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Philadelphia Eagles Week 2 Analysis
« on: Sep 14th, 2002, 10:46am » |
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This is a tough one to call.
The Eagles and Redskins ALWAYS have close games and I don't foresee anything different about this one.
The Eagles have been tremendous over the past couple years coming off a loss. Not sure the exact record, but look it up - it's a definite trend.
The Redskins showed off a balanced and impressive offense last week, albeit against some college team from the southwest.
QB:
McNabb - Will be pressured all night long. Will make a big mistake or two, but will also respond with some big plays. (245 passyds, 50 rushyds, 2 passTDs, 1 INT)
RBBC:
Staley - Will be important in the game because of his role as a check-down receiver. (20 rushyds, 60 recyds, 1 TD)
Levens - Will get some time and a few carries. (25 rushyds, 10 recyds)
Westbrook - Showed last week that he is the real thing and can sustain drives running the ball. (55 rushyds, 15 recyds, 1 TD)
WR:
Thrash - Is still the go-to guy against his former mates. (55 recyds, 15 rushyds)
Pinkston - Not worth a roster spot. Will get phased out as Freeman steps up. (30 recyds)
Freeman - Should get a few more looks this week. (60 recyds)
TE:
Lewis - Will get his looks. Still a solid starter week-in week-out. (45 recyds, 1 TD)
K:
Akers - No brainer here. Still the best in the league IMHO. (3xp, 2-2 FGs)
Def:
Eagles - Be careful. D-Line is falling apart. They only have 2 solid starters who are not injured. Kirkland showed some effects of age/weight and SAM LB Carlos Emmons is a little banged up. Backfield will see the (timely) return of Troy Vincent this week and should be more solid than last week. The Eagles D will get 3-4 turnovers and a couple sacks, but will also give up a lot of yards. Might be a good week to use the reserve D if they have a good matchup.
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Re: Philadelphia Eagles Week 2 Analysis
« Reply #5 on: Sep 17th, 2002, 10:31am » |
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on Sep 14th, 2002, 10:46am, PhantasyPhilly wrote:This is a tough one to call.
The Eagles and Redskins ALWAYS have close games and I don't foresee anything different about this one.
WRONG! I guess even I overestimated the Skins a bit.
The Eagles have been tremendous over the past couple years coming off a loss. Not sure the exact record, but look it up - it's a definite trend.
The trend continues.
The Redskins showed off a balanced and impressive offense last week, albeit against some college team from the southwest.
I should have paid more attention to that.
QB:
McNabb - Will be pressured all night long. Will make a big mistake or two, but will also respond with some big plays. (245 passyds, 50 rushyds, 2 passTDs, 1 INT) 292 PaYds, 36 RuYds, 2 PaTD/1 RuTD, 0 INT - Not too far off. Those who started him will be happy.
RBBC:
Staley - Will be important in the game because of his role as a check-down receiver. (20 rushyds, 60 recyds, 1 TD) 55 RuYds, 57 ReYds, 0 TD - Got lots of mop-up carries in the 4th Q.
Levens - Will get some time and a few carries. (25 rushyds, 10 recyds) 65 RuTds, -2 ReYds, 1 TD - I would have been about right if Arrington made the tackle on that 40 yd TD run.
Westbrook - Showed last week that he is the real thing and can sustain drives running the ball. (55 rushyds, 15 recyds, 1 TD) 12 RuYds, 20 ReYds, 0 TD - I'm surprised he didn't get more work. That'll be the problem with predicting the Eagles O this year...
WR:
Thrash - Is still the go-to guy against his former mates. (55 recyds, 15 rushyds) 107 ReYds, 1 TD - More go-to than I expected.
Pinkston - Not worth a roster spot. Will get phased out as Freeman steps up. (30 recyds) 36 ReYds - BINGO.
Freeman - Should get a few more looks this week. (60 recyds) 35 ReYds - He was involved early and then disappeared. If you're in a deep league, grab him if he's available.
TE:
Lewis - Will get his looks. Still a solid starter week-in week-out. (45 recyds, 1 TD) 14 ReYds, 0 TDs - Back-up TE was more of a factor in this game, getting the TD call in the 1st half.
K:
Akers - No brainer here. Still the best in the league IMHO. (3xp, 2-2 FGs) 4-4 XPs, 3-3 FGs - I stand behind my statement about him being the best in the league.
Def:
Eagles - Be careful. D-Line is falling apart. They only have 2 solid starters who are not injured. Kirkland showed some effects of age/weight and SAM LB Carlos Emmons is a little banged up. Backfield will see the (timely) return of Troy Vincent this week and should be more solid than last week. The Eagles D will get 3-4 turnovers and a couple sacks, but will also give up a lot of yards. Might be a good week to use the reserve D if they have a good matchup. OK, this is the one I really blew. If you didn't start the Eagles D because of me, I apologize. I severely underestimated their value this week. Also, keep in mind that, even though I am #1 in my league this year, I finished dead last just a year ago, so I am not infallible. 
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