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Eagles-Seahawks Preview

jenkinsThis is going to be one heck of a battle.   Nothing proves how you stand up to the best in the league, like facing the team who raised the Lombardi trophy last season.

You have Sanchez against his old college coach, two of the bigger college coaching names since 2000 now in the NFL, a lot of story lines heading into this one.

The Eagles in first place, the Seahawks trying to inch one step closer to getting into that position with a win over the Eagles.

Offense

The Seahawks are a run first football team, it’s about feeding Lynch but you also have to plan for the athleticism and scrambling ability of Wilson.  After trading Harvin to the Jets, it’s really a bunch of versatile role players at the wide receiver and tight-end position, interchangeable guys that are smarter than talented.  They like to control the clock, grind down other teams with the run and use the play-action and run option to account for the big play.

The Eagles could care less about how many minutes they chew up on the clock.  They can run the football as good as anyone, but are also 5th in the league with the passing game and have several playmakers at the receiver position for the “Legion of Boom” to contend with.  The Eagles will be moving players around like a game of chess on warped speed.

Defense

The Seahawks have arguably the best all-around defense in the NFL and have been hitting on all cylinders the last two weeks.  Sherman is a shut-down cornerback, and loves to run his mouth and I’m certain the Eagles crowd will be showing him some “brotherly” love.  Irvin, Thomas, Wagner, the list goes on and on with premium talent.  The Seahawks play a cover 3 scheme.  They run a variety of stunts and twists with their linebackers and front line and can take over a football game.  They are going to look to get their hands on the Eagle receivers and have someone assigned to McCoy.

The Eagles have had games of dominance and others where they have been shredded.  They have players who have been playing terrific football in Barwin and Cox.  The Eagles can make plays as a unit. They can force fumbles, collect sacks in large chunks and can take one to the house at any point.  The Seahawks don’t turn over the football much, but Wilson can be sacked.

PREDICTION

-The “12th man has nothing on what the Eagles crowd will look and sound like on Sunday

-The Eagles defense/special team units will have more “big” plays than the Seahawks

EAGLES 27  SEAHAWKS 23

 

Jeff Kolsky

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koolbreeze
koolbreeze
December 5, 2014 4:56 pm

The Seattle defense is a dominating unit that has shut down offenses led by Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers…with Kam Chancellor and Bobby Wagner back-I see this defense imposing themselves physically on Maclin, Cooper, and Matthews…I’m predicting a lot of dropped passes! I dont think this is going to be a good week for us:
Seattle 17 Eagles 14

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
December 5, 2014 5:38 pm
Reply to  koolbreeze

None of that matters, either the Eagles are good enough as a TEAM, or they are not.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
December 5, 2014 5:49 pm
Reply to  koolbreeze

However, at the same time,I love how you pad the affect that the Seattle defense, which is top tier, will be the reason the offense does not put up enough points…a lot of dropped passes, lol. The wide outs will be fine, Maclin, and Mathews have not dropped a lot of passes this year, so I do not see where that will necessarily materialize. Sanchez just needs to hand the ball to shady, throw some outs to Mac and Sproles, check downs to Mathews. Most importantly, don’t throw the ball to the team in blue and teal. Cooper is a non-factor. We will see, making up excuses already and the Seahawks are not even in Philadelphia yet. Last time I checked, Chip is running a high powered, high scoring offense that can tire defenses out due to the pace of the ball snap. It’s a QB friendly system, Sanchez is efficient and mobile with good pocket awareness, plus he wants revenge. The Eagles should be fine…Eagles 24- seahawks 20…Go EAGLES!!!

greenfan
greenfan
December 5, 2014 7:50 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Agree with it all EHL , but also hope to see Ertz and Celek get some mismatches against this defense.

I only hope that Parkey’s groin is not a problem. It is noticeable on kickoffs especially, and in a close game, field position can be the difference.

GO BIRDS !!!!

haveacigar
haveacigar
December 5, 2014 5:54 pm
Reply to  koolbreeze

Kool reverse your pick, the eagles just signed Tahj Boyd who they saw playing a men’s league flag football game Monday night. He was very elusive, no one could get his flag! Kelly immediately said “that’s my kind of qb’

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
December 5, 2014 5:56 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

LMAO…Tahj Boyd…Kool’s type of QB…right Tahj Boyd. Shady should play QB, he is very elusive, he can throw check downs too! LOL….

greenfan
greenfan
December 5, 2014 7:51 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

That can be the break this team is looking for HAC….lol, too funny. Tahj probably has no idea that he is this popular!

koolbreeze
koolbreeze
December 5, 2014 8:38 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

LMAO…hey…Foles is about to be signed in that same league haveablunt…LOL…I think the Hackensack Blueballs just signed Nick Foles-as a back up!…He has to earn a starting spot because they feel he is to slow to start!

haveacigar
haveacigar
December 5, 2014 8:45 pm
Reply to  koolbreeze

Wanna bet?

haveacigar
haveacigar
December 5, 2014 9:13 pm
Reply to  koolbreeze

Foles starts for the eagles Tahj Boyd for the plumbers local 323 …flag football flyers.

