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2024 Philadelphia Eagles - First one was for the fans. This one was for the team. Next one is for the legacy. (24 Viewers)

The #Eagles in November

4-0 record
YPG -- 427.5 (2nd in #NFL )
Yards per play -- 6.2 (5th)
Rush YPG -- 241.5 (1st)
YPC -- 5.7 (1st)
Rush TD -- 10 (1st)
Offensive PPG -- 31.3 (2nd)
YPG allowed -- 228. 8 (1st)
Turnover margin -- +7 (1st)
PPG allowed -- 16.8 (6th)
Opp. 3rd down conversion -- 20.5% (1st)
Pass YPG allowed -- 143.3 (1st)
Yards per play allowed -- 4.0 (2nd)
Opp. passer rating -- 70.3 (3rd)
 
The #Eagles in November

4-0 record
YPG -- 427.5 (2nd in #NFL )
Yards per play -- 6.2 (5th)
Rush YPG -- 241.5 (1st)
YPC -- 5.7 (1st)
Rush TD -- 10 (1st)
Offensive PPG -- 31.3 (2nd)
YPG allowed -- 228. 8 (1st)
Turnover margin -- +7 (1st)
PPG allowed -- 16.8 (6th)
Opp. 3rd down conversion -- 20.5% (1st)
Pass YPG allowed -- 143.3 (1st)

Yards per play allowed -- 4.0 (2nd)
Opp. passer rating -- 70.3 (3rd)
These 4 bolded stats are just insane
 
Also, lost in all of this celebratory discussion today is the fact that we did what we did Last night without Davonte playing.
I am assuming you mean DeVonta Smith? If so, is that really that big of a hole in the lineup?
Yes, it’s a huge hole. He would be a WR1 on most other NFL teams. Couple that with the fact that our WR3 is only so so, not having him in there is a huge loss.
 
9-2 or better Eagles starts in first 89 seasons: 6

9-2 or better starts in the last 3 seasons: 3
I wonder if Sirianni is a bad coach? He's too animated on the sideline....too many antics. Too aggressive on 4th down. Passes up easy points stupidly.....I don't know man.....he might have to go.

As usual, two things can be true at the same time.

Andy Reid is a great coach

Andy Reid made an OL coach a DC.

See what I mean? Also I think it’s crystal clear that Nick has calmed a ton on the sidelines, has taken the easy points and hasn’t been overly aggressive over the last few weeks.
ya i think he's read the articles, seen the sports shows, and made a point to seem more chill.
 
Also, lost in all of this celebratory discussion today is the fact that we did what we did Last night without Davonte playing.
I am assuming you mean DeVonta Smith? If so, is that really that big of a hole in the lineup?
Yes, it’s a huge hole. He would be a WR1 on most other NFL teams. Couple that with the fact that our WR3 is only so so, not having him in there is a huge loss.
From an outsiders perspective, Barkley is the offense. AJB is the straw the stirs the passing game drink. DeVonta is a nice piece, but very, very replaceable. I am sure the offense put up at least average stats yesterday, no?
 
9-2 or better Eagles starts in first 89 seasons: 6

9-2 or better starts in the last 3 seasons: 3
I wonder if Sirianni is a bad coach? He's too animated on the sideline....too many antics. Too aggressive on 4th down. Passes up easy points stupidly.....I don't know man.....he might have to go.

As usual, two things can be true at the same time.

Andy Reid is a great coach

Andy Reid made an OL coach a DC.

See what I mean? Also I think it’s crystal clear that Nick has calmed a ton on the sidelines, has taken the easy points and hasn’t been overly aggressive over the last few weeks.
ya i think he's read the articles, seen the sports shows, and made a point to seem more chill.

Taking the early points is the way to drop high 30s scores on teams. If you're giving about a point here, 3 points there, you can still score in the high 20s but the other team is always just one mistake away from being in the game.
 
