Live Blog NFC Divisional Playoff: Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants
It’s almost that time. Little hot I’m not working the game (won’t happen again, there’s an inspiration in everything you just gotta find it), but I’d rather do this than drink mad grog, eat a thousand wings and check out all the fine lovelies that just might happen to be batting their pretty little eyes my way at the local joint. Ah…the simple things in life.
Forgetting all that, Everything has fell into place for the Eagles beginning with Plax’s unfortunate accident. The odds against everything happening the way it has, must to be in the single percent digits. That the Cardinals won yesterday is even more perplexing because Philly matches up well with AZ and Carolina was the team everybody here in Philly feared. Of course the Eagles have to get by the Giants, but this is a rivalry game. Throw out everythang.
A chance to repeat this day is at stake:
I picked the Giants 23-17. Hold me to it!
Let’s Get It!!
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First thought is damn…why Joe Buck? Damnit man!
The first thing I thought of when the ball fell off the tee was damn…here comes a run back.
David Akers…the kicker…saves a touchdown.
1st: Steve Smith was wide open. He would have caught one from BDawk though.
2nd: Jacobs for seven…hmm he better stay on the ground.
3rd and 3…no haps for Ward. Dawkins on the blitz. Kick it baby kick it.
4th: Giants go for it with Jacobs and convert. Looks cold as shit out there.
1st: Darcey Johnson with the catch on an out route. 1st down at the eleven. Brain Dawkins with the stop after the two yard gain.
2nd: Mike Patterson stuffs Brandon Jacobs. 3rd and 8.
3rd: Stewart Bradley makes a nice tackle from the middle linebacker position. The Giants played the match up there in hopes of getting the mismatch.
Bradshaw’s 65 yard return to open the game gives the Giants 3. Best case scenario for the Eagles on the road. If the Giants scored a touchdown, the crowd would have been hype.
3-0 Giants.
Quentin Demps for 19 on the return.
Whatcha gonna do Eagles on your first possession.
1st: McNabb on the roll out to DeSean Jackson for 10.
1st: Westbrook stuffed for 3 yard loss.
2nd: McNabb dumps off to Buckhalter for another 3 yard loss.
3rd: McNabb pass incomplete to Curtis.
4th: Sav Rocca punts after false start. 4th and 21.
Hickson 18yd return but with 2 flags. Block in the back and another on Kenny Phillips for shoving the gunner after he was out of bounds. 29 yard penalty.
Giants second possession.
1st: Asante Samuel gets a pick! returns it to the 2.
Eagles second possession.
1st and goal: Westbrook stopped.
2nd and goal: McNabb throws out of bounds.
Wow defensive hold on Michael Johnson.
1st and goal: Westbrook leaps to no avail.
2nd and goal: Donovan McNabb on the keeper for the score!!
Eli Manning’s interception leads to Eagles score.
7-3 Eagles.
Samuel’s 7th career playoff interception tying him with former teammate Rodney Harrison.
Akers kicks off to Bradshaw who returns 20 yards to the 20.
1st: Bradshaw for no gain.
2nd and 10: Ward for 2.
3rd and 8: Manning throws 12 yards to Steve Smith.
1st and 10: Ward for no gain. This is a game I would love to play in. Not for the boys.
2nd and 10: Ward for 1yd.
3rd and 9: The Giants better get creative or Eli will end up with happy feet later in the game. Eli throws a duck to Amani Toomer. Incomplete.
45 yard punt to DeSean Jackson for no return. Considine block in the back penalty.
Eagles possession starts at the 10.
1st and 10: Westbrook for nothin’. Loss of 1.
2nd and 11: L.J. Smith with the flinch. False start.
2nd and 15: Buckhalter for 5.
3rd and 10: Big play here. McNabb with pressure but gets it off incomplete to Jason Avant.
Rocca with the punt.
Considine with the speed knock on Bradshaw!
Illegal block in the back on R.W. McQuarters.
1st and 10: Brandon Jacobs for 11.
After 1 quarter, Eagles 7, Giants 3.
1st and 10: Jacobs cuts back for 2.
2nd and 8: Eagles on the blitz. Stuffs Jacobs again.
3rd and 7: Eagles blitz again. Manning throws long but misses Steve Smith on the bomb.
Jeff Feagles punts and Terrell Thomas makes a great play to prohibit the touch back.
Eagles begin at their own five. Time for a big drive.
1st and 10: Westbrook for 1 after Giants blitz.
