TheFunPolice Posted January 22, 2018 Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) Take heart, fellow Bills fans. Brady is not winning ring #6, at least not this year. Here are 5 reasons why: 1) Philadelphia has a top 5 defense AND a top 5 offense. Remember Jacksonville's supposedly elite defense getting torched for 42 points vs the Steelers? Remember Jacksonville's crappy offense putting up 10 at home vs the Bills? THAT team almost beat NE in NE. Philly has a defense that has given up very little all post-season (22 points total) but also has an offense that is one of the top units in the league. Basically, imagine pairing Jacksonville's defense with a top 5 offense. That's the Eagles. 2) The Eagles tied with NE in points scored per game at 28.6. Consider that the Eagles scored 0 points in week 17, in a meaningless 6-0 loss to Dallas where the starters sat. When the starters play the Eagles have a higher scoring offense. Philly took a week off and still averaged just as many points scored per game. 3) The Eagles defense has allowed 33 total points in the last 4 games. That's about 8 per game. Again, they also have a top 5 scoring offense to go with that defense. Doubt away. 4) The Eagles get pressure with the front 4 and rarely blitz. That is the recipe for beating Brady. You need pressure, and the Eagles bring it. Also, unlike the Jaguars, who are mostly young and emotional, Eagles defense has a nice mix of veteran players who are not going to panic when it's show time. They are hungry but they are also smart. They have every bit as much confidence and swagger as the Jaguars defense, except they have actually backed it up in spades. Plus they are hungry and have a huge chip on their shoulders. Dynasty vs the dogs. they are all in on "us vs the world." A lot like the Patriots used to be early on before they were considered immortal. 5) Eagles offensive line and running game is top-notch Eagles offensive line could be the best unit in the NFL this season. Patriots weakness on defense is yards per play, where they rank 31st. The catch? Most teams don't get a lot of plays against them because they are behind and throwing the ball, mostly unsuccessfully. Eagles can throw, but they also have a deep RB group including both Blount AND Ajayi. When one bulldozer needs a rest the other bulldozer comes in. Key on the run? Fine. The Eagles have one of the best passing attacks in the NFL as well. You aren't going to shut down the #1 scoring offense in the NFL with a defense ranked 31st in yards per play and 29th in yards per game like NE has. If the Eagles sustain drives and stay on the field they are going to score a lot of points, as they have been all season. 5B) Doug Pederson is an amazing play caller and is about to take that next step into being considered a great young HC This guy has done an amazing job. The Eagles have suffered some huge injuries, but they keep on ticking. Pederson is young, innovative, aggressive, and has a great sense of which plays to call in key situations. His coaching staff is also loaded in terms of knowledge and experience. People talk about halftime adjustments, and how NE is so much better than everyone else. NE/Jax was 14-10 at halftime, and 20-10 in the 4th quarter. So much for that idea. Jax just ran out of tricks on offense because they are very limited on offense and were all season. They gave Brady too many chances without scoring themselves. Eagles are light years better than Jax on offense and I would argue the numbers show they are better on defense too. I also think they have a better coaching staff. AND this game is not in NE. People are going to be shocked. Sort of like last year's 28-3 Atlanta lead, except this time around the Patriots are not coming back, not against this defense and this offense that can beat you so many ways. Eagles 38 Patriots 24 Edited January 22, 2018 by TheFunPolice 1 1
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted January 22, 2018 Posted January 22, 2018 ...this is pretty much what the game boils down to.....Brady is Brady and Belichick is Belichick......Eagles defense is a formidable challenge, so the ball may be in Nick's court.... Good Nick or Bad Nick: Who shows up for Super Bowl LII? Bill Barnwell-ESPN Staff Writer http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/page/Barnwellx180122/2017-nfl-playoffs-mystery-philadelphia-eagles-quarterback-nick-foles
leonbus23 Posted January 22, 2018 Posted January 22, 2018 You watch the Pats* and the Refs? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOLyoxBSo1g
Jauronimo Posted January 22, 2018 Posted January 22, 2018 When Schwartzy was in Buffalo we had an amazing D, until we played the Pats who moved the ball at will.
Rico Posted January 22, 2018 Posted January 22, 2018 Jags big mistake was not knocking Brady out of the game, despite having more than enough thugs to do the job. Nigel Bradham can be a hero, make it happen please. 2 1
Big Turk Posted January 22, 2018 Posted January 22, 2018 Foles had a good game against Minnesota but offensively this team was abysmal to average with him in his other starts. I wouldnt count on another performance like that considering Belichick has 2 weeks to prepare. We all know what he did to Kelly when he was with the Giants in the Super Bowl. Lets not forget that New England also has a top 5 scoring defense as well.
