The 2011 Philadelphia Eagles season was the franchise's 79th season in the National Football League, and the thirteenth under head coach Andy Reid. The Eagles had high hopes of competing for a Super Bowl with several notable offseason acquisitions – new backup quarterback Vince Young commented that the roster was a "dream team" – but ultimately failed to improve on their 10–6 record from 2010 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2007. However, they did win their last four games, in an attempt to pull out a miracle playoff berth, finishing 8–8, only one game behind the divisional winners and eventual Super Bowl champions, the New York Giants. They also swept the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins for the first time since 2006 and 2009, respectively. The Eagles played all their home games at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Offseason
Personnel changes
On January 15, defensive coordinator Sean McDermott was fired.[2] Defensive line coach Rory Segrest was fired on January 16.[3] Former Tennessee Titans' defensive line coach Jim Washburn was hired to the same position by the Eagles' on January 19.[4] Special teams quality control coach Jeff Nixon was hired by the Miami Dolphins as their running backs coach on January 20.[5] Defensive backs coach and senior assistant Dick Jauron was hired by the Cleveland Browns as their new defensive coordinator on January 21.[6] On January 25, linebackers coach Bill Shuey, who served on the Eagles' coaching staff for the past ten seasons, was let go after his contract was not renewed.[7] On February 2, Juan Castillo, who served as the team's offensive line coach since 1998, was named the new defensive coordinator. That same day, Howard Mudd was hired as the new offensive line coach.[8] Quarterback Coach James Urban left to take a job as the Wide Receiver Coach for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Roster changes
The Eagles made several high-profile additions in the offseason, including Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Nnamdi Asomugha, Vince Young, Ronnie Brown, Evan Mathis, Steve Smith from the rival New York Giants, and Jason Babin. With the numerous signings in addition to the previous years' players, Young later enthusiastically commented during a training camp interview, calling the 2011 Eagles a "dream team".
Free agents
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Signings
2011 draft
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Player selections
Draft notes
Jason Babin with the Eagles defense in week 6, October 16
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Preseason
Schedule
The Eagles' preseason schedule was announced on April 12, 2011.
Roster changes
Signings
On July 29, the Eagles signed quarterback Vince Young, one day after he was released by the Tennessee Titans.[17] That same day, the Eagles also signed former Oakland Raiders' cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha to a five-year contract.[18]
Trades
On July 28, quarterback Kevin Kolb was traded to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a 2012 second-round draft selection.[19] On August 1, defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley was traded to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a 2013 draft selection.[20]
Regular season
Schedule
- Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1: at St. Louis Rams
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First quarter
Second quarter
- STL – Josh Brown 49-yard field goal (PHI 14–10)
- PHI – Alex Henery 34-yard field goal (PHI 17–10)
Third quarter
- PHI – DeSean Jackson 6-yard TD pass from Michael Vick, Alex Henery kick (PHI 24–10)
- STL – Josh Brown 23-yard field goal (PHI 24–13)
Fourth quarter
- PHI – LeSean McCoy 49-yard TD run, Alex Henery kick (PHI 31–13)
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Top passers
- PHI – Michael Vick: 14/32 187 Yds, 2 TD, 11 Rush, 97 Yds
- STL – Sam Bradford: 17/30 188 Yds
Top rushers
- PHI – LeSean McCoy: 15 Att, 122 Yds, 1 Rush TD, 2 Rec, 15 Yds, 1 Rec TD
- STL – Carnell Williams: 19 Att, 91 Yds, 5 Rec, 49 Yds
Top receivers
- PHI – DeSean Jackson: 6 Rec, 102 Yds, 1 TD
- STL – Brandon Gibson: 3 Rec, 50 Yds
Top tacklers
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Week 2: at Atlanta Falcons
