Eagles Heroes and Goats

[86WARD]

What happened to that great Lions’ defense? Right now I’d put the Bills and the Eagles as Super Bowl favorites.

If the game goes through Philadelphia, they will torch the Lions.

[Mojouw]

If the game goes through Philadelphia, they will torch the Lions.

It might not be the case if the Lions defense can get some or most of its injured dudes back. And....a short Google search indicates they will not be getting any of those dudes back. All big time injuries.

They are basically the 2023 Steelers on defense now. Playing guys off the streets (Hi, Kwon Alexander. Good for you!). Guess they better just outscore everyone!

[MikeT]

Makes no difference. Say they convert and say they score 8 points. Eagles run the clock out to finish the game. They worked the clock 10+ minutes…there’s zero reason to think they couldn’t work it whatever amount was left. The bottom line is the defense didn’t step up. MORE THAN TEN MINUTES to close out a game…that’s unheard of.

I would have to disagree. The defense was playing well to start. recovering fumbles and keeping the team in the game. But just like we have seen in the past if the offense keeps going 3 and out then the defense gets gassed and then they start to get exploited. Any team would have this problem if you your defense has to play 2/3 of the game. The offense is the ones that did not step up. 2 fumble recoveries and you come away with only 3 points? 10 total first downs compared to the other teams 26 first downs. Offense barely broke 150 yds total offense. 0 Points in the second half!

At what point do we stop blaming a defense that is being asked to do to much? Yeah there were some bone headed missed tackles and things but the defense was not the problem in this game (at least not the biggest). It was the offense. Plenty of blame to go around on the offense from the run game to the play calling to the front office not getting even a half way decent receiver. there have been plenty of receivers that were picked up and or traded for that didn't cost an arm or a leg but we didn't get any of them cause we kept swinging for the fences with Aiyuk. Hell the browns got Jeudy for two late rd picks and he is lighting it up (he had 108 yds yesterday, while Wilson threw for only 128 and that's with Jameis Winston throwing to him. We got Williams who barely seems to even get targeted or get on the field (6 games and 5 receptions).

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

I would have to disagree. The defense was playing well to start. ).

I dont know if "well" is a good description. First 3 Eagles possessions were :

7 plays, 54 yards, 3 points
6 plays, 24 yards, Fumble
6 plays, 70 yards, TD

148 yards of offense and 10 points allowed in the first quarter of the game isnt really that well IMO.

[86WARD]

Lions lost Montgomery indefinitely and DL McNeil yesterday.

[ALLD]

I much prefer Romo over Brady. I think Romo is the best announcer to come along in a while that was a former player. Seems much more knowledgeable and more comfortable at what he does. imho of course.

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Romo is a goofball making many bad calls and Brady is the DB that we all know.

[DesertSteel]

Romo is a goofball making many bad calls and Brady is the DB that we all know.

At least we don’t have to hear Dan Fouts anymore!

I liked Phil Simms till the day he stopped. I still enjoy his commentary and delivery style.