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It's an all birds nfc showdown

iamthegreatcornholioiamthegreatcornholio Posts: 3,366
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The NFC may be weak, but it was obvious that the Falcons and Eagles were the premier teams. I expect a good game between these clubs. Philly is favored by 4, which is dead on odds-wise IMO. Both defenses are great - Philly's D is better but Atlanta has the edge on offense and special teams. Despite being a dome team, a cold nasty day won't affect Atlanta too much (Just look what they did in Denver). Vick will make big plays and Atlanta wins 24-23.

Brian

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  • kuhlmannkuhlmann Posts: 3,326 ✭✭
    I like the falcons to come in and run run run. so many times culpepper could of pulled it down and took off today, if vick gets the lanes like that forget about it.
    Falcons 24
    Eagles 13
  • iamthegreatcornholioiamthegreatcornholio Posts: 3,366
    Yeah I agree kuhlmann. I think Vick has matured immensely since that '02 Divisional game in Philly. If the Philly DE's and LB's over pursue, Vick could eat them alive, but these guys are a helluva lot better than the Rams, one false step and they could force a turnover. It should be a cat-and-mouse game of audibles &/or checkdowns between Atlanta's O and Philly's D.

    Brian
  • kuhlmannkuhlmann Posts: 3,326 ✭✭
    yeah that game vick almost one it himself. that holding call killed the falcons when vick scored. i look for philly d to try and hit him hard. if mora works the clock by pounding duckett right at them and wear em down. then home run with dunn or vick. but my gameplan would be to pound duckett like 10 carries in first quarter.

    will be a great game god i hope falcons bail me out of this icon bet crud!
  • stevekstevek Posts: 28,917 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Didn't you guys notice Trotter out there today? Ain't nobody runnin' on the Eagles no more!!! Will be a very tough game though. Fewest turnovers will probably decide it. Vick should windup making some costly mistakes. Eagles win by a touchdown.
  • ctsoxfanctsoxfan Posts: 6,246 ✭✭
    Eagles played well today - congrats to them. I don't see the Falcons hanging with them, however - should be an all Pennsylvania Super Bowl!
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  • kuhlmannkuhlmann Posts: 3,326 ✭✭
    Stevek

    What i noticed today is that tice is a complete idiot! the running game was there, the vikings are just so pass happy. If they stick to the run from the 1st q and play ball control they would of had a better shot then passing every play.
    Vikings fans i feel for you guys if this idiot is your head coach next year. no way he deserve a head coaching job.
  • iamthegreatcornholioiamthegreatcornholio Posts: 3,366
    We'll see Steve - I agree that pressure will mess up Vick's timing, but Atlanta's offensive line is not too shabby. Bringing extra guys may set up some lethal screens or guys open on the flats. Vick has gotten a lot better about not fumbling or throwing picks, but I agree if the Falcons do turn it over often, it'll be the Eagles in the SB.

    Brian
  • RANDYMOSS84RANDYMOSS84 Posts: 1,980
    i actually like the eagles in this game. If they take vick out like they did culpepper its gonna be a blowout.
  • stevekstevek Posts: 28,917 ✭✭✭✭✭
    <<< What i noticed today is that tice is a complete idiot! >>>

    Vikings do have some good talent. In my opinion though Tice is the worst coach in the league and it may not even be close. That play call in the first half with the fake field goal - that actually could have been a good call but you can't design plays like that around an undisciplined player like Randy Moss. You have to know how to best use your players...and Tice doesn't seem to know how to do that which is a fatal flaw that all unsuccessful coaches have.
  • joestalinjoestalin Posts: 12,473 ✭✭
    There is a HUGE difference between the Vikequeens D and the Falcons D, McNad and company
    will find that out the hard way. It looks like the entire NFC South is taking turns punking the
    Eagles at their place in the championship game. Lets see...Cards beat the Eagles and the
    Falcons destroyed the cards...hmmmmm

    This sets up well. It will be another Eagles meltdown.

    Kevin

  • stevekstevek Posts: 28,917 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Brian - I hear ya...the game could windup being about Michael Vick. Most times in the past I have seen him he always looked undisciplined out there but he has certainly improved this season. Plus I think he likes playing for Mora who I think is going to be an outstanding coach and he already is good. BUT...he still is a rookie head coach and I think Mora will make some rookie coaching mistakes next week. That being said - the Falcons are going to be very tough and even if they don't win next week, the future looks very bright for them. I just so strongly believe this is the Eagle's season to get to the Super Bowl.
  • 1420sports1420sports Posts: 3,473 ✭✭✭
    The birds of the Eagles persuasion will win next week.
    collecting various PSA and SGC cards
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