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A closer look at Andy Reid’s coaching history in Week 1

By Lucas Hampton

SAN DIEGO, CA - JANUARY 01: Head Coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on against the San Diego Chargers during the first half of a game at Qualcomm Stadium on January 1, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - JANUARY 01: Head Coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on against the San Diego Chargers during the first half of a game at Qualcomm Stadium on January 1, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – JANUARY 09: Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs watches play against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at NRG Stadium on January 9, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – JANUARY 09: Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs watches play against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at NRG Stadium on January 9, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images) /

Opening games in depth

Game 1 – Cardinals 25 @ Eagles 24; September 12,1999. This was a home loss against the Cardinals, ending with a box score of Eagles 24, Cardinals 25. In this game, Reid’s offense turned out 138 rushing yards with one touchdown, and 67 passing yards with two touchdowns. The defense gave up a combined 344 yards, two touchdowns, and four field goals including the game winning kick. The defense also nabbed three interceptions.

Game 2- Eagles 41 @ Cowboys 14;  September 3, 2000. This was a road win against the Cowboys. Calling it a win, however is selling Reid’s team way short. The Cowboys were demolished by the Eagles 41 to 14! The rushing attack was the workhorse here as the team finished with 306 yards and 3 touchdowns on the ground. There also was a pick-six and two field goals that helped seal the deal. Donovan McNabb also threw one score.

Game 3 – Rams 20 @ Eagles 17; September 9, 2001. This was the first of two overtime games for Reid. It was a 20-17 loss at home to the Rams. Donovan McNabb was leading the charge on this one with a stat line of 312 yards and two touchdowns. The loss came on a field goal in overtime.

Game 4 – Eagles 24 @ Titans 27; September 8, 2002. Opening game 4 was a road loss to the Titans. Reid lost 27-24 that day thanks partly to two interceptions thrown by McNabb. However, McNabb had three touchdown passes to balance that out. What tipped the scales was a lost fumble that allowed the Titans to seal their victory.

Game 5 – Buccaneers 17 @ Eagles 0; September 8, 2003. This dark day was a home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. I say dark day, it was a really dark day for the Eagles. This game was a 17-0 shutout with the defense doing all it can to make up for an offense that couldn’t get going. Doesn’t that sound familiar?

Game 6 – Giants 31 @ Eagles 17; September 12, 2004. This game was a home thrashing of the New York Giants. A good 31-17 beat down. This victory was carried out by McNabb and the four touchdowns he threw that game.

Game 7 – Eagles 10 @ Falcons 14; September 12 2005. Game 7, a road loss to the Atlanta Falcons, ended with a score of 14-10. McNabb did all he could to keep his team in the game but the Eagles came up short this game. McNabb threw the only touchdown the Eagles had this game.

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