Live from Philly: Waiting on Falcons, Eagles – and Sandy
Whoa, Nellie. The skies are ominous above Philadelphia and Lincoln Financial Field. (Photo by M. Bradley)
Philadelphia — Nobody in the press box is discussing the game. Which does, you’d have to admit, look like a pretty good one. But the weather has superseded all.
It’s not raining at the moment. It’s cloudy, though, and the wind is picking up. The real heavy stuff from Miss Sandy isn’t scheduled — this assumes hurricanes hew to a schedule — to arrive until late tonight. Tomorrow and Tuesday are supposed to be the really rough days, and by that I mean really rough.
The forecast calls for intermittent rain throughout the day, which I guess is good for the Eagles. They have LeSean McCoy to run the ball against a Falcons defense that has trouble against the run, and the Falcons’ own running game remains mostly a memory.
Then again, Michael Vick does have trouble holding the ball on dry fields, and we shudder to think what might happen on a wet track. But what do I know?
Anyway, I’m happy to report that Team AJC — Mr. Ledbetter and I — are in the stadium, and we’ll endeavor to keep you apprised of all developments, meteorological and otherwise. I’d appreciate if you’d ride along, and I thank you, as ever, in advance.
FURTHER READING: 3 observations on today’s tilt — the Falcons’ offense, their receivers and that Philly crowd.
By Mark Bradley
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DAWGFAN13
October 28th, 2012
2:02 pm
WOW what a pass in the wind! So people say Ryan’s arm is not strong, well that pass was on a line no wobble at all.
tmc
October 28th, 2012
2:02 pm
great play! ryan-julio!!!!
phil
October 28th, 2012
2:03 pm
Eagles will score in 5 plays or less…..
Sigh.
The Mighty Quinn
October 28th, 2012
2:04 pm
Mark, been meaning to ask for awhile; If, offensively speaking, this is a pass first NFL, then wouldn’t defensively you defend the pass first, run second? And is that why, although we suck against the run, we’re 6-0?
vesaversa
October 28th, 2012
2:05 pm
It look as if Ryan and the Falcons are finally ready to cross that elite thresshole.
Mark Bradley
October 28th, 2012
2:05 pm
I think the Falcons aren’t very good against the run because their front four isn’t very good at defending the run.
Mark Bradley
October 28th, 2012
2:05 pm
Meaning: Lack of bulk.
phil
October 28th, 2012
2:05 pm
No D again……
Big Crimson 75
October 28th, 2012
2:06 pm
More dink & dunk from philly
Henry
October 28th, 2012
2:06 pm
Defense has to STEP UP
vesaversa
October 28th, 2012
2:06 pm
Defense need a lot of upgrade but there is not much the Falcons can do until next season .
phil
October 28th, 2012
2:07 pm
No D = no hope of playoff success
1990_Champs_GT
October 28th, 2012
2:07 pm
They are taking advantage of over pursuit from our D. Gotta give them some different looks. Fake the blitz and hang back for a pick.
The Mighty Quinn
October 28th, 2012
2:08 pm
Hey, I was just trying to be a Falcons D apologist!
Mark Bradley
October 28th, 2012
2:08 pm
Vick gets the first down. Slow to rise.
phil
October 28th, 2012
2:09 pm
Boooooooooooo!!!!
Mark Bradley
October 28th, 2012
2:10 pm
Owens with the knockdown. There’s a stop
Henry
October 28th, 2012
2:10 pm
I love how Weatherspoon throws his hands up and walks away from McCoy! LMAO
Mark Bradley
October 28th, 2012
2:11 pm
Falcons with 2:48 and three timeouts
Even a field goal would be big
kevkat
October 28th, 2012
2:11 pm
I agree Mark with the lack of bulk..you sometimes give that up for speed which I think they have. Just need to tackle better too
Big Crimson 75
October 28th, 2012
2:11 pm
We no longer have to be scared of Chris Owens.
The guy has improved his game.
