NFC Wildcard: Falcons @ Rams.

[CaliEagle 7,622]

Now we get to hear how Atlanta is back and how the Eagles don't have a chance because the Falcons want to get back to the SB.  I love everything about this situation right now.  

[flyeagles 1,352]

2 minutes ago, MD Eagles Fan said:

I don't want any part of the Saints.  Go Carolina

so you want to see the Cam/Kuechly show again ? gotta get trough a good team next week first anyway

[pisceschica 3,134]

3 minutes ago, CaliEagle said:

I don't trust Jax right now.  The last 2 games they haven't looked the same.  I think the Bills are going to edge them.  It would be better if Jax won because they are more of a threat to NE.  

Jax would have to get past pitt first bc they are #3 seed

[Saturn1 2,450]

1 minute ago, EagleJoe8 said:

We lost to the Rams in the 01 season opener in OT 20-17.

Long time ago. My mistake. But it was still a re-match, which was my main point.

[CaliEagle 7,622]

2 minutes ago, MD Eagles Fan said:

I don't want any part of the Saints.  Go Carolina

I want the Falcons and then the Vikes.  I don't really want the Saints or Carolina.

[MD Eagles Fan 310]

I like the Cam/Kuechly combo more favorable than the Brees/Saints RB combo

[Saturn1 2,450]

Just now, CaliEagle said:

Now we get to hear how Atlanta is back and how the Eagles don't have a chance because the Falcons want to get back to the SB.  I love everything about this situation right now.  

Me too. I said in the thread about the Eagles being underdogs that I want the media to downplay the Eagles chances, making the team angry, so they'll take it out on their opponent. 

[WentzPHIeagles 2,348]

1 minute ago, CaliEagle said:

Now we get to hear how Atlanta is back and how the Eagles don't have a chance because the Falcons want to get back to the SB.  I love everything about this situation right now.  

Seeing as this situation includes Nick Foles instead of Wentz, I don't

[flyeagles 1,352]

Just now, CaliEagle said:

I want the Falcons and then the Vikes.  I don't really want the Saints or Carolina.

I'm down with that .... first  there is a game next week 

[VaBeach_Eagle 27,152]

6 minutes ago, Saturn1 said:

2001 NFCCG: Eagles lose to St. Louis who they had beaten during the regular season

We beat the Rams in 1999, the year they won the Super Bowl.

[CaliEagle 7,622]

1 minute ago, Saturn1 said:

Me too. I said in the thread about the Eagles being underdogs that I want the media to downplay the Eagles chances, making the team angry, so they'll take it out on their opponent. 

I expect our defense to be ready. It really comes down to what our offense does. But, I'm expecting the defense that we saw when we were on the streak. Maybe I'm being overly optimistic, but I think our defense needed some rest and some negative press.

[BCEagle 4,619]

Someone needed to correct me: we've only faced the Falcons three times, and we lead the playoff series 2-1.

[Saturn1 2,450]

Just now, MD Eagles Fan said:

I like the Cam/Kuechly combo more favorable than the Brees/Saints RB combo

I don't think anybody wants to face Luke Kuechly. You don't know what you're going to get from Cam, you know what you're getting from Kuechly. 

[Saturn1 2,450]

2 minutes ago, VaBeach_Eagle said:

We beat the Rams in 1999, the year they won the Super Bowl.

With Koy Detmer as the QB, IIRC (McNabb sat that game with an injury). 

[BCEagle 4,619]

3 minutes ago, Saturn1 said:

Me too. I said in the thread about the Eagles being underdogs that I want the media to downplay the Eagles chances, making the team angry, so they'll take it out on their opponent. 

I think that it's the perfect motivational situation. But Foles has to play at least as good as an average backup.

[Saturn1 2,450]

2 minutes ago, flyeagles said:

that was the game Buckhalter,  who was dominating, got hurt in the first half 

That was the NFCCG. Eagles led at the half, and Buck was carrying the load. 

[VaBeach_Eagle 27,152]

3 minutes ago, Saturn1 said:

With Koy Detmer as the QB, IIRC (McNabb sat that game with an injury). 

Looks like McNabb played that game.

[Greenakers2 956]

so: Eagles fans rejoice in facing the defending conference champs.  BCWYWF.................................

[Saturn1 2,450]

1 minute ago, VaBeach_Eagle said:

Looks like McNabb played that game.

I'm old, what can I say? I remember Donovan sat a game near the end of the season, and Koy played and won that game. 

[Saturn1 2,450]

Just now, Greenakers2 said:

so: Eagles fans rejoice in facing the defending conference champs.  BCWYWF.................................

Most of us, I think, wouldn't care less if our starting QB was able to play. 

[pisceschica 3,134]

2 minutes ago, Greenakers2 said:

so: Eagles fans rejoice in facing the defending conference champs.  BCWYWF.................................

I’m not one of them. I think they’re the weakest of the NFCS teams but like we saw today anything can happen 

[VaBeach_Eagle 27,152]

3 minutes ago, Saturn1 said:

I'm old, what can I say? I remember Donovan sat a game near the end of the season, and Koy played and won that game. 

I didn't remember either lol.

[VaBeach_Eagle 27,152]

6 minutes ago, Greenakers2 said:

so: Eagles fans rejoice in facing the defending conference champs.  BCWYWF.................................

I rejoice that the Eagles are playing next week and not sitting at home.

[CaliEagle 7,622]

8 minutes ago, Greenakers2 said:

so: Eagles fans rejoice in facing the defending conference champs.  BCWYWF.................................

The defensing conference champs with a different offensive coordinator and coming off an all-time SB collapse. Compared to the rest of the field, Atlanta is the best draw.  Atlanta has majorly struggled in the red zone. Look at how many FGs they are settling for.

[EagleJoe8 14,281]

24 minutes ago, Saturn1 said:

With Koy Detmer as the QB, IIRC (McNabb sat that game with an injury). 

Koy played 2 weeks prior (our bye was week 16 that year) against the Pats.