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NFL Trick or Treat: Breaking Down the Contenders

By Pete Schauer

Oct 19, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) reacts after throwing his second touchdown pass in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) reacts after throwing his second touchdown pass in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 26, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) throws during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) throws during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

Trick: Philadelphia Eagles (5-2)

So much has been made of Chip Kelly, the Eagles’ offense, LeSean McCoy and yada yada, yet Philadelphia isn’t even the leader in its own division.

You can tell me all you want how good the Eagles are and how they’ve won five games. But then I’ll tell you that the combined record of the teams they’ve beat is 14-24 and then you’ll get mad and we won’t be friends anymore. And that makes me sad.

I think the Eagles can be scary good if LeSean McCoy can mirror his performance against the New York Giants for the rest of the season and if Nick Foles can make some better decisions with the football–both of which I don’t see happening.

Philadelphia’s defense is subpar at best and will be exposed in the second half against the Packers and Cowboys.

The Eagles are fun to watch, but they’re not a serious contender.

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