Well in what expected to be massacre turned out to be a damn good football game. Even though the Eagles were bested by the Patriots, and the Pat's remain undefeated, the Eagles made them earn a victory.
Backup QB AJ Feeley save for his game starting and ending interceptions played a remarkable game, and WR receiver Greg Lewis came up big once again versus the Patriots.
Feeley used eight different receivers (27/42, 345 yards 3 TD/Int) and Coach Reid dialed up some gadget plays and called an aggressive offensive game.
I would be remiss without saying the defense line and linebackers did a hell of a job yesterday, even though Brady was 34/54, 380 yards, he only threw one touchdown, he was sacked three times. The secondary gets a C-, that got burned a few times, but they all earned their money yesterday, breaking up passes and keeping the Patriot's receivers gains to very little as they were often tackled at the point of impact with the ball.
Curious to know why the Jabar Gaffney touchdown at the end of the first half was not reviewed. It was definitely a review-able play, and looked like it could have gone either way. But there wasn't even a look by the booth.
Overall I was very impressed with the way the Eagles came out and played yesterday, and even more so that it was without McNabb. Sure AJ had three interceptions, but his passes were on target, and not at the receivers feet or twenty feet over their heads. Pay attention Donovan, AJ just taught you a big lesson last night.
It would have been nice if the Eagles pulled a win out, and sure the Patriot's faithful and bandwagon jumpers are still pumping their chests about how good their team is, but I am sure the before that chest pumping, they had a major case of angina.
and lastly, since we will probably hear it all week on sports radio, I start early...Donovan who? Give the keys to the ship to Feeley.
It was also nice not seeing D-Mac's smug smile on the sideline every ten seconds.
--gfo
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