5 Reasons Ryan Mathews cant be blamed for the Eagles losing in Detroit

Oct 9, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) forces a turnover against Philadelphia Eagles running back Ryan Mathews (24) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Lions win 24-23. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) forces a turnover against Philadelphia Eagles running back Ryan Mathews (24) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Lions win 24-23. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
7 of 7
Next
Oct 9, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Josh Huff (13) and Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews (81) celebrate a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Josh Huff (13) and Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews (81) celebrate a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

Final thoughts about a very stressful game

As stated, terms like “growing pains” and “rebuilding year have been tossed around a lot when discussing this Eagles team. Still after five weeks and four games, this team stands at 3-1. That’s a whole lot better than many believed they would be. Some even thought that 3-1 was possible after four games. Maybe it didn’t occur the way you expected, but if you told any Eagles fan this team would be here, odds are they would take it.

Next up on the horizon is the Washington Redskins, and this will be a pivotal game for both teams. the Eagles haven’t played a divisional opponent yet, and have suffered three straight defeats at the hands of the guys from our nation’s capital. The Redskins will look to avoid dropping two of their first three games in the division. A lot’s on the line. we’ll all find out what happens together.

It’s a long season. Yes, this one stings, but in a day or so, it’ll be time to wipe the slate clean form this one and move on. Hold your heads up Eagles fans. Everything will be alright. We promise.

Next: The Philadelphia Eagles suffer a disappointing loss in Detroit