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
December 5, 2014 10:03 pm
Reply to  koolbreeze

“Dropped passes”

Make those excuses before the game begins Kool”Mike Vick, RGIII, Cam Newton, Johnny Manziel, Taj Boyd, Geno SMith, AJ Manuel, Mark Sanckhez”Breeze

deserteagle
deserteagle
December 5, 2014 6:20 pm

A lot of dropped passes Kool/songs aka sock puppet ?drop this …?You’re already made my week ..you failed to use the word FOLES in a post…congrats ..the meds must be kicking in..

greenfan
greenfan
December 5, 2014 7:52 pm
Reply to  deserteagle

Amazing huh desert…a whole post without mention Foles.

deserteagle
deserteagle
December 5, 2014 6:22 pm

Maragos was taken from the hawks roster ..they dropped from top of the heap on special teams to 29th punt return..mmmmm…sproles!

haveacigar
haveacigar
December 5, 2014 6:50 pm
Reply to  deserteagle

Desert that is why the nfl is the most competitive league, 53 man roster, salary cap, no guarantee contracts and a very short career… It is brutally honest and cruel!
Teams make choices …sproles or Byrd? Margos or a huge contract to a DB or whatever. People have said on here before, win your SB before your qb gets too expensive…brutal league!

koolbreeze
koolbreeze
December 5, 2014 8:35 pm

Well…I see you asswipes are still chriping…your meds have not kicked in at all-well except haveablunt who stays blunted…lol! no substance…just a lot of smoke and dope from haveablunt, bustedbeagle, yellafan, and beagleneverlands…LMAO…Dopes and idiots!
The facts are simple. Seattle is an intimidating defense and I’m not sure our receivers are ready for that…its a big test
.

greenfan
greenfan
December 5, 2014 8:40 pm
Reply to  koolbreeze

Sockpuppet come back as Songs, he has better posts. Maybe a rant on vaccines or he can tell us why RGIII is the best QB in the division again.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
December 5, 2014 8:58 pm
Reply to  koolbreeze

Asswipes…beagleneverlands…LMAO…Tahj “Hot Air”Boyd….you’re not corny…you’re KAWNY…LOL. Once again, the receivers will be fine, Maclin can beat Sherman with pure speed, Sanchez just has to hit him, who is going to stick and match Sproles stride for Stride?, Mathews can get his possession and slant receptions…stop being scared Tahj Boyd….and stop with the built in excuses. You are submitting simply as a pre-emptive strike in case Sanchez falters. You’re so transparent I should call you casper the stupid ghost. I think Sanchez will play within himself and play decently enough for us to win. I have more faith in the Eagles and Sanchez than you do, and you say that I root against the Eagles because I have critiqued Sanchez’s play. Mr. built in excuses and pre-emptive strike…what a bullshit artist you are Casper, what a bullshit artist you are! Eagles win, Go EAGLES…no room on this train this week for bitches crying about receivers not being ready..all of a sudden it’s the receivers….bullshit artist!

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
December 5, 2014 10:10 pm
Reply to  koolbreeze

Kool”Dropped passes”Breeze.

Hey Idiot….I thought when there was tight coverage the QB had to make TOUGH THROWS INTO TIGHT WINDOWS!!!!!!!

You repeated TOUGH THROWS TIGHT WINDOWS 58,000 when FOles was QB.

So where oh where did Tough throws into tight windows go now?????????

Fraud.

Kool”Mike Vick, RGIII, Cam Newton, Johnny Manziel, Taj Boyd, Geno SMith, AJ Manuel, Mark Sanckhez”Breeze

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
December 5, 2014 8:41 pm

excited to see Seattle play live this Sunday.

jakedog
jakedog
December 5, 2014 8:49 pm

The eagles win because of Chip Kelly

deserteagle
deserteagle
December 5, 2014 9:10 pm

EHL I was hoping he’d add in the barometric pressure and stiff artic wind …Casper the glass ass ghost …drops . Does that mean a shit qb rating perhaps Casper? BOO …listen Mr C it matters not to anybody, but your transparent buttocks ,wether Sanchez plays well…or doesn’t will be played out on Sunday..your throwing ghost scum around is a cesspool ,and the NO FISHIN sign is clear as your transparent behind Casper..

