Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2015 6:31:04 GMT -5
PHILADELPHIA — After an 0-2 start that included one of the worst offensive performances in recent history, Eagles' fans are in full panic mode.
This time they may even have reason. If the Eagles lose to the Jets, Sunday, and fall to 0-3 it may too big of a hole to dig out of even in the shallow ground that is the NFC East.
And beating the Jets, something every Eagles team that has faced them has done, isn't going to be as easy as expected.
Here are five more things for the Eagles to worry about this Sunday.
Line vs. Line: The Eagles offensive line hasn't gotten much push at all in its first two games, although for the most part they've protected quarterback Sam Bradford. Sunday they will face a stout Jets' front seven, that looks better than the No. 14 ranking against the run would indicate. The Eagles line cannot get outplayed for third straight week, or it's going to be tough to win.
RELATED: Breaking down the offensive woes
Turnover Battle: Chip Kelly, Wednesday, said the most impressive factor about the Jets' defense was their league-leading 10 turnovers forced in two games. The Eagles, on the other side, lead the NFC in turnovers with five. If the Eagles have any chance, Sunday, they can't turn over the ball more than they force the Jets into turnovers.
Revis Island: The Eagles' wide receivers have struggled through the first two games as it is, and now they face Darrell Revis, arguably the best cornerback in the league. It's not often Revis goes inside to cover the slot, because he can take away a side of the field, but he may this week to shut down the Eagles' Jordan Matthews.
Depleted Defense: Unless there is some miracle healing at Monmouth University where the Eagles will train Friday and Saturday, three starters — linebackers Kiko Alonso and Mychal Kendricks and defensive end Cedric Thornton — will miss Sunday's game. And backup defensive lineman Taylor Hart is iffy at best. The Eagles are going need heroic efforts from Vinny Curry, Jordan Hicks and DeMeco Ryans.
Mental Psyche: After the opening loss to the Falcons the Eagles talked about how they outplayed the Falcons in the second half and kind of hung their hats on that fact. After the loss to the Cowboys there wasn't much to take out of that one. The Eagles better be mentally prepared to face a Jets' team that is flying high after a big Monday night win in Indianapolis.
by Mark Eckel
This time they may even have reason. If the Eagles lose to the Jets, Sunday, and fall to 0-3 it may too big of a hole to dig out of even in the shallow ground that is the NFC East.
And beating the Jets, something every Eagles team that has faced them has done, isn't going to be as easy as expected.
Here are five more things for the Eagles to worry about this Sunday.
Line vs. Line: The Eagles offensive line hasn't gotten much push at all in its first two games, although for the most part they've protected quarterback Sam Bradford. Sunday they will face a stout Jets' front seven, that looks better than the No. 14 ranking against the run would indicate. The Eagles line cannot get outplayed for third straight week, or it's going to be tough to win.
RELATED: Breaking down the offensive woes
Turnover Battle: Chip Kelly, Wednesday, said the most impressive factor about the Jets' defense was their league-leading 10 turnovers forced in two games. The Eagles, on the other side, lead the NFC in turnovers with five. If the Eagles have any chance, Sunday, they can't turn over the ball more than they force the Jets into turnovers.
Revis Island: The Eagles' wide receivers have struggled through the first two games as it is, and now they face Darrell Revis, arguably the best cornerback in the league. It's not often Revis goes inside to cover the slot, because he can take away a side of the field, but he may this week to shut down the Eagles' Jordan Matthews.
Depleted Defense: Unless there is some miracle healing at Monmouth University where the Eagles will train Friday and Saturday, three starters — linebackers Kiko Alonso and Mychal Kendricks and defensive end Cedric Thornton — will miss Sunday's game. And backup defensive lineman Taylor Hart is iffy at best. The Eagles are going need heroic efforts from Vinny Curry, Jordan Hicks and DeMeco Ryans.
Mental Psyche: After the opening loss to the Falcons the Eagles talked about how they outplayed the Falcons in the second half and kind of hung their hats on that fact. After the loss to the Cowboys there wasn't much to take out of that one. The Eagles better be mentally prepared to face a Jets' team that is flying high after a big Monday night win in Indianapolis.
by Mark Eckel
