Record 2–12 Playoff finish did not qualify Owner Jerry Wolman Home field Franklin Field | Division place 4th NFL Capitol Start date 1968 Head coach Joe Kuharich | |
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The 1968 Philadelphia Eagles season was their 36th in the league. They failed to improve on their previous output of 6–7–1, winning only two games. The fans expected to get O.J. Simpson if they went winless. They went 2-12, but the Buffalo Bills went 1-12-1 and got Simpson with the 1st Pick. The Eagles were on target for a winless season at 0–11 until they won their twelfth game. They were the first team in the NFL proper to lose eleven consecutive games in one season since their own 1936 season, though in the AFL the 1962 Oakland Raiders lost their first thirteen games.
Contents
- Game Recaps
- Week 1
- Week 2
- Week 3
- Week 4
- Week 5
- Week 6
- Week 7
- Week 8
- Week 9
- Week 10
- Week 11
- Week 12
- Week 13
- Week 14
- Standings
- References
Philadelphia sports fans are noted for their fervent devotion to their teams, leading to perennially high expectations. When Philadelphia teams fall short of expectations, their fans are not shy about voicing their displeasure. One of the most infamous incidents in Philadelphia sports history came at halftime of the final game of the 1968 season. After a dismal season, the Eagles were on their way to losing to the Minnesota Vikings. The Eagles had planned a Christmas pageant for halftime of the December 15 game, but the condition of the field was too poor. Instead, the team asked a fan dressed as Santa Claus to run onto the field to celebrate with a group of cheerleaders. The fans, in no mood to celebrate, loudly booed and threw snowballs at "Santa Claus."
Game Recaps
A recap of the scoring plays and the game scores by quarters during the year. The record after the team's name reflects this games outcome also.
Week 1
Sunday, September 15, 1968
Played at Lambeau Field on grass in 67F degrees with an 11 MPH wind
Week 2
Sunday, September 22, 1968
Played in Franklin Field on grass in 70F degrees with a 9 MPH wind
Week 3
Sunday, September 29, 1968.
Played in Franklin Field on grass in 61F degrees with a 12 MPH wind
Scoring
1st Quarter Scoring Plays
2nd Quarter Scoring Plays
3rd Quarter Scoring Plays
4th Quarter Scoring Plays
Week 4
Sunday, October 6, 1968
Played at District of Columbia Stadium on grass in 46F degrees with a 9 MPH wind
Week 5
Sunday, October 13, 1968
Played at the Cotton Bowl on grass in 77F degrees with a 12 MPH wind.
Scoring 1st Quarter Scoring Plays
2nd Quarter Scoring Plays
3rd Quarter Scoring Plays
4th Quarter Scoring Plays
Week 6
Sunday, October 20, 1968
Played at Franklin Field on grass in 62F degrees with a 12 MPH wind
Week 7
Sunday, October 27, 1968
Played at Pitt Stadium on grass in 45F degrees with a 14 MPH wind
Week 8
Sunday, November 3, 1968
Played at Franklin Field on grass in 55F degrees with a 9 MPH wind
Week 9
Sunday, November 10, 1968
Played at Franklin Field on grass in 40F degrees with a 15 MPH wind
Week 10
Sunday, November 17, 1968
Played at Yankee Stadium on grass in 40F degrees with a 14 MPH wind
Week 11
Sunday, November 24, 1968.
Played in Cleveland Municipal Stadium on grass in 52F degrees with a 13 MPH wind
Week 12
Thursday, November 28, 1968 Thanksgiving Day
Played in Tiger Stadium on grass in 40F degrees with a 15 MPH wind
Going into this weeks games the Eagles are 0–11 and Buffalo Bills are 1–9–1, the Falcons are 2–9 and the Steelers are 2–8–1.
Scoring
1st Quarter Scoring Plays
2nd Quarter Scoring Plays
3rd Quarter Scoring Plays
4th Quarter Scoring Plays
Week 13
Sunday, December 8, 1968
Played at Franklin Field on grass in 31F degrees with a 16 MPH wind and a wind chill of 19 degrees.
Scoring
1st Quarter Scoring Plays
2nd Quarter Scoring Plays
3rd Quarter Scoring Plays
4th Quarter Scoring Plays
Week 14
Sunday, December 15, 1968
Played at Franklin Field on grass in 28F degrees with a 20 MPH wind and a wind chill of 15 degrees.
Standings
Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.