20 minutes ago, Waiting4Someday said:

He was doing OK since the 2nd half of last year - of course, he was getting wrecked all the time (so I was constantly worried he’d cough up the ball). He’s doing great now, and looks like he might survive the season intact.

He also DID fumble the ball on a couple of occasions, iirc.   One went OOB, and he recovered one himself, I think.   But he wasn't super sure handed back there, which to me is assignment #1 for the PR.  

5 minutes ago, VaBeach_Eagle said:

So, we beat the Chiefs on my mother's birthday. Will we beat them again on my father's birthday in Vegas on February 11th? 

I don’t think this Chiefs team is close to as good as they were last year. Not downplaying the eagles win, instead questioning if they can win back to back games against Cleveland/Miami and then Baltimore in the playoffs, AFCCG plausibly IN Baltimore. That Germany game against Miami was a real toss up.

4 minutes ago, Joe Ball said:

I always thought this was the norm really, but things have changed over the years I guess. How someone develops a following for a team across the country from where they grew up makes zero sense to me, I mean if you are a true fan, how did that fanatacism develop? To each their own I guess. Maybe free agency has something to do with it, idk.

A lot easier nowadays with Sunday Ticket, internet streams, etc.  

10 minutes ago, FranklinFldEBUpper said:

Disagree about early 2022. The Eagles opponents at the beginning of the year were consistently hitting devastating punts with enormous hangtimes. (I have the data but I'm too lazy to look it up.) The fact that he wasn't getting notable returns was not because of a deficiency in his play, but rather because he simply had almost no room to do anything. It wasn't until the second half of the year that other teams punters returned to normalcy.

You hastily inferred that I suggested he was a deficient punt returner.  I did no such thing.

Was he an asset in early 2022?  Yes or No?  You seem to make a pretty clear argument for No.

9 minutes ago, VaBeach_Eagle said:

So, we beat the Chiefs on my mother's birthday. Will we beat them again on my father's birthday in Vegas on February 11th? 

Could be Fins or Ravens we beat. Either would be a great birthday gift 

1 minute ago, Mike030270 said:

Could be Fins or Ravens we beat. Either would be a great birthday gift 

Question then would be, could I get them to wait until MY birthday to hold the parade? (See your username for my birthday minus one at the end...)

45 minutes ago, just relax said:

Which goes directly to my point about waiting until 1-2 seconds are left on the play clock. The defense had to show itself.

Also, if Brian Johnson doesn't include that play in the playbook, however did they check to it?

Was a good play by Hurts, good prep by the OC.

Having said that doesnt make up or erase all the horrible calls BJ made.

11 hours ago, Diehardfan said:

That's the game I worry about the most the next 4 weeks in terms of a letdown after a big win against an AFC team looking forward to the 49ers and Cowboys. They should roll them but this team doesn't do anything easy. 

I really think fans look ahead, not teams.  The mantra of this team is very focused on the next game, the next play, the next guy. One step at a time, taking care of business.

5 hours ago, BDawk_ASamuel said:

it’s a "we’re not stuck in here with you, you’re stuck in here with us” situation

I love this.  I also never heard the phrase before.       

21 minutes ago, Iggles_Phan said:

Seems our ST coordinator is actually bringing something to the table.

 

I noticed there was a guy back there near when the ball was caught, but didn't realize where he was coming from.   I suppose this is a way to 'cheat' a little to get a double team on either gunner... without actually devoting 4 guys to get it done.  

It’s also is a nice counter to directional punting. You get that extra blocker regardless of which side the punt goes.

17 minutes ago, Aerolithe_Lion said:

I don’t think this Chiefs team is close to as good as they were last year. Not downplaying the eagles win, instead questioning if they can win back to back games against Cleveland/Miami and then Baltimore in the playoffs, AFCCG plausibly IN Baltimore. That Germany game against Miami was a real toss up.