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
December 5, 2014 9:18 pm
Reply to  deserteagle

desert..koolbreeze just lost his Mark “scratch and sniff his jock” fan card. he isn’t saying anything about Sanchez, he is already blaming a loss of a game that has not been played yet on the wideouts dropping Sanchez’s passes (pathetic!) Maclin has one of the highest catch %ages in the league, Mathews has been consistent as of late too, our TE’s can exploit the linebackers in the pass game. Casper should be ashamed of himself,I know Sanchez is…what an Eagles fan he is…no belief in our squad.

jakedog
jakedog
December 5, 2014 9:15 pm

Why get bogged down in the minutiae of idiots, Paulman, this freak koolbreeze, it’s the best Era of Eagles football right here. Right now. Just enjoy this run

deserteagle
deserteagle
December 5, 2014 9:33 pm

Back to football and only football ..Obviously each week we speak ,demonstratively ,that this is the game of the year ..this one is ..it’s a cliche to say you beat the best to be the best ..but it’s true ..I’ve said before there is a faulty mojo with this Seattle defense..and as far as weapons on the other side ..they’re without Tate ,Sidney rice and harwin….they’re bland as the Seattle weather ..Wilson only has basically he and lynch …and they’re both exceptional..but…a big but they lost at home to Dallas..the chiefs and Jamal charles pounded them…the rams beat them when traveling,and beating the mighty panthers 13-9… Again ROCKY ..”You ain’t so Bad “…they’re 31 st in punt coverage ..a huge Sproles moment looms..there back end is so damn good ..(that may not be a no fly zone ) for mark…that’s a good thing ..it’s not to his strength …why go there ? The offensive line woes that we experienced are in our rear view mirror..not so for Seattle who’s playing a rookie tackle and a 3rd string center .lemel ..jeanpieere..chip has dialed things back ,which as stated plays well here …foles threw 20 yds or more from scrimmage 19% and sanchez 12%.. To be fair,foles had no shady ,and a more holes in the O line than a brothel..but I contend that’s who and what mark brings to the table…in December and vs this team ,that fits tighter than a sock puppet on Xmas morning..sanchez has already passed his first test ve Dallas on thanksgiving day …now he’s in his home digs…do it again and win yourself the keys to the car …IMO…if he goes clean no turnovers back to back ..I’ll go with songs/Kool and pay for the limo…

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
December 5, 2014 10:13 pm

Where oh where did “tight windows tough throws” go?

Kool”Mike Vick, RGIII, Cam Newton, Johnny Manziel, Taj Boyd, Geno SMith, AJ Manuel, Mark Sanckhez”Breeze

Fraud.

deserteagle
deserteagle
December 5, 2014 11:22 pm

He’s now in the covering my ass business …he’ll be out from under that rock of his and telling you how sanchez is the best thing in philly since pats or genos…lmao…Casper the invisible sock puppet …he’s surely on the run …he’s already anticipating his dreaded nightmare ,his nag will run ten lengths behind in the nick foles derby…oh shit ! Look Kool he is mark sanchez…Carroll has no delusions …chip has none ,and we the boys of G Cobb know who he is …it doesn’t mean that with the huge incentives he’s playing for ,and an offensive coach dialing it back to have mark drive his Ferrari in 1st gear as opposed to opening it up ,it’s a December bad weather formula ,and a way to hide the precious china doll …for Barkley ..not sir charles …is next man up…he actually enjoys feeding shady ..you can see the mutual admiration society between them …marks done great ,I’m excited that we are back in control of destiny ,and relevance is a win away …in year 2 of chip ..that’s pretty outstanding …and 13-3 is not implausible ..as I stated before the Texas 3 step started thanksgiving ..the most important step as far as relevance in the NFC is Sunday ,Dallas will be propped up to believe the bears added to there resilience ..it will be fun to be 11-3 and putting them out of the playoffs …this is good stuff ,taking us all into a great 2015 .. My dream is alive…to see the birds in the supe…here in the desert part deaux…this year..

CT
CT
December 6, 2014 12:52 pm

You could argue that getting rid of Percy did help them. But Seattle doesnt have the tight ends we do, along with the running back depth or recievers. Maclin is having a career year, and Jordan is just as good as you can get for a rookie. Cooper, despite not having a season like last year numbers wise is still playing his ass off. The dude is a big help in the run game, Percy is an explosive talent, and him going to the jets with no running game to shout about, or QB to throw him the ball he was destin to fail there this season. Id rather play Seattle without Percy then with him. Very similar situation to ours with Desean, but I dont think u can compare them due to our personel differences and weapons.

Special teams, and an emerging defense with Seattle traveling from the West Coast the Linc is going to be rockin! We force yet ANOTHER turnover, were able to run the ball down there throat against a dline with very little depth while holding Marshawn to 75 yards rushing at the most. I understand its the champs and you gotta be cautious when it comes to playin them, but Chipper and the boys got this. No more BS about this “monstrous” 4-1 games for Seattle and them returning to form. There good, but no where near as good as last year. Holding the most overrated QB to 3 points and A crumbling Led Arizona cArds by Stanton is not that impressive.You forget they almost lost to the Panthers and Raiders. The Giants keeping the game close throughout mot of the game was funny as well.

