To The Meadowlands!
There were times during today's game that I got that same old feeling again. The blown opportunities were beginning to pile up throughout the second and third quarters. Then, with a brilliant play call (for real), the Eagles ran a perfectly executed screen to Westbrook and 71 yards later we were talking about facing the Giants next week. Funny how things work out. I couldn't be happier to see Jared Allen and his mullet heading home for season.
McNabb followed a glowing endorsement from Jeffery Lurie with a solid outing (23-34 300 yds 1TD 1INT). Most impressive was McNabb's ability to lead the birds out from the shadow of their own goal posts twice in the 2nd half. Many other playoff tested veterans turned in great efforts as well; Dawkins, Akers, Samuel and Trent Cole all played key roles in the victory.
This win has to go to Jim Johnson and the Eagles' D. They kept the birds in this game and, aside from one long TD run, were able to keep AP in check.
There were many great plays turned in by the birds' defense today but my favorite was this block by Chris Clemons on the Asante pick-six:
2 comments:
I'm proud at them for pulling off the win, but still am nervous as hell by the offenses inability to capitalize in the red zone. 4 FG in this game and 1 offensive touchdown just says to me that the offense isn't getting it done...at least not for playoff football.
Don't get me wrong, there were lots of positives about this game. I was nervous in the first half. Although we had the lead, time of possession was scary. The Birds defense finally put a stop to all those 3rd down conversions in the second half, which I really think turned the game around.
Let's hope we kick some Eli ASS next week.
I hope Akeem drops Eli like they did to Tavaris on the pick-six, that would make my day.
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