2nd and 9: Giants blitz. McNabb in the pocket. Justin Tuck on his ass….tosses it out and gets an intentional grounding. Safety.
Eagles 7, Giants 5.
Expect anything different from these two teams?
Sav Rocca with the free kick into the wind.
Bradshaw tripped up by Tracy White at the 30.
Giants possession.
This is a dangerous time for the Eagles. Gotta play tight D here because the Giants have the wind. Keep stuffing the run Jimmy. The key here is for Dawkins to guess right on when to get in the box.
1st and 10: Ward for 4.
2nd and 6: Manning to Kevin Boss for the first down.
1st and 10: Ward for 3 on the right side.
2nd and 10: Manning almost throws a pick, but Stewart Bradley gets called for illegal hands to the face of Sean O’Hara.
1st and 10 at the 50: Manning throws 21 yards to Boss. Bradley covering.
1st and 10: Jacobs for nothin’.
2nd and 10: Whack ass pass from Manning after Eagles blitz. Incomplete.
3rd and 10: Manning incomplete to the left.
4th and 10: 46 yard field goal try.
MISSES IT! Wide to the right.
Eagles still lead 7-5.
Philadelphia has to sustain a drive here despite the Giants pressure. No excuses. They dodged a bullet there.
1st and 10: Buckhalter for nothing.
2nd and 10: Brett Celek catches a five yd pass from McNabb.
3rd and 5: Crowd is into it.
Timeout Eagles: 30 second.
3rd and 5: Giants show blitz but McNabb completes hard pass to L.J. Smith for the convert.
1st and 10: Westbrook 2 yards on right run.
2nd and 8: Westbrook runs nicely for 7.
3rd and 1: Oh Oh…Buckhalter converts! Wow. Eagles now 2-4 on third down conversions.
1st and 10: Westbrook for 1. Credit McNabb for getting the ball off to Brian.
2nd and 9: McNabb throws through the hands of DeSean Jackson.
3rd and 9: McNabb 4-8 for 18 yards. McNabb intercepted after Giants blitz. Amounts to a punt.
1st and 10 Giants: Jacobs for 24. Sheldon Brown makes nice tackle.
1st and 10: Derrick Ward for 5.
2nd and 5 at the 50: Manning hits Boss down to the 26 for 25 after Bradley falls down.
1st and 10: Jacobs for 5.
2:00 minute warning.
Eagles 7, Giants 5.
Giants driving.
2nd and 5:
Refs take 5 yards away because clock hit 2 minute warning.
1st and 10: Manning hits Hickson for nothing.
Eagles offside.
1st and 5: Manning throws crazy to Toomer. He’s not looking good today. Maybe he remembers that speed knock his rookie year here.
2 and 5: Manning throws incomplete to Boss. Could have been intercepted.
Giants call timeout.
3rd and 5: Eagles blitz. Derrick Ward short a yard after 4 yard quick pass.
4th and 1: Carney out for field goal. 35 yard try.
Carney good from 35.
Giants take lead, 8-7.
Tynes kick off to Demps to the 25.
As the announcers talk about Tennessee, how come no one brings up Young?
1st and 10: Celek drops pass from McNabb.
2nd and 10: DeSean Jackson catches pass for 1st down to Eagles 39.
1st and 10: 1:13: Avant catches 5 yard pass.
2nd and 5: Westbrook catches pass to Giants 49. 47 seconds left.
1st and 10: Avant catches to 34 for 15 yards on square in.
1st and 10: McNabb throws to Jackson for 9 to the Giants 25.
2nd and 1: McNabb throws away.
3rd and 1: Play of the game so far. McNabb better get this with his arm or legs.
Westbrook gets conversion running short to the left.
1st and 10: McNabb clocks it.
2nd and 10: McNabb runs for 9 but Antonio Pierce gets called for illegal contact penalty.
1st and goal, 10 seconds left: Pass incomplete to Jackson.
Akers on for a try: He’s third all time in playoff kicks 26-30.
Akers good on field goal.
Eagles 10, Giants 8.
Origin posts a video of Aikman getting knocked the eff out!
My thoughts are the Eagles should win this game. If they continue to make plays on third down then the Giants are in trouble. Eli looks shaky as hell and does anyone but me see the happy feet coming?
There’s no way the Eagles should lose this game with the wind in the fourth and the ball in the third. This is where Donovan wants to be. If he wants to create a favorable legacy, it has to start with this half. Remember our talk Donovan. Do it brotha.
