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Docreed2003

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2. My son and I were talking about this during the game

Reply to Auggie (Original post)

Mon Feb 10, 2025, 07:13 AM

Feb 2025

For all the sacks and hurried plays, the Eagles didn't blitz, not one time. Their defensive front just dominated the trenches and, to the point about Chiefs going dink and dunk and they're known to do, they did try at times and either catches weren't made or throws were off.

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Vic Fangio's game plan for Mahomes included no blitzes. The plan was brilliant, and has been done before. [View all] Auggie Feb 2025 OP

The Eagles went heavy on defense in the last two drafts exboyfil Feb 2025 #1

My son and I were talking about this during the game Docreed2003 Feb 2025 #2

I would go with execution over strategy genxlib Feb 2025 #3

Yes they had a guard playing left tackle exboyfil Feb 2025 #4

You're Right, There Were No Blitzes ProfessorGAC Feb 2025 #5

I think the containment idea was the strategy ... Auggie Feb 2025 #6

We'll Disagree ProfessorGAC Feb 2025 #7

Okay Auggie Feb 2025 #8

I'd like to thank all the members of the Dolphins defense tishaLA Feb 2025 #9