1989 Philadelphia Eagles season The 1989 Philadelphia Eagles season resulted in an appearance in the postseason . Offseason . Player Selections . The table shows the Eagles selections and what picks they had that were traded away and the team that ended up with that pick . It is possible the Eagles ' pick ended up with this team via another team that the Eagles made a trade with . Not shown are acquired picks that the Eagles traded away . Regular season . The two matchups between the Cowboys and Eagles ( including one on Thanksgiving ) were particularly hostile and became known as the Bounty Bowl s . Postseason . The Los Angeles Rams , ignoring the weather , the fans , and the Eagles mighty defense , rode a quick start to defeat the Eagles at Veterans Stadium , 21 – 7 on New Year ' s Eve , 1989 . The Eagles came into their first home playoff game in 8 seasons against the Los Angeles Rams with injury concerns . Several players came limping into the game , but perhaps the most concerning injury was that of Eric Allen , whose ankle had been injured a few weeks prior . Allen was an outstanding cover corner and without him , the Eagles would be forced to start reserve cornerback Izel Jenkins . The Rams at the time had a potent and versatile offense , especially in the passing game . Quarterback Jim Everett , running back Greg Bell and wideouts Henry Ellard and Willie " Flipper " Anderson rounded out the Rams offense . However , none of this seemed to concern head coach Buddy Ryan , who reportedly was asked the week leading up the game his impression of Rams running back Greg Bell . Ryan gave a curious vanilla answer to the reporter then turned and walked away saying , " Greg Bell my ass . " Most of the media that had gathered exploded in laughter . Eric Allen , as it turned out , did not start the game , which was played on an overcast , drizzly New Year ' s Eve . The Rams immediantly attacked Allen ' s replacement , cornerback Izel Jenkins . Jenkins was burned on the Rams first touchdown ; a 39 yard touchdown pass from Jim Everett to Henry Ellard on the Rams first possession . Jenkins was again burned for another long pass , this time to Willie Anderson and by midway through the second quarter , head coach Buddy Ryan had all but no choice to insert the limping Allen with the Rams already leading 14 – 0 . The Eagles offense , led by All - Pro quarterback Randall Cunningham had no answers for a unique zone implemented by Rams defensive coordinator Fritz Shurmer , who at times during the game only rushed two defenders and dropped everything back in coverage . Cunningham , while completing 24 of 40 pass , only threw underneath the zone for the majority of the game and simply was unable to get anything downfield . It certainly did not help matters not having All - Pro receiver Mike Quick unable to play due to a season ending injury earlier in the year . The Eagles had less than 100 yards of offense at halftime , and did not have a single first down till midway through the second quarter . The Eagles first four possessions where three ( 3 ) three and outs and an interception . When the Eagles finally did score on a one yard Anthony Toney touchdown plunge to make the game 14 – 7 with just under 11 minutes to go , there was hope . The Eagles defense , after their shaky start , had by and large held the Rams in check . Indeed , after the Eagles only touchdown of the afternoon , the Eagles defense held the Rams twice and gave the Eagles good field position on their next two possessions , which began at their own 31 and 40 yard lines . However , the Eagles would manage just one first down on those two possessions . The Rams finally put the nail in the coffin with just under three minutes left , when Greg Bell ran for a 7 yard touchdown for the final score of 21 – 7 . This touchdown run came a few plays after Bell ran 54 yards down to the 10 yard line . The Eagles defense , especially the front four , had finally collapsed after keeping the Rams in check for so long during the game . After the game , Eagles quarterback Randall Cunningham admitted that he was confused by the Rams complex zone and stated he had never seen anything like it on film . He also pointed the need for the Eagles to acquire some speed in the wide receiving department . The fans , who did not have a beer to cry in during the game due to the Eagles banning beer sales earlier in the year due to " Bounty Bowl II " , were frustrated , wet and as gloomy as the weather leaving the stadium . The Eagles were expected to take a step forward after the previous years ' loss to the Chicago Bears in the " Fog Bowl " , but once again were bounced out in the first round . Player stats . Offense . Passing . " Note : Comp = Completions ; ATT = Attempts ; TD = Touchdowns ; INT = Interceptions " Receiving . " Note : ATT = Attempts ; TD = Touchdowns ; INT = Interceptions " Rushing . " Note : ATT = Attempts ; TD = Touchdowns ; INT = Interceptions " Special Teams . Kicking . " Note : FGA = Field Goals Attempted ; FGM = Field Goals Made ; FG % = Field Goal Percentage ; XPA = Extra Points Attempted ; XPM = Extra Points Made ; XP % = Extra Points Percentage "