Also, lost in all of this celebratory discussion today is the fact that we did what we did Last night without Davonte playing.
I am assuming you mean DeVonta Smith? If so, is that really that big of a hole in the lineup?
Yes, it’s a huge hole. He would be a WR1 on most other NFL teams. Couple that with the fact that our WR3 is only so so, not having him in there is a huge loss.
From an outsiders perspective, Barkley is the offense. AJB is the straw the stirs the passing game drink. DeVonta is a nice piece, but very, very replaceable. I am sure the offense put up at least average stats yesterday, no?

you are wrong. devonta is awesome
 
Also, lost in all of this celebratory discussion today is the fact that we did what we did Last night without Davonte playing.
I am assuming you mean DeVonta Smith? If so, is that really that big of a hole in the lineup?
Yes, it’s a huge hole. He would be a WR1 on most other NFL teams. Couple that with the fact that our WR3 is only so so, not having him in there is a huge loss.
From an outsiders perspective, Barkley is the offense. AJB is the straw the stirs the passing game drink. DeVonta is a nice piece, but very, very replaceable. I am sure the offense put up at least average stats yesterday, no?

you are wrong. devonta is awesome
I will take your word for it.
 
DeVonta is a nice piece, but very, very replaceable.
Yes, there are very, very many Heisman-winning, AP Player of the Year, consensus all-American, Biletnikoff award-winning, Maxwell Award-winning, SEC offensive player of the year, Walter Camp Player of the Year 1st round pick WRs that average 1,000+ receiving yards and 6 TDs per year in the NFL. Can't look at an NFL roster without seeing those guys everywhere.
 
DeVonta is a nice piece, but very, very replaceable.
Yes, there are very, very many Heisman-winning, AP Player of the Year, consensus all-American, Biletnikoff award-winning, Maxwell Award-winning, SEC offensive player of the year, Walter Camp Player of the Year 1st round pick WRs that average 1,000+ receiving yards and 6 TDs per year in the NFL. Can't look at an NFL roster without seeing those guys everywhere.
Roger that
 
DeVonta is a nice piece, but very, very replaceable.
Yes, there are very, very many Heisman-winning, AP Player of the Year, consensus all-American, Biletnikoff award-winning, Maxwell Award-winning, SEC offensive player of the year, Walter Camp Player of the Year 1st round pick WRs that average 1,000+ receiving yards and 6 TDs per year in the NFL. Can't look at an NFL roster without seeing those guys everywhere.
Roger that

Yeah, if AJB is Randy Moss, DeVonta is Cris Carter.
 
Most people don't realize it; but at times us Philly fans can overreact just a little. I'm happy to admit that I was wrong about Sirianni. He has "it" and his players love "it". He might make a questionable call from time to time or act the fool a little bit more than he should....but he more than makes up for it.

I'm not his biggest fan, but I recognize (see, the Nick Sirianni thread) that he's one of the top coaches in the NFL.
 
Most people don't realize it; but at times us Philly fans can overreact just a little. I'm happy to admit that I was wrong about Sirianni. He has "it" and his players love "it". He might make a questionable call from time to time or act the fool a little bit more than he should....but he more than makes up for it.
Yep and even the GOAT (Belichick) and Andy Reid make questionable decisions but have learned and adapted. I’m glad to see Nick has as well.
 
Also, lost in all of this celebratory discussion today is the fact that we did what we did Last night without Davonte playing.
I am assuming you mean DeVonta Smith? If so, is that really that big of a hole in the lineup?
Yes, it’s a huge hole. He would be a WR1 on most other NFL teams. Couple that with the fact that our WR3 is only so so, not having him in there is a huge loss.
From an outsiders perspective, Barkley is the offense. AJB is the straw the stirs the passing game drink. DeVonta is a nice piece, but very, very replaceable. I am sure the offense put up at least average stats yesterday, no?
dude, if you cant see the difference in Devonta SMith to Jahan Dotson, I'm not entirely sure you're ready for fantasy football
 
