Michael Vick returns to Atlanta Sunday. But it does not exactly rival Gen. Sherman’s march. More of a limp. Vick has been a bit of an afterthought so far this year. He makes a couple of appearances to run Wildcat formations each week. But for the most part, he is light years from the player who once dazzled the folks in the Georgia Dome.
Instead, this crucial game between playoff hopefuls is likely to instead feature a new face. This game will belong to LeSean McCoy. The rookie running back from Pitt has been getting better each week. Filling in for Brian Westbrook, he’s been proving to be every bit the real McCoy. But against Atlanta, he takes it to the next level.
The Eagles will be without their game-breaker, wideout DeSean Jackson. Brent Celek continues to struggle with a very painful thumb that makes it tough to catch the ball. Reggie Brown actually is likely to see some time this week.
That’s why the Eagles likely will put the game in McCoy’s hands. So long as he doesn’t fumble it, which he has a tendency to do, the Birds should prevail.
Look for McCoy to go over 100 yards, and the Eagles defense to manage to contain the Falcons, who will be without a young star of their own, QB Matt Ryan from Exton.
In the meantime, it will be interesting to see just how Hot-Lanta welcomes back Vick, who no doubt will get on the field at some point.
Call it Dog Day Afternoon.
Make it Eagles 26, Falcons 13.
Last Week: I was on the money again as the Birds managed to make it a rare sweep over the Redskins.
Season Record: 7-4, I'm hanging in there, still even with the Eagles. And I like them in Hot-Lanta. Don’t let me down now, guys.
Instead, this crucial game between playoff hopefuls is likely to instead feature a new face. This game will belong to LeSean McCoy. The rookie running back from Pitt has been getting better each week. Filling in for Brian Westbrook, he’s been proving to be every bit the real McCoy. But against Atlanta, he takes it to the next level.
The Eagles will be without their game-breaker, wideout DeSean Jackson. Brent Celek continues to struggle with a very painful thumb that makes it tough to catch the ball. Reggie Brown actually is likely to see some time this week.
That’s why the Eagles likely will put the game in McCoy’s hands. So long as he doesn’t fumble it, which he has a tendency to do, the Birds should prevail.
Look for McCoy to go over 100 yards, and the Eagles defense to manage to contain the Falcons, who will be without a young star of their own, QB Matt Ryan from Exton.
In the meantime, it will be interesting to see just how Hot-Lanta welcomes back Vick, who no doubt will get on the field at some point.
Call it Dog Day Afternoon.
Make it Eagles 26, Falcons 13.
Last Week: I was on the money again as the Birds managed to make it a rare sweep over the Redskins.
Season Record: 7-4, I'm hanging in there, still even with the Eagles. And I like them in Hot-Lanta. Don’t let me down now, guys.
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