nogamesguy wrote:I understand but when you look at the big picture, 'the call' just looks, sounds, and feels pathetic.
The Eagles were outscored 24-11 in the 2nd half. I'm not knocking on you Palama, I'm just saying when you look at it from that perspective, there really is no argument at all. Eagles didn't get it done. It was a great game.
Totally agree that Philly let KC get back into the game. Not saying the Eagles D didn’t try to prevent it but the Chiefs imposed their will on them in the 2nd half. Having watched, played and coached football for well over 50 years, games are not won or lost on a single play. KC took control and kept their foot on the petal the entire 2nd half. However, the one play I feel isn’t talked about enough is the long punt return.
If you really break down the play, it looks like the punt was supposed to go to the left. The release of the gunners was towards the left. The right gunner, despite being double teamed had outside leverage but went inside instead. The left gunner also maintained a rout towards the left and so too were the rest of the team after the ball was kicked. Then, when everyone realized the punt was going to the right, their lane integrity broke down. The fact that the punt was low and short allowed Toney to field it and have a chance at a return. The Chiefs had a Return Left called so when Toney was able to beat the initial coverage and get to his left, he had a great wall all set up. It was a huge play but probably wouldn’t have happened if the punter had kicked the ball where he was supposed to.
Oh well, it’s sports and we love it because it’s played by real people that sometimes do or can’t do things in the heat of battle. Human confrontation at its best.