Week Two: Philadelphia Eagles at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
| Eagles |
0 |
10 |
21 |
0 |
31 |
| Falcons |
7 |
7 |
7 |
14 |
35 |
at Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia
| Game information |
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
- Tony Gonzalez 17-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Bryant kick), ATL 21–10
- Jeremy Maclin 36-yard pass from Michael Vick (Henery kick), ATL 21–17
- LeSean McCoy 8-yard run (Henery kick), PHI 24–21
- LeSean McCoy 2-yard run (Henery kick), PHI 31–21
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tacklers
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Week 3: vs. New York Giants
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
- NYG – Eli Manning – 16/23, 254 YDS, 4 TD, 0 INT
- PHI – Michael Vick – 16/23, 176 YDS, 0 TD, INT
Top rushers
- NYG – Ahmad Bradshaw – 15 CAR, 86 YDS
- PHI – LeSean McCoy – 24 CAR, 128 YDS, TD
Top receivers
- NYG – Victor Cruz – 3 REC, 110 YDS, 2 TD
- PHI – Jeremy Maclin – 5 REC, 69 YDS
Top tacklers
- NYG – Jason Pierre-Paul – 7 TKL, 2 AST, 2 SK
- PHI – Trent Cole – 4 TKL, AST, SK
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Week 4: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week Four: San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
| 49ers |
0 |
3 |
14 |
7 |
24 |
| Eagles |
7 |
13 |
3 |
0 |
23 |
at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
| Game information |
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tacklers
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Week 5: at Buffalo Bills
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tacklers
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Week 6: at Washington Redskins
Week Six: Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
| Eagles |
7 |
13 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
| Redskins |
0 |
3 |
3 |
7 |
13 |
at FedExField, Landover, Maryland
- Date: October 16
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: 68 °F (Sunny)
- Game attendance: 80,447
- Referee: Bill Leavy
- TV announcers (Fox): Sam Rosen, Brian Billick and Laura Okmin
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tacklers
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Week 8: vs. Dallas Cowboys
Week Eight: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
| Cowboys |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
| Eagles |
14 |
10 |
3 |
7 |
34 |
at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Date: October 30
- Game time: 8:20 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: 37 °F (Clear)
- Game attendance: 69,144
- Referee: Gene Steratore
- TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tacklers
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Week 9: vs. Chicago Bears
Week Nine: Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
| Bears |
7 |
10 |
3 |
10 |
30 |
| Eagles |
0 |
10 |
14 |
0 |
24 |
at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
| Game information |
First quarter
Second quarter
- CHI – Robbie Gould 51-yard field goal (CHI 10–0)
- PHI – Alex Henery 47-yard field goal (CHI 10–3)
- PHI – Brian Rolle 22-yard fumble return for a TD, Alex Henery kick (Tied 10–10)
- CHI – Marion Barber 2-yard TD run, Josh Brown kick (CHI 17–10)
Third quarter
- PHI – Ronnie Brown 4-yard TD run, Alex Henery kick (Tied 17–17)
- PHI – LeSean McCoy 33-yard TD run, Alex Henery kick (PHI 24–17)
- CHI – Robbie Gould 38-yard field goal (PHI 24–20)
Fourth quarter
- CHI – Earl Bennett 5-yard TD pass from Jay Cutler, Robbie Gould kick (CHI 27–24)
- CHI – Robbie Gould 22-yard field goal (CHI 30–20)
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tacklers
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Coming off their divisional win over the Cowboys, the Eagles stayed at home for a Week 9 Monday night duel with the Chicago Bears. Philadelphia trailed early in the first quarter as Bears quarterback Jay Cutler completed a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Matt Spaeth. Chicago would add onto their lead in the second quarter as kicker Robbie Gould booted a 51-yard field goal. The Eagles answered with a 47-yard field goal from rookie kicker Alex Henery. followed by rookie linebacker Brian Rolle returning a fumble 22 yards for a touchdown, but the Bears would close out the half with running back Marion Barber getting a 2-yard touchdown run.
