If the Atlanta Falcons were in search of a quick dose of medicine to cure any lingering memories of last season’s dismal performances, they found plenty of it as a Matt Bryant field goal lifted the team to a 37-34 overtime win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon. Having trailed by as many as 13 points in the first half, Atlanta capitalized on poor open field tackling by their arch rivals, won the turnover battle, and rode the arm of Matt Ryan to the tune of a career high 448 yards and 3 touchdowns as the quarterback completed 31 of 43 pass attempts. […] Read the whole post here.
we need corners. trade a couple of our 53 safeties for a decent corner. Or at least get some semblance of pressure on the qb.
Jenkins was a surprise no-go today. lack of pass-rush was disappointing, just couldn't believe how poor the tackling was. even so, still should have been a W if not for end zone INT and a fumble. they are going to be ok.
horse hockey. our corners, besides Lewis, is bad. When they are not even in the tv screen when the ball is caught is bad. Just sucks losing to Atlanta. Hate those people.
first game, their whole offseasn was geared to win this game, blah blah blah. Did this game suck? Yep. But it was just one game and as much as I hate to admit it, Atlanta is a good team. It is not like the Jags put up 17 on us or nothing.
yeah but not one eagles fan sat here all off-season bragging about the team's defense. plus one other detail you forgot. the eagles won. by 17.
that is true. but usually the Eagles don't have anything to brag about so it makes sense that no one was saying anything.
