The Philadelphia Eagles have improved to 4 and 0 this season after Wins over the Giants and Chargers, both Games were close for the most part, but the Eagles showed the right spirit and qualities of Winners closing out both Games strong.
Although he had 2 silly INTs vs the Chargers Carson Wentz continues to surge and has established a great tandem with WR Torrey Smith, hooking up for 5 TDs alrdy. Although Alshon Jeffrey had a Injury scare in the Giants game and missed most of that Game he was back against the Chargers. He still hasnt quite found the Big Plays in the offense yet but the Eagles trust in his qualities, thats why they decided to offer Jeffrey a 4 Year extension, which after some Negotiating was accepted by the Player and his representative.
On the Injury News Timmy Jernigan seems to be out for roughly 4 Weeks, while LaGarrette Blount is close to a come back and will be monitored in next weeks training leading up to the Match against the Arizona Cardinals, where the Eagles hope to continue their strong showings this year.
In another contested Match the Philadelphia Eagles get their second Win of the Year vs the Kansas City Chiefs.
In a Match without much help from the ground game for both Teaams, Mistakes, i.e. Turnovers made the difference with the Eagles scroing 14 Points after Interceptions from Alex Smith(1 pick 6) while Carson Wentz stays Turnover free for the Year, and the sole turnover for the Eagles team beeing a Wendell Smallwood Fumble deep in Chiefs Terretory.
Although the Eagles will miss LaGarette Blount for at least 2 Weeks with a dislocated Elbow they hope the ground attack will get back on Track vs the Giants next week.
In a close Match, despite the 17-0 score, 2nd Year signal caller Carson Wentz orchestrated an effective Offense that struggled for the first 2 drives, but then found his rhythm. Wentz found Torrey Smith on a long PA pass play for the first score and scored the 2nd TD of the day by himself on a 2-yard run.
The Defensive unit showed what was to be expected from them, great pass and a good defensive effort vs the run, without a good run game and without much time in the Pocket Cousins struggled for most of the Game and didn't receive much help from his Receivers who couldn't make a few tough catches.
The Eagles now look forward to week 2 with a tough out of conference matchup vs the Kansas City Chiefs, the Washington team will hope to win the next time both teams meet in Philadelphia at week 7
The Titans finally secured themselves much needed Receiving help, acquiring veteran Vincent Jackson from the Tamba Bay Buccaneers for a mid-round Draft Pick.
In addition, the Titans made some moves along the Practice Squad and cleared the roster spot for Vincent Jackson.
The last move came late Sunday when the Titans had to put defensive leader Brain Orakpo on IR and signed veteran pass rusher and Super Bowl Champion Lamar Woodley. Rookie Kevin Dodd will replace Orakpo in the starting lineup already playing in relief for him against the Chargers and earning a Sack.
The Titans hope the Roster now is strong enough to close out the regular season and offer a good shot at potential post-season heroics.
The Titans are currently leading the AFC South and the AFC with an unbeaten 9-0 record with a tough out of conference Matchup against the Green Bay Packers ahead