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Eagles Podcast – Eagles Backs Up Against The Wall

READING, PA – SEPTEMBER 09: on September 9, 2016 in Reading, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

READING, PA - SEPTEMBER 09: on September 9, 2016 in Reading, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
READING, PA – SEPTEMBER 09: on September 9, 2016 in Reading, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

The Eagles have been in this position two times earlier in the season, where they were highly motivated at home against a very good football team.  The first battle they had in this situation was against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field.  The Birds jumped on the Steelers early and never relented, while battering a team that many saw as a Super Bowl contender, 34-3.

The second time the Eagles were in this position was in their contest against the 5-0 Minnesota Vikings, who were the only undefeated team in the NFL at the time.  This game was also played at Lincoln Financial Field but unlike the Steelers game, the Eagles started out with Carson Wentz throwing an interception in their own red zone.  The Birds defense beat up Sam Bradford and the Vikings in a dominating performance, 21-10.

I think the Eagles will play well again this time versus the Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field.  Again, they will be highly motivated at home against a very good football team.

GCOBB

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