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Vick-less Eagles Visit Giants, Victory Is Only Option to Keep Playoff Hopes Faintly Alive
The Eagles must overcome injuries to Michael Vick and Jeremy Maclin to keep even a glimmer of hope for reaching the playoffs alive.
Eagles in Desperation Mode as Cardinals Come to Town, Kolb Unlikely to Play
The Philadelphia Eagles host the Arizona Cardinals in a game that doesn’t set up as many expected before the season. Quarterback Kevin Kolb is likely to sit out with turf toe in his return to Philadelphia, while the Eagles’ playoff hopes are on life support. Philadelphia, a popular preseason Super Bowl pick, sits at just [...]
Eagles Must Account for Hester Factor
NOVACARE COMPLEX, PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The Philadelphia Eagles have their work cut out for them on special teams. For all of the talk about Matt Forte’s running abilities, it’s easy to forget that he’s only rushed for two touchdowns this year. Devin Hester has a pair of his own in the return game. That should [...]
Eagles Face Cowboys, Ryan’s Tricky 3-4 Front
For Eagles fans, the name Buddy Ryan still conjures up images of the “Body Bag Game,” and aggressive, blitzing defenses that got after the quarterback. With his schemes, including his famous 46 defense, passed down to his sons Rex and Ryan, Buddy’s defensive prowess lives on well after his retirement. It’s rare, though, for the [...]
Monday Musings – October 17, 2011 – Vick Protects Ball, Eagles Adjustments, McNabb’s Struggles Continue
1. I’ve been very hard on Michael Vick in this column for his turnover problems this year, and in my mind rightfully so. Yesterday, he improved, so allow me to be just as quick to applaud as I was to criticize. Vick only threw for 237 yards, only tossed one touchdown and completed a rather [...]
Eagles Dominate First Half, Hold On For 20-13 Win Over Redskins
LANDOVER, Md. — The Eagles ended their four game losing streak with a 20-13 road victory over the Redskins, knocking their rivals out of first place in the NFC East. Philadelphia dominated the Redskins in every facet of the game over the first 30 minutes, and the Eagles defense then hung on, led by three [...]
Safety First in Eagles Win Over Redskins
LANDOVER, MD — Eagles safeties Kurt Coleman and Nate Allen combined for four interceptions as the Eagles beat the Redskins 20-13. The Eagles were dominant in the first half, with Michael Vick at one point completing nine straight passes for 97 yards and a touchdown as the Eagles raced out to a 20-0 lead. First, [...]
Eagles Make Change at Safety, Defense Ready to Come Out Fighting
NOVACARE COMPLEX, PHILADELPHIA, PA — Kurt Coleman and Jaiquawn Jarrett will split time at the safety position opposite of Nate Allen this week against the Redskins, it appears. Jarrad Page has struggled in the starting lineup and at 1-4, the Eagles could use a shakeup. Coleman started the first three games of the year before [...]
Eagles Offense Wants Surgical Precision, Defense Needs to Man Up
When a team comes into a season as one of a handful of Super Bowl favorites, then starts off 1-2, questions arise. Are the Eagles the real deal? Are they even playoff bound? Can they bounce back at home? “I think now we’re kind of realizing we’re in a tight situation, you know, backs against [...]
Five Keys for Eagles Against Browns
Honorable Mentions: Keep an eye on Jarrad Page at safety with the first team, as Nate Allen is out for some rest during his recovery from surgery for a ruptured patellar tendon in his knee. Also watch the developing situation at right tackle, where King Dunlap is playing with the first team while Winston Justice [...]