Nfl, the fall of the Eagles: goodbye to the perfect season

We had written it. Not all that glitters is gold in the Eagles home and the record of eight wins and zero defeats still hinted at some difficulties. One above all: the inability to maintain the same competitive tension for the entire race. A lot of discontinuity in the four quarters and too many sudden changes in quality. Things you pay for in the NFL.

And yesterday the Eagles paid for everything in the match that too many took for granted: the divisional derby, at home, in Philadelphia, with Washington (31-21 for the Commanders the final score).

Too many mistakes, right from the start for Phila and too many turnovers in key moments. Same: defeat. A bath of humility for the Eagles who perhaps believed they could sign the perfect season, with zero defeats.

Well done the Commanders to take advantage of it with a match of great concreteness and rare mistakes. Without the great ex, the starting quarterback (and much discussed) Wentz, still injured, Washington was also able to count on his kicker’s perfect three-point kicks in important moments of the match.

It is worth mentioning that this division, contrary to recent seasons, does not have any teams with a negative record. Sign of a newfound competitiveness of the Eagles, Giants, Cowboys and the Commanders themselves.

After the knockout many, it often happens, minimize Phila’s progress so far. This kind of comment is also ungenerous. In the NFL, we reiterate it, nothing is taken for granted, there are no games already won or mattress teams that give up before taking the field. Every Sunday we have a plastic demonstration of it. So, the numbers don’t lie. Obviously from the next round we will understand how the Eagles will absorb this ko, whether by restarting immediately or showing signs of a new difficulty.

At this point in the season every match counts double and balance reigns supreme in the NFL. Which, those who follow us know well, make this championship the most unpredictable in the world.