Eagles' Ping!
Yeah, they did it!. The monkey is off their backs. Truly I believed they would. As one of the Eagles said (can't recall which), "football isn't a one man sport - if you want to play a one man sport, play golf". How true -- echoed my sentiments exactly.
Stats on paper seem to favor the Pats, but they include the last 2 games, which the Eagles basically threw. I wonder how hungry the Pats are for it, considering they've been victorious several times in recent years. They Eagles are definitely hungry for it, and judging from yesterday, they are playing with a quiet confidence. The penalties have got to be reduced -- they can kill a team.
Sorry to hear about Chad Lewis. They will miss him. Gives somebody new a chance to be a hero.
Don't think Tyrell will play, but he if there's the slightest chance he can, the Pats have to be prepared for it. I think Reid's playing mind games with the press (and the Pats) about Tyrell. My bet is that Tyrell will suit up, and be on the sidelines doing jumping jacks, stretches, running sprints, etc., but will never see a play in the game. But the Pats won't know that. Even if Reid puts him in with no intention of involving him in a play, it will throw the Pats out of kilter and open up chances for other receivers.
Reid is clever like a fox and a very understated master of the psych game.
It will be an interesting two weeks.