paulman
paulman
December 6, 2014 1:35 pm
Reply to  CT

I disagree CT
Both Seahawks TE’s Luke Wilson & Tony Moeaki
Have made big Plays for the Seahawks during their resurgance
Also their Backfield is not only M Lynch,
They have the very versatile Robert Turbin
And the quicker Back In Michel, who both make plays out of the Backfield on
screens, wheel routes, etc…
They have limitations with their WR Corp in Baldwin,Kerley & Richardson
But the Seahawks use their TE’s & RB’s in the passing game
As well as any Team in the NFL

zilents44
zilents44
December 6, 2014 1:32 pm

It cant get much worse for bob except it did now tmz is piling on the guy stating a source told them that he will be out of the nfl soon and guess what the only person on redskins team that tmz has rapport with is mesean idk if it is him but dam after his last epic shit basic people wouldnt doubt it they bettwr

CT
CT
December 6, 2014 2:12 pm

Seattle has to use there tight ends in the passing game as frequent as they do because of the fact they are not an explosive offense, especially at the WR position. Turbin is solid, But he’s no where near a Darren Sproles. Darren isnt even our starting RB and yet he could arguable be our MVP. Im not even taking Turbin over Chris Polk. Everytime Chris touches the ball he runs like somone posessed. Look for him to have an increased work load this weak (hopefully because he is only of the gems on this team). And Shady is the greatest RB in philly history, and is already in discussion for the greatest of his generation. Philly doesnt utilize there tight ends in passing routes because of this RB tandem and WR talent that we have, which isnt the GREATEST ever but its on its way for sure. We have a top 3 blocking tight end in Celek, and a star in the making in Ertz who is getting better and better at blocking. You never kno when Chipper is going to sneak a tight end route to exploit the defense. Trey Burton is also very versatile.

In my opinion you cannot put Seatte in discussion with our offense. We dropped nearly 50 on Car, Sea could only put up 13? They havent played a quality opponent in 2 month. Thats not an opinion, thats a fact. This is the NFL and any given sunday and all that, but cmon man look at there opponents. They did, and should have won those games being the champs. Thats why everyone was so high on Sea repeating bc of there weak schedule. The best opponent they played was GB. But that was week 1 and Arod played them like a pussy for some reason instead if doiing what he does. I guarantee you he would drop 27+ on that defense now.

Also look for our special teams to have a superior game agaiNST SEa, which is also in another league compared to them. Thanks for the Maragos trade baby! 11-0 at home here we come.

CT
CT
December 6, 2014 2:16 pm

I also want to clarify I do not believe this Wr corp of the Eagles is going to be the greatest ever in the future. But it is only going to get more and more explosive from here. Josh Huff who has had growing pains due to lack of playing time and training camp/preseason will be a very solid slot in the future once Matthews takes over the outside. Were only in year 2 of this Chip kelly run and hes done more with this team then Pete Carrol did 2 years with his. All were missing is a playoff Victory which will happen when we take the number 2 seed with that home playoff game

paulman
paulman
December 6, 2014 3:09 pm
Reply to  CT

How can u say the Seahawks haven’t played a Quality Team in a month?
They Beat Both the Cardinals & 49ers convincingly,
Lost a close one at KC Chiefs…
What happened in September with them or the Eagles as far as who they played or how they Played is irrelevant now in December
Both Teams are Playing well right now with a lot on the line,
The face that their TE’s are making Plays because their WR
Is pedestrian is also a moot point, for the fact is that they are making pkays for them and Eagles must prepare them and have really struggled
Against TE’s in general in the past..

CT
CT
December 6, 2014 3:53 pm

Pauly really? The49ers are not a quality opponent. There a shell of themselves from recent years and are aging on the defense and offense. Not to mention they have the most overrated QB in modern NFL history. Period. JUst because the guy can run and has tattoos cool tattoos doesnt makke him good. And Arizona? HAHAHAHAHA They just lost to Atlanta, and are on there way to crumbing with Drew Stanton at QB who all of a sudden is strugging to get a first down not just againt this “Reawakened Seattle Defense” but a soft ass Atlanta defense. They have played nobody. They barely beat Oakland for Christ sake (who beat KC). We are gonna whoop there ass. Ive been an Eagles fan for 15 years. Since I was 6-7 years old. And when im this confident we barely ever lose. Im not just saying this cause I love my team. These are the facts of the situation

paulman
paulman
December 6, 2014 5:49 pm
Reply to  CT

You obviously don’t follow or understand Football
And match ups very well CT
Didn’t both the Cards & 49ers Beat our Eagles?
Didn’t the 49ers shut down our Offense for most of Game
Do you even watch any other Games around the NFL???
Hey I’m an Eagle Fan too and want them to smash the Seahawks
Tomorrow, but you need to be realistic in what your saying
This Seahawk Defense over the last month has dominated Teams
And it will be no easy task Sunday for the Eagles to sustain Drives
And put up their usual amount of Points
This will be a low-scoring Game with Turnovers,Special Teams
And Scoring TD’s instead of FG’s being the difference