I'll be that guy on Sirianni and say I hope this is a sign of him learning and improving and not a sign of the front office and his assistant coaches propping him up. I am not a hater by any means, but this could easily be a repeat of the Nick/Steichen/Gannon season where it's clear Steichen was the mastermind and Gannon perhaps wasn't as bad as it seemed.

okay i got that out of my system now. let's go Nick! :football:
 
I'll be that guy on Sirianni and say I hope this is a sign of him learning and improving and not a sign of the front office and his assistant coaches propping him up. I am not a hater by any means, but this could easily be a repeat of the Nick/Steichen/Gannon season where it's clear Steichen was the mastermind and Gannon perhaps wasn't as bad as it seemed.

okay i got that out of my system now. let's go Nick! :football:
I'm not so certain Steichen was the mastermind the way he's handled Indy. And Gannon is still an idiot.
 
I'll be that guy on Sirianni and say I hope this is a sign of him learning and improving and not a sign of the front office and his assistant coaches propping him up. I am not a hater by any means, but this could easily be a repeat of the Nick/Steichen/Gannon season where it's clear Steichen was the mastermind and Gannon perhaps wasn't as bad as it seemed.

okay i got that out of my system now. let's go Nick! :football:

Andy Reid had Jim Johnson and then Spagnolo. Nick now had Vic, who I don't think is going anywhere for awhile.
 
I'll be that guy on Sirianni and say I hope this is a sign of him learning and improving and not a sign of the front office and his assistant coaches propping him up. I am not a hater by any means, but this could easily be a repeat of the Nick/Steichen/Gannon season where it's clear Steichen was the mastermind and Gannon perhaps wasn't as bad as it seemed.

okay i got that out of my system now. let's go Nick! :football:

Andy Reid had Jim Johnson and then Spagnolo. Nick now had Vic, who I don't think is going anywhere for awhile.
Agreed. I think Vic is done with the HC stuff. If he’s here for the next 3-5 years developing this young crew on defense we could see some legitimately amazing things.
 
With BG out we do have some flexibility. Baun can line up on the edge plus we have Trotter. I'm curious to see how Fangio utilizes Baun. Baun could become more of a Joker role type player.
Losing BG is a huge loss. Compounded by the fact that the $51M man just went out for a couple weeks with wrist surgery, and we all collectively went “Meh.”

We are down to 3 EDGE players now: Nolan Smith as a starter (not ideal), Sweat (hurt his ankle last night) and the rookie Jalyx Hunt.

Baun can situationally be placed on the EDGE, but normally Vic throws him there for sim pressures. And you can’t take him out of his position as off ball LB- he’s playing like a pro-bowler there.

Milton can play outside. I think that’s where Vic will lean. But that means Jordan Davis has to live up to his potential, play more snaps and do ANYTHING on passing downs. More Ojomo, too- who has looked really good.

Love BG. Hope he rehabs well, stays close to the team to be the motivator and leader he is, and maybe feels like he has another year in him.
We might have to sign a vet or two off the street.
I really thought the Lions would cakewalk through the NFC, but there's a decent chance you guys will be the favorite come playoff time, especially with home field.

Your D has really improved and Barkley is a genuine difference-maker. Detroit would be well-served to make Gibbs their feature back, but I doubt that's going to happen under Gamble. He likes the "kneecap" aspect of Monty's game so the split with Gibbs is pretty much even. As an opponent, you can't help but smile when Gibbs is on the bench (albeit, Monty is a nice RB).

I don't see anyone else in the picture. It's a down year for the NFC.
If I know the NFL script writers, NFCCG is Philly vs Detroit.

You never know how things will turn out, but if we don’t get that game this year, it’ll be a travesty.

