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1970 Philadelphia Eagles season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Philadelphia Eagles |
| year | 1970 |
| record | 3–10–1 |
| division_place | 5th NFC East |
| coach | Jerry Williams |
| owner | Leonard Tose |
| pro_bowlers | *None* |
| stadium | Franklin Field |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| shortnavlink | Eagles seasons |
The 1970 Philadelphia Eagles season was their 38th in the league. They failed to improve on their previous output of 4–9–1, winning only three games. The team failed to qualify for the playoffs for the tenth consecutive season.
The Eagles did have victories over the playoff-bound Dolphins and the cross-state rival Steelers (in Franklin Field's swan song as an NFL venue). Another highlight was a 23–20 victory on Monday Night Football over the Giants, ending New York's six-game winning streak and helping deny Big Blue a playoff berth.
Offseason
Draft
Main article: 1970 NFL draft
Personnel
Staff / Coaches
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Owner – Leonard Tose
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General manager – Pete Retzlaff
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Head coach - Jerry Williams
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Wide Receivers - Charlie Gauer
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Running Backs – Jack Zilly
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Offensive Line – Dick Stanfel
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Defensive Coordinator – Joe Moss
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Defensive Line - Joe Moss
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Defensive Backs / Secondary – Irv Cross
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Linebackers - Jim Carr
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Special Teams Assistant – Jack Zilly
Roster
MLB/DE
SS/FS
Regular season
Schedule
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| September 20 | **[Dallas Cowboys](1970-dallas-cowboys-season)** | **L** 7–17 | 0–1 | Franklin Field | 59,728 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 27 | at [Chicago Bears](1970-chicago-bears-season) | **L** 16–20 | 0–2 | Dyche Stadium | 53,463 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 4 | **[Washington Redskins](1970-washington-redskins-season)** | **L** 21–33 | 0–3 | Franklin Field | 60,658 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 11 | at **[New York Giants](1970-new-york-giants-season)** | **L** 23–30 | 0–4 | Yankee Stadium | 62,820 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 18 | **[St. Louis Cardinals](1970-st-louis-cardinals-nfl-season)** | **L** 20–35 | 0–5 | Franklin Field | 59,002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 25 | at [Green Bay Packers](1970-green-bay-packers-season) | **L** 17–30 | 0–6 | Milwaukee County Stadium | 48,022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 1 | at **[Dallas Cowboys](1970-dallas-cowboys-season)** | **L** 17–21 | 0–7 | Cotton Bowl | 55,736 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 8 | [Miami Dolphins](1970-miami-dolphins-season) | **W** 24–17 | 1–7 | Franklin Field | 58,171 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 15 | [Atlanta Falcons](1970-atlanta-falcons-season) | **T** 13–13 | 1–7–1 | Franklin Field | 55,425 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **[New York Giants](1970-new-york-giants-season)** | **W** 23–20 | 2–7–1 | Franklin Field | 59,117 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 29 | at **[St. Louis Cardinals](1970-st-louis-cardinals-nfl-season)** | **L** 14–23 | 2–8–1 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 46,581 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 6 | at [Baltimore Colts](1970-baltimore-colts-season) | **L** 10–29 | 2–9–1 | Memorial Stadium | 60,240 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 13 | at **[Washington Redskins](1970-washington-redskins-season)** | **L** 6–24 | 2–10–1 | RFK Stadium | 50,415 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 20 | [Pittsburgh Steelers](1970-pittsburgh-steelers-season) | **W** 30–20 | 3–10–1 | Franklin Field | 55,252 |
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game recaps
Week 1 vs Cowboys
Week 2
The game got off to bad start when Chicago Bears kickoff returner Cecil Turner had a 96-yard game opening kickoff return for a touchdown. Mark Moseley would miss the extra point when the Eagles answered with a touchdown of their own later in the 1st quarter meaning that they were not losing the game only from the opening kickoff to the time it took Turner to return it. Three times during the game the Bears would lead the Eagles by one point.
Week 8
In week 8 the Eagles marked their first time playing a former AFL team in the regular season by winning 24–17 for their 1st win of the 1970 season. The defense of Philadelphia would force the Miami quarterbacks (Bob Griese 3 and John Stofa 1) to throw 4 interceptions. Miami kick returner Mercury Morris would average over 26 yards on 4 kickoff returns.
Week 9
The Eagles did not score an offensive touchdown, but an aggressive defense harassed Atlanta quarterback Bob Berry for most of the game and scored a touchdown of its own when Steve Preece returned a fumble 21 yards after Gary Pettigrew blindsided Harmon Wages on an attempted halfback option pass. Philadelphia had a chance to win the game in the closing seconds, but Mark Moseley blew a chip shot field goal attempt.
Week 10
Week 14
In week 14 the Eagles played the cross state rival Pittsburgh Steelers in the final NFL game at Franklin Field. Frenchy Fuqua had two long runs for touchdowns, one for 72 yards and another for 85 yards, both in the first half. Mark Moseley would miss his 3rd extra point of the year. His 14th field goal of the year, out of 25 attempted, in the 4th quarter gave the Eagles the lead for good. He would be cut during the 1971 training camp, play for the Houston Oilers for 13 games over two years, then settle in Washington for 10 years becoming the last straight on kicking style kicker left in the NFL. He won the Most Valuable Player Award during the strike-shortened 1982 season. He is the only placekicker to win the award.
Standings
Playoffs
The Eagles failed to make the playoffs for the 1970 season.
References
References
- "1970 Philadelphia Eagles Statistics & Players".
- "1970 NFL Draft".
- "New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles - November 23rd, 1970".
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