Eagles Are Paper Tigers
And their breath smells of cheese whiz...
http://www.startribune.com/carson-wentz-s-eagles-are-good-but-how-good-are-they/460594043/
Yes, the Eagles are good. But how good?
They’re a league-best 10-1 with a nine-game winning streak. But they’re 1-1 against teams that have a winning record heading into Week 13. Their signature victory is a 28-23 win at Carolina, which has lost two of five home games.
The other top six teams in the NFC and their records against teams with a winning record are: Vikings (4-2), Panthers (4-2), Saints (3-3), Rams (2-2) and Falcons (2-3).
The good news is we won’t have to wait long for the Eagles to face some sterner tests. They’ll travel to Seattle on Sunday, stay on the West Coast for the week and play the Rams in Los Angeles the following week.
If the Eagles return home at 12-1, look out. They’ll be expected to become the seventh 15-1 team in NFL history as they finish up with games at the Giants and home against the Raiders and Cowboys.
Like I said in an earlier thread, the NFC playoff seeding could change significantly in the next 5 weeks. This weekend's NFL action might be the best of the whole year. And the NFC playoffs are going to be big-boy football at its finest. Very cool.
Its just really fun as a Viking's fan to be in the middle of this. Playoff football is just a blast when your team is involved.
C'mere...C'mere...I'm whispering because the GF is a big Eagles fan...but...um...
FUCK THE EAGLES...
Next two weeks are huge for Vikings too...I will take .500, want 2/0 of course. 0/2 not very palatable, but depends on how the games go down, how competitive we were.
I'm not predicting it... but I could see the Eagles lose in Seattle... and then just fall off the map (like the Vikings did a year ago). I think that it's nearly impossible to NOT have a feeling of invincibility if you're the Eagles. But if/when that feeling is pierced... those who are not as "battle-tested" (or mentally tough) can easily fall to pieces.
Minnesota usually gets a very good fan turnout in Atlanta, hope that's the case Sunday.
@"StickyBun" said: Minnesota usually gets a very good fan turnout in Atlanta, hope that's the case Sunday.
Maybe we hear another SKOL chant in the 4th quarter...
BOOM
@"pumpf" said: I'm not predicting it... but I could see the Eagles lose in Seattle... and then just fall off the map (like the Vikings did a year ago). I think that it's nearly impossible to NOT have a feeling of invincibility if you're the Eagles. But if/when that feeling is pierced... those who are not as "battle-tested" (or mentally tough) can easily fall to pieces.Interesting possibility. Strange as it may seem, if they end up 12-4 (losses to Seahawks, Rams, and Cowboys are possible) the Eagles will be considered a disappointment and a team "stumbling into the playoffs".
@"BarrNone55" said: Paper. Tigers.They got handled, no doubt about it. They have another tough one on the road against the Rams, I'm interested to see how they respond.
If New Orleans wins against Atlanta this Thursday night, its going to be almost impossible to dislodge the top 6 teams in the NFC currently in whatever form the seeding may end up being.
I think the Eagles get hit square in the mouth again and don't have a counter-punch...
@"Wetlander" said:@"StickyBun" said: Minnesota usually gets a very good fan turnout in Atlanta, hope that's the case Sunday.Maybe we hear another SKOL chant in the 4th quarter...
BOOM
I think it’s one of the coolest things ever that the Skol chant travels. If the Vikings can sustain this level of great football in the years to come, I can see this chant growing larger at away games. It would piss me off if a road team came in and I could here their fans chanting.
@"BarrNone55" said: I think the Eagles get hit square in the mouth again and don't have a counter-punch...That was pretty impressive last night, but the 12th Man always makes Seattle a pretty may environment. Not sure LA will have that same kind of environment, but then, I'm not sure they need to...
What I love is that Seattle just gave the blueprint for now to bear this guy's, and you nailed it. Smack 'em. I have no doubts that Wade Phillips' defense will do just that.
I do not agree that Philly is a paper tiger. I think the Rams may be able to beat them in L.A., but I would not be at all surprised if Philly won. Their defense is very good. Wentz is very good. He has Alshon, Agholar, Ertz et al to throw to. Ajayi and Blount are fine. That's a good team. Being home throughout the playoffs would be huge.
"the combined winning percentage of the teams the Vikings have defeated is .467, whereas the Eagles’ strength of victory is just .375."
Paper. Tigers.
@"BarrNone55" said: I think the Eagles get hit square in the mouth again and don't have a counter-punch...I'm not sure yet. Seattle is a tough team to beat in their house. And they were highly motivated. I think Philly is talented and well rounded, but we'll find out something more against LA.
Eagles would be tough at their place in January...But hell, I frankly like our chances just about anywhere now.
@"Wetlander" said:@"StickyBun" said: Minnesota usually gets a very good fan turnout in Atlanta, hope that's the case Sunday.Maybe we hear another SKOL chant in the 4th quarter...
BOOM
Maybe we did :)
@"BarrNone55" said: "the combined winning percentage of the teams the Vikings have defeated is .467, whereas the Eagles’ strength of victory is just .375."Paper. Tigers.
just imagine if the Browns had a couple of wins, our strength of victory would be even higher
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