Sunday, November 13, 2011

Halftime Analysis: Cardinals v. Eagles

In a very less than thrilling first half, the Philadelphia Eagles lead the Arizona Cardinals, 14-7. In a game against a team that is missing their starting quarterback and three defensive starters, this game shouldn't even be close. But in typical Eagles' fashion, they let teams hang around just to lose in the end.
For those that aren't familiar with the Eagles' team, they have a great young, talented back by the name of LeSean McCoy. McCoy is the only Bird who has scored a touchdown in all eight games this season. In addition, with 825 yards so far this season, McCoy needs just 74 more yards to break Ricky Watters' team record (898 in 1996) for most rushing yards through the first nine games. The reason why No.25 doesn't get more hand-offs puzzles me.
Ultimately, regardless of who the Eagles play, there is no reason why this explosive unit shouldn't score over 28 points a game. Not as dangerous as the Green Bay Packers, but the Eagles are the closest to matching them on the offensive side in the NFC.
Mathematically, the Eagles are still in the playoff hunt despite what people think. The question is, will this team play like the "Dream Team" Vince Young called them or will they keep dreaming?

P.S. Congratulations to Randall Cunningham who was honored at halftime of the game.

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