I have a lot of love and respect for the Lions, especially after watching their Hard Knocks season. But, I think it’s about time I start rooting against them. If Philly hopes to maximize their chances, they need Home Field. And, honestly, I just don’t see the Lions dropping any easy ones.
i want my Bills Eva Eagles SB
 
Also, lost in all of this celebratory discussion today is the fact that we did what we did Last night without Davonte playing.
I am assuming you mean DeVonta Smith? If so, is that really that big of a hole in the lineup?

it is. we dont have many wrs
It’s that and a huge problem I keep hearing about from people in the know is Hurts lack of trust in anyone outside his top 3 guys and Calcattara. To be fair though Dotson is absolute dogshit and can’t even get seperation off the LOS.
 
Also, lost in all of this celebratory discussion today is the fact that we did what we did Last night without Davonte playing.
I am assuming you mean DeVonta Smith? If so, is that really that big of a hole in the lineup?
Yes, it’s a huge hole. He would be a WR1 on most other NFL teams. Couple that with the fact that our WR3 is only so so, not having him in there is a huge loss.
From an outsiders perspective, Barkley is the offense. AJB is the straw the stirs the passing game drink. DeVonta is a nice piece, but very, very replaceable. I am sure the offense put up at least average stats yesterday, no?
Smith would start on almost any team. They also have a top 8 TE too. But if even 2 of those pieces are out for long we’re in trouble. Zero depth outside the top 2 WRs
 
I'll be that guy on Sirianni and say I hope this is a sign of him learning and improving and not a sign of the front office and his assistant coaches propping him up. I am not a hater by any means, but this could easily be a repeat of the Nick/Steichen/Gannon season where it's clear Steichen was the mastermind and Gannon perhaps wasn't as bad as it seemed.

okay i got that out of my system now. let's go Nick! :football:
I'm not so certain Steichen was the mastermind the way he's handled Indy. And Gannon is still an idiot.
To be fair to him Indy isn’t a great place. Owner gets too involved with everything
 
Also, lost in all of this celebratory discussion today is the fact that we did what we did Last night without Davonte playing.
I am assuming you mean DeVonta Smith? If so, is that really that big of a hole in the lineup?

it is. we dont have many wrs
It’s that and a huge problem I keep hearing about from people in the know is Hurts lack of trust in anyone outside his top 3 guys and Calcattara. To be fair though Dotson is absolute dogshit and can’t even get seperation off the LOS.
So he mostly trusts his wr1, wr2, HOF RB, and TE. That’s a huge problem…..how? Who else is he supposed to trust, ffs?
 
Also, lost in all of this celebratory discussion today is the fact that we did what we did Last night without Davonte playing.
I am assuming you mean DeVonta Smith? If so, is that really that big of a hole in the lineup?
Yes, it’s a huge hole. He would be a WR1 on most other NFL teams. Couple that with the fact that our WR3 is only so so, not having him in there is a huge loss.
From an outsiders perspective, Barkley is the offense. AJB is the straw the stirs the passing game drink. DeVonta is a nice piece, but very, very replaceable. I am sure the offense put up at least average stats yesterday, no?
Smith would start on almost any team. They also have a top 8 TE too. But if even 2 of those pieces are out for long we’re in trouble. Zero depth outside the top 2 WRs
“Almost any team”. Can you name me the teams that smith would not start? Because I think he’d be a WR1 on a lot of teams.
 
Good god, according to fantasypros, maxx Crosby has played 100% of the snaps in the last 4 games. Aside from that, there is only a handful of games when any d lineman played 100% of the snaps
 
Also, lost in all of this celebratory discussion today is the fact that we did what we did Last night without Davonte playing.
I am assuming you mean DeVonta Smith? If so, is that really that big of a hole in the lineup?
what
Lol
Like I said, outsiders perspective. Maybe he is a really good run blocker. All I can go on are his stats, which are easily replaceable.
 
Also, lost in all of this celebratory discussion today is the fact that we did what we did Last night without Davonte playing.
I am assuming you mean DeVonta Smith? If so, is that really that big of a hole in the lineup?
what
Lol
Like I said, outsiders perspective. Maybe he is a really good run blocker. All I can go on are his stats, which are easily replaceable.
You could also watch him play since his stats are affected by lining up next to AJ Brown, Dallas Goedert and Saquon Barkley. If you watched you’d see he is one of the sharpest route runners in the NFL, has extremely sure hands and despite his slight frame, he can high point over just about anyone. No offense but I question whether you’ve ever watched him play. His nickname is Slim Reaper. Do you think he’d have that nickname if he was easily replaceable?
 
