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How much of an advantage is the field in Philly

cjac : 1/16/2018 12:04 pm
going to be this week?

Not sure if there was a discussion of this on the game thread or not. But the Falcons players on both sides of the ball couldnt stay on their feet. Do we see this again this week? Or does Minnesota get the right equipment?

This is not to say that Philly didnt play well enough to win, it just seemed like they had the advantage.
It's more of an advantage with regards to them  
montanagiant : 1/16/2018 12:13 pm : link
Not having to play in Minny's stadium than anything else. That stadium atmosphere is insane. The other aspect is that the Linc is an outdoor stadium which may be a factor somewhat
Good Point  
Bob in Vt : 1/16/2018 12:14 pm : link
I have to believe the Vikings saw that fact and will plan for it (hopefully).

The other factor is weather, and the forecast is not bad for Sunday. So that should help minimize any negative impact on the Vikings
Foles  
theold5j : 1/16/2018 12:24 pm : link
Slipped on the 1st play of the game
It's going to be pretty mild...  
Ryan : 1/16/2018 12:35 pm : link
..here this weekend - high 40's and sunny. I don't see it being much an issue.

The crowd will be like an overstuffed hoagie though.
OC Shurmur should  
NY Blue : 1/16/2018 12:40 pm : link
call the Giants and check on what size cleats to use lol
RE: OC Shurmur should  
YAJ2112 : 1/16/2018 12:42 pm : link
In comment 13792374 NY Blue said:
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call the Giants and check on what size cleats to use lol


Or, given that he coached there for years maybe he already knows
The Vikings have a good defense  
an_idol_mind : 1/16/2018 12:50 pm : link
and can lean on their running game, so I expect that will help negate some of Philly's home field advantage.

That said, they are the Vikings, and I'm pretty sure that franchise is cursed.
Send Minnesota......  
paesan98 : 1/16/2018 12:57 pm : link
A detailed set of directions/map to Fordham so they can get some sneakers at halftime. Guess I'm dating myself with that comment
RE: Send Minnesota......  
cjac : 1/16/2018 1:08 pm : link
In comment 13792437 paesan98 said:
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A detailed set of directions/map to Fordham so they can get some sneakers at halftime. Guess I'm dating myself with that comment


are you referencing 1934 Giants Bears?
I think Eagles are being underestimated  
jeff57 : 1/16/2018 1:11 pm : link
I think the home field advantage will give them the win.
I think Philly has a great chance to win (unfortunately)  
MetsAreBack : 1/16/2018 1:19 pm : link
maybe it was nerves - but Keenum looked terrible sunday. He needs to play a hell of a lot better if they are going to win. Also had some key defensive injuries... will those guys be back sunday? Certainly Rhodes will play through it which helps, but they will need the other guys too.
RE: I think Eagles are being underestimated  
Mike in Philly : 1/16/2018 1:21 pm : link
In comment 13792485 jeff57 said:
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I think the home field advantage will give them the win.
God I hope you're wrong. I don't ever want this stinking team to win a damn thing. I want their pathetic fans to wallow in misery for all eternity.

Just saying...
Dunno much about the Philly field...  
M.S. : 1/16/2018 1:42 pm : link
...but my sense is they'll beat down Minny pretty easily.

And I hate the fucking Eagles.
RE: Dunno much about the Philly field...  
YAJ2112 : 1/16/2018 1:43 pm : link
In comment 13792583 M.S. said:
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...but my sense is they'll beat down Minny pretty easily.

And I hate the fucking Eagles.


What gives you that sense? My sense is that Philly would have a tough time winning this game even if Wentz were healthy.
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BillKo : 1/16/2018 1:46 pm : link
In comment 13792592 YAJ2112 said:
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...but my sense is they'll beat down Minny pretty easily.

And I hate the fucking Eagles.



What gives you that sense? My sense is that Philly would have a tough time winning this game even if Wentz were healthy.


Philly will again struggle to get to 20 points.

Foles maybe impressed me with one throw the entire game, everything was pitch and catch.

That has to be Minny's strategy: be aggressive in their play calling to get to that 20 point mark.

ATL's strategy was horrid: they were content to play in a close, low scoring game.........
Huge homefield advantage  
GeoMan999 : 1/16/2018 3:45 pm : link
And now the Eagles have some momentum. This sets up well for them against the Vikings that won only because they were home. Wentz would have destroyed them.

I am in the Philly area and watch every one of their games.
RE: RE: Dunno much about the Philly field...  
jeff57 : 1/16/2018 4:20 pm : link
In comment 13792592 YAJ2112 said:
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...but my sense is they'll beat down Minny pretty easily.

And I hate the fucking Eagles.



What gives you that sense? My sense is that Philly would have a tough time winning this game even if Wentz were healthy.


They’d win by at least 10 if Wentz were healthy.
With the way the Vikes won Sundays game  
montanagiant : 1/16/2018 4:24 pm : link
I think it's inevitable that they end up going to the Super Bowl. Football Gods are on their side
RE: With the way the Vikes won Sundays game  
MetsAreBack : 1/16/2018 4:57 pm : link
In comment 13792983 montanagiant said:
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I think it's inevitable that they end up going to the Super Bowl. Football Gods are on their side



I dont know about that - remember the curse of 2014 to winning NFC playoff teams?

--Dallas beats Detroit on questionable ref calls
--Green Bay beats Dallas on reversed Dez touchdown
--Seattle beats GB in OT after onsides kick and miracle 2 point conversion
--NE beats Seattle because they got bored with Marshawn running for 6 ypc
RE: RE: Dunno much about the Philly field...  
M.S. : 1/16/2018 6:50 pm : link
In comment 13792592 YAJ2112 said:
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...but my sense is they'll beat down Minny pretty easily.

And I hate the fucking Eagles.



What gives you that sense? My sense is that Philly would have a tough time winning this game even if Wentz were healthy.

A few things: (1) Home field advantage in front of the nasty bastard fans this side of the moon; (2) Minny's pass game is not high octane enough to take advantage of a weak-to-middling Eagles secondary; (3) Minny's pass blocking could be very vulnerable to a nasty Philly rush.

It’s going to be very big factor.......  
Simms11 : 1/16/2018 7:23 pm : link
Case Keenum is going to have to make some throws in this game and not the short slants. I see another defensive struggle.
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