AN ugly, meaningless win.
EAGLES 19 – Jets 17
EAGLES STATS:
Passing: QB Kyle McCord (15/35 – 42.8% – 136 – 0 – 1)
Rushing: RB Montrell Johnson (15 – 57 – 3.8 – 1 – 0)
Receiving: WR Terrace Marshall (7 – 5 – 51 – 10.2 – 0)
Drive Killer: CB Parry Nickerson (TD: 0/Int: 1/ FR: 0/ 4th down stops: 0/ FF: 0)
Sack Leader: OLB Antwaun Powell-Ryland (Sacks: 1.0/ FF: 1/ Tackles: 1)
Special Teams Ace: K Jake Elliott (4/4 FG, 53 and 51, 1/1 XP)
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I hear you asking, “What about all the stuff that stats don’t reveal?” Well, that’s the reason for these Four Things articles. It’s to point out what we need to address BEFORE the game. Then AFTER the game, there’s a no-bullshit assessment of whether or not the Eagles did any of what they needed to do, to ensure the win.
So how much of what I mentioned in Four Things: JETS did the Eagles actually get around to doing? Well let’s see:
1) Better Run Blocking: Our three RB’s combined for 25 – 76 – 3.0 – 1 – 0, on the ground, which fell well short of the 110 yards/4.4ypc benchmarks. In fairness though, I was hoping to see OL Matt Pryor moved inside to G for this game. Instead, he didn’t even dress. Still it was an improvement over last week’s performance vs the Browns (NOT DONE)
2) McCord Pushing the Ball Downfield: I wanted to see him start the first half. Got it. I wanted to see him attempt between 4 and 6 passes of at least 20 yards in the air. He threw 4, including a head-scratcher of an interception into double coverage, while his #1 option was wide open on an Out route. (DONE)
3) Penetration and Protection From the DT’s: We did a better job of this in the first half than we did in the second. Inconsistent effort earns no praise. (NOT DONE)
4) No Significant Injuries: CB Eli Ricks got kicked in the dick, but he’ll be fine (DONE)
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This week’s Four Things score was 2 of 4, but it’s preseason and most of those guys won’t even be here by Thursday. So there is literally no way to make the any of that game matter.
Our next game is a REAL ONE. We hang the Super Bowl banner, at home, while facing the Dallas Cowboys to start the season. Meanwhile their team is falling apart in front of America. Oh my god. I practically need a cigarette after just SAYING that.
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Game Hero: CB Parry Nickerson (3 – 0.0 – 1 – 0) – The guy played his heart out. If he isn’t playing here in a week, he’ll still be somewhere in the NFL, drawing a paycheck.
Game goat: Head Coach Nick Sirianni – McCord was out there drowning, and the coaching staff simply let him. That was cold.
On The Whole: The game was a formality and now it’s over. There was nothing in it worthy of deep analysis.
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