Eagles at Chargers (Week 14) | Pre-game Discussion

[Bolt4Knob]

They are playing a last place schedule.

Plus - they got to play the NFCSouth, which they swept and the AFC North which isn't all that great,

[Bolt4Knob]

The formula for the Chargers winning is simple, run the ball. If they have 25+ run attempts they will win, if not it's going to be tough. Defense needs to keep the game close, so they don't have to abandon the run to play catch up.

I agree with you,. Try to run the ball - I would love to get the number of carries the Bears got
Field goals might be your friend - points are points - as the Eagles do have trouble scoring the ball so I know we want TDs but just keep moving forward at times. When Detroit played Philly a few weeks ago, Campbell kept going for the big play and what not when maybe being a bit more pragmatic, taking the points, playing field position. I understand it is about the flow of the game but giving this Eagles offense a short field is helping them immensely.

[Packfan19]

I think you guys will beat them.

[Bolt4Knob]

I think you guys will beat them.

How are you feeling about Bears at Packers?

In my pick'em league, I like the Packers at home.

[Packfan19]

How are you feeling about Bears at Packers?

In my pick'em league, I like the Packers at home.

I’m feeling very nervous. The Bears ran for 285 yards rushing on the Eagles defense so if we cannot stop the run we’re in trouble. If we can then we should win.

[sonorajim]

Maybe Tucker Fisk is just better

Fisk is our best blocking TE.

[sonorajim]

Agree. The Raiders are a 2-10 team. The Eagles are the defending SB champs. That’s about as far apart as you can get. However, the Eagles have been struggling lately. Jalen Hurts’ play has fallen off noticeably. There’s a real possibility the Chargers don’t get blown out. Being as it’s a Monday night game should help the Chargers play better than their string of cross country collapses when they started at 10:00 AM our time.

Eagles lost to 2-10 NYG. This is not their SB champ team. They're good, not great.

[jamrock]

Eagles lost to 2-10 NYG. This is not their SB champ team. They're good, not great.

I haven't watched them but hard to figure what has changed for them. They have the key players back but haven't looked as dominant this season and have fallen into a mid/late season lull.

[Bolt4Knob]

I haven't watched them but hard to figure what has changed for them. They have the key players back but haven't looked as dominant this season and have fallen into a mid/late season lull.

Last years running game was dominant. Even if teams knew it was coming -- they got yards. That is not happening this year. So they are behind the chains more and the passing game is not clicking.

[sonorajim]

Agree. The Raiders are a 2-10 team. The Eagles are the defending SB champs. That’s about as far apart as you can get. However, the Eagles have been struggling lately. Jalen Hurts’ play has fallen off noticeably. There’s a real possibility the Chargers don’t get blown out. Being as it’s a Monday night game should help the Chargers play better than their string of cross country collapses when they started at 10:00 AM our time.

Two games on 9/28 and 11/16 isn't much of a string. Yeah, they sucked.

[jamrock]

Last years running game was dominant. Even if teams knew it was coming -- they got yards. That is not happening this year. So they are behind the chains more and the passing game is not clicking.

That's a nice succinct response. I was wondering about Saquan. Sometimes when RBs have those massive years they fall of dramatically the next year.

[Bolt4Knob]

That's a nice succinct response. I was wondering about Saquan. Sometimes when RBs have those massive years they fall of dramatically the next year.

That is at least on offense. Lane Johnson being out is a big deal. The Eagles record without Lane Johnson is not good

On defense, I think they are a bit more inconsistent. Like they played well against the Packers and Lions, but the Bears ran all over them

Chargers need to be able to run the ball. They need to keep the Eagles from teeing off on Herbert