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FANTASY FOOTBALL: TOP TIER QBS AND GUYS TO SNATCH UP

by Jermaine Lockett August 24, 2020

FANTASY FOOTBALL: TOP TIER QBS AND GUYS TO SNATCH UP

Go ahead and laugh! I saw comments about my last FF post, questioning my credibility. You can read that here. I’ll just let you know you’re not going to get a bland perspective here. I want you to take chances to get on top of the competition. If that means taking the best TE in football at pick 6, make it so. Anyway, I know a few of you are waiting on this post to prepare for your draft. I will get to the defenses after this one, but now we are focusing on the signal-callers. I’ll focus on the top 5 guys and then give you a few late rounders that you may be able to snatch up and ball with.

Lamar Jackson

There’s no real secret here. The 2019 MVP will get you money on the ground and in the air. I truly believe that picking this guy up anywhere between pick 9-22 is going to pay off big. Racking up almost 31 PPG is definitely a good reason to pick up this year’s Madden cover guy. Don’t let the soft tissue issue fool you. He’s ready to rock, week 1. Also, don’t wait too long to grab him, or you will be in pain whatever week you face him.

Patrick Mahomes

Yes, the Superbowl MVP is extremely important in fantasy. The newest Co-Owner of the KC Royals is balling in fantasy. While he missed time due to a dislocated patella, the sensational half-billionaire still knocked out a 4000+ yard season. He has plenty of weapons; grabbing one of them is vital if you plan to stay relevant in your league. You can probably grab PH in the first to second round anywhere from pick 11-25. If he slips past this, please let me know. I am joining your league.

Dak Prescott

Everyone was probably wondering where I was going at three. I‘m sorry if this confused you or even pissed you off. Stay with me! Dak had an excellent season putting up 25.9 PPG. With a new shiny toy in Cee Dee lamb in the huddle, this offense will soar. Don’t be surprised if all three of Dem Boyz end up being fantasy gold this season, and it’s because Dak will go aerial again this year. People still don’t believe in the franchise-tagged player and leave his ADP to somewhere in the 5th round.

DeShaun Watson

Did you miss out on Lamar Jackson? No worries, here is a guy that can still put up great numbers because of his dual-threat abilities. Watson got you 40 extra points (standard leagues) on the ground that you may not have expected last season. Don’t worry about missing the production from his top-dog DeAndre Hopkins. D-Wat likes his burners and loves launching to guys like Brandon Cooks and if healthy, Will Fuller. You may be lucky enough to scoop this guy up at the back end of round 5.

Ben Roethlisberger

Yes, he’s back! No, there’s no AB. But Pittsburgh has been known to pop out talented WRs left and right. Ben threw for over 5000 yards in 2018, but was sidelined in 2019, with an elbow injury. Look for Big Ben and Diontae Johnson to be the new connect in Pittsburgh and the next 1200 receiver. Yes, I said it. They throwing all over the yard, pick up Ben in the middle to back of the 11 round in most 10-12 man formats.

Ok, there’s your obvious top 5, but here are the guys you may want to snatch up.

Russell Wilson

We all know what this guy is capable of on the ground and in the air. I always refer to his form of play as “Back-yard-ball”. The Wilson-Lockett connection is going to get even better this season. Adding another year with the Bully DK Metcalf doesn’t hurt either. Wilson had 382 FPS last season and will top that number this year. Look for Mr. Wilson to be available at the back of round 4. 30+TDs each year since 2017? Nuff said!

Baker Mayfield

He had a bad season last year, costing fantasy players 42 points in interceptions in 2019. Look for him to turn it around this year with a fully healthy OBJ and Landry combined with a pissed off David Njoku and Austin Hooper in the fold. He has arguably the number two back in the league in his backfield. Play action is going to get this Browns’ offense racking up the points in 2020. Look for Baker to still be on the shelves around the middle of round 9.

Carson Wentz

If you find a guy in round 8 who is putting up 4000-yards a season, please consider that a steal and scoop them up. With all of the burners in this offense, look for the Eagles’ lead guy to throw more than 22-yards per game.

Kyler Murray

If you missed out on the early mobiles, then you are still in luck. This guy runs like he broke something in the house, and his parents found out. Imagine an excellent passer who could get you an extra 50+points that weren’t expected? Kyler’s targets are almost unfair. Legend Larry Fitzgerald and the 99 rated hands Nuke are a combination worth salivating over. The 2019 rookie of the year should be available around round 5-6.

