MikeB Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Updated forcast is for 15-25 mph winds with gusts up to 40. Temp 15-20 degrees, wind chill as low as -10. Which team does this favor? I know we've beaten this around before, but those winds are strong and going to have an impact on the passing and kicking games. Atlanta by far has the running game advantage, does this come into play at all tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom [Giants fan] Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 I think it helps Philly. It will slow down Vick and Dunn while hurting the Falcons passing game which isn't that potent to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebowski Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Originally posted by Tom [Giants fan] I think it helps Philly. It will slow down Vick and Dunn while hurting the Falcons passing game which isn't that potent to begin with. Exactly. With Dunn and Vick slipping in the snow, ATL will have to rely on Duckett. Advantage-Philly Alge Crumpler will be the key to the Falcons success. If he can demand extra coverage in the middle ATl should be able to run the ball effectivly. Snow or no snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSteve Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Contrary to popular belief, Snow and Rain helps the passing game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurman Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Originally posted by steveskins Contrary to popular belief, Snow and Rain helps the passing game. That's correct. Well what it does is create mistakes by the defense that result in big plays. Generally for both teams assuming the either QB can throw the ball even a little bit effectively. Heavy rain or snow only brings Philadelphia down to Atlanta's level, gives Atlanta's offense and special teams more opportunity for big plays than they would normally have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Deadman Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 The snow will help the pass game= advantage Eagles The wind will help the run game= advantage Falcons. Just depends what we see more of snow or gusty wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted January 23, 2005 Author Share Posted January 23, 2005 no snow tomorrow... just wind and very cold temps... I think it bodes well for the run game... adv. Falcons... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phanatic Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 The weather obviously helps the eagles. The Vikings can't pass. Ya stack the box with nine and let Vick attempt to pass down the field. Food for thought. Vicks numbers ACROSS THE BOARD, are worse than his 2002 season EXCEPT for rushing. Face it people. he's "slash" part deux! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted January 23, 2005 Author Share Posted January 23, 2005 Originally posted by phanatic The weather obviously helps the eagles. The Vikings can't pass. Ya stack the box with nine and let Vick attempt to pass down the field. Food for thought. Vicks numbers ACROSS THE BOARD, are worse than his 2002 season EXCEPT for rushing. Face it people. he's "slash" part deux! C'mon... convince yourself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 I think it helps whatever team plays in bad weather more often. Advantage Eagles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Wind messes up a passing team. The eagles will have to do more running than they have in the season. and they are absent a big back. Atlanta will ride Ducketts back. If he can move the chains... the Falcons have a good chance. 40 mph winds?..... very little passing will take place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 on paper the Eagles should win this one rather easily, but this is the EAGLES we are talking about here and they don't do anything the easy way! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFTW Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 The thing I wonder about is how many times Vick will fumble in the cold and wind. If he holds onto the ball and doesnt make dumb throws for ints they will have a chance. Of course the same can probably be said of McNabb to a lesser degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 FYI, here in roanoke, it is colder than a witches tit, and the wind is gusting about 30-40 mph, and this is heading north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Vick beat Packers at Lambeaugh in the winter, all bets are off. Besides this makes the defensive players slower too so it isn't that big of a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljer Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Please let me be wrong, but I think the weather gets in the Falcons head, and Philly wins easy. :puke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIC THE REDskinsfan Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Originally posted by Tom [Giants fan] I think it helps Philly. It will slow down Vick and Dunn while hurting the Falcons passing game which isn't that potent to begin with. Man am I in a twilight zone episode?! Agreeing with a Giants fan about an Eagles win?!? :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Snow removed from football field piles up ahead of today's Eagles-Falcons game in Philadelphia. ******* This HAS to effect the game. Blondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Workers clean out the snow on the field at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday in advance of the NFC title game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/football/nfl/specials/playoffs/2004/01/22/bc.fbn.conferencechampi.ap/index.html/ PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Put away those cleats and break out the ice skates. A major winter storm dumped