Eagles v. Lions, The Aftermath

Here are my Eagles-Lions thoughts, coming at you live from my parents' basement.

• Nate Allen made a nice leaping interception in the end zone. His interception last week was a gimme, but this one was timely and athletic. Nate adjusted to the ball in the air and inserted himself in front of the intended receiver.
• My pit mix, Beautiful Josephine, is really put off that Vick is starting this game. She just completely ignored Action Jackson's Usain Bolt style touchdown.

 

• I'm not sure if the Eagles offensive line is suck city, or if the Lion's defensive front is just mean. The Eagles O-line disintegrates right after the snap.
• That DeSean Jackson "catch" looked good to me. The ground cannot cause a fumble- so how can it cause an incomplete?
• Jason Peters had teammates roll up on his left leg not once, but twice.
• Tom Brady needs drama tutelage from Peyton Manning. His acting is stiffer 'n a dead porcupine.
• Jahvid Best is lighting the Eagles up. That's a speedy back. That's a spicy meatball. Not to take anything away from Jahvid, but the Eagles are creating a problem for themselves against the run by collecting defensive ends who are light in the butt. They are very good speed rushers, but these fast, relatively lights DE's are getting enveloped by bigger offensive linemen on running plays.
• Quintin Mikell just broke up what would have been a spectacular catch by Calvin Johnson. He stayed within his ability and out-muscled Johnson, who out-leapt him.
• Mike Vick is not very accurate, but he throws a beautiful deep ball. DeSean Jackson, by the by, catches a beautiful deep ball.
• Maclin is off to a slow start. He scored a touchdown, yes, but he had to get away with offensive pass interference to do it.
• Halftime score 21-17 Eagles. Sadly, I'll miss the rest of this game. I feel like the Eagles have the victory in hand now; as long as they devote their defense to stopping the run, I don't think Shaun Hill can beat them with his pitiful arm. Final score prediction: 31-23, Phila.