The New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles went into their final NFL preseason schedule football game tonight with an abundance of strong recent quarterback play on both sides, but much of that faded tonight as the reserve QBs took over the game. The NY Jets have named Geno Smith their starter for the season, but veteran Michael Vick figures to find his way onto the field in some capacity this year as well; neither played tonight The Eagles are set with Nick Foles as their starter, but must decide between Mark Sanchez and Matt Barkley at #2, and tonight’s action didn’t offer much guidance on the matter. The final score was a blowout.
Matt Simms looked mediocre for New York, going 7 for 17, while Tajh Boyd went a more impressive 7 for 12 with a touchdown score, giving the Jets a potentially difficult decision to make at their #3 quarterback position. But Philadelphia saw a mediocre performance out of Matt Barkley tonight as he went 21 for 33 with one touchdown score and one interception. That may have been enough to ensure that Mark Sanchez gets the #2 spot to start the season, and put to rest any trade rumors.
The Philadelphia Eagles were the winner in tonight’s game over the NY Jets by a final score of 37-7. The next game on the Eagles schedule is at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon, while the next game on the schedule for the Jets is at home against the Oakland Raiders, also on Sunday afternoon.