It’s inexcusable for a defense to allow a 27 yard pass on 4th and 26 when the game’s on the line. What the defense should have done is rush 4, contain McNabb and cover all receivers. Give McNabb the short underneath stuff, because the philly WR’s hadn’t been getting too much yardage after the catch if my memory serves.

The blitz had been workind sporadically, but most sacks of McNabb were coverage sacks where the LB’s were working on containing McNabb. I also understand that the Blitz was designed to force McNabb into a quick throw which theoretically would be a short throw. Obviously that didn’t work.

Also, Green Bay should have gone for it on 4th down. late in the game. Trying to draw a veteran Philly defense off sides was a NCAA trick that rarely works in the NFL. Green Bay was getting good yardage out of both the running game, and the short passing game and should have tried maybe a play action pass.

And the Pack should have run the ball down Philly’s throat in the second half rather than opening up the passing attack.