeks, Andy Reid and the rest of the coaching staff have their hands full. This reportedly excellent Eagle D gave up more than 500 total yards to the Denver offense and allowed Jake Plummer to have a career day.
Donovan is another story all together. The quarterback that was looking like the league MVP just a short month ago is now struggling to stay in the game. He looks timid on some throws, too excited on others. His numbers certainly got better in the second half, but the offense hasn't shown up in the first half for the last few straight games. That's not going to cut it in the NFC East. Let's be honest, it would barely cut it in the NFC North.
In fairness, the offensive line couldn't pick up the blitz to save their lives this week and McNabb was hurried practically every time he dropped back in the pocket in the first half.
I can't really bring myself to study the stats of this game. A few inevitable numbers managed to make their way into my brain and I wish I could shake them out. Is this the same defense that held Ladainian Tomlinson to 7 yards rushing a short week ago? This is truly a tale of two teams. And they're both named The Eagles.
The Eagles were undefeated in games where T.O. scored a touchdown. But not today. Not in Denver.
The Skins suffered a shutout at the hands of the evil Giants today, 36-0. And we all know how well the Eagles fared against the Broncos. So these two struggling teams will meet under the lights this week to battle for position in the NFC East.
I would love to brashly proclaim, as usual, that the Eagles have this one locked up. After all, we have beaten them every time we've played them in recent memory. But as this season draws on, I realize that there are no guarantees when it comes to this Eagles team this year. No certainty for a repeat trip to the Super Bowl. Only the realization that the Eagles no longer dominate the NFC. And we're going to have to fight for every victory we chalk up in the win column.
I mean, even my fantasy team sucked this week. I need to go to bed.
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I knew when Philly first signed TO it would be problems, and I felt it ws doubtful TO would help Philly win the Superbowl... Philly still won all their playoff games without him. I saw his Superbowl presence not that great ... Everyone gave To so much props for his over 100 yards recieving... WOW. He didn't score a touchdown and Philly didn't win. I would be the first to admit he is a great talent; however, he is even a bigger JERK!!! How can you belittle anyone who has led a team to 4 straight NFC champonships. How far has TO led anyone. I commend Coach Reid for making this strong statement, and I hope all the other teams Stay away from Mr. TO.
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A new week and a new game. The SKINS on Sunday nite are coming off a terrible shellacking by the GIANTS, so they will either be:
1. Looking for blood and trying to convince their fans that they are better than that loss... or
2. So beat up and embarrassed that they will roll over and die as soon as the BIRDS score.
I prefer to think the latter.
The Eagles have two reasons to play well:
1. Reid has lost twice in a row only 3 times since the beginning of 2000. (and that includes the virtual forfeits of the last two games in 2004).
2. The defense is better than they appeared on Sunday at Mile High.
SO: EAGLES by 13 over the hapless and weak SKINS bringing more embarassment to the Nation's Capitol. -
I can feel your anguish through my PC.... COME ON!! hang in there with me!
Still 9 to go and you know our Birds, ANYTHING can happen! Get some sleep woman and buck up!! Yeah, yeah, I know, easier said than done, right?
Surprisingly, I slept a solid 8 last night, i guess my brain just shut down....
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hope ur tucked in and wide asleep! oh erin, where was my lil help 2day? all good. we sleep next week and then roll for the rest of the season?! eagles, represent! go bolts, its all within reach.
11/6/05 11:58 AM