Gardner Minshew II

Uncle Rico is not the flashiest of players, but with a second year of gelling with the third-year player, D.J. Chark, they are bound to hook up for more than their small 20 FPS per game.

Look, you know most of the names; Matt Stafford, Matt Ryan, A-A-ron, and of course, the Goat. If you lose out on the guys above, don’t miss out on these. I wish you all luck in your draft. I’ll try to get to defenses before the season starts.

Jermaine Lockett is a Writer and CEO for Couch Rider Report. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter

August 24, 2020 0 comment

What Now? An early offseason look at the Eagles’ Offense.

by EUGENE Holt January 9, 2020

written by EUGENE Holt

What Now? An early offseason look at the Eagles’ Offense.

After a disappointing 17-9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the Wildcard round of the playoffs, the Philadelphia Eagles are left with a ton of questions heading into the offseason. On the bright side, the team has found some answers throughout the season as well.
One of those answers has been at the Quarterback position.

CARSON CARSON CARSON…

Carson Wentz once again showed why he is a franchise quarterback. Throughout the season, he has answered critics’ questions about his leadership, accuracy, ability in the clutch. Despite last Sunday’s concussion from a questionable hit, he’s responded to the question about his durability.

Carrying an offense ravaged by injuries on his back for the final month of the season answered many questions from the anti-Wentz trolls that seemed to be so vocal whenever convenient. Was he perfect? Absolutely not. But he proved he definitely is the guy going forward.

AND EVERYONE ELSE?

How about every other position on the team? That’s a different story.
The team, in its entirety, needs an upgrade in speed and athleticism. Both sides of the ball are painfully slow at key positions. Also, a youth movement is long overdue.

O-line

Looking at the offensive line, there are some question marks and reasons for hope. The biggest question is the future of All-Pro Center, Jason Kelce. Kelce wrestled with the notion of retirement last offseason. After the Seahawks game, Kelce stayed behind at his locker. Every other player had showered, dressed, did interviews, and left. But the was Kelce still sitting at his locker still in his uniform like he didn’t want to take it off. Since then, Kelce has gone dark, refusing to speak to reporters. Certainly, it seems like the actions of a man contemplating serious decisions.

A reason for hope would be the play of rookie LT, Andre Dillard. The rookie stepped in for an injured Jason Peters and held his own, showing the athletic ability and polish that the Eagles fell in love with. With the future Hall of Famer Jason Peters likely to move on, Dillard is expected to carry on the high-level play at LT for the foreseeable future. LG, Isaac Seumalo turned in a solid season as the unquestioned starter. The former 2016 third-round pick finally seemed to put it all together, mixing his strength and athleticism with newfound technical expertise.

On the other side of the offensive line RG Brandon Brooks and RT Lane Johnson, two of the best in the league at their respective positions had their seasons cut short due to injury. However, they are on schedule to be back to one hundred percent by the time training camp comes around. The Eagles also have a few developmental players who, at the very least, should provide good depth. Overall the offensive line is not a significant concern going forward.

Running Back

At Running Back, the big question is whether or not to bring back Jordan Howard, who the team traded for a year ago. Howard was effective as a north/south runner with power, but missed the latter part of the season with a stinger and was a healthy scratch in the playoffs. It’s fair to question whether Howard is a fit for what the Eagles like to do on offense. The Eagles like to throw the ball to their backs, and Howard simply isn’t a threat in the passing game. Also, being an unrestricted free agent, does Howard even want to come back knowing he’ll likely split carries with Miles Sanders?

Speaking of Sanders, the rookie out of Penn State was a revelation. He proved himself to be a dangerous weapon as a runner as well as a receiver. The coaching staff was enamored with Sanders since spring mini-camps, and we can see why. Often times Sanders was the only threat on offense and still produced. The kid still has to get stronger and more durable, but the future is bright for him. Another pleasant surprise at RB is Boston Scott. The 5’6″, 200lb Back came off the practice squad and quickly proved he belongs on the big stage. Functioning as a runner and receiver, Scott used his great quickness to make himself a mismatch for opposing defenses. Overall the RB position has talent but may need a little more of a power runner, depending on whether Jordan Howard returns or not. Not a major need but undoubtedly worth monitoring.

