The Colonels defeated the Eagles 21-2 in the NFL regular season on Saturday evening, extending their run of consecutive victories. It was a straightforward affair from the visitors, who took control early and saw out the contest without undue pressure.
Three wins in a row now for the Colonels, and they have looked increasingly comfortable. They beat the Monarchs 7-0 on their last outing, and before that came back-to-back 27-41 results against the Mules. This one was cleaner, and by then it was clear they had the game under wraps.
The Eagles were not in the same league, to be fair. They managed only two points and had nothing to do all evening in terms of creating meaningful chances. The Colonels tightened things up when they needed to and did not let the game slip away.
What matters most is the momentum. The Colonels are closing in on a deal for respect in their division, and this result feeds that narrative. They turned to the kids at times and let the game flow, which is often the better approach when you have the legs.
The Eagles will have to regroup. They are not far off in terms of points, but the gap in performance was substantial. The old head settled them down in the dressing room, but the work starts again on Monday.
