Eagles Week 17 Review: Playoff Bound!!!
Eagles Week 17 Review: Playoff Bound!!!
The Eagles captured the NFC East behind a fourth-quarter explosion at MetLife.
The Eagles have been through a lot this season and yet they’re still the NFC East champions with plenty more to play for. Here’s what we learned from the Eagles division-clinching regular-season finale.
1. Carson Wentz is the Real Deal
I love Nick Foles, but I do not want to hear his name anymore. On Sunday, Carson Wentz became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for 4,000 yards without having a single wide receiver break the 500 mark. He was also the only quarterback this season to throw a touchdown in every game. No right tackle, top three wide receivers, starting running back, or elite tight end? No problem.
2. The Rise of “Philly” Scott
At the beginning of the season, the Eagles seemed determined to get Darren Sproles a large amount of touches. Obviously, that didn’t work out, but over the past few weeks, former Saints practice squander Boston Scott has been the reincarnation of Sproles. After racking up 128 yards and a TD in his first game against New York, he managed to top that by totaling 138 yards and three touchdowns on Sunday. In a game where Zach Ertz didn’t play and Miles Sanders was injured, a performance like that was sorely needed from the 5’6 blossoming star.
3. It’s Not an Eagles Game Unless Someone Gets Hurt
Several players found themselves in the medical tent at some point during this game, but Miles Sanders and Brandon Brooks never made it back into the game. Brooks’ injury was much more severe and he required a cart to assist him off of the field. It was revealed that he suffered a dislocated shoulder and unfortunately will miss the rest of the season. Tough break for the arguably the best guard in football who had already fought back from a major injury to play this year. Scott helped us forget, but Miles Sanders never returned to action after suffering an ankle injury. His diagnosis is more positive, and there’s a decent chance he suits up for the Eagles’ first playoff game. Jordan Howard didn’t see any touches in his “return” from injury, but with Sanders banged up he will be in for an increased workload next week.
In other injury news:
- Zach Ertz’s status is unclear. I wouldn’t be too optimistic about him playing.
- There is a shot Lane Johnson plays next week.
- Avonte Maddox and Jalen Mills should be okay.
- Daeshon Hall tore his ACL on the last play of the game. Unfortunate.
4. Nothing Else Matters, The Eagles Are Going to the Playoffs
Thanks to Seattle’s affinity for falling short at the goal line, they will face the Eagles next Sunday at 4:40 pm. While not to the same extent as Philadelphia, Seattle is very banged up and presents a much more favorable matchup than San Francisco would’ve. Go Birds.
-By: Micah Jimoh
Writer/Interviewer