David Akers Misses Two Costly Field Goals

David Akers Misses Two Costly Field Goals, Eagles Lose by Five

The Philadelphia Eagles lost at home to the Green Bay Packers on Wild Card Weekend Sunday 21-16. The Packers dominated the game much more than the margin would indicate. They out-rushed Philly, were penalized less, and found the end zone more frequently. Also, James Jones dropped a sure touchdown right before halftime that could have put the Packers up 21-3. But while we mention missed opportunities for Green Bay, the same must be said for the Eagles.
Kicker David Akers, who was named to his fifth Pro Bowl this season, went 1-for-3 on his field goal attempts, costing the Eagles six points. They lost by five. Akers missed from 41 yards out in the first quarter, keeping the Eagles from jumping out to a lead. He did connect on a 29-yard field goal in the second quarter but he missed a critical 34-yard field goal attempt in the fourth quarter. In a playoff game as close as this one, and against a team that seemed to be better, Philadelphia couldn’t afford to miss any opportunities. Akers, who was 30-35 on field goals in his career entering the game, cost them greatly when he hooked those two attempts.
Philadelphia did not play its best game, and Michael Vick was shut down by Green Bay, but they still had enough chances to pull out the win. Packers fans know where they should direct their thank you notes.

David Akers

David Akers missed a 41yard attempt wide right though and the Eagles came away with nothing. A moon shot from Masthay and a hold on the Eagles The Eagles will start at their 34 with 145 left. Akers previously missed a 41yarder that would have. Akers misses from 41 and 34 yards would have.

A critical secondand7 drop by DeSean Jackson killed the drive though as Vicks pass to Jason Avant on thirdand7 only picked up 2 yards. This time David Akers was right from 29 yards but the Eagles trailed 143 at halftime.

David Akers is searching witness protection program on the players union Web site. Akers missed from 41 yards out in the first quarter keeping the Eagles from. The Eagles stopped the Packers next possession and drove down the field to the 1 yard line.

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Kicker David Akers who was named to his fifth Pro Bowl this season went 1for3 on his field goal attempts costing the Eagles six points.

Two missed David Akers proved to be the difference as the Green Bay Packers topped the Philadelphia Eagles 2116 Sunday in front of a saddened and cold crowd at Lincoln Financial Field. Akers struggled kicking toward the north end zone in pregame warmups likely because of the swirling winds. Theyre 38 yards from the goahead touchdown.

Vick and running back McCoy mounted a drive which resulted in a missed David Akers field goal from 38 yards out. David Akers is searching witness protection program on the players union Web site. Vicks back out there.

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Not wanting to go into the halftime without points on the board Michael Vick guided the Philadelphia Eagles on a 8play 63yard drive that capped by a 29yard David Akers field goal.

Philadelphia trailed 2110 going into the fourth quarter and had several opportunities inside Green Bay territory being forced to punt and having David Akers miss a small field goal. The Eagles call time with 106 left. Still the Birds battled on a 13play 78 yard drive. On a 4th and 1 Vick keeps it.

Akers’ Two Misses Prove Costly As Eagles Fall To Packers 21-16

Two missed David Akers proved to be the difference as the Green Bay Packers topped the Philadelphia Eagles 21-16 Sunday in front of a saddened and chilly crowd at Lincoln Financial Field.

Akers’ misses from 41 and 34 yards would have given the Eagles six additional points and a one-point victory–in theory anyway.

The loss was a painful one in a number of ways for Andy Reid’s squad.

DeSean Jackson, Michael Vick and Brent Celek each sustained injuries of varying degrees. Given the amount of pain Jackson appeared to be in, it’s not a stretch to say he would not have returned had it been the regular season.

Although seemingly dominated all afternoon, a late drive nearly lifted the Eagles to a come from behind win, but Tramon Williams intercepted Vick in the end zone with 32 seconds remaining. Philadelphia was out of time outs.

Vick was 20-of-36 for 292 yards, one touchdown and the previously mentioned interception.

With Jackson hurting, Jason Avant became the Eagles’ leading receiver with seven grabs for 93 yards and a score.

The Packers offense was led by James Starks who set a team record for rushing yards by a rookie in a playoff game with 123.

Aaron Rodgers threw for three touchdowns and 180 yards without being intercepted.

The Packers next travel to face the Atlanta Falcons next Saturday night while the Eagles will clear out their lockers tomorrow before turning their attention to re-signing their free-agent quarterback.