NFL Divisional Weekend

Gutted to lose in that fashion. But played the Saints close till the end. An average regular season, so a playoff win was beyond expectations mid season.

Hoping for Andy Reid and the Chiefs now to bring home the super bowl. Been following the Eagles since 2006 when I started getting into the NFL. So would love to see Reid get a ring.

Itssoeasy wrote: »

It's not looking good for the Eagles, but I'll say this at least they weren't blown out like Foxtrol said earlier this evening who basically said it was a done deal. Foxtrol who is a Broncos fan as far as I know, and at least the Eagles franchise aren't a mess like the broncos are. I'm proud of the Eagles team even though they lost. At least it wasn't a forgone conclusion like some hear said it was.

For a team that loves to lean into the underdog moniker it is weird to be so upset when someone calls them one in not a nice enough way for you. I’ll put it down to being sore after a loss but at least it is good to know that it isn’t just the Pats fans who feel I’m out to get their team.

I’ve included below the post you were referring to and I wasn’t really that far off. I flagged that one of the risks to the Saints was coming out cold and that is exactly what happened. In addition to that they went far too aggressive with their play calling and too passive in defense and within 11 minutes they were down 14 points. For the next 49 minutes the Eagles didn’t score a single point and I don’t think even got into field goal range (aside from the end when they needed more) and the overall time in possession was nearly 2:1 in favour of the Saints.

Even my other points were pretty accurate, Foles didn’t play that well (too many floating balls), the secondary wasn’t great (though held better than I thought), and the game last week clearly took its toll on the Eagles team, with them visibly tiring early enough and picking up a number of injuries.

This is a discussion board and I try to call games/issues like I see them. I don't sugarcoat things and sometimes I’m right while other times I couldn’t be more wrong. As a 49ers fan I would have killed to be in the position you guys have been the last two years. I’m sure you’ll lick you wounds and come back stronger next season.

Foxtrol wrote: »

I didn't see any team this weekend taking the beating the Chargers are but I think it will be relatively comfortable for the Saints in the last game.

On your positive points for the Eagles - though he's performed miracles in the playoffs I don't think Foles is that good and could come crashing down at any point, the secondary is still stuck together with guys who I think could also fall apart again if pressured like the Saints can, and though they've had injured players returning they also had a war last weekend that went down to the wire while the Saints were at home preparing the last 3 weeks.

Only chance I see is if the Saints come out cold, unlike the other 3 bye week teams, and/or fold under the pressure.