First half of New Orleans Saints vs Philadelphia Eagles

As the game is starting I am wondering how many rushing yards Michael Vick will have at the end of the game. And after a handful of plays I wonder how many plays that Vick can get hit like he has on the first drive. Unable to convert on a 3rd down after reaching mid field the Eagles punt.

What appeared at the beginning to be a big converting drive for the Saints ended just after mid field and the Eagles shut down the drive so the Saints also punt on the first possession.

A great run by the rookie Brown and they get inside the 10 and it’s first and goal. OMG what a play by the Saints. A tipped ball on a pass to the end zone and the ball is picked off and the Saints run it down the field for a 99 yard touchdown. The Saints get the early lead 7 to 0.

As the 1st quarter ends the Eagles still have the ball and they have already gotten over 100 yards on the ground. Philadelphia has actually been the dominant team during the quarter but it is the Saints who have the lead.

Another possession by the Eagles that has them deep in the red zone and yet they do not get the touchdown. They do end the drive with a field goal so the score is now 3 to 7 Saints lead.

The Saints have started to get their run game in order, or at least they have on this past drive. They get into the end zone again and extend their lead to 11 and the score is 14 to 3.

The Eagles get stopped again and punt the ball. The Saints get it back with approximately 5 minutes left in the half. A third touchdown for the Saints, this time from a pass and they have a big lead just before the end of the half and it 21 to 3.

And the Eagles have another failed drive and the Saints have enough time to run a few decent plays. The are unable to do it and the Eagles will get the ball with 11 seconds so just enough time for 1 play.

The half time score is Saints 21 to Eagles 3.