Eagles 2010 Wins that Should Have Been Easier
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2023 5:29 pm
In 2010, there were three victories that should have been easier. Just as 2009, these came back to haunt the Philadelphia Eagles in losses to the Vikings, Cowboys, and finally in the playoff to the Packers.
Atlanta at home-31 to 17
The Eagles were 3-2 and Atlanta 4-1. Fans will remember the big win over Washington and the comeback at the Meadowlands. Even so, considering the Falcons' record, 13-3, this was the most impressive win of the season. Kevin Kolb had a great day torching the Atlanta defense. He went 23 for 29 for 326 yards and three touchdowns. On defense, the Eagles had three sacks and two turnovers. David Ackers missed three of four field goal attempts. If Ackers is his usual self, this would have been a blowout.
New York Giants at home-27 to 17.
Midway in the second quarter, the Eagles were leading 10 to 3. This was a third down play from the Giants 11. Vick hit a wide open Jason Avant between the numbers, two yards in front of the end line. Avant dropped the ball. Instead of 17 to 3 it was 13 to 3, less than a two touchdown difference. In the fourth quarter, the Eagles were leading 24 to 17 with just over four minutes left. Asante Samuel intercepted and returned the ball 20 yards to midfield. Samuel must have been thinking touchdown because he did not secure the ball and fumbled it back to the Giants. Nevertheless, the Philadelphia Eagles held together. Shady McCoy did some great running and the Eagles kicked an insurance field goal.
Dallas on the Road 30 to 27
Fans always hate to attempt a field goal or punt on fourth and one. It similar to leaving a runner on third base to end an inning. With eight minutes remaining in the game, the Eagles had the ball at the Dallas 10 on fourth and one. David Ackers kicked a 28 yard field goal extending the lead to 30 to 20. Dallas came back with a quick touchdown. After that, the Eagles went back to basics. Shady McCoy ran out the clock going through big holes in the Dallas line. Sometimes the simplest approach is the best. If the Eagles would have kicked a field goal after another first down, the game would have been easier. Consuming the clock when you're ahead is always a plus.
Atlanta at home-31 to 17
The Eagles were 3-2 and Atlanta 4-1. Fans will remember the big win over Washington and the comeback at the Meadowlands. Even so, considering the Falcons' record, 13-3, this was the most impressive win of the season. Kevin Kolb had a great day torching the Atlanta defense. He went 23 for 29 for 326 yards and three touchdowns. On defense, the Eagles had three sacks and two turnovers. David Ackers missed three of four field goal attempts. If Ackers is his usual self, this would have been a blowout.
New York Giants at home-27 to 17.
Midway in the second quarter, the Eagles were leading 10 to 3. This was a third down play from the Giants 11. Vick hit a wide open Jason Avant between the numbers, two yards in front of the end line. Avant dropped the ball. Instead of 17 to 3 it was 13 to 3, less than a two touchdown difference. In the fourth quarter, the Eagles were leading 24 to 17 with just over four minutes left. Asante Samuel intercepted and returned the ball 20 yards to midfield. Samuel must have been thinking touchdown because he did not secure the ball and fumbled it back to the Giants. Nevertheless, the Philadelphia Eagles held together. Shady McCoy did some great running and the Eagles kicked an insurance field goal.
Dallas on the Road 30 to 27
Fans always hate to attempt a field goal or punt on fourth and one. It similar to leaving a runner on third base to end an inning. With eight minutes remaining in the game, the Eagles had the ball at the Dallas 10 on fourth and one. David Ackers kicked a 28 yard field goal extending the lead to 30 to 20. Dallas came back with a quick touchdown. After that, the Eagles went back to basics. Shady McCoy ran out the clock going through big holes in the Dallas line. Sometimes the simplest approach is the best. If the Eagles would have kicked a field goal after another first down, the game would have been easier. Consuming the clock when you're ahead is always a plus.