3 minutes ago, CaliEagle said:

Jansen tends to struggle when he pitches around batters to get to someone else. With him, either you have to straight up intentional walk a guy or you have to let him go after the batter.  He really got two gift strike calls against Phillips before he singled. 

Oh for sure that should’ve been a 3-0. I thought he was fortunate to be up 1-2. It’s why I’m surprised Will Smith didn’t have him try to throw something in the dirt and get Phillips whos struggling to chase something outside of the zone and low. If Phillips did get a piece of something low it’s likely a ground ball and much harder to get through the shift they had on. Smith set up high and Jansen threw his cutter right down the middle of the plate. That’s why I wouldn’t set up high because jansen usually missed he’s going to miss low so if you’re setting them up high when he misses it’s gonna be right in the middle of the plate. If you set up low and he misses he’s just gonna bounce it into the plate and it’s still a 2-2 count. I was also surprised they didn’t just intentionally walk arozerena from the start. 

Just now, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:

Oh for sure that should’ve been a 3-0. I thought he was fortunate to be up 1-2. It’s why I’m surprised Will Smith didn’t have him try to throw something in the dirt and get Phillips whos struggling to chase something outside of the zone and low. If Phillips did get a piece of something low it’s likely a ground ball and much harder to get through the shift they had on. Smith set up high and Jansen threw his cutter right down the middle of the plate. That’s why I wouldn’t set up high because jansen usually missed he’s going to miss low so if you’re setting them up high when he misses it’s gonna be right in the middle of the plate. If you set up low and he misses he’s just gonna bounce it into the plate and it’s still a 2-2 count. I was also surprised they didn’t just intentionally walk arozerena from the start. 

I would've been fine if they let him go after Arozerena. But, you have to be committed to it.  Jansen's location went bad after pitching around him.  I doubt Jansen meant to throw it right over the plate to Phillips, but his location was screwed up because he almost always has trouble right after the rare times he is asked to pitch around hitters.  I'll say this..MLB needed a game like this because this series was the lowest rated World Series in many years. This finish will give the series more publicity and some more people will watch now. That was a little league ending to the game with two botched fielding plays and the runner faceplanting.

19 minutes ago, CaliEagle said:

I would've been fine if they let him go after Arozerena. But, you have to be committed to it.  Jansen's location went bad after pitching around him.  I doubt Jansen meant to throw it right over the plate to Phillips, but his location was screwed up because he almost always has trouble right after the rare times he is asked to pitch around hitters.  I'll say this..MLB needed a game like this because this series was the lowest rated World Series in many years. This finish will give the series more publicity and some more people will watch now. That was a little league ending to the game with two botched fielding plays and the runner faceplanting.

I’m not gonna let arozerena beat me. I’d just intentionally walked him from the start. Someone else beats me i tip my cap to them. I get it puts the tying run in scoring position and the winning run at first but I’m not gonna let their best And hottest player beat me in this type of game. I don’t even give him a chance especially with Phillips hitting below .200 for the year and only 2 at bats during the postseason sitting on deck.

I agree pitching around him screwed with Jansen’s control and location. Was a poor decision as it screwed with Jansen’s mindset and locating his pitches. Also I hate the idea of them throwing a cut fastball up in the zone. Jansen isn’t the same pitcher he was 3 to 4 years ago. 3 to 4 years ago he could throw that and blown it by Phillips no question even if he missed his spot. He’s not that guy anymore.  Frankly I don’t think he’s a closer anymore. I don’t think he has the stuff consistently to be that guy. Graterol imo should be their closer. His stuff is electric and there’s a reason why he was one of the best prospects the twins had in their organization 

oh they definitely needed this. However I think game five they’re going to be competing with that Cardinals Seahawks game and they’re not gonna win that ratings battle. I would argue they got the third worst matchup they could’ve gotten based off with the NLCS and ALCS could Offer. I think MLB was hoping the Astros would play the Dodgers in the World Series. people would’ve been glued to that World Series. When the rays beat them I think they lost a lot of casual fans that would’ve just tuned in to see the Astros/dodgers series and see the bad blood there. 

9 hours ago, Iggles_Phan said:

I don't know that name... I'll have to look into that.

He's nice.  Anther one that disappointed me not coming out in last years draft. 

So can Washington pull it off?

I hope so but i doubt it.

4 minutes ago, Asg 15 said:

So can Washington pull it off?

I hope so but i doubt it.

Much like the Eagles-Giants game... this one will have quite a few errors and will go back and forth.  Could go either way.

Talent wise Dallas is the better team but Washington holds the tiebreaker over the Eagles, at least for now.

I just can't bring myself to root for a Cowpies win no matter what.

I think 7 wins will win the nfce and 2nd place team will have 5 wins at best.

2 minutes ago, Asg 15 said:

Talent wise Dallas is the better team but Washington holds the tiebreaker over the Eagles, at least for now.

I just can't bring myself to root for a Cowpies win no matter what.

We want Washington to win though because if they win we are first place, I’d they lose we are in second place.

2 minutes ago, Asg 15 said:

Talent wise Dallas is the better team but Washington holds the tiebreaker over the Eagles, at least for now.

I just can't bring myself to root for a Cowpies win no matter what.

Root for the tie... or greend's meteor.

 

Dallas may have talent, but they sure don't know how to play together.  Frankly, every year with Dallas is a 'Dream Team' scenario... lots of egos and very little cooperation.

20 minutes ago, Asg 15 said:

So can Washington pull it off?

I hope so but i doubt it.

I like Washington's d-line against the Cowboys o-line, especially with Martin out.  They won't make large holes for Zeke and Dalton will be scrambling a lot.