And then there is the Wide Receiver position…

To put it simply, the ENTIRE position needs an overhaul. Lack of talent, lack of speed, you name it, they lack it. On top of the lack of talent, there were apparent chemistry issues between receivers Alshon Jeffery, Nelson Agholar, and Carson Wentz. From the outside looking in, it seemed like Carson lost faith in his receivers because of the myriad of drops.

Additionally, his receivers were frustrated with Carson because he focused on his favorite target, Zach Ertz, instead of them. Again that’s just me spitballing, but there was a clear disconnect. So much so that it’s almost a foregone conclusion that neither player will be back in this offense.

The guys from the practice squad seized an opportunity, put their best foot forward, and deserve applause for their efforts. But still, the Eagles cannot come into next season with this same roster.

Greg Ward is the exception. The former Houston QB has opened some eyes and proven to be a viable option as a slot receiver. I’m excited to see him next season. Second-round pick, JJ Arcega-Whiteside had a disappointing rookie season and still needs to prove that he’s an NFL caliber player. Judging from his play at Stanford, it was pretty clear the type of player JJ was. He was a jump ball, contested catch guy.

His strength was boxing out defensive backs and using his size to make the catch. Speed was never his game; precision route-running would never be his strong suit. The Eagles knew that when they drafted him (at least they should have). But the most staggering thing about JJ Arcega-Whiteside’s lack of production was his inability to master the playbook, the main reason he couldn’t get on the field was the coaches simply didn’t trust him.

Hopefully, he puts the work in during the offseason because receivers the Eagles passed on in favor of JJ are making them look bad right now. Veteran, DeSean Jackson is expected to be back next season but by no means should be counted on mainly because of age and injury history. This position needs new blood and should be a top priority for the Eagles headed into the offseason.

Finally, Tight End…

This position appears to be the most stable. You have the starter Zach Ertz who is one of the best in the league. His route running and toughness is second to none. Playing 61 snaps in a playoff game with two broken ribs and a lacerated kidney is a testament to the type of player he is. Backing up, Ertz is ultra-talented Dallas Goedert. Goedert excels in the areas of the game that Ertz lacks in, blocking and running after the catch.

General Manager, Howie Roseman has made it clear that he plans to feature this lethal duo for years to come. Rounding out the position is Joshua Perkins, who showed his versatility by stepping in at Wide Receiver and making himself a reliable target. The ability to play WR as well as TE as a backup is a tremendously valuable commodity for the Eagles and the main reason Perkins has hung around.

To sum things up, the Wide Receiver position needs a ton of work. The other positions could use some minor tweaking going forward. We’ll see what Howie does in the offseason.
Next up, I’ll tackle the Defense. Stay tuned…

Eugene Holt is a Writer for Couch Rider Report. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.

January 9, 2020 0 comment

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Eagles Week 1 Recap

by EUGENE Holt September 9, 2019

written by EUGENE Holt

Eagles Week 1 Recap

So week 1 is in the books…

First off, when you sit your guys for the entire preseason, you’re going to start slow. That’s what happened in the first half. It was an adjustment period for the coaches and the players. Doug had some lousy play calls early on and didn’t establish dominance on the line of scrimmage.

THA D

The first-half defense was just sluggish. There was a lack of pass-rush early on and poor tackling. On that Vernon Davis TD, Ronald Darby went low; ok fine, Davis is twice his size go for the legs. Darby went for the legs and got hurdled. Problem was Sendejo who got beat in coverage and had a piss poor tackling effort. Then Rodney McCleod literally stood there and watched the whole thing happen. It was an embarrassing moment all around.

Rasul Douglas got burnt! The WR Terry Mclaurin is going to be a good player, so Douglas shouldn’t feel too bad. But we see Douglas has the same weakness Jalen Mills has; he can’t run.
Overall, the first half was rust.

Second Half

The Eagles finally woke up. Sidney Jones came in for Rasul Douglas. Sidney got beat deep too (Mclaurin can play). Luckily Case Keenum missed him. Sidney came back and had two pass breakups.

