Although the outcome wasn't exactly the way Eagles fans would have liked to have been, in one of the most exciting and highest scoring MNF games in a long time, the Cowboys bettered the Eagles by a score of 41-37
The first half of the game was a clinic in scoring, as both teams, put a combined total of 54 points, with the lead changing hand multiple times.
Once the second half got under way, the tone and momentum of the game slowed down immensely.
The Donovan McNabb that is so famous for his line drives into ground, and over throws came out in force in the second quarter. After a near perfect game this week, as well as a first half last night, he fell right back into his old ways, as well as being a part of two fumbles, one of which probably cost the game, as the Cowboys scored on the subsequent drive.
The defense played okay, but gave up way too many points. Brian Dawkins, as much as I love the guy, and what he has brought to this team over the years, got burned too many times yesterday. His age is definitely starting too show, and as much as an asset his veteran leadership is too this team, his on field skills are drastically weakening, and are becoming a liability. Of course next week, he could come out like a beast and have a phenomenal game, and I as well as lot of others will eat crow.
As exciting as the game was, I would have liked to have seen the Eagles come out with a W, especially in Dallas. It was nice that TO was shut down in the second half after his big TD
Probably beating a dead horse here, but DeSean Jackson's bonehead play that negated a touchdown, was just plain stupid, and I am sure that Coach Reid can and will give him an earful about that, so there is no reason for me to preach about that. Thank goodness B-West punched it in on the next play, at least the Eagles salvaged Jackson's stupidity.
So the Eagles are 1-1 now, with the Stillers (sic) coming into town Sunday for a intrastate match up.
--gfo
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