The Philadelphia Eagles are off to a 2-0 start this season. While victorious in their first 2 games, the Eagles acknowledge that there’s plenty of room for improvement and are working to keep growing. The Eagles have had slow first halves in both of these games yet have been able to finish strong enough, claiming victory. Most recently, the Eagles defeated the Indianapolis Colts in Monday Night Football, winning 30-27. The Eagles began their scoring with 1 field goal in both the 1st and 2nd quarters. Touchdowns were scored by RBs LeSean McCoy and Darren Sproles in the 3rd quarter. In the 4th quarter, QB Nick Foles threw a pass to WR Jeremy Maclin for a TD and kicker Cody Parkey scored his 3rd field goal of the game, ensuring the Eagles victory.
In addition to powerhouse players like McCoy, Sproles and TE Zach Ertz, the Eagles have a solid head coach in Chip Kelly, who is in his 2nd year with the team. Prior to joining Philadelphia, Kelly was the head coach at Oregon. Long-time head coach Andy Reid was let go in 2012 after the Eagles finished the season 4-12. Last year, Kelly’s first year with the team, the Eagles finished 10-6, losing in the first round of playoffs to the New Orleans Saints. Kelly recently stated that the team is an equal opportunity distributor, capable of making different plays depending on the defense.
Philadelphia faces the Washington Redskins next at home at Lincoln Financial Field this Sunday. Eagles LB Mychal Kendricks will not play due to a calf injury and former Eagle/current Redskin WR DeSean Jackson is questionable due to his shoulder. Getting a stronger start in their upcoming games will be a key for Philadelphia’s continued success. This should help them succeed in their quest to Fly Eagles Fly!