The pass rush came alive a little bit and gave Keenum less time to throw, and the coverage tightened up.
On offense, Doug decided to establish the run. That started everything. I really like this offensive line; they ran the ball whenever they wanted to and kept Carson Wentz clean. There was a lot of Sproles. Doug said he saw something in the Redskins defense that he thought he could exploit with Sproles. So I wouldn’t expect that workload every week. Jordan Howard and Miles Sanders were great. You see the vision and ability they both have.

All about the O

DeSean Jackson was phenomenal. He was unguardable. The aged veteran showed you his speed…but what is different is his route running ability. The CB was so afraid of him going deep that he couldn’t cover the underneath route that DeSean has perfected.

Carson Wentz is special. You wouldn’t notice it because it all came in the flow of the game, but he played at a very high level. His decision making is way faster than it has been, and his accuracy was on point. That 2nd bomb to Jackson was all Wentz. That wasn’t the play that was initially called.

On that play, the Washington Redskins were lined up with only one deep Safety, Carson saw that pre-snap and changed the play. He sent two deep routes at that 1 Safety putting him in a lose/lose situation. Carson stood in the pocket and stared down Nelson on the one deep route, forcing the Safety to float to the middle of the field to get Nelson. Then Carson switched to a wide-open DJax who burned his man because he was expecting Safety help. Carson manipulated that whole thing, and it was magical.
I didn’t like the slow start, and I have concerns about the defense going forward. But a win is a win is a win!

Eugene Holt is a Writer for Couch Rider Report. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.

September 9, 2019 0 comment

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Couch-Fire Projections for SB LIV

by Jermaine Lockett August 13, 2019

written by Jermaine Lockett

Couch-Fire Projections for SB LIV

It’s that time again folks. You have had your offseason, draft, and camp. Now you are 100% sure that this is your year! We’ve heard this speech mainly from the “America’s Team” since 1996, and all they have done is prove they can turn Tony Romo into a future Hall of Fame Broadcaster.

But really folks, what chance does your team have this year? Are they contenders or pretenders? I am going to give you the four top powerhouse teams in each Conference and why they are so beast.

Additionally, the couch-fire projections will also cover the AFC and NFC Champions. Strap in folks and get your stress ball handy, it’s going to be a bumpy ride. We’ll start with the top NFC Teams.

NFC TOP TEAM PROJECTIONS

4. Philadelphia Eagles

Of course we look at the fate of these E-A-G-L-E-S to fall on the shoulders of 2017 MVP hopeful Carson Wentz. The guy plays lights-out football and with speedster DeSean Jackson back in the house, and a defense that was 12th in the league. Sure, there was a lot of turnover here, but when you have seasoned vets like Orlando Scandrick and Malcolm Jenkins in the same backfield that experience is going to take some of the load off of Wentz’s shoulders. Add a supped up RB in Miles Sanders that everyone is raving about and this is a formula that has playoffs written all over it. According to rotoworld.com

“NJ.com reports Miles Sanders has “easily been the most impressive runner” through the Eagles’ first 10 training camp practices.”

Of course, this house of cards all relies on its foundation of its signal-caller to stay healthy. Let’s face facts Cody Kessler isn’t taking this team anywhere.

3. Los Angeles Rams

Sean McVay is all I should have to put here. His offensive mind despite the SBVIII hiccup caused by the diabolical but masterful work of Bill Belichick is still one to hold in high regard. Jared Goff is still a monster in the game, and when your offense is averaging 421 yards per game, I believe this powerhouse does not miss a beat come the 2019 season. Now if we could just get them a fan base that shows up for Super Bowls or regular-season games for that matter.

2. Minnesota Vikings

Now hang on! Hold the pitchforks and cabbages! We’re looking at a team who has one of best WR tandems in the league in Stefan Diggs and Adam Thielen. Their defense is one of the top 5 in the league. So what Kirk Cousins had a bad year. His body of work says that this is a bounce-back year and to look out for pure explosiveness out of this O. Add a healthy Dalvin Cook to the equation, and we are talking postseason rumblings at a minimum.

1. New Orleans Saints

Now that the lawsuit is being cleaned up and a new replay rule is in effect concerning pass interference, the Saints are definitely not going to miss out of the playoffs. According to the current NFC Championship odds, the Saints are top contenders for the title. SB, maybe. But what I do know is this, Michael Thomas got paid for a reason. The Saints’ D is reminiscent of the 1990’s D. Last year’s unit locked down the run so well they only allowed 80-yards-per-game total rushing. Drew Brees is not going out like a punk and missing playoffs this year.

