Eagles v. Packers First Half Observations
Score at the Half: Eagles 39 – Packers 14
Sam Bradford Looks REALLY Good
Eagles
Bradford finished 11-11 with three touchdowns and looked REALLY good tonight. He took some big hits and stood well in the pocket. Delivered the ball with great accuracy and quickness. Everything Chip Kelly wanted when he traded for him. This entire Eagles season depends on Bradfords’ health and performance, and so far it looks great. Watch out for the Eagles in the NFC.
Randall Cobb Injury Troubling
Exactly the opposite of what the Packers wanted to hear tonight. After a catch along the sidelines, Cobb stayed down and was having (what looked like) his shoulder examined. After losing Jordy Nelson last week, an injury to Cobb casts a very large shadow on the Packers season. We will keep you updated on the status of Cobb moving forward, but for now he is out of this game.
Still awaiting word on the severity of #Packers WR Randall Cobb’s shoulder injury. Among the worries, broken collarbone is not one of them.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2015
We also learned Bryan Bulaga and Micah Hyde were carted off into the lockerroom.
Ty Montgomery Solidifies Return Job
Montgomery averaged 25.7 per return on three attempts, showing the same skill sets he flashed at Stanford. With Nelson already out and Cobb possibly injured, Montgomery’s success is crucial for the Packers. Before Cobb’s injury you could assume Montgomery had the job, but now its almost a given.
Hundley was..
Not horrible, not great. Finished the first half 10/17, 207 yes with an interception. He used his legs to extend plays a couple times, including a six yard run. A couple nice touch passes helped him out tremendously as well. If he can develop under Aaron Rodgers, he might have a decent NFL future.
The Eagles Are A Solid, All Around Team
Bradford looks strong. DeMarco, Ryan Matthews and Sproles are running defenders over. The young receivers are catching everything. The front seven and special teams are the best in the league. Most importantly, the secondary is highly improved and holding their own. This Eagles team is a fun group to watch, and I wouldn’t shock me to see them in the NFC Championship game.
Scoring Summary
Darren Sproles 8 yd rec, 2 pt conversion NO GOOD (Eagles)
Sam Bradford with the dime to Darren Sproles for a touchdown. Then the classic business handshake!https://t.co/yBEGbMsRB9
— Inside The Iggles (@InsideIggles) August 30, 2015
Trey Burton 3 yd rec from Bradford, 2 pt conversion NO GOOD (Eagles)
Under pressure? No problem for Sam Bradford, touchdown to Trey Burton!https://t.co/LdhSOMjeCc
— DiBirds (@DiBirdsBlog) August 30, 2015
Walter Thurmond III pick six, XP NO GOOD (Eagles)
Walter Thurmond with the pick six! https://t.co/rDDo24Ar1P
— DiBirds (@DiBirdsBlog) August 30, 2015
Brent Celek 7 yd rec TD from Bradford, XP GOOD (Eagles)
10 for 10 3 TDs Sam Bradford to Brent Celek. #Eagles
— Interstate of Green (@interstategreen) August 30, 2015
James Starks 1 yd rushing TD, XP GOOD (Packers)
A look at the #Packers TD drive. #PHIvsGB pic.twitter.com/rx3rKhtn8F
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) August 30, 2015
Jeff Maehl 9 yd rec TD from Sanchez, XP GOOD (Eagles)
The Maehl Man delivers. TOUCHDOWN. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/pj1WnmHK6c
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 30, 2015
Raijon Neal 36 yd rec TD from Hundley, XP GOOD (Packers)
TOUCHDOWN #Packers! Hundley to Rajion Neal for 36 yards. #PHIvsGB
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) August 30, 2015
Trey Burton 7 yd rec TD from Sanchez, XP GOOD (Eagles)
7 plays. 92 yards. :57. Touchdown. #Speed pic.twitter.com/iOsEBqP2iR
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 30, 2015
What to Look for in Second Half
Eagles Third String Quarterback Battle (Tebow v. Barkley)
Packers Health