Washington visits Philadelphia in NFC East showdown for the conference title
2 months ago

Washington visits Philadelphia in NFC East showdown for the conference title

Associated Press  

Washington at Philadelphia Sunday, 3 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 6 Against the spread: Washington 12-6-1; Philadelphia 12-6-1 Series record: Washington leads 90-85-5, including a win in the longtime NFC East Division rivals’ only previous playoff meeting in January 1991. Barkley finished with a club-record 2,005 rushing yards in the regular season, 101 yards shy of breaking Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards, set in 1984. Series notes Mark Rypien passed for 206 yards and tossed touchdown passes to Gary Clark and Art Monk in the only playoff matchup between the teams, a 20-6 win by Washington in the wild-card round at Philadelphia on Jan. 5, 1991.. Washington is 5-1 in franchise history in the NFC title game.. … Washington ranked 30th in the regular season in rushing defense and allowed 105 yards and 2 TDs on the ground to Detroit’s Jahmyr Gibbs last week.

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Eagles running back Saquon Barkley sets the NFL’s season rushing record, including the playoffs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley sets the NFL’s season rushing record, including the playoffs

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Saquon Barkley set an NFL single-season rushing record in the Super Bowl, held his young daughter as a torrent of confetti fluttered around them and flashed a smile as he held a Philadelphia newspaper with “CHAMPS!” stamped above his photo. I’m just happy to hold it, be able to give it a kiss.” Barkley finished with a …

Eagles’ Saquon Barkley shines for Eagles with 3 touchdowns in NFC title game win
2 months ago

Eagles’ Saquon Barkley shines for Eagles with 3 touchdowns in NFC title game win

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley decided to only watch from the field as Jalen Hurts and A.J. “I just wanted to have that moment with my family.” Barkley sprinted 60 yards for a touchdown on his first carry of the NFC championship game and the Eagles running back never looked back — only ahead to the Super Bowl. “But I’ve been …

Washington Commanders timeline on the way to the NFC championship game
2 months, 1 week ago

Washington Commanders timeline on the way to the NFC championship game

Associated Press  

The Washington Commanders are in the NFC championship game after going 12-5 in the regular season and winning two playoff games. Controlling owner Josh Harris, whose group bought the team from Dan Snyder and family in 2023 for a North American professional sports record $6.05 billion, said: “Clearly, we weren’t good enough this year. April 26, 2024 The Commanders drafted …

Commanders roll into the NFC title game at Philadelphia after getting 5 turnovers against Detroit
2 months, 1 week ago

Commanders roll into the NFC title game at Philadelphia after getting 5 turnovers against Detroit

Associated Press  

For the past month, the Washington Commanders were living on the edge, and that life was good. “O-line did a phenomenal job of staying on blocks and getting off the double teams and stuff like that, so all around good game for the offense and the whole team,” said Daniels, who ran 16 times for 51 yards. Nobody’s got to …

Rams head to Philadelphia for NFC divisional playoff matchup looking to stop Barkley this time
2 months, 1 week ago

Rams head to Philadelphia for NFC divisional playoff matchup looking to stop Barkley this time

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Sunday, 3 p.m., NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 6 Against the spread: Los Angeles 10-8; Philadelphia 12-6 Series record: The teams are meeting for the fourth time in the playoffs, with the Rams having won two of the previous three matchups. Rams offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Rams defense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Eagles …

Eagles sit Barkley in season finale and end chance at NFL rushing record
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Eagles sit Barkley in season finale and end chance at NFL rushing record

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley was inactive Sunday for the Philadelphia Eagles, denying the running back his chance at breaking Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing record. Brown and DeVonta Smith and offensive linemen Landon Dickerson and Lane Johnson were among the starters who sat out for the NFC East champion Eagles against the New York Giants. Barkley finished the season with …

Saquon Barkley: Eagles star RB likely to be rested for last game of season, Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record safe
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley: Eagles star RB likely to be rested for last game of season, Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record safe

CNN  

CNN — Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will likely not play in the team’s final game of the season, meaning Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing record will remain safe. Barkley has 2,005 rushing yards this season, just 101 yards away from Dickerson’s record of 2,105 he set in 1984 with the Los Angeles Rams when NFL teams only played …

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni set to rest Saquon Barkley in finale and end chance at NFL rushing record
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni set to rest Saquon Barkley in finale and end chance at NFL rushing record

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley had a heart-to-heart talk with his dad that was more coated in heartbreak than hope over the Philadelphia Eagles running back’s pursuit of the NFL single-season rushing record. Barkley will finish the season with 2,005 yards rushing, just 101 yards shy of breaking Dickerson’s record of 2,105 yards set with the Los Angeles Rams in 1984. …

Barkley’s pursuit of Dickerson’s NFL season rushing record adds juice in meaningless Eagles’ finale
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Barkley’s pursuit of Dickerson’s NFL season rushing record adds juice in meaningless Eagles’ finale

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — At some point this week, Eagles coach Nick Sirianni will decide if he’s going for it or punting — will Saquon Barkley get his shot at breaking Eric Dickerson’s NFL season rushing record, or will Philadelphia’s star running back sit out a meaningless finale and protect his health for a playoff run? The NFC East champion Eagles likely …

