Remember the Titans

By KO Kelly


Everyone has a handful of movies that no matter how many times you have seen them, if one starts playing on TV you will stop what you are doing and settle in to watch it for the umpteenth time. Remember the Titans is one of those movies for me.

Remember the Titans is a phenomenal portrayal of a changing time and how each individual has their role to play in making the world a better, more productive place. There is no room for excuses, only action towards a goal greater than yourself. There is joy and wickedness; triumph and disaster; integrity and cowardice; redemption and despair. Basically, if you have not seen this move yet - turn on the TV in whatever cave you live in and watch it tonight.

Speaking of Titans, with two wins against seemingly stout divisional rivals, they are starting to separate from the pack and priming themselves for another playoff run. A win against the defending Super Bowl Champs would certainly raise their expectations, so our Birds need to focus on this game and not look ahead to two upcoming conference battles against the plummeting but still potent Vikings and hapless but hated Giants.

Mariota - the dream quarterback of former Eagles HC Chip Kelly (no relation) - has struggled with injuries and his number one receiving threat is seeking a trade. However, with his offensive line getting healthy, his lead tailback Henry running with a chip on his shoulder, and a depleted Eagles secondary - No. 8 will put on a show at home that makes Eagles fans begrudgingly agree with Kelly’s assessment. Luckily, our own franchise QB is healthy and back on the field again.

In some ways the return of Wentz was not as amazing as we all would have hoped for (1 TD, 2 Turnovers & 89.9 rating) but in a much more meaningful way it was everything we could have asked for. Wentz is back on the field only 9 months after his devastating knee injury and is leading this offense with the same energy and passion as his MVP-level campaign last year. Was there some rust on a few of his throws and reads, sure. But with Jeffrey and Ajayi returning this week as well - Wentz will once again start putting on his weekly quarterback clinics.

The Eagles defense once again performed exceedingly well in the red-zone, limiting T.Y. Hilton to a mere 50-yds and no touchdowns (much to the chagrin of fantasy owners such as myself). But with the injury to McLeod and their tendency not to play as well on the road - this will be a tough game for Jim Schwartz’s unit. (Note: if a sea of green takes over Nissan Stadium - this prediction is voided and instead the Eagles defensive line will feast!)

The Eagles will ultimately come away the win this weekend but we will certainly remember the Titans as one of the better and more challenging teams we play this year.

Eagles win 24 - 21
(Record 3-1)