5 things to watch for:
Looking ahead
The worst thing you can do in sports is underestimate and overlook your opponent. The Titans come into town with a abysmal 2-8 record having lost their last 4 games, including this past Monday night's meltdown against the Steelers. However, the average points per loss in those 4 games was only 8.25 points and they held a 24-13 lead over the Steelers going into that 4th quarter. Their QB is 6th round rookie named Zach Mettenberger, and although a rookie, has shown some big game promise.
The Eagles will look to rebound this week after a demoralizing loss against Green Bay, but don't tell me that they don't have at least a smidgen of the Cowboys on their mind, who will be awaiting for them come Thanksgiving Day for a very important NFC East . The question is, will the Eagles fan base be biting their fingernails come the 4th quarter if the Eagles decide to look past the Titans?
The Rebound
How will the Eagles respond after that thrashing by the hands of Green Bay? Will they come out flat? Will they come out hot? That is the question on most of the Eagles fans and that should be answered within the first half of Sunday's game. The Eagles need to bury the Titans and hold at least a 10 point lead to reassure Birds fans that the Eagles are still Super Bowl contenders.
The Jury on Sanchez
So far Mark Sanchez has played in 2.75 games for the Birds and has 4 interceptions and 1 fumble lost. Pretty standard given Sanchez's past, but obviously a concern if the Eagles will rely on the Sanchize for the rest of the season. Sanchez's formula has always been simple, pound the rock and don't force Mark to win you the game with his arm. Chip needs to realize that. It's not that Chip's system shouldn't work, it's just that the run-pass option should favor the run game.
McHappines for McCoy
Obviosly, Shady McCoy is not having the same statistical season as years prior, but hey, we're still winning right? True, but in order to keep one of the best backs in the league from going all T.O. on us, you have to keep him happy. Give him the rock, and for god's sake, stop handing it off to him in shotgun.
The Eagles Kryptonite
The biggest thing that was exposed last week were actually two things: Obviously, the play of our secondary, but the other being the lack of pass rush. These two always go hand in hand, and if one is missing than it's most likely neither will be successful. We knew going into the season that our secondary was weak, but in order for us to make a long push deep into the playoffs we'll need that pass rush. Look for the Eagles front 7 to be very hungry come Sunday.
3 musings
- So the Oakland Raiders won their first game Thursday night and rookie QB Derek Carr was interviewed right after the game and who do you think was the first person he thanked? God, of course. My question is: If God helped you win the football game, how did he do it? Did God help you stuff the Chiefs run game? Did God make that pass go incomplete to end the game? I don't get why players do this. Listen, nothing against religion, just leave it out of sports.
- Can we not see pictures of newborns on Facebook as soon as they enter the world from their mother's vajeen? I mean, sheesh, clean the placenta off before you plaster your kids first pic all over the internet. It's like 'Hey, welcome to the world baby McGlone...don't mind my pubes and bloody discharge stuck to my baby's head but baby and mother are doing great!'
- The answer is: Internet ads before a video, traffic because of a left hand turn, and . What are the most annoying things in the world, Alex?
Reason No. 3,721 as to why I suck at Fantasy Football
I was in desperate need of a win last week to separate myself from the pack and secure a playoff spot, so what do I do? Of course I lose by 19 points to a team who started an RB who was ruled out earlier in the week. But also because I have Calvin Johnson, who has been a conundrum for fantasy owners all season. You can't sit him for the mere fact that he could explode any week, but fantasy wise, he's been terrible.
Prediction: Eagles 37, Titans 21
I do think the Eagles come out a little flat in this one, but halfway through pick it up in pure anticipation for the Thanksgiving Day showdown with the Cowboys. The Titans are on the road, coming off a short week, and the Eagles need to regain some confidence in both their offense and defense. Look for it to be close early, but a blowout come the second half.
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