In a season that had more downs than ups, the Philadelphia Eagles ended the season on a positive note, besting the Bills 17-9. In a game where in neither team had anything to play for save for a .500 record, both teams came out as if they had something to prove.
QB Donovan McNabb, perhaps silenced some of his critics today, by having one of his better games this year, completing, 29 of 41 passes, with one touchdown throw, and one costly red zone interception. Brian Westbrook played minimal today, but had enough yardage to break the Eagles franchise single season record for yards from scrimmage, with 2,015, a record previous held by Wilbert Montgomery. Westbrook also set a single season record for most reception with 89, a record previously held by Irving Fryar. Westbrook then sat out the second ½, a decision which I am sure will be questioned.
The Eagles defense came up big today, despite missing pro bowl safety Brian Dawkins, and CB Lito Sheppard, holding the Bills to only three field goals, and less than 300 yards of offense. Perhaps the best defensive state was the Bills third down efficiency (2-12) and red zone efficiency, (0-4). The Eagles red zone defense has been very impressive of late, and has saved many a touchdown.
While not a real exciting game, it was nice that the Eagles came out with a win, which was their third in a row...why they started playing some of their best football at the end of the season, is another question that I like to have answered.
I would have liked to have seen the Eagles put up some more points, and then put rookie QB Kevin Kolb in a get some snaps, and experience, but it didn't happen, so the starters save for Westbrook played the entire game.
Now to the off season.
--gfo
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