Week 2 MNF: Philadelphia Eagles @ Indianapolis Colts

Colts favored by 3.

Discuss.

 

Saw in my local paper today that Eagles QB Nick Foles is on pace to get sacked 95 times this season.

 

and he's on pace to go 16-0.

 

Rags is going to have to contact the sports writer of his local paper to fact check that.

 

This was according to DMN columnist Rick Gosselin.

 

You really don't believe that, do you? The Jags are not a very good defensive team. What are the Eagles going to do against a defense that's halfway decent?

 

you really didn't understand the nature of my response to the dopey stat you posted up after just one game ?

 

Don't blame me. Blame Rick Gosselin. He's the one who posted that stat in the first place. Go dog at him. You want his email address?

 

did rick post it here ? no, you get the credit for that.

 

Seriously? THIS happens in every thread now?

 

not sure on this game. to me it all comes down to the eagles' defense.

 

This game is a toss up to me as well. I'd be more confident if the Eagles had a healthy line. Not sure they'll be able to run on the Colts like they would be able to with all starters.

 

I think the Eagles can win this but I think the Colts come out on top. If it was in Philadelphia...my pick would be different...but I could change.

 

It certainly helps the Eagles cause that Mathis is done for the year.

 

It was known a long time ago that he wasn't going to play due to his suspension, so the Colts have had time to adjust. The Eagles lost 2 offensive lineman last week. One was the back-up of a suspended player...so a 3rd stringer will be playing in his spot. A free agent lineman signed 3 days ago may actually start. Advantage Colts big time.

Despite that, Kelly's schemes confuse certain DCs not prepared for it. That's what I'm hoping for.

 

But the DCs have had the whole off season to prepare for it.

 

As has Chipper to have automatic adjustments for those thinking he's running the exact plays as last season.

 

Jerrell Freeman out for the Colts. If the Eagles offensive line can hold up, the Colts LB corps is in shambles. Should be a big day for the backs & TEs.

 

But the Iggles have had a whole off season to expand their playbook and further develop what was a brand new concept to everyone on the team last season.

 

My sources in the NFL office told me that the powers that be has declared that this game will end in a tie 28-28.