Sports betting site handicappers have no better drama to evaluate than this Sunday’s NFL matchup of the Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles.
More Than a Game
Any time the Eagles and Redskins get together it is a big deal as the NFC East matchup is one of the oldest and most intense rivalries in all of sports. But the intangibles this year take the drama over the top. Longtime All Pro Franchise quarterback Donovan McNabb makes his first start against his former team in a Redskins uniform against the coach that sent him away and his backup from last year that is now the surprise starter.
Homecoming for McNabb
McNabb sparked the Eagles offense and was the main catalyst for a perennial Super Bowl contender. McNabb also failed to deliver the ultimate prize as the Eagles made it to just one Super Sunday and fell short against the New England Patriots as McNabb will always be remembered for vomiting at clutch time in the 4th quarter.
McNabb was sent away by Philadelphia coach Andy Reid after he decided to go with a youth movement and roster makeover for 2010. While he may get a toned down reception by Philadelphia standards it won’t be long before the vicious Philly fans bring the full venom.
Eagles Click with Vick
Michael Vick was the 3rd string quarterback of the Eagles last year behind McNabb and 2nd stringer Kevin Kolb, who was slated at Sbg global to be the starter for Philadelphia this year. But Kolb suffered a concussion in the Eagles opening day loss to Green Bay and Vick stepped in and played like a Pro Bowler. Vick has led Philly to victory in their last 2 sports betting matchups and has a lights out 110.2 QB rating with a 6/0 TD/INT ratio and he is second on the team in rushing.
Reid Improvises
After working for the past 9 months to prepare his team with Kolb as the starter, Reid has confounded sports betting site experts by sticking with Vick as the starter. Reid deserves credit for having the courage to “wing it” and his ability to understand that the Eagles are more effective with Vick at the controls. If Vick plays himself out of the job, Kolb will be under less pressure when he takes over.