On the First Half of the Eagles Season, The Flyers are Miserable and Emoney.
Philly SportsCast #64 - November 9, 2006.
We grade the Eagles’ first half of the season and it ain’t pretty. Also, we’re getting ready for the second half of the Eagles season and are looking forward to again watching meaningful football in this town. Yes the Flyers stink – can this team rebound?
Emoneyline for week ten in the NFL…
PATRIOTS -10.5 over the Jets
The Jets are coming off their bye week rested and looking for a win. Meanwhile, the Pats are coming off a disappointing loss to the Colts. New England is in desperate need to win this game to keep pace for home field advantage during the playoffs.
New England’s running game is amazing with Cory Dillon and
Laurence Maroney. They pound the ball right up the gut averaging 128yds per game, while the Jets’ rushing defense allows an average of 143yds per game. Expect the Pats to run all day long to gain control of the clock and to keep Pennington and Co. off the field.
This will set up Brady to redeem himself after that horrible (201 yards and 4int’s) display against the Colts last week. Play action will be a factor for Brady who will be able to get the ball to TE Ben Watson who averages 13.1 yds a catch. Brady will pick apart the Jets secondary. DO NOT BE AFRAID OF THE POINTS!
BEARS +1 over the Giants
INJURIES, INJURIES, INJURIES. The Giants have some key starters out this week. Amani Toomer out for season ACL tear: Plaxico Burress questionable with back spasms: Osi Umenyiora doubtful with his hip: Michael Strayhan out with sprained foot.
Look for Chicago to run the ball against a banged up defensive front of the Giants. Thomas Jones and Cedric Benson will have a big day which will give Grossman time to relax in the pocket. Hopefully, Grossman can come off that terrible display against the Dolphins last Sunday and get the ball to his playmakers, Muhsin Muhammad and Desmon Clark.
On the other side of the ball, the Bears defense that is 7th in rushing defense giving up only one rushing TD all year. Bears also have the number 1 pass defense in the league, which allow 168 yards per game and have 11 INT’s. With the possibility of 2 receivers out, Eli could have a long night.
COLTS -12 (45) over the Bills
I like the under. Buffalo will have a lot of trouble scoring with Willis McGahee injured. The ground attack when he is on the field is only averaging 100 yds a game. The Colts Defense will try to make J.P. Losman pass all day this will be big problems for the Bills if Losman performs as poorly as he did last week, completing only eight passes for 102 yards.
Playing in that dome will hurt any QB but even more so this week because the fans are going to be wild, smell 16-0 anyone. The Colts will score points but players will be pulled if it is a beating.