19 minutes ago, Khani1 said:

I like Washington's d-line against the Cowboys o-line, especially with Martin out.  They won't make large holes for Zeke and Dalton will be scrambling a lot.

Yep.  Washington front 7 should create a few Dalton turnovers. 

43 minutes ago, Asg 15 said:

So can Washington pull it off?

I hope so but i doubt it.

All div games are always a fight. I like the Redskins odds in this one. Yes I said Redskins. They will always be the skins to me. The defense in Washington is solid. The front 7 which a few others have posted is a beast and can crush the banged up Cowboys line. The key for Dallas is Zeke and the run game. A lot of people said the offense was only as good as Dak. I disagree. Zeke is the key in Dallas. When he is on, they are very tough to beat, even with Dalton at QB. Can Zeke get control of his fumbling issues? Maybe Tiki Barbar needs to become the new RB coach. 

This game should be a tight one, its going to be difficult to predict who wins this one, but I like the Skins chances. 

Re: Fulgham.

Is he Marques Colston or DeVante Parker? Parker has become an excellent outside WR, while Colston was the prototypical big slot. IMO he plays more like Colston. That's ok! A 1000 yard slot WR who can also function and win outside is still a win for the offense. Fulgham can stay on the field in 2 TE sets and allows us to still use bunch formations with Reagor in the slot.

For the rest of the season, feed Fulgham so we're sure what he can/can't do.

8 minutes ago, DeathByEagle said:

Zeke is the key in Dallas.

I think those days are over.  He has clearly lost a step and still pulls himself out of games at times because he is not in great shape.  He can still pound it up the the middle for 7 to 10 yards at a time but he can no longer break it to the outside for a long gain or homerun.  He was also running better earlier in his career because their o-line was much better (healthy).

It's great to know that Zeke's prime is running away fast. Love the Redskins (WFT) today, especially on a short week for Cowboys. Their defense will win this game and the battle of field position. May score twice on defense with that ragtag Cowboys offensive line. They just need to play conservatively on offense and stay mistake free and this game is theirs. 

3 minutes ago, jojodancer said:

It's great to know that Zeke's prime is running away fast. Love the Redskins (WFT) today. Their defense will win this game and the battle of field position. May score twice on defense with that ragtag Cowboys offensive line. They just need to play conservatively on offense and stay mistake free and this game is theirs. 

Yeah I'd agree with that. The Cowboys D is so so bad and whilst the WFT offense isn't great I think it'll have enough in this one. 

11 hours ago, Alphagrand said:

Interesting to look at the snap counts from Thursday night.  I had mentioned we should get a good idea whether Scott or Clement have enough to contribute as a #2 RB.

Out of 81 snaps Scott got 56, Clement got 18, and Huntley got 8.  Scott was reasonably productive with 12 carries for 46 yards, with another 46 yards receiving — including, of course, the game-winning TD.  I believe he showed he’s an asset on the field.  Not to throw shade at Sanders, but he also had enough in the tank on the last of his 56 snaps.

I’m pretty much all out on Clement at this point.  Two carries for 9 yards and 1 catch for 12 yards.  More importantly, he didn’t look all that good in pass pro.

I'm worried that Sanders can't play a long period of time without needing breaks. Doug said he was tired before and that's why they went away from him

11 hours ago, ManuManu said:

Not really. The #3 WR is expected to contribute to the offense every game, anywhere from 35-50 percent of the snaps. The #4, not so much. If the #3 WR was better, we wouldn’t have to force 12 personnel so much either. (I’m not necessarily blaming Ward there, because our starters are hurt, but he’s also not good enough when we’re fully healthy to deserve snaps over either Ertz or Goedert).

Didn't we go to mostly 12 because they drafted Goedert?

10 hours ago, bpac55 said:

I don't care how good Hightower looks the remainder of the season.  The Eagles would be silly to not add at least 1 WR in the upcoming draft.  The WR talent is just insane.  

Injuries don't seem to be going away and their drafting hasn't been good over the years so they need to add a WR just because of that.

1 hour ago, Asg 15 said:

So can Washington pull it off?

I hope so but i doubt it.

Cowboys O-Line is completely beat up going against Washington D Line. Dalton is going to get smoked 

9 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

I'm worried that Sanders can't play a long period of time without needing breaks. Doug said he was tired before and that's why they went away from him

Didn't we go to mostly 12 because they drafted Goedert?

Injuries don't seem to be going away and their drafting hasn't been good over the years so they need to add a WR just because of that.

Sure, but I think 12 personnel usage is even higher because our WRs are so bad. 

2 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Cowboys O-Line is completely beat up going against Washington D Line. Dalton is going to get smoked 

Whether it was Doug’s fault or Carson’s fault, the Eagles didn’t get the ball out fast enough and they let that DL/OL matchup dictate the game and the outcome.  We will see if Kellen Moore/Dalton use more common sense and try to negate the WAS pass rush.

I’m just not sure how many points WAS can put up, even against that awful DAL defense.  Turnovers will be key; WAS needs some short fields, just like the Eagles gave them.

10 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

Sure, but I think 12 personnel usage is even higher because our WRs are so bad. 

True. If we finally have receivers then I wonder if we go away from 12

That also brings up whether to trade Ertz or not

33 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

True. If we finally have receivers then I wonder if we go away from 12

That also brings up whether to trade Ertz or not

So far this season Ertz is letting his play do the walking 

2 hours ago, Asg 15 said:

Talent wise Dallas is the better team but Washington holds the tiebreaker over the Eagles, at least for now.

I just can't bring myself to root for a Cowpies win no matter what.

That's how I am. It makes me feel slimy.