For the second time in two weeks, the Philadelphia Eagles turned the ball over at least four times (five last week) and for the second time in two weeks, they won by a single point.
The Philadelphia Eagles have turned the ball over nine times in their first two games (six interceptions and three fumbles) and yet have found a way to hang around in both games before quarterback Michael Vick has led them to a go-ahead touchdown in the final minutes.
Looking at the turnover situation, I honestly have no idea how the Eagles are 2-0, yet looking at all the other statistics, I have no idea how they wouldn't be either.
On Sunday against the always solid Ravens defense the Eagles converted 26 first downs, were 7 for 15 on 3rd down (46.7%), gained 486 total yards (129 on the ground and 357 through the air) and held onto the ball for 34:21. While the team only averaged 3.1 yards per carry, the Eagles averaged 11.2 yards per pass attempt and 6.5 yards per play. On the season, the Eagles are ranked 1st in the NFL in yards per game at 471.0. The next closest team is the New York Giants - a full 34.5 yards per game behind Philadelphia. Philly is 2nd (behind the Giants) in passing yards per game with 331.5 and are 8th in rushing yards per game with 139.5. In points per game, however, the Eagles are tied for 26th in the league, scoring just 20.5 per game.
Sadly enough having turned the ball over four times, the Eagles' offense looked much more crisp than they did the previous week against Cleveland. The offensive line protected Vick better in the passing game. He still got hit more than head coach Andy Reid would like, but it was still an improvement. Vick himself looked better throwing the ball than he did against the Browns. His first interception was a bonehead decision, but the second shouldn't have happened, as it appeared like the intended receiver had his hands on the ball and should have made the catch - not to mention that the defender had his right arm wrapped around him which likely would have resulted in a pass interference call if the non-replacement officials were calling the game. The defense was pretty solid throughout, especially in the second half. The secondary, in particular, played well, as they made Baltimore Ravens' quarterback, Joe Flacco's life a living nightmare in the final thirty minutes.
Up next for the Eagles are the 2-0 Arizona Cardinals on the road this next Sunday afternoon. If the Eagles learn to be careful with the football, they should improve to 3-0 in time for their big NFC East showdown with the New York Giants the following Sunday night.
Between better protecting Michael Vick, Vick and the offense better protecting the ball and perhaps the defense better stopping the run, the Eagles have a lot to work on this week in the run up to the game with Arizona, but for as sloppy as the offense has played to this point, they have to be quite ecstatic they're heading into said game with a 2-0 record.
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The Philadelphia Eagles have turned the ball over nine times in their first two games (six interceptions and three fumbles) and yet have found a way to hang around in both games before quarterback Michael Vick has led them to a go-ahead touchdown in the final minutes.
Looking at the turnover situation, I honestly have no idea how the Eagles are 2-0, yet looking at all the other statistics, I have no idea how they wouldn't be either.
On Sunday against the always solid Ravens defense the Eagles converted 26 first downs, were 7 for 15 on 3rd down (46.7%), gained 486 total yards (129 on the ground and 357 through the air) and held onto the ball for 34:21. While the team only averaged 3.1 yards per carry, the Eagles averaged 11.2 yards per pass attempt and 6.5 yards per play. On the season, the Eagles are ranked 1st in the NFL in yards per game at 471.0. The next closest team is the New York Giants - a full 34.5 yards per game behind Philadelphia. Philly is 2nd (behind the Giants) in passing yards per game with 331.5 and are 8th in rushing yards per game with 139.5. In points per game, however, the Eagles are tied for 26th in the league, scoring just 20.5 per game.
Sadly enough having turned the ball over four times, the Eagles' offense looked much more crisp than they did the previous week against Cleveland. The offensive line protected Vick better in the passing game. He still got hit more than head coach Andy Reid would like, but it was still an improvement. Vick himself looked better throwing the ball than he did against the Browns. His first interception was a bonehead decision, but the second shouldn't have happened, as it appeared like the intended receiver had his hands on the ball and should have made the catch - not to mention that the defender had his right arm wrapped around him which likely would have resulted in a pass interference call if the non-replacement officials were calling the game. The defense was pretty solid throughout, especially in the second half. The secondary, in particular, played well, as they made Baltimore Ravens' quarterback, Joe Flacco's life a living nightmare in the final thirty minutes.
Up next for the Eagles are the 2-0 Arizona Cardinals on the road this next Sunday afternoon. If the Eagles learn to be careful with the football, they should improve to 3-0 in time for their big NFC East showdown with the New York Giants the following Sunday night.
Between better protecting Michael Vick, Vick and the offense better protecting the ball and perhaps the defense better stopping the run, the Eagles have a lot to work on this week in the run up to the game with Arizona, but for as sloppy as the offense has played to this point, they have to be quite ecstatic they're heading into said game with a 2-0 record.
http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=320916021
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