2008 Woodie Awards
Eagles hope for a 9-7 record for Christmas
Brian Lapp '08
Issue date: 12/8/06 Section: Sports
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When the calendar turns the page to December, the weather starts to get colder, final exams are right around the corner, and the NFL season is heading into the closing stretch.
For the Philadelphia Eagles, no one really knows quite what to expect during this final month of the season.
Are they more like the team who exploded to a 4-1 start or are they closer to the team who lost five of six games and looked clueless in the process?
The answer probably lies somewhere in the middle. By now, everyone is aware that franchise QB Donovan McNabb is finished for the season with a torn knee ligament.
Many people assumed that this injury, coupled with the team's recent poor play, had effectively ended any chance this season had of being rewarding. The Eagles, however, currently find themselves with a record of 6-6 after their dramatic 27-24 win over the Carolina Panthers on Monday night.
Now usually a .500 record would not be something to get too excited about, but in the wide-open NFC, where there are no truly great teams, anything is possible.
The Eagles find themselves in a 4-way scramble for the final two playoff spots, along with the Panthers, Giants, and Falcons, who all stand at 6-6 as well.
The question that remains is whether or not Philadelphia can win enough games to grab the playoff berth that seemed so implausible only a few short days ago.
The road to the playoffs is about to take the Eagles away from Lincoln Financial Field, as they play three of their remaining four games on the road.
The NFL schedule-makers really did them no favor as they play three consecutive NFC East foes, all away from home, starting with a trip to Washington this Sunday, followed by the Giants and Cowboys before finishing with Michael Vick and the Falcons at home on New Year's Eve.
Prior to last Monday's game against Carolina the Eagles had shown nothing to offer any hope, but in the aftermath of the victory, several positive results emerged.
For the Philadelphia Eagles, no one really knows quite what to expect during this final month of the season.
Are they more like the team who exploded to a 4-1 start or are they closer to the team who lost five of six games and looked clueless in the process?
The answer probably lies somewhere in the middle. By now, everyone is aware that franchise QB Donovan McNabb is finished for the season with a torn knee ligament.
Many people assumed that this injury, coupled with the team's recent poor play, had effectively ended any chance this season had of being rewarding. The Eagles, however, currently find themselves with a record of 6-6 after their dramatic 27-24 win over the Carolina Panthers on Monday night.
Now usually a .500 record would not be something to get too excited about, but in the wide-open NFC, where there are no truly great teams, anything is possible.
The Eagles find themselves in a 4-way scramble for the final two playoff spots, along with the Panthers, Giants, and Falcons, who all stand at 6-6 as well.
The question that remains is whether or not Philadelphia can win enough games to grab the playoff berth that seemed so implausible only a few short days ago.
The road to the playoffs is about to take the Eagles away from Lincoln Financial Field, as they play three of their remaining four games on the road.
The NFL schedule-makers really did them no favor as they play three consecutive NFC East foes, all away from home, starting with a trip to Washington this Sunday, followed by the Giants and Cowboys before finishing with Michael Vick and the Falcons at home on New Year's Eve.
Prior to last Monday's game against Carolina the Eagles had shown nothing to offer any hope, but in the aftermath of the victory, several positive results emerged.
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