koolbreeze
koolbreeze
December 7, 2014 12:59 am
Reply to  paulman

paulman, c’mon…you know the major reason for the 49ers and the Cards shutting us down was poor QB play! However, even taking that into account…the Seahawks defense is on another level they shut down elite QB’s their safeties physically dominate opposing receivers …Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor are the best in the league…and we dont have to mention that Sherman…
Its a bad matchup for us

deserteagle
deserteagle
December 6, 2014 5:29 pm

CT…here it is in a nutshell..you’re saying what I’ve stated as my rocky ism..”You ain’t so bad”…I’m in agreement the opponents and the false bravado will be evident tomorrow at the Linc..It’s important that the 12th man show up ..is there any doubt ? Ours is an intelligent hungry fan base..we get it..1000% ..we are in a face off here of interesting perspectives.. ..when you know someone from prior coaching battles !a respect for certain that the guy opposite you in the PAC 10 has a ring ,and you don’t …it’s personal on that basis alone..Shady vs demarco and lynch and then demarco again ,is a true testament to the offensive lines commitment to win that battle all three times..they are much more capable of such a feat against a 3rd String center for Seattle and a rookie right tackle..in the past 2 games ..check this out…Russell Wilson has been sacked 11 x…both in 19-3 wins vs division foes…but ,looking under the hood ,we see as CT pointed out enable,that sf is a team with drama queens in the drama Queen City…it starts with the coach and ends in a scrambling billboard of a knuckle head qb…bottom line it’s a mess..so I’m not impressed with 19-3 …next CT alluded the cards are in free fall ,no Fitzgerald and no Ellington ….again big fucking whoopee do…they rank 30 th or 31st in punt coverage …we all know how big jumping on this team is and will be…that’s a combustible stat ..were tops in special teams and they rank as leagues worst …#1 key…they run a tremendous 1st ranked rushing ,and as far ass temp they’re 30th in taking there sweet ass time to run plays ,shortening games by maximizing the clock,just the complete opposite on the other side of the ball is mad scientist chip and Carroll’s old qb mark sanchez…that’s a 3stooges I’d pay to see into that chemical combo…we have 2 guys in chip and mark ,who can’t help but make this personal..the defense is tired as hell on the eagles of hearing about the Seattle defense ..they’ll take this challenge,and interesting stat …the eagles have 22 more sacks vs this legion of boom…and 4more take aways…mmmmm…the back end is like looking at kardashians ample end vs twiggy in the birds…we all get that …but marks ,in a no fly zone…..here …he may be tempted to try Sherman ISO on maclin ,if he does ,let’s all hit our knees…I’d rather ride the shady express ..and uptempo them with decisive quick attacks and safe check downs..that’s how you best attack a vaunted defense ..they practice ,against the 30th paced offense …talk about a kardashians -twiggy contrast ..I see key the birds ability to keep up the 3rd down efficiency and keep applying .conditioning into the formula..when a defense tires physically ,it effects them more so ,mentally …look for a late score to seal the deal …as attrition ,better conditioning ,better receiving corps,better special teams ,and surprisingly better defensive stats on sacks and takeaways prevails…Provocative sidebar… This game plays into coach of the year balloting in the home stretch in the NFC ..we’d all agree we were handing the trophy to arias …now it’s chips at 13-3 possibly in year two ? That’s a pretty strong resume …has anyone else accomplished that in year 2 ? If they win this game ,those odds increase obviously ,with a Dallas team coming ..who knows who’s boss…and Washington and the giants ..too end the run..that’s why tomorrow is the game …the game to gather that mojo and swagger …take and eliminate Dallas the following week ..and assuredly not nap on division road games against tail between there legs cellar dwellers with bags packed…now if Carroll and Seattle put us on there resume …it’s all just a dream..that’s how huge this pivotal game is …we are better than them in so many areas …yes they have a ring …but…ring there liberty ass bells ..and it don’t mean jack..GO BIRDS…think about this …we embarrassed jerry jones on his gala holiday ..chip is salivating as is mark in a personal game of winner take all stakes ,and then you get to kick to the curb,at home the Cowgirls…for there second spoiled jerry holidays gala…lmao…guys it just couldn’t be any better ….of course the grinch in sanchez could shit on it all….haha couldn’t resist ….I’m all in ..we do this …

CT
CT
December 6, 2014 6:32 pm

Lol. Damn Paulman. I’ll give it to you. You kno football. But what are u talking about man? San Fran beat us in week 4 with 3/5 Olinemen out and with no running game. That’s a matchup ur forgetting and not understanding. I watch more than just the eagles. I watched the last 2 sea games for example. And if u really follow football than u should kno that we beat ourselves more than Arizona beat us. A loss is a loss I get it. But u can lose a certain way. Arizona is
decimated with injuries and San Fran is ass. So what if sea beat them? We’re a totally different team since week 4 and slnce the Arizona fluke in which skip Baylee’s said we shoulda won. Will it be a cakewalk? No. But we’re gonna rundown there fuxking throats with shady sproles and Polk. Along with special teams(like u stated) and an emerging defense with the 12th man. Seattle is not all that. Stop buying into the medias hype and being a box score whore

paulman
paulman
December 6, 2014 6:55 pm
Reply to  CT

Eagles are a better Team now just as the Seahawks are..
Seahawks are the Defending SB Champs and until someone knocks them out, they are the reigning Champs..
I think Eagles Beat them 23-17 Sunday, but it’s going to take
A great Team Effort and a lot of patience by the Offense
For having 10-12 Play Drives fir 5-6-7 minutes versus thSeahawk D
Is not very likely to happen.. Eagles need to take some shots
Early on and must make a few plays down the field if they are to Win.
Dinking & Dunking the Ball down the field plays
Right into the Seahawks Strengths defensively