several inches of snow in Philadelphia on Saturday, forcing hundreds of stadium workers into duty to clear out Lincoln Financial Field before Sunday's NFC championship game between the Eagles and Atlanta Falcons. Across the state, just a few inches of snow fell in Pittsburgh one day before the Steelers hosted the New England Patriots in the AFC title game at Heinz Field. The Falcons arrived in Philadelphia early Saturday afternoon after moving their flight up 4 1/2 hours to avoid travel delays. The Patriots averted any problems by leaving Friday night. "I think when it's all said and done, it comes down to playing the game," Eagles coach Andy Reid said. However, slippery field conditions could work in Philadelphia's favor against Atlanta's strong running attack, neutralizing quarterback Michael Vick's speed and elusiveness and slowing speedy running back Warrick Dunn. "I think he'll have more of an advantage if it's good footing out there," Eagles defensive end Jevon Kearse said of Vick. "Hopefully, it'll be bad footing for someone like Vick." Steelers running back Jerome Bettis welcomed a wet surface in Pittsburgh, though he wasn't expected to get his wish. "I'm a mudder," he said. "A fast track doesn't do much for me. The worse the field, the better for me." About one foot snow was expected to fall in Philadelphia before Sunday's 3 p.m. kickoff, but city officials said the field and stadium should be completely cleared out. More than 750 workers were on standby with 975 shovels and 65 tons of ice-melt. The field at the Linc was covered by a tarp and heated to 70 degrees. As many as 200 workers stayed busy at Heinz Field cleaning snow off seats and ramps. The field, also covered with a tarp, was not likely to be affected. Once the snow clears out, a game-time temperature of 18 with a minus-7 wind chill factor is predicted in Philadelphia. Forecasters are calling for 16-degree temperatures and a wind chill around 10 for the early evening game in Pittsburgh. The cold weather is nothing out of the ordinary for late January and three of the teams are accustomed to dealing with harsh elements. The Falcons, however, play in a dome. "I think that both teams have to go out and handle the environment, no matter what that environment is," Atlanta rookie coach Jim Mora said. "When you're a good football team, and I think that these are two good football teams, the environment is a factor that other people worry about more than the players on the field and the coaches on the sideline. I think that to be great, you have to be able to play in any conditions." The Patriots have won 15 of their last 17 games in temperatures of 35 or below. The Steelers are 5-2 in the same kind of weather the last three seasons. The Eagles are 8-1 at home this season, and the Falcons were 4-4 on the road. "Regardless of weather, we're coming to play football," Vick said. "Football is played in all types of conditions: rain, sleet, snow or whatever. You have to go out and play the game." Blondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFTW Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Originally posted by Blondie The Eagles are 8-1 at home this season, and the Falcons were 4-4 on the road. "Regardless of weather, we're coming to play football," Vick said. "Football is played in all types of conditions: rain, sleet, snow or whatever. You have to go out and play the game." What is the Eagles record in NFCCG's? Exactly why the game still has to be played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDane Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Duckett left, Duckett right, Duckett up the middle. Plus, I don't buy the "Vick gets slowed down" bit. If he gets slowed down, everyone gets slowed down, and that means Vick is still faster. :whoknows: Advantage: Falcons, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 However, slippery field conditions could work in Philadelphia's favor against Atlanta's strong running attack, neutralizing quarterback Michael Vick's speed and elusiveness and slowing speedy running back Warrick Dunn. and what does it do for Westbrook & McNabb :doh: the REAL problem will be the wind. it will effect passing, and the kicking game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilberMarshall Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Originally posted by phanatic The weather obviously helps the eagles. The Vikings can't pass. Ya stack the box with nine and let Vick attempt to pass down the field. Food for thought. Vicks numbers ACROSS THE BOARD, are worse than his 2002 season EXCEPT for rushing. Face it people. he's "slash" part deux! That is a moronic statement... the weather helps the Eagles? Atlanta is the number one rushing team in the LEAGUE... cold weather is for running teams not passing teams... If the Eagles DBs come up for run support it will be a long day for the Eagles... Vick is a bad QB... Vick is a bad Qb... whatever dude... without Vick there's no Atlanta... without Vick, teams would have spent just 1 hour preparing for Atlanta... You are probarbly the same type of Moron that would not consider Tom Brady a great QB... simply because he is not flashy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 I don't think either team is a snow and rain team. So, it doesn't matter. This isn't New England who thrives in the stuff. It will come down to who can run the ball....and which team has more defenders falling on their a$$es while going after somebody. I think Philly has used the pass more....so if McNabb can scramble for a few more 1st downs than he has all season...they'll be ok. Honestly, with this time of cold, wind and whatever. I think its really a toss up. Its whoever turns if over.....and whoever makes less mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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