It's almost the weekend! Another big sports weekend to look forward to!
- The Eagles finally come home, playing host to the struggling Chicago Bears on Sunday at the Linc. The 4-4 Birds face the 3-4 Bears. Both need the game, but I think the Eagles feed off the energy of the crowd and win big. Make it 34-6, Eagles.
Next week is a bye, then it's a huge game against New England. If the Patriots get by the Ravens in Baltimore this weekend ( no sure thing), they will ride into Philly undefeated. Wouldn't it be cool for the Birds to gain back some respect on national TV by knocking off Brady and Belichik, especially after their embarrassing performance vs Dallas a few weeks ago? I'll be there, hoping we have Indian Summer on November 17.
But first, da Bears. As always, the key will be turnovers and penalties. DeSean Jackson is back. He needs to make big plays, or be used as a decoy. Whatever, he just can't get hurt again.
Coach Doug Pederson needs to run the ball like last week in Buffalo. Use the tandem of Miles Sanders and Jordan Howard and control the ball. An effective running game will open up the pass and allow Zach Ertz and the receivers to roam much easier.
Chicago doesn't score many points. The Eagles must generate a consistent pass rush, especially if they get ahead and the Bears are forced to throw the ball.
Stay healthy and Philly should win going away this Sunday and move to 5-4.
- Sixers center Joel Embiid is suspended two games for his fight the other night with Timberwoves center Carl Anthony-Townes. They have been hated rivals for a while now, and it came to a head Wednesday night in South Philadelphia. The rematch in Minnesota isn't until March 24th.
Embiid was suspended for two games on this four-game, West Coast road trip. He will miss stops in Portland and Phoenix.
Embiid is entertaining, honest and fun. The 76'ers are 4-0, and i hate to see him miss a pair of games on this trip, but he is quickly becoming a legend in town at such a young age.
- The 5-5-1 Flyers play two games this weekend, at the Devils on Saturday and against the Maple leafs on Sunday. The squad has shown signs of coming out of their early-season funk, but goaltender continues to be a problem, as young Carter Hart is off to a shaky start.
- Finally, the Phillies will be in the news this winter. Free agency begins this Tuesday. Will they land Garrit Cole, Anthony Rendon or one of the other high-priced free agents on the market? Will they make trades starting next week at the General Managers meetings? Or wait until the Winter Meetings begin in mid-December?
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