NFL Featured Game of the Week - Eagles/Falcons
On this page we will give a score by score breakdown
of the PossessionPoints stat as the game progresses. Each week we will do this
for the Sunday night game. There will be the familiar PossessionPoints game
chart as well as written explanations.
If you want to know what to expect on this page.
See:
Week 1,
There are links to past season "Feature Game" pages at the bottom of this page.
Featured Game Week 2 - Philadelphia Eagles At
Atlanta Falcons
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The Falcons had a rough start last week in Chicago but last
season they were an outstanding home team. We look for a much
better effort from the Falcons this week, but note the Eagles
are favored in this game. |
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Team |
Points |
Offense Effect |
Net Effect |
Defense Effect |
Time of Last Score |
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Eagles |
0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
Future |
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Falcons |
0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
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After a couple of drives by both teams that really didn't go
very far the Falcons finally broke through. They moved some
pretty big chunks with running plays so they ended up with a
pretty good 1st quarter PossessionPoints drive worth 27
PossessionPoints. |
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Team |
Points |
Offense Effect |
Net Effect |
Defense Effect |
Time of Last Score |
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Eagles |
0 |
0.0 |
-27.8 |
27.8 |
1Q |
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Falcons |
7 |
27.8 |
27.8 |
0.0 |
2:44 |
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The Eagles answer back with an impressive drive of their own. A
long time consuming drive produced 7 points and 54
PossessionPoints. |
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Team |
Points |
Offense Effect |
Net Effect |
Defense Effect |
Time of Last Score |
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Eagles |
7 |
54.7 |
26.9 |
27.8 |
2Q |
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Falcons |
7 |
27.8 |
-26.9 |
54.7 |
10:54 |
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The Eagles got the ball in good field position but their drive
stalled in the red zone and they had to settle for a field goal.
It was worth almost 12 PossessionPoints and the Eagles are now
solidly in the "yellow". |
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Team |
Points |
Offense Effect |
Net Effect |
Defense Effect |
Time of Last Score |
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Eagles |
10 |
66.1 |
38.3 |
27.8 |
2Q |
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Falcons |
7 |
27.8 |
-38.3 |
66.1 |
6:46 |
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It looked like the Eagles were going to open up the lead when
Mike Vick fumbled in the red zone and the Falcons returned it to
the Eagles 20. That set up a very short field and 44 seconds
later the Falcons had the lead back. This should be a great
second half. |
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Team |
Points |
Offense Effect |
Net Effect |
Defense Effect |
Time of Last Score |
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Eagles |
10 |
66.1 |
32.4 |
33.6 |
2Q |
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Falcons |
14 |
33.6 |
-32.4 |
66.1 |
1:13 |
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Another Eagle turnover, this time a Vick pass was intercepted
leads to a quick Falcon score. Not many PossessionPoints being
piled up by the Falcons, this one isn't over yet. |
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Team |
Points |
Offense Effect |
Net Effect |
Defense Effect |
Time of Last Score |
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Eagles |
10 |
66.1 |
24.0 |
42.0 |
3Q |
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Falcons |
21 |
42.0 |
-24.0 |
66.1 |
11:56 |
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Yup, this one is a long way from over, the Eagles answered
quickly. One minute and 56 seconds after the Falcons scored the
Eagles answered. This is a fun one that right now
PossessionPoints are leaning towards the Eagles. |
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Team |
Points |
Offense Effect |
Net Effect |
Defense Effect |
Time of Last Score |
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Eagles |
17 |
83.5 |
41.4 |
42.0 |
3Q |
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Falcons |
21 |
42.0 |
-41.4 |
83.5 |
10:00 |
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After a Falcon turnover the Eagles retake the lead. Another sub
2 minute drive puts the Eagles in the "green" in
PossessionPoints at 100.6. Historically 75% of teams that get to
the "green" offensively win the game. |
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Team |
Points |
Offense Effect |
Net Effect |
Defense Effect |
Time of Last Score |
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Eagles |
24 |
100.6 |
58.5 |
42.0 |
3Q |
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Falcons |
21 |
42.0 |
-58.5 |
100.6 |
7:52 |
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Another short field following a short punt by the Falcons set
the Eagles up in good position. Mike Vick got injured on the
drive and Mike Kafka had to finish it. The Eagles got the TD and
now have a 10 point lead. |
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Team |
Points |
Offense Effect |
Net Effect |
Defense Effect |
Time of Last Score |
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Eagles |
31 |
119.3 |
77.3 |
42.0 |
3Q |
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Falcons |
21 |
42.0 |
-77.3 |
119.3 |
1:59 |
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A very nice drive by the Falcons has turned this into what we
call a "Green-Green" shootout. This game is a shootout by just
about any definition. It will be interesting to see what happens
the final 10 minutes if Vick can't return. Right now it looks
like Kafka coming back in. |
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Team |
Points |
Offense Effect |
Net Effect |
Defense Effect |
Time of Last Score |
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Eagles |
31 |
119.3 |
15.0 |
104.4 |
4Q |
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Falcons |
28 |
104.4 |
-15.0 |
119.3 |
10:45 |
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The shootout continues as the Falcons now have the edge after
yet another 80 yard drive. They actually had to go 90 yards
because of a 10 yard penalty on the first play. There are almost
5 minutes left but you have to wonder if Vick can't comeback if
the Eagles can pull this one out.
Kafka actually looked good in the Eagles final drive but the
drive came up short and this fine game ended with the 35-31
Final |
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Team |
Points |
Offense Effect |
Net Effect |
Defense Effect |
Time of Last Score |
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Eagles |
31 |
119.3 |
-19.1 |
138.4 |
4Q -Final |
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Falcons |
35 |
138.4 |
19.1 |
119.3 |
4:48 |
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More Past Feature games:
2010:
Week 1,
Week 2, Week 3,
Week 4,
Week 5, Week 6,
Week 7,
Week 8, Week 9,
Week 10,
Week 11,
Week 12,
Week 13,
Week 14
2009:
Week 10
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Week 11 ,
Week 12,
Week 13,
Week14, Week 15 or
Week 16