Chiefs are absolutely better IMO especially on the defensive side of the ball. Their WRs are about as talented as they were last year. Not very. Mahomes is still the best in the league.

10 hours ago, FranklinFldEBUpper said:

My fear in those situations is Eli Ricks getting called for illegal contact and gifting them an automatic first down. Seems like he does that at least once every game.

They called a time out to focus on no penalty first down.  I know you didn’t like Slay’s coverage but it was close to perfect.  Play just enough off, watch the ball and time the arrival to disrupt the catch yet not interfere or target.  Thought he needed to tangle the arms a bit more but otherwise, it’s pretty good and he was positioned for a stop in the off event the receiver managed to grab the ball. 

You mentioned that he didn’t pick up coverage and was playing off allowing the receiver past the line to gain.  Absent illegal contact, exactly what the Eagles were trying to avoid, that receiver is going to chose where he stops.  Playing off and the ball was the call, and the right one.

As to Rick’s, he is still learning to play NFL corner.  Most college corners are a bit handsy.   He actually looks a little better every game.  

18 minutes ago, Utebird said:

Was a good play by Hurts, good prep by the OC.

Having said that doesnt make up or erase all the horrible calls BJ made.

Which ones did BJ make and which ones did Siri make and which ones did Hurts check to?

30 minutes ago, Joe Ball said:

I always thought this was the norm really, but things have changed over the years I guess. How someone develops a following for a team across the country from where they grew up makes zero sense to me, I mean if you are a true fan, how did that fanatacism develop? To each their own I guess. Maybe free agency has something to do with it, idk.

I grew up in NC, but we didn’t have the Panthers back then, so you had to pick a team.

Seems like most chose WAS back then, but I met a kid at 12 years old who was a huge Eagles fan and told me I should watch them.

I tuned in to watch Randall beat DAL I believe on a Monday night, and have been an Eagles fan since.

Damn that freaking kid

35 minutes ago, Joe Ball said:

I always thought this was the norm really, but things have changed over the years I guess. How someone develops a following for a team across the country from where they grew up makes zero sense to me, I mean if you are a true fan, how did that fanatacism develop? To each their own I guess. Maybe free agency has something to do with it, idk.

In some cases it makes sense.  Imaging being a 0-30 year old fan living in DC

Looking ahead... let's assume that the Eagles and Detroit end with the same record (a very real possibility right now)... the tiebreaker that likely matters due to last night's win moves from 'common opponents' to strength of victory, and as such the Eagles harder schedule becomes a major asset.

 

Eagles have wins now against 3 7 win teams (Dolphins, Cowboys, Chiefs).   Current strength of victory (0.484)

Lions have 1 win against a 7 win team (Chiefs).  Current strength of victory (0.390)

Lions have games coming up against Vikings (6 wins) and Cowboys (7), but that's about it for games to boost their SOV.   Eagles still have Bills (6 wins), 49ers (7 wins), Cowboys (7 wins) and Seattle (6 wins - though they might end up slipping in weight now with Smith injured).  

 

And we are going to want to root for the Giants and Washington to win some games... to boost the SOV (and hurt their draft status).

10 hours ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:

 

It’s wet and the ball was overthrown.  MVS got his fingertips on the ball, not his palm.  Almost, but not a drop.  Watch Smith’s catch as a contrast.  He hand catches it into a basket and went down on purpose to preserve the catch, sacrificing the TD but Hurts underthrew the ball which allowed that positioning. Basically, Hurts placement for the conditions was better than Mahommes and that made all the difference.  

1 minute ago, BigEFly said:

It’s wet and the ball was overthrown.  MVS got his fingertips on the ball, not his palm.  Almost, but not a drop.  Watch Smith’s catch as a contrast.  He hand catches it into a basket and went down on purpose to preserve the catch, sacrificing the TD but Hurts underthrew the ball which allowed that positioning. Basically, Hurts placement for the conditions was better than Mahommes and that made all the difference.  

