Kelly is going to run as many plays as possible, drill sergeant style, to try and wear Indianapolis down, sucking the energy reserves out of Lucas Oil in the process. The hope is that Philly can build a lead big enough to avert the heroics Luck seems to pull off in perfunctory, weekly fashion. The NFL on ESPN highlighted Luck's knack for rallying his Colts amid Sunday night's battle with the Broncos:NFL on ESPN @ESPNNFLRelevant note: Andrew Luck leads the NFL in game-winning drives since 2012 (10).
Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles#Eagles sign 11-year vet and Pro Bowl G/T Wade Smith (most recently with SEA) and practice squad members LB Emmanuel Acho and T Kevin Graf. If Kelly is concerned about the big men filling in the vacancies left by prior starters, he isn't showing it. "If the guys plugged in are the guys that have been here for a while... they can handle (going fast), " said Kelly, via NJ.
Monday Night Football Week 2: TV Schedule, Live Stream for Eagles vs. ColtsAndy Lyons/Getty ImagesAfter a thrilling conclusion to the opening Monday Night Football doubleheader, the NFL schedule serves up a magnificent matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium for Week 2. The Indianapolis Colts will play host to the Philadelphia Eagles in a monumental, early-season clash of two teams trending upwards. For former No. 1 overall draft pick Andrew Luck, he has a reputation to uphold as the Colts' starting quarterback. ESPN Monday Night pointed out a key statistic involving Luck—the young man, not the age-old concept—one that's aided Indianapolis' success in the post-Peyton Manning era:Luck had everything and nothing all at once to do with the Colts' valiant comeback effort in Denver last week.
Indianapolis has no sure answer for the lethal backfield tandem of LeSean McCoy and Darren Sproles—who does? —particularly when the latter playmaker goes out to catch a pass. Expect Sproles' yards per catch on four receptions from last week (3. 5) to skyrocket in this one. Furthermore, "Shady" has been as real as it gets on the Monday Night Football stage:Athletic tight ends will keep giving the Colts fits, too.
com's Eliot Shorr-Parks. "It didn't affect us in the second half against Jacksonville because (center/guard) David Molk and (tackle) Andrew Gardner handled it really well... (Guard) Dennis Kelly can handle it. "Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated PressPhiladelphia QB Nick Foles threw just two interceptions to 27 touchdowns in 2013, and after a shaky preseason and opening regular-season half, he looks to be back on track. NFL. com's Gil Brandt brought up a relevant stat regarding Foles' poise away from home:Gil Brandt @Gil_BrandtNick Foles in 7 road games in 2013 had 21 TDS vs 1 INT. Eagles play @ Indy Monday night.
Since Indianapolis lacks balance with Trent Richardson as the No. 1 back, it will likely boil down to Luck's ability to mount a come-from-behind charge yet again. One potential pitfall for Philly is the injury bug that's afflicted the offensive line—the unit that makes the Eagles' well-oiled offensive machine churn. The Eagles' Twitter account outlined the steps the team has taken to address the issue (h/t NFL. com's Marc Sessler):Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles#Eagles place G/T Barbre (ankle) and LB Goode (torn pec muscle) on IR, G Mathis (medial collateral ligament) on IR - Designated For Return.
Unfortunately, Indy fell short in a 31-24 loss and is now faced with a tough turnaround, albeit with an extra day to prepare for another prime-time affair. It certainly appeared as though the Eagles were in for a rude awakening as NFC East favorites at the dawn of the 2014 campaign. A 17-0 home deficit to the Jacksonville Jaguars entering halftime was redeemed, though, to the tune of 34 unanswered points in the final 30 minutes of action. In anticipation of Monday's showdown, check out the television schedule and live stream information for these respective, reigning division champions.
When: Monday, September 15Where: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IndianaTime: 8:30 p. m. ETTV: ESPNLive Stream: ESPN3/WatchESPNEagles vs. Colts Preview and Final Score PredictionSo why is this matchup so fascinating? Eagles coach Chip Kelly's mad offensive genius—see: Week 1 halftime adjustments, NFC East crown in year one—is in a perpetual, warp-speed race against itself.
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They were torched for three touchdowns by Broncos star Julius Thomas in the opener. Bad news: Philadelphia has Zach Ertz on the precipice of breaking out (three receptions, 77 yards and a touchdown in Week 1), along with Brent Celek—another capable pass-catcher. CSNPhilly. com's Corey Seidman briefly broke down the role Ertz may play Monday:Corey Seidman @CSeidmanNBCSZach Ertz could have huge game Mon.
Thanks for the correction everyoneFoles isn't as mistake-prone as Luck, because he has a run-heavy offense to lean on and doesn't need to force the issue. Too often Luck presses and makes bad decisions because of it. Per Pro Football Focus, Luck ranks 21st in Accuracy Percentage among Week 1 starters and was 27th in the NFL last year. Foles has simpler reads, a better rushing attack to complement him and an ideal opponent in that the Colts' front seven lacks both speed and a viable edge-rusher without absent Robert Mathis.
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Colts cant cover TE, may be down top cover LB, Celek cld take increased blocking role w/ depleted O-lineWhile the Broncos game should prepare Indianapolis rather well for Philly's uptempo style, Kelly and Co. have a mismatch on their hands based on personnel more than anything else. Unless Indianapolis can get the crowd into it early, things may get ugly. The Colts must get physical on the ground, led by ball-carriers in Richardson, Ahmad Bradshaw and even Luck. They can't get into a shootout with Luck throwing near the 53 attempts he had in Week 1.
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