Wow wow wow and wow. Can this season get anymore exciting, controversial, nerve racking? I don't
think so. Battling injuries, defensive struggles, and slow starts the Philadelphia Eagles have managed
to get to an undefeated 3-0 record to start of what has been a incredible start to the season. After what
was just a hard fought battle against the Indianapolis Colts, the media was all over how this team was
winning and if it could last. Well the winning continued Sunday after noon with a incredible 37-34
victory over the NFC East rival Washington Redskins who featured a returning Philadelphia Eagle by
the name of Desean Jackson. The winning however continued the way it has throughout the 3 weeks
of the season which has been close, gritty, and a come from behind type win. What stuck out in week
3 from both the offense and defense, and of course the special teams.
As for the offense I thought that Nick Foles was the MVP of this game. Plain and simple. After Jason Kelce went down with what is now being called a sports hernia, Foles had to stick in the pocket and deliver some tough throws while taking a couple big licks from the Washington defense. Foles finished the game for the third time with over 300 yards and recorded 3 touchdowns with no interceptions. He looked a lot more comfortable with his feet and how he was delivering throws. Foles said in his press conference "I'm going to get up not out of pride but to show the guys that I am fighting for them so they will do the same". As for Desean Jackson he finished the game with 117 yards and a touchdown but was restricted for most of the game besides one 81 yard touchdown grab. He got into a scuffle with Jenkins and Nate Allen early but was not flagged. It really got the crowd going. But then when it was time for a brawl, Desean didn't seem interested as Emmanuel Acho called #11 out on twitter today.
If you doubted Foles as a leader and as the Eagles quarterback, I believe you have been proven wrong or will be soon with the way Foles is leading this offense without most of his starting offensive line. A late play that seemed to be a turnover spurred up some heat at the end of the game when Nick Foles overthrew his target and appeared to be intercepted. While returning the play, Foles seemed to have thought the play was over and slowed down when out of nowhere he was blind sided by defensive tackle Sam Baker. Jason Peters immediately went after Baker repeatedly punching Baker in the helmet which began an all out brawl on Washington's sideline. Jason Peters was thrown out of the game which then left Todd Herremans as the last starting offensive lineman while David Molk, Andrew Gardener, Dennis Kelly, and newly signed Wade Smith tried to give Foles enough time to lead the Eagles back to victory.
Jeremy Maclin and Jordan Matthews also had big games as #18 finished with 154 yards and a touchdown and #81 finished with 59 yards and 2 touchdowns on the day. It was a change from where the offense was getting points from the last two games where Foles was relying heavily on the tight ends and running backs, week 3 was a different scenario. The Redskins took out both McCoy and Sproles who had 20 yards rushing a piece. Zach Ertz only had one catch for 14 yards so the Eagles took what they could get and attacked that weak Washington secondary.
Defensively the Eagles gave up 427 passing yards in Kirk Cousins first start this season, and really seemed to struggle on the power runs from Alfred Morris. Yet with those struggles comes resiliency as when the game was on the line in a 4th and 10 situation for Washington who was trailing by 3 with under 2 minutes left, the secondary made a play when they had to as the puss rush couldn't get to Kirk Cousins who threw up a pass to a what seemed to be open Pierre Garcon but threw it behind him. So yes maybe the defense caught a break and yes they need to improve, but the interception from Malcolm Jenkins late in the game shows the true character of this team and that when it is time to make a stop. This defense is fully capable of doing it.
A big week 3 victory puts the Eagles at an undefeated 3-0 as they fly out to San Francisco next week to take on the surprising 1-2 49ers team at the new Levi Stadium. It will be a tough battle of two teams who are suffering through a lot of injuries and controversy. A quick note is that I am getting tired of seeing the white on white jerseys. Who is ready to see some midnight green? Get to it Nike!
think so. Battling injuries, defensive struggles, and slow starts the Philadelphia Eagles have managed
to get to an undefeated 3-0 record to start of what has been a incredible start to the season. After what
was just a hard fought battle against the Indianapolis Colts, the media was all over how this team was
winning and if it could last. Well the winning continued Sunday after noon with a incredible 37-34
victory over the NFC East rival Washington Redskins who featured a returning Philadelphia Eagle by
the name of Desean Jackson. The winning however continued the way it has throughout the 3 weeks
of the season which has been close, gritty, and a come from behind type win. What stuck out in week
3 from both the offense and defense, and of course the special teams.
As for the offense I thought that Nick Foles was the MVP of this game. Plain and simple. After Jason Kelce went down with what is now being called a sports hernia, Foles had to stick in the pocket and deliver some tough throws while taking a couple big licks from the Washington defense. Foles finished the game for the third time with over 300 yards and recorded 3 touchdowns with no interceptions. He looked a lot more comfortable with his feet and how he was delivering throws. Foles said in his press conference "I'm going to get up not out of pride but to show the guys that I am fighting for them so they will do the same". As for Desean Jackson he finished the game with 117 yards and a touchdown but was restricted for most of the game besides one 81 yard touchdown grab. He got into a scuffle with Jenkins and Nate Allen early but was not flagged. It really got the crowd going. But then when it was time for a brawl, Desean didn't seem interested as Emmanuel Acho called #11 out on twitter today.If you doubted Foles as a leader and as the Eagles quarterback, I believe you have been proven wrong or will be soon with the way Foles is leading this offense without most of his starting offensive line. A late play that seemed to be a turnover spurred up some heat at the end of the game when Nick Foles overthrew his target and appeared to be intercepted. While returning the play, Foles seemed to have thought the play was over and slowed down when out of nowhere he was blind sided by defensive tackle Sam Baker. Jason Peters immediately went after Baker repeatedly punching Baker in the helmet which began an all out brawl on Washington's sideline. Jason Peters was thrown out of the game which then left Todd Herremans as the last starting offensive lineman while David Molk, Andrew Gardener, Dennis Kelly, and newly signed Wade Smith tried to give Foles enough time to lead the Eagles back to victory.
Jeremy Maclin and Jordan Matthews also had big games as #18 finished with 154 yards and a touchdown and #81 finished with 59 yards and 2 touchdowns on the day. It was a change from where the offense was getting points from the last two games where Foles was relying heavily on the tight ends and running backs, week 3 was a different scenario. The Redskins took out both McCoy and Sproles who had 20 yards rushing a piece. Zach Ertz only had one catch for 14 yards so the Eagles took what they could get and attacked that weak Washington secondary.Defensively the Eagles gave up 427 passing yards in Kirk Cousins first start this season, and really seemed to struggle on the power runs from Alfred Morris. Yet with those struggles comes resiliency as when the game was on the line in a 4th and 10 situation for Washington who was trailing by 3 with under 2 minutes left, the secondary made a play when they had to as the puss rush couldn't get to Kirk Cousins who threw up a pass to a what seemed to be open Pierre Garcon but threw it behind him. So yes maybe the defense caught a break and yes they need to improve, but the interception from Malcolm Jenkins late in the game shows the true character of this team and that when it is time to make a stop. This defense is fully capable of doing it.A big week 3 victory puts the Eagles at an undefeated 3-0 as they fly out to San Francisco next week to take on the surprising 1-2 49ers team at the new Levi Stadium. It will be a tough battle of two teams who are suffering through a lot of injuries and controversy. A quick note is that I am getting tired of seeing the white on white jerseys. Who is ready to see some midnight green? Get to it Nike!
