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The Philadelphia Eagles are an optimistic bunch and even after falling to 5-7 on the season, head coach Doug Pederson believes the Birds still have a shot at the postseason.
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Pederson addressed the media after the Eagles 37-31 loss in Miami and he took credit for his team “self-destructing” after jumping out to an early lead. Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 27-of-39 passes for 365 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception.
“We are still a good football team,” Pederson told the media after the loss. “It’s about what we do. We’ve “self-destructed” in a couple areas today.
Despite the Dolphins entering the game with a 2-9 record, Pederson was full of praise the struggling franchise, calling them a “good team.”
“Record does not indicate anything about them at all.”
The Eagles (5-7) remain just a game back of the Dallas Cowboys (6-6) and, still control their own destiny if they win out.
Pederson for his part will have to explain on Monday, why he abandoned the running game to pass the ball 48 times against a porous Dolphins run defense.
Now Pederson just has to figure out how to make his team just as good as the Dolphins.