Training Camp went by fast for Michael. He was the 3rd string quarterback on the team which was okay by him because he still had a spot on the roster. His pre season stats were okay. In the 4 games he threw for 555 yards and 4 touchdowns with 2 interceptions. The first 5 games of the season the Eagles went 2 – 3. Then both quarterbacks got injured in week 6 and they called on Kress to win the game. Kress had always dreamed about throwing a game winning touchdown pass and leading his team to victory in the NFL but now he had the chance to do it in real life.
There was 4 minutes left in the 4th quarter and the eagles were down by 6 to the undefeated New England Patriots. Kress didn't like the Patriots at all and wanted to win against them the most. The score was 34 to 28 New England and Kress knew the Eagles had to score on this drive. Kress thought to himself if the Eagles took there time down the field they could win the game. Kress handed the ball off to Matheny and he gained 5 yards on first down, Then Kress completed a pass to Williams for 11 yards an a first down. Then Kress completed a 11 yard pass to Matheny then a 15 yard pass to Morris. They were moving the ball well . At the 2 minute warning they were at the New England 33 yard line. Kress handed the ball off to Matheny for a 3 yard gain. Then he took it himself for a 5 yard gain. It was 3rd and 2 at the New England 25 yard line. He handed it off to Matheny but he was stopped short of a first down. It was 4th and inches and the Eagles went for it on fourth down. Kress jumped over the pile for a 3 yard gain and a first down. Then he threw a 22 yard touchdown pass with 17 seconds left and the Eagles would go on to win 35 to 34 over New England. Kress had done his job and he did it well.
Kress went into the locker room where he was greeted by his teammates who were proud of him. They knew they wouldn't have won the game without their star quarterback Michael Kress. Kress got the game ball and was nominated rookie of the week by the NFL. Kress was overjoyed. But he knew if it wasn't for his teammates they would have lost the game. Kress went home a winner and he was happy that he was an Philadelphia Eagle.