It's a big weekend for sports in Philadelphia. Here's a look..
- Tonight, the 1-0 Sixers play their first road game of the season, facing the Pistons in Detroit. The 76'ers are coming off a big win on Opening Night against the rival Celtics Wednesday in Philly.
Joel Embiid is questionable tonight with a sore knee,
The Sixers were overwhelming in their victory over Boston. Their shooting remains suspect, however. Gone is sharp-shooting guard J.J. Reddick. Who will take and hit a big 3-pointer when it's needed?
- Also tonight, the Flyers try to extend their current winning streak to 3 games when they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in South Philadelphia. The Orange and Black are off to their typical slow start, with a record of 4-3-1. Goalie Brian Elliot has started and won those last two Flyer wins. Will the new coach stick with the hot Elliot or go back to youngster Carter Hart?
- The Eagles fly up to rainy Buffalo this afternoon, in advance of their big game vs the Bills on Sunday afternoon. The 3-4 Birds need this game to get back on the right track. This is the last of a 3-game road trip, the Eagles losing big in both Minnesota and Dallas.
Which Eagle team shows up tomorrow? The Super Bowl contender that gave Green Bay it's only loss of the year so far, or the club that embarrassed itself and quit last Sunday night against the Cowboys?
Buffalo is 5-1. Their only loss was a close one in upstate New York against the undefeated Patriots. True, the BIlls haven't beaten anyone of note. Their offense doesn't score easily. But they are aggressive defensively and play ball-control.
Beating the Bills in buffalo will be a huge task. It's supposed to rain in Buffalo on Sunday, but better than ice, snow and frigid cold later in the season. The Birds defeated the Packers in Green Bay earlier this season so they could do it.
Winning and evening their record at 4-4 would be huge, as a stretch of home games start after Sunday. Games against the Bears, Patriots and Seahawks will all be tough, followed by a winnable 5 games in late November and December.
- The Phillies will introduce new manager Joe Girardi on Monday at 1:00. Girardi has the city excited again. He brings instant respect to the dugout, as well as experience. He likes analytics but also has a "Baseball feeling" to his manager duties. He is a clubhouse disciplinarian, which has also been much needed in the Phillies' locker room.
All in all, the Girardi era should be a good one, starting on Monday when he meets the media.
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