- HarveyDent Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 7:43 pm eThoughts on the second half is that the Eagles’ D just needs to keep lighting up the G’s offense. For the Eagles’ O, they need to spread it out and let the WR corps be a factor. Once and if that happens, lanes will open up for the running game.Eli’s only going to hurt the Giants if he has to toss the ball up. The blitzes are going to keep coming and Eli will start to chuck and duck.
Good points 2 Face.
This is the problem I have with the perception of McNabb.
He’s definitely he better quarterback, but you wouldn’t think so by the media’s handling of him throughout his career. His arm strength is key in the third. If he can keep the ball away from the Giants here, the Eagles win.
- michelle Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 7:47 pm eMizzo,The Eagles can’t turn over the ball in the second half. Defense has been good so they have to stay focused and get more pressure on Eli. The Giants miss Plaxico and it shows. Eli can’t throw good passes with the wind and don’t have a receiver that can go get the DAMN ball. If the Giants don’t get Jacobs going the Eagles will win the game!
Good points as well Michelle. I tell you what, if the Eagles lose they will tear this city down.
Eagles get the ball to start the third into the wind.
Donovan 9-18 for 68 yards. Eli 8-16 for 87 yards.
The win is a factor folks.
Demps with a gigantic return to the 47. 46 yd return. Nice job young fella.
1st and 10: Avant catches for 2.
2nd and 8: McNabb intercepted on the bat down by Fred Robbins. He returns to the 35.
1st and 10 Giants: Brandon Jacobs runs for 10.
1st and 10: Jacobs for 5.
2nd and 5: Ward drops the quick pass.
Samuel in for an iv.
3rd and 5: Quentin Mikel out. Sean Considine defenses Boss. 35 yard field goal attempt coming up.
Carney good.
New York Giants 11, Philadelphia Eagles 10.
Tynes kicks off to Demps up to the 25.
Timeout 12:33 in the third.
1st and 10: Celek drops another pass.
2nd and 10: Run for Buck, but looks like holding.
2nd and 20: Quentin Mikell limps off. Giants get pressure and McNabb tosses off too early.
3rd and 20: YESSSSSS! McNabb eludes the rush. Donovan passes to Curtis for the 3rd down conversion. Play of the game so far.
1st and 10 after the 21 yard completion: Kevin Curtis drops a bomb but a flag.
SHIT! Illegal hands to the face. Nice throw to Curtis but is dropped.
1st and 10: McNabb to Buckhalter for 3.
2nd and 7: McNabb throws 15 yards to Curtis.
1st and 10: Buckhalter stopped for 0.
2nd and 10: Wind takes a screen pass awry.
Giant down. Timeout.
3rd and 10: Another third down conversion. Eagles 5-8. Buckhalter down to the 20.
Big conversion. Gotta score a TD here. Damn the field goal.
Players are injured all over the place. AZ is licking their chops–as little as they may be 
1st and 10: Westbrook for 4.
Justin Tuck aggravated knee.
2nd and 5: McNabb overthrows Westbrook.
3rd and 5: McNabb gets rid of it incomplete. Akers in for 35 yard try.
Akers good. 17 straight post season field goals. NFL record.
Philadelphia 13, New York 10.
Akers kicks off to Bradshaw for a return to the 32.
1st and 10: Aikman and Buck sound desperate. Jacobs for 3.
2nd and 7: Jacobs for 2 on the left.
3rd and 5: Bring them Jimmy, bring them! Damn! Manning beats the blitz and completes to Hickson for 34 down to the Eagle 30. That was a really good pass.
Time out.
1st and 10: Never get tired of the Randall clip. Manning throws high to Hickson. Sheldon Brown with the big hit.
2nd and 10: Eagles need a stop. Jacobs run Chris Gocong with the tackle.
3 and 9: Eagles blitz. Trent Cole breaks up pass in coverage.
Field goal try from Carney coming up. 47 yards.
NO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!
Eagles better capitalize. Right here, right now!
1st and 10 Philadelphia: Westbrook for 5.
2nd and 5: McNabb throws it away.
3rd and 5: Big play here. Curtis reception for 8. McNabb makes a big play.
1st and 10: Philly 6 for 10 on conversions.
Pass interference Giants. Yes the left hand was there.
The refs pick up the flag???
Bullshit.
Time out Philadelphia.
