In the 80's there was a game where the Eagles found themselves late in
the 4th quarter, with the game pretty much won. All they had to do is
fall on the ball a couble times.

However they decided to go for some extra yards, even though they were
deep in their own territory (no where near feild goal range). Well,
they managed to fumble the ball and lose the game.

Could someone tell me when this game occured, and who it was against.
Thanks, Patrice.

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Request for Question Clarification by justaskscott-ga on 07 Feb 2005 20:53 PST

Are you thinking of the Giants' fumble against the Eagles in 1978?

"Miracle of Meadowlands turns 25," by Phil Barber
NFL.com
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/6827118

If you think this is correct, please let me know, so that I may post
it as an answer.

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Clarification of Question by patrice29-ga on 08 Feb 2005 05:11 PST

Yes, this is it. I guess I remembered some important detail incorrectly. Thanks.

Hi patrice29,

It's been a long time -- remembering that the Eagles were involved was
good enough to lead me to the answer.  (I lived in the New York area
at that time and the years after, and thus I heard several reports and
reminiscences about "The Fumble" from unhappy sports reporters.)

Here again is the link on the NFL offical site:

"Miracle of Meadowlands turns 25," by Phil Barber (Nov. 12, 2003)
NFL.com
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/6827118

- justaskscott


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