Now that we have the National Football Conference projections, let’s focus on the American Football Conference.

AFC TOP TEAM PROJECTIONS

4. Baltimore Ravens

It’s no secret the Baltimore Ravens have been retooling their offense around one of the leagues most dynamic players in Lamar Jackson. Aaron Kasinitz of pennlive.com has been reporting all offseason on Jackson’s improvement. I honestly believe a repeat performance for the regular season is in order. Teams will not know how to prepare for this offense weekly. This Earl Thomas led defense and offensive time of possession will carry the load, and only two of their divisional opponents will figure them out on the second encounter. This team will hit the playoffs with speed and may even advance past the wildcard round. It all boils down to can the Ravens adjust once other teams sniff their scheme out.

3. New England Patriots

I say this every year and even focused on an article that pinpoints the problem here. The AFC East has to be the worst division in football. Brady and the gang have an easy road to 11-wins each season because all they really need to focus on is five teams. Six of those are already in the bag. The Dolphins, Bills, and “Jests”, I mean Jets are simply non-factors. Only one of these teams really had upgrades during the offseason and draft, and that was the Jets. Spending $121 Million on key free agents such as Le’Veon Bell and C.J. Mosley is a great start, but I would like to see how they transition on the new team before declaring a change in the guard. I put NE at no. three because let’s face it, Tom Brady is old! However, even with his age the Brady bunch is still able to pull off the impossible. According to the current AFC Championship odds, the Patriots are still top contenders for the title.

2. Los Angeles Chargers

Phillip Rivers is getting up there in age, but his mind is getting sharper. Should he avoid his typical late-game interception and finish, this team is looking at another postseason birth. Keenan Allen is healthy and already making highlights in camp. This defense is continuing to beast under the direction of Gus Bradley, who is very creative. Sure, I see Melvin Gordon’s holdout issue. According to Dan Graziano of ESPN.com:

“He’s justifiably upset that the fifth-year option on his rookie contract is scheduled to pay him just $5.6 million this year, and he wants a new deal that pays him like the high-level performer he has been.”

I believe the team has such a great stable of backs with Justin Jackson and Austin Ekeler that they won’t miss a beat. Postseason hopes continue for the Bolts.

1. Kansas City Chiefs

The league MVP, Patrick Mahomes put up 50-TDs last season. He made no-look passes, he thrilled, he chilled and then his defense stalled when they needed them most in the playoffs. Andy Reid is not likely to make the same mistake this year. Adding veterans like Morris Claiborne and Tyrann Mathieu to sure up the secondary and help this team get back to January football. Now, if they could just keep their players from allegedly physically abusing women and children, they might go all the way!

Let’s talk Championships!

AFC

Let’s stay in the AFC since we are already here. Call me a homer, but I’ll go ahead and place the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship against the Kansas City Chiefs for the Week Three rematch of dynamic gameplay out of this world. This is what the people pay to see! Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes have two completely different styles of play but bring entertainment nonetheless. I believe the game will be one similar to the Chiefs vs. Rams game that rocked the football world on Monday Night Football last season. While Jackson and crew bring fast Ferrari type players on offense and a beast secondary, Mahomes ability on third and long to extend drives will be too much for the Ravens to handle. My prediction for this nail-biter is the Chiefs pulling it out by a field goal to seal it 30-27.

We now have our AFC Champion, the Kansas City Chiefs. There is still one more couch-fire projection to go. Let’s look at the NFC Championship.

NFC

I’m predicting the New Orleans Saints vs. the Minnesota Vikings. As much as I want to put Sean McVay and crew here in the mix, I cannot ignore the fact that 2018 was Kirk Cousins first year in a new offense on a new team. The Vikings have placed protection around him by drafting a center first round. With that protection, look for Kirk to throw strikes all over the field as Kyle Rudolph flashes ability from at least five years ago. Drew Brees will not be ignored. We all are aware of the nasty elusive element Alvin Kamara brings to the game. That talent will be heavily utilized in what should be a pretty good showdown between the “Dirty South” and the “North Star State.” We have to have a winner, and while Kirk and the Vikes bring much to the table, I have to go with the Saints bringing more firepower on offense.

According to this sportsbettingdime.com, the current team two teams with the best odds to win the AFC and NFC Championship title are the Saints and the Patriots.

