Pigskin Pundits Predictors Picking Philly
by One.Cool.Customer on Nov 7, 2009 8:49 AM CST
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LET THEM ALL EAT CROW!
Peter King: Eagles 31, Cowboys 20. "I know this is going to be a controversial point in the Westbrook household, and I value Brian Westbrook very highly as a player and important cog in the Eagles' success. But today, right now, Philly doesn't lose a lot -- except on blitz pickup, where Westbrook's a gem -- with LeSean McCoy in the lineup." The wildly biased fanvote favors the Eagles with 73%.
USAToday's Panel of Pigskin Pundits is split 4-4. Pete O'Brian as the Cowboys ahead 24-17: "Roy Williams says he's not on the same page as Tony Romo. Maybe it would help if he stopped staring at his paystub wondering how such a mammoth underachiever could get paid so much."
ESPN's Experts Epiphany favors the Eagles 8-2.
SportingNews: Eagles 24, Cowboys 17. "The Eagles scored 27 points against the Redskins' fourth-ranked defense and followed that up with 40 against the Giants' third-ranked defense. They're pouncing on teams, using all their weaponry. Dallas' three-game win streak has been impressive, but it's also deceiving. Two of those teams -- Kansas City and Seattle -- were cupcakes. The Cowboys have firepower, but not enough to outscore the Eagles"
CBSSports' Fountainheads of Football Foresight is split 3-3. The Harmon Forecast has the Eagles edging the cowboys 30-28. "Cowboys QB Tony Romo has been sensational lately and has not throw an interception in three straight games. Romo could struggle against the Eagles' opportunistic defense that creates turnovers. Eagles QB Donovan McNabb came out of his two-game funk against the Giants, but he will be tested by an improved Cowboys defense." Pete Prisco: Eagles 27, Cowboys 24 "First place in the NFC East is on the line here. Both teams seem to have hit stride on offense, which could mean a lot of points. Tony Romo has to show his three-game hot streak can continue. It won't be easy against that Philly defense, but the Cowboys keep it close."
Yahoosport's Triumvirate of Thinking Talent favors the Eagles 3-0. Fanbase concures with 72%.
Foxsport's Fraternity of Football Fiends favor the Eagles 6-0.
ColdHardFootballFacts: Eagles 27, Cowboys 21. "A pivotal battle in the NFC East and the Eagles hold the biggest advantages. Both teams run very effectively, and both teams pass very effectively. The difference comes on defense. Philly is among the league leaders in Defensive Passer Rating (68.5) and Passer Rating Differential (+26.75), while the Cowboys continue to struggle in both areas. Philly also boasts one of the best defensive fronts in football, No. 2 in Defensive Hog Index, No. 6 against the run and No. 1 in forcing Negative Pass Plays. The Eagles should be able to contain Dallas’s potentially explosive ground game and passing game."
WhatifSport's Wacky and Weird Widget: Eagles 28, Cowboys 26.
Advanced NFL Stats Favor Filthy Fowl by 54%.
Covers.com's Crystal-ball Conjecturing Collective favors the Cowboys 2-1.
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It makes sense
The game is in philly and the eagles were the hot pick prior to the season. Dallas needs to win a few more games to convince all the non-believers who still think they are winning with smoke and mirrors.
Should be a good one! GO COWBOYS!!!
by Billito on Nov 7, 2009 9:12 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
add that
with the Eagles just got done destroying the Giants …. of course they should be favored.
by what_the_crap on Nov 7, 2009 9:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The one thing that baffles me
Is the Cowboys pulled out an OT win in KC while Philly didnt even show up against Oakland. I would venture to say that Dallas may be a better road team. That could give them an edge playin in Philly.
by Impatient on Nov 7, 2009 9:37 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
The defense showed up. But the offense was running a little late…like a week late.
by thwalls on Nov 7, 2009 9:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
like 2 weeks late
only DeSean jackson showed up against Washington
"What did it feel like? That collision, I didn't feel nothing, because he was pretty much defenseless. It was like running through a cardboard box. Seriously. Cardboard box."- Sheldon Brown on his pounding of Reggie Bush in the '06 Playoffs
by jalarsen1 on Nov 7, 2009 5:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad we're the underdog
These guys need a chip on their shoulders
by ChrisRichey on Nov 7, 2009 10:36 AM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
With evenly matched teams you go with home field advantage.
I can live with that but all of this crap about how they have played tougher teams is B.S. The win loss tally of who they have played is 20 wins and 31 losses. Our teams are 21 wins and 29 losses. They have played 1 great team N.O.(7-0) at home and we played Denve(6-1) in Denver. Screw them, they are overated.
KICK ASS every day!!!
by squidlo97 on Nov 7, 2009 12:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If I remember correctly, the giants are a pretty good team. You guys lost to them.
by thwalls on Nov 7, 2009 1:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Turnovers baby, Turnovers. We also ran for over 250 yards. Thats one of those games that will haunt us.
Giants are in disarray. You caught them at a good time.
KICK ASS every day!!!
by squidlo97 on Nov 7, 2009 1:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
rather
lose to the Giants than the Raiders!!!!!!!!
oooooooooooooooooooooooooooh yeah!
by what_the_crap on Nov 7, 2009 1:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
RAIDERS make me laugh
lol. jemarcus was just too much for the eagles. imagine what romo is gonna do…
by FireWadeNow on Nov 7, 2009 2:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fumble? Throw INTs?
