By Steve Lienert
The Phanatic
Some battles and strategy to keep an eye on tonight, besides Michael
Vick's return to Atlanta, as the Eagles prepare to play the Falcons:
- Atlanta's no-huddle offense could cause matchup problems for the
Eagles, especially if the Birds aren't crisp with their defensive
substitutions. One mistake there and suddenly Roddy White has
single-coverage.
- Eagles CB Nnamdi Asomugha got beat deep twice by Rams receiver Brandon
Gibson. He may not get targeted much, but when he does he needs to
better than he was last week.
- The Eagles 9-wide defensive scheme leaves big holes between the
lineman that needs to be filled by linebackers. If Michael Turner has a
big day, it will be a long day for the Eagles. Casey Matthews will be
tested again.
- Eagles OTs Todd Herremans and Jason Peters played well last week while
slowing down Chris Long and company. There hands will be full again
this week with Falcons DEs Ray Edwards and John Abraham. TE Brent Celek
will be called on to block more than he will be used as a receiver.
- WR DeSean Jackson had just one catch in last season's game against
Atlanta, while Jeremy Maclin exploded for 159. Jackson has a demon or
two to exorcise.
- Eagles LB Jamar Chaney will have his hands full with the Falcons' aging-but-effective TE Tony Gonzalez.
- How many times will the Falcons play 'Who Let The Dogs Out' over the loud speakers during the game?
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