Sportacular Sports Monday Night Football Preview

Philadelphia Eagles (3-4) vs. New Orleans Saints (2-5)

Monday Night Football on ESPN will take place in New Orleans tonight. Philly and New Orleans have been without a doubt the most disappointing teams this season. The Eagles have the talent level to be a Super Bowl contender and the Saints have the a top 3 offensive power house.

The Saints killed it with Bree's 5,000 yard year last season. Unfortunately, the loss of Head Coach, Sean Payton, has absolutely killed the team. They don't come out playing with the same heart and determination and their offensive numbers are clearly lacking. Brees is still a superb Quarterback with multiple weapons around him. Given Jimmy Graham has been injured, Brees still had options like Colston and Lance Moore. The weakness of the Saints is the defense who is allowing almost 500 yards per game. That is an astronomical number and not even the Saints offense can keep up with those numbers. New Orleans got their coach back last week, Joe Vitt, but still couldn't pull out the win. With a loss tonight, New Orleans's season is pretty much going to be over.

The Philadelphia Eagles got off to an excellent start finishing the first quarter of the season at 3-1. Now they haven't won a game since. Sitting at 3-4 all the familiar Philadelphia questions have arrived again. Should Andy Reid be fired? Should Mike Vick be benched? While the Birds did make a change at defensive coordinator, it appeared ineffective after the smashing they received from the unbeaten Falcons. Unlike the Saints, the Eagles have it all. A more than capable, dual-threat, Quarterback-Michael Vick. A tandem of speedy and shifty Wide Receivers-Jeremy Maclin and Desean Jackson and an unbelievable Running Back in Lesean McCoy. Not only do they have a crazy quick offense but their defense can shut a team down to very few points. Nnamdi Asomugha and Rodgers-Cromartie can shut down your top 2 Wide Receivers and Jason Babin and Cullen Jenkins can produce a boat load of sacks. This is why when the Eagles struggles begin the Head Coach and Quarterback become questioned. The Eagles should be near the top competing. 

Prediction: Eagles 35-Saints 31

Analysis: The Eagles season still has hope and I think they keep it alive tonight. The Saints are very good at home but Philly needs a win and they'll find a way. Expect an exciting matchup tonight. Eagles win on the road.