3 Keys to divisional round success for the Philadelphia Eagles

 Quarterback Nick Foles will need to step up in one of the biggest games of his career.

Eagles fans are probably tired of constantly hearing about Nick Foles these past couple of weeks. Heck, even Foles himself is probably sick of hearing about it. Still, there’s no denying that his performance will be the number-one talking point for the game on Saturday.

If the Eagles don’t want to be watching the NFC Championship Game from the couch next week, Foles will have to play a near flawless game. Preferably, Foles should stay aggressive while being turnover-free.  As we all know, turnovers are huge momentum changers, and they can shift the whole course of a game, especially in the playoffs.

One of the main issues with Foles though, is his lack of mobility. The drop-off from Wentz to Foles in this category is massive. One of Wentz’s specialties was his ability to make plays with his legs. Foles is the exact opposite. The 28-year-old is more of a traditional pocket passer. The offensive line will need to step-up big time in order to make up for Foles’ lack of athleticism. The Falcons defense is quick and flies around the ball, so that makes it just a little more crucial.

Playoff Experience…

An aspect that may help Foles in this game is that he’s been here before. Flashback to the 2013 season, and Foles was leading a 10-6 Eagles team to a playoff battle with the New Orleans Saints. Unfortunately, ‘The Birds’ were sent home packing thanks to a Shayne Graham game-winning field goal.

Foles played very efficiently on that cold night, but it wasn’t enough to seal the deal. The point is, Nick knows what a playoff atmosphere feels like, especially in Philly. Now, if any of this helps him in the long run, remains to be seen. We do know one thing though. The fate of the Eagles season, rests on Foles’ shoulders, and we’ll find out soon enough if he’s up to the task.