All true. But i really like funny memes 

3 minutes ago, Iggles_Phan said:

Looking ahead... let's assume that the Eagles and Detroit end with the same record (a very real possibility right now)... the tiebreaker that likely matters due to last night's win moves from 'common opponents' to strength of victory, and as such the Eagles harder schedule becomes a major asset.

 

Eagles have wins now against 3 7 win teams (Dolphins, Cowboys, Chiefs).   Current strength of victory (0.484)

Lions have 1 win against a 7 win team (Chiefs).  Current strength of victory (0.390)

Lions have games coming up against Vikings (6 wins) and Cowboys (7), but that's about it for games to boost their SOV.   Eagles still have Bills (6 wins), 49ers (7 wins), Cowboys (7 wins) and Seattle (6 wins - though they might end up slipping in weight now with Smith injured).  

 

And we are going to want to root for the Giants and Washington to win some games... to boost the SOV (and hurt their draft status).

Yep, beating the Bills will make SOV that much more insurmountable for Detroit. Btw, I think there's optimism Smith faces the Niners on Thursday, so could be a case of as you were with Seattle.

35 minutes ago, Iggles_Phan said:

He also DID fumble the ball on a couple of occasions, iirc.   One went OOB, and he recovered one himself, I think.   But he wasn't super sure handed back there, which to me is assignment #1 for the PR.  

Yeah, a couple times early last season and earlier this year against MIN - but he's been lucky in that those fumbles were not lost.  Getting him off KRs was a wise move imo as he isn't built for it, but I imagine he's well over 10yds+/PR which is statistically A+. 

6 minutes ago, paco said:

In some cases it makes sense.  Imaging being a 0-30 year old fan living in DC

Take Hatchetwound for example… 

6 minutes ago, judunno said:

Which ones did BJ make and which ones did Siri make and which ones did Hurts check to?

Siri said every game good qbs will make 3 or 4 plays with their mind that change games and thats what hurts did in the Smith play.

I dont think hurts is out there being peyton manning calling 16 audibles every play.

BJ is responsible for game planning and  O play calls and how many were his alone or Siri doesnt excuse BJ for his role in the confusing often disastrous play calling.

He needs to be better, as does hurts and siri amd the O but ultimately the play calling is on him, its his literal job.

12 minutes ago, Parrot Head said:

I grew up in NC, but we didn’t have the Panthers back then, so you had to pick a team.

Seems like most chose WAS back then, but I met a kid at 12 years old who was a huge Eagles fan and told me I should watch them.

I tuned in to watch Randall beat DAL I believe on a Monday night, and have been an Eagles fan since.

Damn that freaking kid

Nice avatar lol...

11 minutes ago, Iggles_Phan said:

Looking ahead... let's assume that the Eagles and Detroit end with the same record (a very real possibility right now)... the tiebreaker that likely matters due to last night's win moves from 'common opponents' to strength of victory, and as such the Eagles harder schedule becomes a major asset.

 

Eagles have wins now against 3 7 win teams (Dolphins, Cowboys, Chiefs).   Current strength of victory (0.484)

Lions have 1 win against a 7 win team (Chiefs).  Current strength of victory (0.390)

Lions have games coming up against Vikings (6 wins) and Cowboys (7), but that's about it for games to boost their SOV.   Eagles still have Bills (6 wins), 49ers (7 wins), Cowboys (7 wins) and Seattle (6 wins - though they might end up slipping in weight now with Smith injured).  

 

And we are going to want to root for the Giants and Washington to win some games... to boost the SOV (and hurt their draft status).

We still have the push for conference record, right (as DET lost to SEA)?  Or is that for WC seeding?

NVM - Ravens, wrong bird.

I still feel like I'm on a coke high since the game ended last night. Loved seeing Kermit the Frog whining and asking for flags from the refs all night. Best part? He had to go home to that Fing hatchet-faced harpy he calls a wife afterwards.