Arizona just lost Palmer.
Seattle just suffered a huge blow by losing DT Brandon Mebane. Don't seem to have the receiving threats.
The 49ers don't seem all that intimidating anymore.
Who knows what will happen with Eagles at QB?
NFC South? Yuck?
Detroit? Not in my lifetime. Perhaps Green Bay. Obviously Seattle still could give them trouble.
They may get to see the Pats, Colts, or Broncos in the Super Bowl.
I am looking forward to the Eagles having to play an actual opponent for a change. Kelly is a great coach, and they have a very good OL, but there's some serious smoke and mirrors going on with them.
(1a) See Eagles knocked out.
(1b) See Cowboys knocked out.
If the deciding factor in this race is the quarterback, I would put my money on Aaron Rogers over Tony Romo. In any event, I reckon I'm getting on the Packers bandwagon in terms of rooting interest for the NFC.
Anyway, Eric - I think Dallas legitimately has a shot.....but the one thing that scares me is Romo's chance of injury, and also his play versus the blitz.
The Eagles blitz a ton, and for whatever reason Romo was oblivious on what to do versus it on MNF versus Washington. The Eagles certainly took note. Does Dallas correct that?
Those teams play two times in the final six....certainly will be a very long way in determining the division winner.
(1a) See Eagles knocked out.
(1b) See Cowboys knocked out.
I would very much like Dallas to knock out Philly (which is their worst nightmare) and then Dallas to knocked out by whomever...
Seeing one of those teams splashed over every website as champions would be almost as dreadful as seeing the Giant win was incredible.
If the Giants aren't going to win, I want some innocuous team to win like Seattle or Detroit.
1. 30% of all runs for zero or a loss
2. Nearly last in redzone efficiency
3. Lead league in turning the ball over.
I've said this before, they try to run as many plays as possible to catch teams either out of position or tired..and it leads to big plays.
Even Trent Dilfer said it last night...ANY QB could make the the throws, they are mostly pitch and catch with a few long heaves thrown in.
And of course, they are getting great special teams, and very oportunistic defense (although I think the defense is simply taking adavantage of inferior opponents).
(1a) See Eagles knocked out.
(1b) See Cowboys knocked out.
this sums it up for me too
I could see SF going on a bit of a run.. again. It sucks because it's going to be hard for a team I DON'T hate to come out of the NFC. I just hope it's not Dallas or Philly but I could see it coming.
I said it a few weeks ago and I still think it now.. the Cowboys are better than the Eagles and it'll show when they play each other.
They have a Super Bowl winning offense, but the defense ultimately is what is needed to win in the playoffs.
How good are the Eagles? In Lambeau should reveal some facts this weekend.
Both teams excel on specials.
Detroit.....ehhhhh. I would NEVER trust them in a big spot...I could see them being a 1 or 2 seed then going out first round....or not making it at all. They were setup last year to win that division easily, and folded.
That's cutting it too close. I'd like to see a 2nd half collapse and missed playoffs for them.
(1a) See Eagles knocked out.
(1b) See Cowboys knocked out.
Said but true state of affairs for us Giants fans.
How far we have fallen.
Detroit is an interesting team and the next 2 weeks are a good litmus test for them - going on the road to AZ and NE. They're finding ways to win instead of lose and weathered the storm of losing the best WR in football for an extended period and may have unearthed another top 10 guy in Tate. If Ebron catches up and can start to contribute regularly they're going to be a mess to defend. Also, they're getting contributions from their secondary that were absent in prior years under Schwartz. They also already beat Green Bay and held them to something like 7.
1. Eagles fans will be even more pissed off than us
2. The Eagles trophy case continues to hold only a can of chunky soup, which is priceless.
I choose the Eagles if it comes down to it.
I don't feel as virulently about the Eagles, but I still want them to lose.
I also don't think the Cowboys' defense is good enough, Murray will burn out at some point, and the Eagles' luck is bound to run out at some point this season. I'd kinda like to see Sanchez win; feel bad for him. Detroit seems like a well-rounded team; Green Bay? Seattle? I don't think any of them have the wherewithal right now to beat Denver/the Pats/Indy. But who know who gets on a run? As far as I'm concerned, it could be anybody but the Cowboys and I'll be happy. I always root for the Giants and whoever's playing the Cowboys, but the second half of that almost takes priority this year.
Eric, im prettY sure they have had all their starters back for a couple weeks now. Mathis and Kelce are playing
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How is their OL still playing so well with all those injuries?
Eric, im prettY sure they have had all their starters back for a couple weeks now. Mathis and Kelce are playing
Yup. Mathis and Kelce are back, but now Herremans is done for the year.
They're not quite what they were last year, but still very solid. Especially in pass pro.
Right now, SF is on the outside looking in, but a lot can change between now and the end of the season. NO could actually be a losing team hosting a WC weekend game as a division winner. NO at home could be a tough draw, even if they make it at 7-9 or 8-8.
I agree that the 2 most intriguing games for the rest of the year could be Dallas and Philly x2. They are neck and neck and it is possible only the division winner makes the playoffs. Although, right now, I think 1 WC is the loser of that battle.
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How is their OL still playing so well with all those injuries?
Eric, im prettY sure they have had all their starters back for a couple weeks now. Mathis and Kelce are playing
Yup. Mathis and Kelce are back, but now Herremans is done for the year.
They're not quite what they were last year, but still very solid. Especially in pass pro.
I think they have a big advantage over the lesser teams......it takes a defensive team that knows their system and can keep up, match up, and trust their assignments. The Eagles really don't have outstanding personnel, other than the RB McCoy, but get teams turned around thru confusion, and even more so by the opposition tiring.
what a kick in the (*@
While I'll miss saying "How many Lombardi's do you have?" when an Eagles fan talks shit, but with 1 SB, they'd still be 3 shy of the Giants. I guess 3 up, you could still say that, but it doesnt have the same zing to it.
(1a) See Cowboys knocked out. (Don't want them to get 6 SBs)
(1b) See 49ers knocked out. (Don't want them to get 6 SBs)
(1c) See Green Bay knocked out. (No 14th championship)
(4) See Patriots knocked out. (No 4th SB for Pats/Brady)
(5) See Eagles knocked out. (Keep SB trophy case empty)
Wouldn't mind too much if they won:
(1) See Broncos win (2nd SB for Peyton)
(2) See Lions win (It's been a long, long time)
(3) See Cardinals win (see (2) )
Sucks Romo plays for Dallas... seems like a nice guy, not to mention tough. I would have liked to root for him. Too bad, never going to happen.
Plus, their defense is going to get toasted. In postseason.