What a way to lose a game on a 62 yard field goal by Matt Bryant, with no time remaining on the clock. Only one yard short of the NFL record. This kick looked like it would have been good from at least 65 yards.
Tampa Bay jumped off to an early lead thanks in no part to Donovan McNabb's three interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns. The slow start, lack of offense, and of course turnovers in the first half was again factors in this loss. At the end of the first half I feel it was a bad decision not to kick the field goal. Instead, McNabb throws the ball to the two yard line with no time left on the clock. It would have been better to put three points on the board, than the zero they had, and as it turns out, it would have been a factor in the outcome of the game.
The Eagles offense put up some great numbers today of course all those numbers don't mean squat if the final score is less than your opponents. Brian Westbrook had a heck of a game, 101 yards on the ground, 113 yards in receiving, with one touchdown, on a great run after the catch. Had the Eagles won, Westbrook would have been a hero in this town.
The defense, was okay, missed some tackels, and the 30 yard penalty by McDougle (15 for face mask, and another 15 for kicking the flag) was inexcusable. Sean Considine played a great game in his first start at strong safety.
Once again, dumb mistakes, dropped passes, and poor execution were major factors in this loss. The Eagles are now 4-3. Coach Reid can't take the blame for this one. McNabb's interceptions, dumb penalties, and a once in a lifetime kick by Matt Bryant cost this game.
Its a shame, the Eagles came back strong to almost win this game, but their slow start again in this game killed them.
Next up the Jaguars, here at the Linc. Should be an interesting game. Let's see some better execution, and some offense in the whole game this time. Put the Jag's away early, and go into the bye week on a postive note.
C'mon fellows, lets get your heads in the game, the whole game, not just the second half
--gfo
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