Also, lost in all of this celebratory discussion today is the fact that we did what we did Last night without Davonte playing.
I am assuming you mean DeVonta Smith? If so, is that really that big of a hole in the lineup?
what
Lol
Like I said, outsiders perspective. Maybe he is a really good run blocker. All I can go on are his stats, which are easily replaceable.
Do you have a favorite team? Would love to give an outsiders perspective to the current roster construction of your team, in comparison to the Eagles. Ya know, just to see who is easily replaceable and all. Let us know!
 
Also, lost in all of this celebratory discussion today is the fact that we did what we did Last night without Davonte playing.
I am assuming you mean DeVonta Smith? If so, is that really that big of a hole in the lineup?
what
Lol
Like I said, outsiders perspective. Maybe he is a really good run blocker. All I can go on are his stats, which are easily replaceable.
What a bizarre take. He caught 81 balls for 1066 yards last year. 1000 yard WRs are easily replaced? The next man up is Jahan Dotson, who caught 47 for 501. Smith and Brown have both missed a few games this year, and Dotson has TEN catches. So what stats are YOU looking at????? Even being a little down this year Smith was pacing for about 800 yards
 
These are the 14 WR's with close to the same, or better, Yards/Catches/TDs from 2021-2023 (Smith's first 3 seasons in the NFL):

Davante Adams
Mike Evans
Stefon Diggs
Amari Cooper
Tyler Lockett
Tyreek Hill
Cooper Kupp
DJ Moore
DK Metcalf
AJ Brown
Justin Jefferson
CeeDee Lamb
JaMarr Chase
Amon-Ra St. Brown

That's who you would need to "easily replace" his stats.

Even if you want to accept a few hundred less yards and a couple less TDs, you're looking at:

Jaylen Waddle
DeAndre Hopkins
Tee Higgins
Christian Kirk
Keenan Allen

The first realistic WR you could replace him with (e.g. actually sign or trade for without giving up multiple first round picks or a $100M contract) that had anywhere close to his stats is Adam Thielen, who would have given you about 700 yards less and 1 more TD the last 3 years, but who is now also 8 years older than Smith.
 
Also, lost in all of this celebratory discussion today is the fact that we did what we did Last night without Davonte playing.
I am assuming you mean DeVonta Smith? If so, is that really that big of a hole in the lineup?
what
Lol
Like I said, outsiders perspective. Maybe he is a really good run blocker. All I can go on are his stats, which are easily replaceable.
What a bizarre take. He caught 81 balls for 1066 yards last year. 1000 yard WRs are easily replaced? The next man up is Jahan Dotson, who caught 47 for 501. Smith and Brown have both missed a few games this year, and Dotson has TEN catches. So what stats are YOU looking at????? Even being a little down this year Smith was pacing for about 800 yards
I just mean for WR2s, guys who are never going against the top DB for the opposing team, his numbers are the same as other #2s like Addison, Higgins, Mooney, Godwin, DJ Moore, and worse than Puka. He is probably the same as a Tank Dell type, sure he is good, but the offense does not grind to a stop when he is out. I appear to have hot a nerve here, which is not my intention. The Eagles are looking good, Barkley is looking amazing, and the defense looks stout. The QB is sketchy AF, which may be the only thing that hold this team back, I wish your squad the best of luck moving forward.
 
These are the 14 WR's with close to the same, or better, Yards/Catches/TDs from 2021-2023 (Smith's first 3 seasons in the NFL):

Davante Adams
Mike Evans
Stefon Diggs
Amari Cooper
Tyler Lockett
Tyreek Hill
Cooper Kupp
DJ Moore
DK Metcalf
AJ Brown
Justin Jefferson
CeeDee Lamb
JaMarr Chase
Amon-Ra St. Brown

That's who you would need to "easily replace" his stats.