2nd and 10: The Eagles need to continue to move the chains. L.J. Smith with the reception. Antonio Pierce face mask. 21 total yards. 6 on the completion.
1st and 10: Touchdown needed. Kevin Curtis reception from McNabb down to the 15 for 15.
1st and 10; Brett Celek catch for five from McNabb.
No sacks of Eagles from the Giants the entire year.
2nd and 4: Westbrook for three.
3rd and 1: Play of the game. Westbrook down to the 1!!!!!! Eagles are 3rd down monsters. Anyone questioning my top five pick now?
End of the third: Eagles 13, Giants 11.
Eagles have to punch this in. It could be a wrap if they do.
1st and goal Philadelphia with the wind: They kept the ball 10 minutes of the third with the wind in their face.
MCNABB TOUCHDOWN TO CELEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eagles 20, Giants 11.
Ya’ll like my reverse psychology huh? Glasses make me smart 
Akers kicks to Bradshaw up to the 15.
1st and 10 Giants: Brandon Jacobs for 10.
1st and 10: Jacobs for 5.
2nd and 5: Jacobs for 2.
3rd and 3: Crazy call on third down but Ward is close. Spot coming. Inches away.
Tom Coughlin challenges the spot. I thought he had it. He might have blown a timeout. Kinda stupid in this situation.
Damn I wish I was there!
4th and inches: Look for the sneak.
Manning sneaks….HHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! He did not get it!!!
Stop of the year as far as the Eagles are concerned.
1st and 10 Eagles: Westbrook for 3.
2nd and 7: Curtis catch from McNabb for 2.
3rd and 5: Play of the game. McNabb swings it out to Westbrook, but Webster makes great tackle for the stop.
Eagles punt.
Hickson fair catch to 11. Eli with the wind in his face.
1st and 10 Giants: Eli 9-21. Eagles show blitz. Ward runs hard out to 25 for 14.
1st and 10: Under 10 minutes. Ward runs hard again for 8. Tick clock tick.
2nd and 2: Ward gets the first down. Why is the clock stopped?
1st and 10: Manning to Toomer for 5.
2nd and 5: Jacobs for 2
3rd and 3: Wildcat! Parker makes big ass stop.
4th and 2: Jacobs did not get it. Dumb move by Coughlin. Put the ball in the air.
Eagles ball!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vinnie Goodwill, yungvito on TSF, sends me a text saying Jimmy Johnson is the MVP of this game. I concur. McNabb has managed the game well and moved the chains when the Eagles needed to. A lot to talk about in NY this week.
1st and 10 Eagles: Buckhalter loses a yard.
2nd and 11: McNabb bombs it to DeSean Jackson to the 1.
1st and goal: Westbrook stuffed.
2nd and goal: Westbrook loses yard.
3rd and goal: McNabb incomplete.
Akers converts field goal.
Eagles 23, Giants 11. Under 5 left.
Akers kickoff to Bradshaw up to the 27.
1st and 10 Giants. Under 4 minutes. Hickson catches up to 30. 3 yards. WTF!!!!
2nd and 7: Manning throws to Toomer up to midfield.
1st and 10: Eli throws the big wobbly wobble for the pick to Quentin Mikell in the cover 2.
Eagles ball!!!!!!! It’s a wrap!!!!!
1st and 10 Eagles: Westbrook for 2.
2nd and 8: Donovan runs for 9.
Donovan picks up the phone, but no one is there.
Shut up Aikman!
3rd and 16: Westbrook runs for nothin’.
Punt by Rocca to Hickson.
1st and 10 Giants: Manning throws to Moss but is almost picked by Clemons.
Shot of Giants fan…drunk or sleep. LOL.
2:00 warning.
Eagles 23, Giants 11.
Baltimore Redemption or Keystone State Classic people?
2nd and 10: Ward held in bounds after 7 yard gain.
3rd and 10: Manning pass to Ward for first down.
1st and 10: FUMBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Steve Smith fumbles!!!! Eagles recover!!!!!!
BALL GAME!!!! Check how happy the announcers sound. It’s like a funeral huh?
1st and 10 Eagles: Victory formation. This is over!!!!!!!!!!!!
No game in NFL history has finished 23-11. Not anymore.
Eagles face Cardinals in Arizona for the NFC Championship next week.
Congratulations Donovan and the Eagles.
Thanks everyone for coming. Appreciate ya.
Miranda 
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January 11th, 2009 at 6:53 pm eEndzone pass — no hot route??????