Philadelphia took the lead the third quarter with a 4-yard touchdown run from running back Ronnie Brown, followed by a 33-yard touchdown run from running back LeSean McCoy. Chicago replied with Gould making a 38-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Bears retook the lead with Cutler completing a 5-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Earl Bennett, followed by Gould getting a 22-yard field goal. The Eagles tried to rally, including an unsuccessful fake punt by Chas Henry, but Chicago's defense held on to preserve the win.
With the loss, Philadelphia fell to 3–5.
Week 10: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week Ten: Arizona Cardinals at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
| Cardinals |
0 |
7 |
0 |
14 |
21 |
| Eagles |
0 |
14 |
0 |
3 |
17 |
at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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First quarter
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Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
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Week 11: at New York Giants
Week Eleven: Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
| Eagles |
0 |
10 |
0 |
7 |
17 |
| Giants |
0 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
10 |
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Date: November 20
- Game time: 8:20 p.m. EST
- Game weather: 58 °F (Partly Cloudy)
- Game attendance: 79,743
- Referee: Mike Carey
- TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
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Top receivers
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Week 12: vs. New England Patriots
Week Twelve: New England Patriots at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
| Patriots |
7 |
17 |
7 |
7 |
38 |
| Eagles |
10 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
20 |
at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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The Eagles lost to the New England Patriots by a score of 38–20. Despite having a 7–0 lead to start the game, they were outscored by New England 38–13 to finish the game. During the third quarter, Eagles fans were heard booing on multiple occasions and chanting "Fire Andy" at one point. With the loss, the Eagles dropped to 4–7. They also fell to 1–5 at home and, dating back to Week 16 of 2010, the Eagles have lost 8 of their last 9 home games.
Week 13: at Seattle Seahawks
Week Thirteen: Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
| Eagles |
0 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
14 |
| Seahawks |
7 |
10 |
7 |
7 |
31 |
at CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington
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First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter
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Top passers
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Week 14: at Miami Dolphins
Week Fourteen: Philadelphia Eagles at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
| Eagles |
0 |
24 |
0 |
2 |
26 |
| Dolphins |
7 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
10 |
at Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
- Date: December 11
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: 75 °F (Cloudy)
- Game attendance: 67,823
- Referee: Ron Winter
- TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Tim Ryan and Jaime Maggio
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
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Top receivers
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Week 15: vs. New York Jets
Week Fifteen: New York Jets at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
| Jets |
0 |
13 |
0 |
6 |
19 |
| Eagles |
14 |
14 |
10 |
7 |
45 |
at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
| Game information |
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
- NYJ – Mark Sanchez
- PHI – Michael Vick
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tacklers
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Week 16: at Dallas Cowboys
Week Sixteen: Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
| Eagles |
7 |
7 |
3 |
3 |
20 |
| Cowboys |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Date: December 24
- Game time: 4:15 p.m. EST/3:15 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 84,834
- Referee: Bill Leavy
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Pam Oliver
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With the win the Eagles improved to 7–8, and swept the season series of the Cowboys for the first time since 2006. However, they were eliminated from playoff contention thanks to the Giants' 29–14 victory over the Jets.
Week 17: vs. Washington Redskins
Week Seventeen: Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
| Redskins |
0 |
0 |
7 |
3 |
10 |
| Eagles |
3 |
7 |
3 |
21 |
34 |
at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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First quarter
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Fourth quarter
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With the win not only did the Eagles finished 8–8, but closed out the regular season winning the last 4 games (won last 3 games in 2007), while also sweeping the Redskins for the first time since 2009.
Standings
Staff
| Philadelphia Eagles 2011 staff |
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Head Coaches
Offensive Coaches
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Special Teams Coaches
Strength and Conditioning
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Final roster
| 2011 Philadelphia Eagles final roster |
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Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
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Defensive linemen
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Defensive backs
Special teams
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Reserve lists
Practice squad
Rookies in italics
53 Active, 6 Inactive, 7 Practice squad
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Notes and references
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