I'm watching online, so I'll put some notes up here throughout. Leave your thoughts in the comments.
4th Quarter- Ho, hum. Another Akers FG. 23-7, Eagles.
- 10th punt in a row for the Seahags.
- And another Akers FG. 26-7, Eagles.
- And another punt. Sorry for the lack of updates, but it's been a boring fourth.
- That's all she wrote.
Check after the jump for notes from the first three quarters.
1st Quarter- Nice return by Demps, but he could've gone the distance. You can't let the kicker trip you up like that.
- Donovan bounces a 3rd down pass.
- Lito gets burned on a 90-yard pass play from Seneca Wallace to Koren Robinson. Just an ugly, ugly play for Lito and Dawkins had him tackled but blew it. Great start. 7-0 Seattle.
- The great start continues. 3 consecutive 3 and outs for the Eagles offense. McNabb hasn't even been close to his receivers so far.
- The Eagles finally get something going with a 44-yard pass to Celek, then on the next snap McNabb throws a pick in the end zone. Things are not going well.
- The defense is holding up now, but the offense just had another 3 and out. This is painful to watch.
- The Seahawks are picking on Lito, I wonder if Drew Rosenhaus will use this game tape the next time he goes on TV to talk about how much better Lito is than Sheldon Brown.
- That was one of the ugliest quarters of football I've ever seen from McNabb.
2nd Quarter- Defense holds again to start the second. Eagles will get back to work from the 20.
- Alright, TD pass to Reggie Brown, big plays from Celek and DeSean on the drive. 7-7 tie.
- DeSean has taken a couple big hits, including a blind-side shot on that last punt return. Eagles have the ball with 5:32 left in the half, let's go in with the lead, huh?
- Lito's out with a groin injury, making the Eagles defensive backfield markedly improved for the rest of the game.
- Buckhalter is stopped on 3rd and 1, bringing up 4th and about 5 inches when they come back from the 2 minute warning. If this play is anything but a QB sneak I'll be shocked. McNabb can get this, don't mess around.
- McNabb got the first, now they're in field goal range (maybe) with under a minute to go.
- McNabb to Herremans for the TD. Who needs LJ Smith? 14-7, Eagles. 40 seconds to go in the half.
- Seneca Wallace decided to spike the ball on 3rd and 8, giving the ball back to the birds for a kneel down to end the half.
- Could've been worse, should've been much better.
3rd Quarter- Another punt for the Seahawks to start the 3rd. Asante Samuel is the best cover corner the Eagles have had in my lifetime.
- Akers hits from 39, 17-7 Eagles.
- Another punt for Seattle, DeSean tries to make a risky catch on the sideline, muffs it, but the ball trickles out of bounds. Let's hope that's his only rookie moment today.
- 1st and goal = 3 points again for the Eagles. Celek is putting together a monster game, by the way. 20-7 Eagles.
- Another punt coming up for the Seahags when the fourth gets under way.
We were expected to win this game big and we won. But given the mismatch in talent, we should have gotten into the end zone instead of kicking FGs, although it was good to see Akers regain his confidence. So why aren't I more convinced in Eagle supremacy?
I'm just happy to see everyone come out of this game healthy with the Giants coming next. Too bad the Cowgirls and Midgets didn't kill each other and help us.
But again, the Giants went on an improbable run last year with about as much talent as we have now. If the Phils proved anything to this town, it's WHY NOT US?!
GO BIRDS!
Akers still hasn't hit one over 45 yards, I don't think, but maybe this will boost his confidence a little bit. One thing I failed to mention was the LB play, those guys have been solid throughout the season and Gaither had a nice game today.
Next week is huge.
Hey Brian,
Off topic, but what do you think of the Yankees considering signing Manny?
I have some thoughts on Manny, planning a post for Monday.