Post by sdm3 on Jan 3, 2018 23:20:49 GMT
Jan 3, 2018 22:56:14 GMT @screamingtreefrogs said:
Jan 3, 2018 22:45:04 GMT sdm3 said:
Why is it "hilarious" to count out the Eagles, a team who can do nothing on offense, a team who hasn't had the entire team play well in a game in weeks? "At home"? Philly hasn't won a home playoff game in 11 years. You are such a homer. New players. New coaches. In some situations new management. 11 years ago is an eternity.
I get what you're saying. I don't blame people for thinking they're going to be one and done. I actually love it.
I really think if things break right for them - they concentrate on the run, Foles doesn't turn the ball over and dinks and dunks, special teams and the 'D' steps up - they'll be in any game.
I just can't see them getting smoked and obliterated. Granted the defense was abysmal the last month of the season or so (disregarding that exhibition game against the Cowboys the last week of the year) - they were actually #1 (somebody correct me if I'm wrong) against the run going into the Cowboys game.
I just don't see any particular aspect of any one teams game in the NFC that puts them above another. Sure the Vikes D is tremendous. We're also talking about QB who has never been there before. Rams - yeah - they've been putting up a ton of points on people. Goff has never been there before.
It sounds like the Birds - being the top seed just might be the most least respected team in the NFC - and I love it
I would however be surprised if Foles' offense suddenly goes on a tear in a playoff game against a tough opponent.