Midway

Yes, the Eagles are 0-3 in the division. Yes, they've lost to every team in the division. But...they've lost to every division rival on the road. In fact, they have yet to play a NFC East team at home. All of which means that basically they're division rivals have merely held serve. It's not like the Eagles shat the bed in those games, though it certainly feels that way after giving up a 10 point 2nd half lead last week and last Sunday's grind.

The conference record is more problematic given that there are so many teams bunched up in the Eagles' 4-4 range, including the Lions who now have a tie breaker against us. With the cowboys playing really well and favorites to win the division at this point, it's hard to see how the Eagles get a wild card (get ready for a Dallas 3 game losing streak!).

But - there are a whole slew of teams bunched up in the Eagles' 4-4 range, which means that 1) they're not separating from the Eagles and 2) despite the losses the Eagles aren't losing ground.

But yes, overall this season is pretty much a wash, and really - was from the moment they decided to start the rookie in game 1. The WRs are terrible. The offensive line was solid till Johnson got suspended and then what's his face got hurt. Now it's a patchwork at best. The defensive secondary is dicey. I'm not ready to give up the season, but neither am i optimistic that they make the playoffs. Best can be hoped for are competitive games for the duration and plenty of seasoning for what is looking like a real deal franchise QB (fingers crossed).

My main question and frustration is what are they (i.e., Roseman) going to do in the offseason to address these problems? I would have liked to gotten some WR via trade last week. But they didn't see the value in adding Smith or Jeffrey. Fine. What is plan Bin the offseason? Drafting someone again in the first round like Agoholor? Please.

Another frustrating loss. This game was there for the taking. I don't fault Pederson for going for it on 4th and 1 after the Sproles' TD return was whistled at the 15. But the earlier fourth and 3 was really bad. That was a loooong 3 - maybe even 4 yards (i think Fox called it 4th and 2?!). Should have kicked the FG - and that's not hindsight. 

Two questionable calls - at the end of the first half did anyone touch Jordan Mathews on his catch? It didn't look like it to me. 2nd - most QBs, or maybe I should say veteran QBs - automatically get that roughing the passer call when defenders swat them on the helmet. I guess Wentz for all his promise doesn't warrant those calls yet?

Ugh.