Maybe so, but the Eagles dont stand a chance against the Patriots D, especially the secondary. Todd Pinkston will take a Rodney Harrison hit over the middle and wont catch another pass. Thats exactly how Carolina beat the Eagles last year, they kept hitting the receivers hard off the line and by the 3rd quarter they were just too worn out to play well.
The Eagles just arent that good-NE 44 PHL 14
Watch out for that Pats D. They were pretty irritated about not getting the shutout against the Colts. They just might set a goal of getting the first Superbowl shutout, not sure they'll get it but if they try hard they could hold the Eagles to FGs. It's a really good defense that plays mean.
I know, we're dead in the water. We probably shouldn't even show up.
Todd Pinkston will take a Rodney Harrison hit over the middle and wont catch another pass. Thats exactly how Carolina beat the Eagles last year, they kept hitting the receivers hard off the line and by the 3rd quarter they were just too worn out to play well.
Actually, Carolina beat the Eagles last year by spearing the quarterback in the ribs while he was lying on his back after a busted play. It also helped that the Panthers secondary got away with all kinds of contact ten yards downfield (it was so bad that the league felt the need to address the issue during the off-season). Also helpful to the Panther cause was the fact that Brian Westbrook was out, as was 3/4 of our starting defensive front.
But I'm really not sure what last year has to do with this year. We're a better team up and down the ball, and we're getting the best receiver in the game back for the Super Bowl.
The Pats are still the clear favorite, deservedly so, but the Eagles are much tougher than any of the Pats fans are going to give them credit for. Which is just fine by me.
"The Eagles just arent that good-NE 44 PHL 14"
There is NO WAY new england will score 44!!!
A few Dawkins hits on the Pats wide receivers and they won't want to run a route in the middle of the field.
The game will be closer than most people think with each defense setting the tone.
My guess 24-21 Pats...