I have the Chiefs and the Saints meeting in Super Bowl LIV, but if you believe it’s your year, go ahead and put on those lucky socks, neglect shaving, showering (not around me please) or perform your LEGAL annual sacrifice of something. Your efforts are needed to get your team to January. Happy Football Season from all of us here at CRR to all of you!

Jermaine Lockett is a Writer and CEO for Couch Rider Report. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter

August 13, 2019 0 comment

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Eagles vs Giants Postgame Observations

by EUGENE Holt October 12, 2018

written by EUGENE Holt

Eagles vs Giants Postgame Observations

This seemed like a bounce-back game for the Philadelphia Eagles and a “Houston we have a problem” game for the New York Giants. Some things I noticed:

On D

The Eagles finally got the fast start they’ve been looking for. Linebacker Jordan Hicks made a nice play on a pass from Eli Manning and caused an interception, giving the Eagles a short field and momentum on their first possession.

The defensive line got good pressure. Chris Long has been very effective in limited snaps. He’s not getting sacks but the pressure from his speed rush frees up other guys to make plays.

Fletcher Cox was his usual dominant self.

Tackling still is an issue. Granted Saquon Barkley is a phenomenal player, but the Eagles just didn’t wrap up on his 50 yard TD run. Not to mention LB Nigel Bradham got put on his butt, on that play.

The Eagles secondary which had been struggling showed improvement keeping plays in front of them and limiting the big play. Jalen Mills again gave up a big chunk of yardage but battled all game.

On defense, the line got pressure and moved Eli Manning off his spot all night. Eli isn’t effective at all when forced to move around in the pocket.

Ronald Darby and Jalen Mills played good coverage after much criticism. Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz showed a new wrinkle in the game plan. That being some Cover 2 schemes giving Jalen Mills help over the top. A very effective counter to what offensive coordinators have been doing.

Carson is back Ya’ll!!!

Carson Wentz took another step in his return to form after an ACL injury. You saw him extending plays with his legs and running for first downs.

Tackles Lane Johnson and Jason Peters battled and gave good effort despite injuries and age in Peters case.

Alshon Jeffery with 12 Targets 8 catches for 74 yards. Nelson Agholor 5 targets 3 catches 91 yards. Zach Ertz 9 targets 7 catches 43 yards. A good days work for the top receiving targets.

Overall this Giants’ team is Saquon Barkley and Odell Beckham and not much else. The Eagles should have dominated this game and they did. A good bounce-back game.

Eugene Holt is a Writer for Couch Rider Report. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.

October 12, 2018 0 comment

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Eagles vs Colts Post Game

by EUGENE Holt September 24, 2018

written by EUGENE Holt

Eagles vs Colts Post Game

On a rainy day, on a muddy field, the Philadelphia Eagles managed to walk away with a 20-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts. The story of the day was the return of franchise QB Carson Wentz. Here are some things I saw…

“The Sheriff is back!” Those were the words from RB Corey Clement when asked his thoughts on Wentz’s return. Indeed the Sheriff was back as Wentz led a masterful opening drive to a TD. He showed his trademark Houdini-like mobility along with the mental acumen as he easily read the defense and dissected the Colts defense. As the game wore on and the Colts made adjustments, Wentz began to show some rust. He missed 2 key 3rd down throws, he had 2 turnovers as well. But in the game-winning drive, Wentz went 8/8 as the Eagles ate up the clock and took the lead.

The offensive line didn’t have their best day pass blocking but did clear the way for a running back by committee to gain over 100 yards

The Eagles WR position has been decimated by injuries, so the gameplan was to feature a three TE formation and a lot of attacking down the middle. At the moment there is no outside threat for the Eagles so the TE position is targeted heavily.

On defense 2nd year DE Derrick Barnett game through with the clutch sack in the redzone to seal the game. The Eagles continued their stout run defense as QB Andrew Luck was the leading rusher with 33 yards.

The secondary continues to be susceptible to the big play, but they held the Colts to 2 for 12 on 3rd downs and kept them out of the endzone when the game was on the line.

Overall it was an ugly game filled with penalties. But a win is a win. For Philly, the offense is very much a work in progress, but the defense has carried the team to a 2-1 record.

Eugene Holt is a Writer for Couch Rider Report. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.

September 24, 2018 0 comment

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