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted January 22, 2018 Posted January 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: When Schwartzy was in Buffalo we had an amazing D, until we played the Pats who moved the ball at will. ...sounds like Jimbo was NOT alone.....and of course the (STALE) "Cheatriots Chorus" should pipe in shortly............... 1.The Patriots have since become one of the most successful teams in NFL history, winning 15 AFC East titles in 17 seasons since 2001, without a losing season in that period. 2.The franchise has since set numerous notable records, including most wins in a ten-year period (126, in 2003–2012), an undefeated 16-game regular season in 2007, the longest winning streak consisting of regular season and playoff games in NFL history (a 21-game streak from October 2003 to October 2004), and the most consecutive division titles won by a team in NFL history (won nine straight division titles from 2009 to 2017). 3.The team owns the record for most Super Bowls reached (eight) and won (five) by a head coach–quarterback tandem. 4. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady recorded his 28th career victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Dec 24. 5. Belichick's career mark is 250 wins and 118 losses for a .679 winning percentage.
Jauronimo Posted January 22, 2018 Posted January 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...sounds like Jimbo was NOT alone.....and of course the (STALE) "Cheatriots Chorus" should pipe in shortly............... 1.The Patriots have since become one of the most successful teams in NFL history, winning 15 AFC East titles in 17 seasons since 2001, without a losing season in that period. 2.The franchise has since set numerous notable records, including most wins in a ten-year period (126, in 2003–2012), an undefeated 16-game regular season in 2007, the longest winning streak consisting of regular season and playoff games in NFL history (a 21-game streak from October 2003 to October 2004), and the most consecutive division titles won by a team in NFL history (won nine straight division titles from 2009 to 2017). 3.The team owns the record for most Super Bowls reached (eight) and won (five) by a head coach–quarterback tandem. 4. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady recorded his 28th career victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Dec 24. 5. Belichick's career mark is 250 wins and 118 losses for a .679 winning percentage. Da fuq are you on about? 1
Captain Murica Posted January 22, 2018 Posted January 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Cmdjr85 said: Ahahahahaha nothing beats a laugh. Seems your interwebs have led you to the wrong message board. But, don't fret, I got you. https://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/forums/patsfans-com-patriots-fan-forum.10/ 1
TheFunPolice Posted January 22, 2018 Author Posted January 22, 2018 Laugh all you want. The supposedly great Vikings defense just got shredded twice in 2 games. Gave up a 17 point lead at home then when the offense bailed them out they let Brees drive down for what should have been the winning score. They were saved by a miracle fluke of a play. Then Vikings defense picked right up where it left off and got shredded by the Eagles. Nobody has shredded the Eagles defense in the post-season, when the competition is stronger. Eagles defense is every bit as good as Jacksonville's and they have a better offense by far. Loaded at OL, loaded at WR/TE, loaded at RB. Laugh all you want about it, but Jacksonville gave NE about all they could handle in NE with Blake Bortles at QB, no real running game, and Hackett calling plays. The Eagles are a much better team than Jacksonville and this game is not in NE. Plus the Eagles running game is much better than Jacksonville's. NOBODY thought Atlanta could shut down Brady for 3 quarters. That defense was nowhere near as good. Sadly, Atlanta falconed things up for themselves by not running the ball in the 4th, but that came out of nowhere. This freight train has a blinding light and it's steaming right for the dynasty. 1
CommonCents Posted January 22, 2018 Posted January 22, 2018 The Eagles scored on big plays and capitalized on turnovers, the Pats are notorious for eliminating both of those. I don't see Foles being able to consistently manufacture points.
B-Man Posted January 22, 2018 Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) 5 reasons the Eagles WILL WIN and by double-digits By TheFunPolice, SEVEN Reasons they won't Edited January 22, 2018 by B-Man 2 5 1
TheFunPolice Posted January 22, 2018 Author Posted January 22, 2018 Both Jax and Philly have similar defenses and pose similar problems. So whose offense is better? Philly by a mile. 1 minute ago, B-Man said: 5 reasons the Eagles WILL WIN and by double-digits By TheFunPolice, SEVEN Reasons they won't LOL they will do their best, but there is only so much they can do on the biggest stage. There will be a huge PI penalty for sure, and probably 2-3 offensive holdings to wipe out Eagles runs. 1
Paul Costa Posted January 22, 2018 Posted January 22, 2018 8 minutes ago, B-Man said: 5 reasons the Eagles WILL WIN and by double-digits By TheFunPolice, SEVEN Reasons they won't ?
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted January 22, 2018 Posted January 22, 2018 50 minutes ago, Rico said: Jags big mistake was not knocking Brady out of the game, despite having more than enough thugs to do the job. Nigel Bradham can be a hero, make it happen please. I know right? A 15 yard penalty and even a suspension next year is worth it for ring!
BillsFan130 Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 Throw out all the numbers. BB and Brady against foles and pederson in a winner take all. No way I would bet against the Patriots
Fadingpain Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 Is the OP aware that the Eagle's starting QB will not be playing in the Superbowl?
stuvian Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 the Eagles have a chance to win this but it won't be by double digits.
Zebrastripes Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Cmdjr85 said: Ahahahahaha nothing beats a laugh. You lost?
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