Even if you want to accept a few hundred less yards and a couple less TDs, you're looking at:

Jaylen Waddle
DeAndre Hopkins
Tee Higgins
Christian Kirk
Keenan Allen

The first realistic WR you could replace him with (e.g. actually sign or trade for without giving up multiple first round picks or a $100M contract) that had anywhere close to his stats is Adam Thielen, who would have given you about 700 yards less and 1 more TD the last 3 years, but who is now also 8 years older than Smith.
What did the Eagles trade to get AJB? Multiple 1st round picks? What did the Bills trade to get Diggs? Multiple 1st round picks? What did the Dolphin trade to get Hill? Multiple 1st round picks? Are you suggesting Smith's $25MIL/yr contract is a bargain?
 
These are the 14 WR's with close to the same, or better, Yards/Catches/TDs from 2021-2023 (Smith's first 3 seasons in the NFL):

Davante Adams
Mike Evans
Stefon Diggs
Amari Cooper
Tyler Lockett
Tyreek Hill
Cooper Kupp
DJ Moore
DK Metcalf
AJ Brown
Justin Jefferson
CeeDee Lamb
JaMarr Chase
Amon-Ra St. Brown

That's who you would need to "easily replace" his stats.

Even if you want to accept a few hundred less yards and a couple less TDs, you're looking at:

Jaylen Waddle
DeAndre Hopkins
Tee Higgins
Christian Kirk
Keenan Allen

The first realistic WR you could replace him with (e.g. actually sign or trade for without giving up multiple first round picks or a $100M contract) that had anywhere close to his stats is Adam Thielen, who would have given you about 700 yards less and 1 more TD the last 3 years, but who is now also 8 years older than Smith.
What did the Eagles trade to get AJB? Multiple 1st round picks? What did the Bills trade to get Diggs? Multiple 1st round picks? What did the Dolphin trade to get Hill? Multiple 1st round picks? Are you suggesting Smith's $25MIL/yr contract is a bargain?
Falcons Fan?
 
Eagles fans, Ravens guy here.

Wanted to wish you guys a great holiday and a great game this Sunday. It has the potential to be a fantastic contest. Let's hope for as few injuries as possible.

Right now, the weather looks like high 30s and sunny with a bit of a breeze.
Yeah man. I hear ya! My father and I were both born in Baltimore, he is a Die Hard Ravens fan, so its going to be a fun week. He used to be a Colts guy, but when Irsay stole the team in the middle of the night lol...ya know, not a lot of fans left in Baltimore of that team. I grew up in that era of no Baltimore football and I just LOVED Randall Cunningham, so the rest is history for me there....

Ravens are going to ben a tough offense to stop. I feel it might be a high scoring game, but if Devonta "Replaceable" Smith is playing, I'd be a little worried about the Eagles passing offense b/c I believe the Ravens are dead last or close.

Fun drinking game - one shot per "Potential Super Bowl Preview" starting 15 minutes before the game thru the end of the game.
 
Eagles fans, Ravens guy here.

Wanted to wish you guys a great holiday and a great game this Sunday. It has the potential to be a fantastic contest. Let's hope for as few injuries as possible.

Right now, the weather looks like high 30s and sunny with a bit of a breeze.

Looking at the Eagles schedule, this is probably the only game I think they could lose. Historically, they don't do well against QBs who can run.
 
He used to be a Colts guy, but when Irsay stole the team in the middle of the night
That lying coward damned near broke me. That event made it hard for me to warm up to the Ravens, given what the old Browns meant to Cleveland.

It was much harder to follow a distant team back in those days, so I instead concentrated an irrational hatred for Washington. Many of my friends were fans and were especially smug because they were so damned good.

I've always wondered about your user name and you being an Eagles fan. You still follow Maryland in college sports?
 

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