Henry
October 28th, 2012
2:11 pm
Go for the KILLLLL…we’ve got 2 minutes before halftime…go for the 28-7 halftime lead.
atlfalconsfan0125
October 28th, 2012
2:12 pm
Its time to go for the kill!
Henry
October 28th, 2012
2:12 pm
I’d be satisfied with 24-7. FG is huge here.
phil
October 28th, 2012
2:12 pm
Let’s go score, boys!
Foot on the gas. Crush them now!!!
kevkat
October 28th, 2012
2:13 pm
Defintely would help to score some kind of points since the eagles get the ball at the beginning of the second half
Michael
October 28th, 2012
2:13 pm
Shut up Fox
phil
October 28th, 2012
2:14 pm
Henry
October 28th, 2012
2:12 pm
I’d be satisfied with 24-7. FG is huge here.
********
figures….
FGs are for losers….TD or bust.
Unless we have no choice, of course.
Mark Bradley
October 28th, 2012
2:14 pm
Gonzalez first down.
Henry
October 28th, 2012
2:14 pm
Falcons just have to keep it up and they’ll win the game. We’ve got the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football at home next week! I love Sunday night Football! The DOME will be rocking! But let’s finish this one off!
kevkat
October 28th, 2012
2:15 pm
Whatever the case, just don’t turn the ball over.
Henry
October 28th, 2012
2:15 pm
Phil…what you don’t realize is how huge a FG is right here. Learn football.
Punanny Jones
October 28th, 2012
2:15 pm
The Eagles have the worst offensive line in football. The Falcons have an All pro defensive front
Falcons have a super good receiving corps, The eagles have a weak secondary.
The eagles Coach is a clueless loser who sacrifices MV7 to sell tickets. “come, see Michael Vick get thrown to the lions with out a O-line” Tickets… tickets…
This is why the Falcons will blow out the Eagles today.
The Mighty Quinn
October 28th, 2012
2:15 pm
I may be greedy but another TD before the half would be awesome!
Mark Bradley
October 28th, 2012
2:16 pm
Falcons: 3 possessions, 21 points.
Eagles: 3 possessions, 2 punts
atlfalconsfan0125
October 28th, 2012
2:16 pm
We need to play for the TD, but settle for the FG if needed.
dean
October 28th, 2012
2:17 pm
Trying to go for the kill. Nice.
phil
October 28th, 2012
2:17 pm
Booooooooo!
Throw the ball, idiots!
Mark Bradley
October 28th, 2012
2:17 pm
Eagles can’t cover the Falcons
Where's the D?
October 28th, 2012
2:18 pm
Another TD would be great since the weather is supposed to deteriorate as the game goes on.
Mark Bradley
October 28th, 2012
2:18 pm
Although Rodgers-Cromartie did break up that pass.
DeepDiver
October 28th, 2012
2:19 pm
Phil, do you realize there are NFL players across on that other sideline? Some pretty good ones, too. A win today in adverse weather conditions while controlling the game would really be a testament to the progression of this team.
phil
October 28th, 2012
2:19 pm
Henry
October 28th, 2012
2:15 pm
Phil…what you don’t realize is how huge a FG is right here. Learn football.
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know more than you ever will…..no kidding a FG would be nice. A TD would be better.
Mark Bradley
October 28th, 2012
2:20 pm
White to the 28 with 0:40.
Henry
October 28th, 2012
2:20 pm
Well I’m confident we’ll score here. Whether it’s a TD or FG. O-line is giving Ryan lots of time and their secondary cannot cover our receivers.
Big Crimson 75
October 28th, 2012
2:20 pm
7 ends it, boys.
Where's the D?
October 28th, 2012
2:20 pm
Ryan, Hulio, and White are having fun……
phil
October 28th, 2012
2:21 pm
Agree, DeepDiver…..
I want to crush em.
FalconFan
October 28th, 2012
2:21 pm
Eagles defense looks gassed…hands on hips and panting
Hillbilly D
October 28th, 2012
2:21 pm
I watched the 1st quarter. The Eagles aren’t the team they once were.