CT
CT
December 6, 2014 6:36 pm

Deserteagle…Thank you!!

deserteagle
deserteagle
December 6, 2014 7:40 pm

Chimp alert …CT duck…

deserteagle
deserteagle
December 6, 2014 8:01 pm

Paulman …normally ,you make compelling points …however ,I truly feel at the Boone zoo you’ve lost your feel for the pulse of this philly team ..you had a feel after Green Bay ..to sling monkey dung and call for ay season of doom ..8-8 (on the blog record) 50-1 …(today they’re 6-1 ) a win vs Seattle from being 3-1 or better …we all get what Seattle is ..they’re a paper champion…they’re about to go in ,on the road into some bird fare…gull vs eagle …it’s as obvious as that …here’s the plus vs the minus…special teams …+eagles….pass rush vs 3rd string center and rookie tackle + eagles??pro bowl calibre wideout maclin???vs none on there roster ??capable pro bowl tight end Celek ???vs none on the hawks…(they do have capabilities ) but outclassed…spy vs Wilson ? Do you ..damn right you do…Kendrick would be my guess +advantage even…Wilson is really good in space ??best 3rd down proficiency with his legs in the NFl..Cody (hoping he’s 100% ) watch early kickoffs …and sproles vsa garbage punt cover team…coach Kelly is undefeated vs Carroll …one guy has the ring ..the other is home and wants there’s …sorry Pman ..but it’s past visitor hours at the zoo…on this one …Vegas knows what Vegas knows ..eagles -1 48 points ..

deserteagle
deserteagle
December 6, 2014 8:04 pm

I’m not buying the -1… I disagree that it’s that close…28-17

greenfan
greenfan
December 6, 2014 10:53 pm
Reply to  deserteagle

This Seahawks team has been very good at home and much different on the road…..that being said, we are roughly leading the league in turnovers and Seattle has the top rated defense, that can be trouble for the Birds if they are not able to limit turnovers….I don’t think that this Seattle team has lost by more than 7 points in the past few years, so as much as I would love for a blowout by the Birds, it will likely be a close game…..hopefully Parkey’s injury does not limit his range or effectiveness on kickoffs, field position will be a key in a close game, along with Redzone efficiency.

GO BIRDS !!!!!

CT
CT
December 6, 2014 8:51 pm

I’m not saying we have a 100% chance of winning tomorrow this is the nfl after all. Sanchez could tear his acl the second play from scrimmage af Barkley comes in and throws 4 pics. We could get down to the redzone and shoot ourselves in the foot and fumble on the 2. But I’m just saying, were the better team in all areas in a far margin. Seattle might hve the edge on defense but even in that we have more takeaways and sacks. So were better in some areas on that side of the ball as well. I see us dragging there asses 34-19. There not gonna kno what hit em

koolbreeze
koolbreeze
December 7, 2014 12:50 am
Reply to  CT

Good points CT…I just remember how Seattle shut down QB’s like Manning, Brady and Rodgers…its hard for me to see Sanchez beating that defense…if we have a shot its going to be with our own defense and special teams scoring and Sproles hurting Seattle’s linebackers…but its going to be tough.

I see a lost this week and then we run the table and end up 12-4

Go Eagles

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
December 7, 2014 1:26 am
Reply to  koolbreeze

Over the past several years I remember how San Fran shut down QBs like Rodgers and Brees and Brady….it was hard for us to see Foles beating that defense………

LOL LOL

Look at you with your litany of excuses and the QB needs help bullshit that you continually ran with your former hero and now your new hero….but you conveniently abandoned when the guy you hate was playing.

“The Wrs will drop passes”
“Need the D and ST because its a good D.

LOL

YOu RIPPED Foles against SF for EXACTLY THAT.

