Screen Shot 2011-11-21 at 8.30.00 AMSo, that happened

A classic Don’t Fire Me game. There’s almost no better way to describe it:

Eagles and Andy Reid enter the Mead New whatever that stadium is called and hang on for a hard fought win against a good divisional opponent on the road. The game not only temporarily puts the pitchforks away, but it also keeps the Eagles' season hanging on by the tiniest of threads. It’s the start of a late-season push that will likely see the birds go 4-3, giving ownership just enough reason to not fire Andy Reid.

Any we’re supposed to be excited, why?

Within minutes of the clock hitting zero, Postgame Live emailers told Gregg Murphy that they thought the Eagles were going to play for the NFC Championship… R. Diddy slunked into his chair with his head in hands– no, no, no.

It’s not happening. Everything written here and here still holds true. The season is not saved. The Eagles are not going to the playoffs. And it would be best for all of us if they kept losing and Andy Reid was fired at season’s end. 

You could almost predict an Eagles win last night. Our Adam Reigner sort of did yesterday morning. As Chris Collinsworth pointed out, it was a trap game for the Giants, who were facing a down-and-out, depleted Eagles team. It took Eli Manning temporarily turning into Eli Manning, Chocolate Tebow’s fourth quarter drive, and a game-saving play by the most likable guy on the team, Jason Babin, for the Eagles to pull out the victory (remember, they blew a 10-0 lead and were on the verge of bending for a 90-yard fourth quarter drive).

Still, some folks will believe this was just the first of an 11-game, on our way to the Super Bowl! streak. It’s not. Next week, the New England Patriots come to town.

 

A couple of quick notes:

– The only consistently good player on the Eagles is LeSean McCoy. Get the It’s Always Shady in Philadelphia shirt from Philly Phaithful right here. Even better, a portion of the proceeds will go to fighting cancer.

– Did you watch last night’s game at Drinker’s, complete with $1 hot dogs and cheap beer? You should have. Click here for locations and specials.

Vance Worley will be signing autographs at the Deptford Mall on December 4th. Get details and tickets here.

Flyers-Penguins tickets start at $58. Get them here.

 

The roundup:

– DeSean Jackson left the stadium in a walking boot (picture). It appears to be precautionary. He says he hurt it in the fourth quarter after making a seven-yard catch.

– Speaking of the fourth quarter, Philly Sports Daily has a complete breakdown of the Eagles’ 18-play drive.

– The Phillies acquired Ty Wigginton. Ruben Amaro has officially cornered the market on aging white guys.

– Sandusky's charity is folding.

– Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee rips DeSean Jackson for taunting the Giants (video):

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Again, he’s the kicker.

– Dr. J’s I need cash, Holmes auction brought the former great over $3 million. A portion will go to charity.

– Major League Baseball may begin testing for HGH.

– Lou Williams and DeSean Jackson are rapping together, the end of the world nears:

– NBC continues to plow ahead with their cross-promotional opportunities. Together with the NHL, they’re going to co-sponsor of a Thanksgiving Day Parade float to promote Friday’s “Thanksgiving Showdown” between the Bruins and Red Wings. And, slowly, the allure of the Winter Classic dies with each gimmick game the NHL comes up with.

Eli Manning face and Erin Andrews all wet.

Cullen Jenkins hit on D.J. Ware.

Landon Donovan scored another big goal to win the MLS Cup for the Galaxy.