Jets at Eagles Preview: Can They Survive The Spoilers?

by Bro Namath on Dec 17, 2011 5:30 PM EST

This isn't the best week to have to face the Eagles. Jeremy Maclin is back. Michael Vick is healthy. If Miami is any indication, this team has no intention of letting up. I think when they perform at a level anywhere near their peak potential, the Eagles are one of the most formidable teams in the NFL.

It's not all bad. If anyone plays down to their opponents more than the Jets it's the Eagles. The Eagles have had a rough go of it this year, and they are beatable. The Jets have really gotten their feet underneath them against a few weaker opponents and are playing to their strengths. The loss of Leonhard is a concern, but some of the best Jets performances have been when they were forced to adapt with backup players. Rex might use favoritism or sometimes stick with the wrong guy too long, but few coaches compensate for a loss of a defensive player better than Rex Ryan.

Every Eagles power player is a player to watch this week. Keep an eye on Brent Celek. It's finals this following week for me, so use this preview as an open thread for your predictions, potential Jets MVP's and or X-factors.

The Rundown:

New York Jets @ Philadelphia Eagles -- Sunday, Dec. 18th, 4:15 p.m. EST

Location: Lincoln Financial Field. Philadelphia, PA.

Coverage: CBS. DirecTV 715. Sirius XM 132.

Record: Philadelphia holds an 8-0 all time series lead over the Jets, which is the largest in the entire league out of any series in which one team has not yet won a game.

What happened last time? Eagles beat the Jets 16-9 in 2007.

Injury report:

Jets Out: Marquice Cole (CB) Knee.

Eagles Doubtful: Darryl Tapp (DE) Ribs. Questionable: Todd Herremans (T) Ankle, Cullen Jenkins (DT) Groin, Jeremy Maclin (WR) Hamstring, Vince Young (QB) Ankle.

Rankings

Offense: The Jets are 25th in overall offense, 6th in points (nice), 21st in passing and 22nd in rushing. Philadelphia is 4th in yards, 15th in points, 11th in passing and 3rd in rushing.

Defense: The Jets are 12th in points allowed, 6th in overall yards allowed, 6th against the pass, and 14th against the rush (still goes up a little every week). Philadelphia is 20th in points allowed and 12th in passing yards allowed, 12th in total defense and 18th against the run.

Here's hoping when this is over we'll be hosing bird guts off our engines.

J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS!!!

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Iggles are gutless.

Once the Cowboys/Giants win and eliminates them, they’ll fold up shop and call it a season. Vick won’t suck it up with that rib with nothing on the line. And Jackson was already a dog before getting eliminated, he’s definitely gonna dog it if they’re out. He won’t want to be worse off thaan Forte bc of some freak twist of fate.

They’ll lay down like the gutless dogs that they are.

by Crackback on Dec 17, 2011 5:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions

I agree

If they are mathematically eliminated from the playoffs before kickoff, I don’t see them showing up and playing hard.

"I just build our guys up. If it's trash talking that I believe in our football team, then, yes, I agree with that statement. I'm the biggest trash talker there is." Rex Ryan

by OldJetsFanatic on Dec 17, 2011 6:33 PM EST up reply actions

Not so fast

The Eagles have no pressure to perform good and win. These are the most dangerous teams. The Jets may play too conserative, trying not to lose the game. The Jets are 0-8 against the Eagles. The Eagles play very well against the Jets. If Vick does not make foolish mistakes, then the conserative play of the Jets may be their undoing. Should be a close game. Jets 23-20.

by PVS53 on Dec 18, 2011 12:40 PM EST up reply actions

Shonn Greene for MVP

He’ll kill them up the middle, 130 yards easy.

Oh yes that's right, I'm a Jets fan.

by Bob_The_Friendly_Baker on Dec 17, 2011 6:00 PM EST reply actions

I think Greene is going to have a career day

I can really see him tearing up the wide nine.

"I just build our guys up. If it's trash talking that I believe in our football team, then, yes, I agree with that statement. I'm the biggest trash talker there is." Rex Ryan

by OldJetsFanatic on Dec 17, 2011 6:35 PM EST up reply actions

He gets at least 132 i say 145

he needs 132 for his first 1000 yd year and with their run d i say he gets it with some cusion

by JETSKID123 on Dec 17, 2011 6:40 PM EST up reply actions

say what? are u nuts!

Greene for MVP..now I know ur dreaming..Just like Fans dreaming Sanchez goes to pro-bowl..Face it VICK nad ELI are 2 QB.s that can kill US!!!!…

by Jack2466 on Dec 18, 2011 12:03 AM EST up reply actions

Are you ever optimistic about this team?

by jets4life24 on Dec 18, 2011 12:39 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

He joined the Eagles blog and the Pats blog first so no.

And the home of the .... JETS!!!
Now lets get a G-D snack!!!
"You might not like that. You might be very cynical about that. Well, f**k it, I don't care what you think."-Roy McDonald

by Noble_Lance on Dec 18, 2011 12:43 AM EST up reply actions

What do Eli or Vick have to do with Greene becoming MVP?

Oh yes that's right, I'm a Jets fan.

by Bob_The_Friendly_Baker on Dec 18, 2011 6:02 AM EST up reply actions

I'm going to predict a blowout

Jets 40
Eagles 0

I really hate ESPN

by 2xtheBully on Dec 17, 2011 6:00 PM EST reply actions

FS/SS?

Is Brodney gonna be playing FS with Smith at SS?

by RevisChrist on Dec 17, 2011 6:01 PM EST reply actions

Yes

Oh yes that's right, I'm a Jets fan.

by Bob_The_Friendly_Baker on Dec 17, 2011 6:17 PM EST up reply actions

Honestly, on the Jets D, I think safeties are interchangeable

by CervezaVerde on Dec 17, 2011 10:54 PM EST up reply actions

I am very nervous about this game

I had a dream the Jets won 55-7 and that makes me even more nervous because whenever I have dreams like that, things never turn out well.

"Burress telling Cason to hold his dick 3 times was awesome" -J-Nasty

by MDGeekyGrl on Dec 17, 2011 6:07 PM EST reply actions

Good luck with finals Bro Namath!!!

I just took my last final Thursday….time to get a job now…damn!

Thanks for the writeup bro!

by GangGreen73 on Dec 17, 2011 6:19 PM EST reply actions

Law school finals during football = bad combination

Especially since I do not want to miss this one… KC, whatever, I can skip that one for a good grade but Philly… I might have to take a “break” from studying for 3 hours.

by J-Nasty on Dec 17, 2011 6:22 PM EST reply actions

I-R-A-C

Jets Jets Jets

by Crackback on Dec 17, 2011 7:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

tuff game

Unfortunately, i feel the eagles are not going to pack it in. They are a better team than the jets on paper. i don’t like that they are at home,and some of that “dream team” pressure is off their shoulders. This is a real test for the jets. i think we can beat them, but it’s not going to be easy. they ain’t the tyler palko quarterbacked Chiefs, and we as jet fans can’t get too doped up on the last two wins.

by Chrebetfan on Dec 17, 2011 6:56 PM EST reply actions