You turn-coating putz

Kool”toughthrowstightwindowshasnowbeenabandoned”Breeze.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
December 7, 2014 11:34 am
Reply to  koolbreeze

Kool, so let’s get this straight. Sanchez, who you state is the superior QB between he and Foles is afforded the excuse that he is playing an elite defense and you do not think, nor expect that he can beat them.
However, Foles, who you clearly believe is a back up with limited skills, you boisterously harangued that “he” needs to beat elite defenses, no excuses. He has to step up, make the tight throws through tight windows, read the defenses and beat the defense. Once again, your criteria for both QB’s exhibits a double standard as you call for the defense and special teams to assist in a victory today, however, when the ST’s and defense assisted with wins while Foles was in at QB, you minimized his part in the victory.
The 49ers game could have been won, the offense stunk the joint up, but the ST’s and the defense kept us in the game. At the end of the game, Foles hit Cooper right in the hands at the back of the end zone, Coop dropped a perfect pass, in a tight window! The Eagles loose, you failed to afford Foles the pass that you readily make for Sanchez before the Seahawks even came into Philly. LOL, the double standard is as clear as you are Casper!
You initially make a pre-game excuse that the receivers will drop passes and that will ultimately lead to an Eagles loss. You get busted and called on the carpet for your preemptive strike of excuses, then you state…ok..Sanchez will not be able to beat the Seattle D (nice reversal). Peculiar guy you are! AGENDA!!!

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
December 7, 2014 11:35 am
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

lose

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
December 7, 2014 11:41 am
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Oh and BTW, as long as Sanchez or any other Eagle does not turn the ball over today multiple times, the Eagles will win! I expect Sanchez to play a pretty clean game. he just has to play within himself and take what the defense gives him. Go EAGLES!!!

jakedog
jakedog
December 7, 2014 12:08 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

That’s the key to this game. But I expect a big strike attempt early, which, as Paulman pointed out, will take the safeties out of the box or at least have them thinking about the next big strike

I have full confidence that kelly will be very aggressive early, build a lead, then pound the rock later in the game, but early on Sanchez will be called upon to make big throws

this may be his coming out party

paulman
paulman
December 6, 2014 9:43 pm

I hope your right CT and that the Eagles
Run roughshod over the Seahwks and Beat them Big,
I just don’t see that realistically happening following how both Teams
Have played over the last 4-5 weeks…
This is why they Play the Games…
and should be a very close one down to the wire..
Go Eagles…

daggolden
daggolden
December 7, 2014 4:47 am

My key to this game is Riley Cooper. Its time for him to step up and have a big game. Its time for Cooper to earn that money. I need a 7 catch 90 yard 2 td game from him. He is due.

daggolden
daggolden
December 7, 2014 5:28 am
Reply to  daggolden

Foles has carried us, Sproles has sparked us, Matthews has contributed, Sanchez has contributed, Shady has broken out, now its time for Cooper to give back. At 5 million a year and his 3 catch 24 yards a game avg over the last 16 games Cooper needs to step up. I don’t want to hear about he blocks DBs well. I can stick big bodied Trey Burton out wide to block 180lbs dbs for 400,000 a year and save the 4.6 million. Riley Cooper needs to step up this week and make some plays or get the f&&k off the field.

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
December 7, 2014 7:44 am
Reply to  daggolden

LOL, you want to put a special team/ 4th string TE into the starting lineup and promote him to a different position? Got bad news for you Daggolden, Riley Cooper’s backup is Jeff Maehl, another white wr for you to fret about.

paulman
paulman
December 7, 2014 9:21 am
Reply to  daggolden

Where’s Eagles TE Zac Ertz been lately,
He needs to step up also… I expect a big game
From Josh Huff today…

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
December 7, 2014 7:47 am

It’s the sport of Kings better than diamond rings…
F-O-O-T-B-A-L-L,
Are you ready for some Football?
Go Eagles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
December 7, 2014 7:54 am

get to see the Super Bowl champs today live at the Linc.
Not too happy about accommodating that Pacific Northwest fanbase at 4:30 pm when the temperature drops into the 30s. But I got a new pair of eagle gloves and winter hat.

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
December 7, 2014 7:59 am

elite team in the cold — hope Sanchez can rise to the challenge because this defense is special and one of the hardest hitting teams in the NFL. Even wh3en the birds score a TD they make them earn it with some bone crushing hits.

paulman
paulman
December 7, 2014 9:19 am

***Paulmans Final Four in NCAA Football****

1) Alabama
2) Oregon
3) Florida State
4) Ohio State

Alabama over Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl
Florida State over Oregon in the Rose Bowl

Alabama over Florida State in Championship Game

TCU & Baylor come in at #5 & #6 as the Big 12 was just not very
Strong this year and I give the nod to Ohio State..

deserteagle
deserteagle
December 7, 2014 9:21 am

Enjoy the game eagle0supe…make certain the 12th man is in the house…what’s the weather there ? Dag…cooper is not going to get 7-10 balls ,it’s playing into Seattles teeth of there defense…look for a ton of safe ..check downs..short quick hits ..if anything we want coop to be coop….don’t force a thing..marks security blanket is Jordan Matthews …also keep an eye on sproles in two back sets and misdirection..Gents we are one game from the mountain top …beat the best to be the best …it’s Seattle ..land of shit rainy weather and coffee…vs cold brewskis and genos…C’mon Man