Pound his fists into the ground again?
I couldn’t find the animated gif but I assure you, it’s hilarious.
I am the people's troll :3™
by yomjoseki on Nov 7, 2009 3:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
how was Jamarcus too much for us?
he threw one pass to Zach Miller, and our guys couldn’t tackle him. Other than that, they managed 2 field goals.
Our offense didn’t play well…but you can’t take anything away from our D.
"What did it feel like? That collision, I didn't feel nothing, because he was pretty much defenseless. It was like running through a cardboard box. Seriously. Cardboard box."- Sheldon Brown on his pounding of Reggie Bush in the '06 Playoffs
by jalarsen1 on Nov 7, 2009 5:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think he actually meant it
just shit talking
by sduncan24 on Nov 7, 2009 5:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I like that the yahoo user consensus has a better record than the yahoo experts
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on Nov 7, 2009 12:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
cowboy haters as always
pick against our boys. cant wait til monday when we all say “told ya so”
by FireWadeNow on Nov 7, 2009 12:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The key problem for the Boys is the secondaries
Theirs is so much better and really tilts things in the Eagles’ favor.
I’m not even sure Dallas keeps it close.
One chance: Score early (Not exactly the Boys’ method) and take some pressure off the O. Maybe an early turnover. But if the Eagles get ahead, their pressure and CB’s will make it tough to come from behind
I’d say 31-20 Philly, sadly.
by Realist Larry on Nov 7, 2009 9:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
There secondary is strong..
Their linebackers are weak..
If the cowboys rush to the second level they will eat up yards. If Witten, Marty B and the backs get going with passes to the soft middle of the philly defense their small secondary will have major problems making tackles.
Wade Phillips has never won a playoff game as a head coach..he has lost 4 home playoff games.
His longest tenure as head coach was 3 years.
Only once did his record as a HC improve from one year to the next (by 1 game)
Wade Phillips for DC
by SDTrueblue on Nov 8, 2009 1:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Do you really think they are that much better?
I like our top 3 corners but might give them an edge because of the youth of Scandrick and Jenkins. I like our safetys more than theirs. I would give them the nod overall but not by much.
KICK ASS every day!!!
by squidlo97 on Nov 8, 2009 10:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd bet the ranch
If Dallas lost to the Chiefs, all the “experts” would throwing it in our face. But for some reason they refuse to mention the eagles loss to the Raiders
by fretman on Nov 7, 2009 10:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
When you have a better track record you get breaks.
This team has yet to earn it.
KICK ASS every day!!!
by squidlo97 on Nov 8, 2009 10:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
SPECIAL TEAMS!!!
There is one thing that none of these pundits have mentioned .. other than Shannon Sharpe who actually picked the Cowboys to win the super bowl I might add….
SPECIAL TEAMS…
There is no team in the league that is playing better on special teams right now than the cowboys (Nick Folk’s case of the yipps not withstanding) .. it affects field position, scores points and allows defenses to really pin their ears back on a long field. It has been vastly underestimated in this game.
Do we remember Felix running back a TD against Philly in week 2 of last year? Their special teams has been sloppy at best and very prone to turnovers…
Wade Phillips has never won a playoff game as a head coach..he has lost 4 home playoff games.
His longest tenure as head coach was 3 years.
Only once did his record as a HC improve from one year to the next (by 1 game)
Wade Phillips for DC
by SDTrueblue on Nov 8, 2009 1:29 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I agree, If the stars for both teams play good games it will come down to STs.
Good special teams can win you up to 3 games a year. I think today is a goood day to cash in on one of those wins. Dont allow a return on punts or kicks. If they take a foolish chance, make em pay!
KICK ASS every day!!!
by squidlo97 on Nov 8, 2009 10:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see the love for philly
tearing up a giants team that every legitimate team has torn up? Beating the redskins in a game where they looked putrid offensively except for like 3 plays? I’ll give them a pass for the oakland loss since they have a couple games a year where the offense just doesn’t show up, and that was one of them.
Defensively, especially with their pass rush (they blitz even more now), they’ve been good. But I think our line will handle them reasonably well, well enough that we can exploit their blizes. Thats gonna be the key imo.
Defensively..find a way to stop Jackson. They have super quick wrs that are tough to cover – so far the best defense has been poor play from mcnabb, and thats not something we can rely on. Those matchups are gonna be tough. We have some talent in our secondary, moreso than any team the eagle faced this year, but it will be tough.
by foyesboys on Nov 8, 2009 1:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
One.Cool ... great post and truly enjoyable to read after the fact.
I’ve yet to see a complete game live, as Justin.TV doesn’t work in Thailand … and I’m not patient enough to wait for the torrents before seeing the score.
While I’m still checking BTB regularly, I’ve suddenly run short on time to post too much … but posts like this continue to make BTB my only stop !!!
Dallas did deserve to be the underdog here… but I think the smart money was on Big D after the bad taste of last year’s effort… if motivation plays any role in sports, this victory was 10 months in coming.
Doomsday returns... Wade Phillips style.
by DalaiLuke on Nov 9, 2009 3:10 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
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by One.Cool.Customer on Nov 9, 2009 7:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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