paulman
paulman
December 7, 2014 9:26 am
Reply to  deserteagle

I believe the Eagles do the opposite and come out throwing and go over the Top a couple of times to catch the Seahawks by surprise early and try to get an early Score or two via the “big play”
Seahawks have too much Team Soeed sideline to sideline to effectively
Dink & dunk down the field. Eagles must hit them over the Top on a 1st down
Play action play where their Safeties get caught creeping up in the box

deserteagle
deserteagle
December 7, 2014 9:29 am

Keep the dream alive…match last years win total@ 10-3 …knock Dallas off the mountain ,kick them to the playoff curb..11-3.. Don’t sleep on two division road foes…who have there golf clubs readied and bags packed ..in Washington and ny …get the bye …and home field …where after Dallas we’d be 12 in a row at home without a loss …remember when home field wasn’t worth squat under AR? We are looking at 23-9 in chips two years ..two playoff appearances ..it all starts today …FLY

deserteagle
deserteagle
December 7, 2014 9:30 am

Pman ..not buying ..what you’re selling ..that’s a formula for disaster ..risk / reward

paulman
paulman
December 7, 2014 9:57 am
Reply to  deserteagle

Which is what Coach Kelky is all about..
The Seahawks are favored and the Defending Champs
Eagles have to take it to them early and get a big play or
Two to set the tone.. It’s how Kelky shows his Confidence with his players
Go right out them, Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, whoever
And make a Play…

deserteagle
deserteagle
December 7, 2014 9:36 am

As stated establishing the run ,and then and only then play action…I’ll take a possible shot..if we jump on them early,let’s ,do it with sproles in space or a punt return..shady MUST not carry a loaf of bread …and Sanchez must stay within the moment …don’t think of trying to make plays on there back end …

paulman
paulman
December 7, 2014 9:52 am
Reply to  deserteagle

Ultimately that’s what the Eagles will attempt to do,
But I believe Chip has Offense going for a few big plays very early in the game to attempt to hit them in the jaw with a big play or two and get their Safeties backing off a bit, then pound the rock and ball control
With Seahawks agressive style, you have to hit them early

CT
CT
December 7, 2014 10:42 am

TODAYS THE DAY BABY!!! have u ever been so excited for a game outside the division. From a schematic standpoint this is the most interesting game we play against the champs. Like I’ve stated above, were the dominate better team numerous areas. Go out and run the ball 45-50 times with shady sproles and Polk. Sanchez throws for 250 on 24 attempts with 1 td pass. Marshawn is held in check decently and the defense comes up with 4 sacks and a fumble recovery. Big game by special teams today as the 12th man shows up more than anything. Philly 31-17

jakedog
jakedog
December 7, 2014 11:35 am

Paulman getting his senses back, that’s exactly what the eagles must do, especially to get Sanchez ‘ s confidence high.

Win toss, big return, first play, under center, play action deep to Maclin for six.

IrishEagle
IrishEagle
December 7, 2014 11:47 am

It’s a little cold out today and there will be some wind at the Linc.

We need to stop the running QB, Wilson. I think we can keep Lynch under wraps, but Wilson can kill us if the LBs turn their backs on him. We can’t let Wilson pick-up 16 yards scrambling on 3rd and long. That’s how he beats teams.

On offense, Chip has to work his magic finding the soft spots in Seattle’s defense.

Eagles 20 Seattle 17

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
December 7, 2014 4:39 pm

OMG

First two passes and I’m terrified.

Com’on chip. Unlike Kool”tightwindowstoughthrowsnolongerapply”Breeze, recognze what you have and call 74 straight runs.

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
December 7, 2014 4:40 pm

Run the ball….thats how you get Sanchez in rhythm.

deserteagle
deserteagle
December 7, 2014 4:42 pm

As shaky a start as the 3wheeled wagon..

CT
CT
December 7, 2014 4:43 pm

Pass pass pass?

deserteagle
deserteagle
December 7, 2014 4:44 pm

Yes ertz

CT
CT
December 7, 2014 4:45 pm

There it is!!!! Special teams baby!!!!

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
December 7, 2014 4:45 pm

Marcus Smith sighting….

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
December 7, 2014 4:50 pm

2nd drive run run run run run simple pass

Soooo much better.

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
December 7, 2014 4:50 pm

Helluva block by Riley Cooper

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
December 7, 2014 4:52 pm

Nice execution all around. Nice play design…go Eagles!!!

deserteagle
deserteagle
December 7, 2014 4:54 pm

Scoring by sanchez in the red zone….come on out Kool…it’s safe …

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
December 7, 2014 4:56 pm
Reply to  deserteagle

LOL…come out come out wherever you are Casper!

deserteagle
deserteagle
December 7, 2014 4:54 pm

Chips the man…simple

deserteagle
deserteagle
December 7, 2014 4:56 pm

4th and 1 wow ..can’t ever see AR do that..he just layed the gauntlet and lived to boast about it..in chip I worship,.

deserteagle
deserteagle
December 7, 2014 4:59 pm

Pman no go …..on your over the top call early in the game..you concede ? I’m very surprised (not)