Saquon Barkley becomes ninth running back to rush for 2,000 yards in a season
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley becomes ninth running back to rush for 2,000 yards in a season

The Independent  

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Saquon Barkley tops 2,000 yards rushing as Eagles beat Cowboys 41-7 to clinch NFC East
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley tops 2,000 yards rushing as Eagles beat Cowboys 41-7 to clinch NFC East

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Nick Sirianni wore the hat given to NFC East champions as he sat at the podium and considered all the greatness that his Eagles still could accomplish this season. “At the end of the day, you’re not getting remembered for being a 2024 NFC East division champ.” Barkley rushed for 167 yards to top 2,000 on the season, …

Saquon Barkley eclipses 2,000 rushing yards, approaching NFL single-season record
3 months ago

Saquon Barkley eclipses 2,000 rushing yards, approaching NFL single-season record

New York Times  

Saquon Barkley took a historically significant step Sunday in his record-breaking quest, moving past the 2,000-yard rushing mark as the Philadelphia Eagles thumped the Dallas Cowboys 41-7 on Sunday. Barkley will now use that 17th game, assuming he plays against the New York Giants in Week 18, to go after Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards set …

Jayden Daniels’ 5 TDs push Commanders to comeback win vs. Eagles: Key takeaways
3 months, 1 week ago

Jayden Daniels’ 5 TDs push Commanders to comeback win vs. Eagles: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Brooks Kubena, Ben Standig and RJ Kraft In a wild game between NFC East rivals, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels sparked a 22-point fourth quarter to lead the Washington Commanders past the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33. COMMANDERS TAKE THE LEAD WITH 6 SECONDS.#PHIvsWAS pic.twitter.com/BcKGpEBIsl — NFL December 22, 2024 Washington overcame five turnovers thanks to Daniels’ five touchdown passes and team-leading …

Eagles can clinch the NFC East by beating the Commanders, but home field matters more to them
3 months, 1 week ago

Eagles can clinch the NFC East by beating the Commanders, but home field matters more to them

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Saquon Barkley has yet to win a division title since entering the NFL and thinks it would be cool if he and the Philadelphia Eagles could accomplish that. It’s not a myth about the energy and vibe you have playing at home.” Riding a franchise-record 10-game winning streak into their game Sunday at the Washington Commanders, Barkley …

Eagles ride franchise-best 10-game winning streak into game at Commanders with playoff implications
3 months, 1 week ago

Eagles ride franchise-best 10-game winning streak into game at Commanders with playoff implications

Hindustan Times  

Philadelphia at Washington HT Image Sunday, 1 p.m., EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Eagles by 3 1/2 Against the spread: Eagles 9-5; Commanders 8-6 Series record: Washington leads 89-85-5. He had 146 yards on the ground and 52 receiving against the Commanders last month.. Brown and Washington WR Terry McLaurin are the only two players with five-plus games of 100 …

Eagles ride franchise-best 10-game winning streak into game at Commanders with playoff implications
3 months, 1 week ago

Eagles ride franchise-best 10-game winning streak into game at Commanders with playoff implications

Associated Press  

Philadelphia at Washington Sunday, 1 p.m., EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Eagles by 3 1/2 Against the spread: Eagles 9-5; Commanders 8-6 Series record: Washington leads 89-85-5. He had 146 yards on the ground and 52 receiving against the Commanders last month.. Brown and Washington WR Terry McLaurin are the only two players with five-plus games of 100 or more …

Saquon Barkley sets Eagles season rushing record and has Dickerson’s NFL mark in his sights
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley sets Eagles season rushing record and has Dickerson’s NFL mark in his sights

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley knew the Eagles season rushing record could be his on Sunday with the type of stellar performance that has become the standard during his first season in Philadelphia. As for the exact moment Barkley hit the milestone, he wasn’t sure — until the “MVP!” chants echoed throughout the Linc after a 9-yard run in the fourth …

Saquon Barkley on pace to set Eagles rushing record against Panthers, eyes Dickerson’s NFL record
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley on pace to set Eagles rushing record against Panthers, eyes Dickerson’s NFL record

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley wanted to be a student in team history before he had a chance to make some with the Eagles. Get past those two Eagles Hall of Famers and the target narrows: McCoy has a chance to break Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing mark of 2,105 yards, set in 1984. “It’s a record that has been held …

Saquon Barkley sets Eagles franchise record with 255 yards rushing, 2 TDs in a 37-20 win over Rams
4 months ago

Saquon Barkley sets Eagles franchise record with 255 yards rushing, 2 TDs in a 37-20 win over Rams

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — When Saquon Barkley glanced up at a SoFi Stadium replay of his latest huge run for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night, he happened to see a graphic indicating he had 173 yards rushing — only 16 shy of what he knew to be his career high. Barkley ran for scores of 70 and 72 yards in …

Eagles seek 7th straight win while Rams try to keep pace in crowded NFC West race
4 months, 1 week ago

Eagles seek 7th straight win while Rams try to keep pace in crowded NFC West race

Associated Press  

Philadelphia at Los Angeles Rams Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC/Peacock BetMGM NFL odds: Eagles by 3. Series notes The Eagles have won all three games in Los Angeles since the Rams moved back in 2016. … Philadelphia has run for at least 150 yards and two touchdowns in five straight games, something it hadn’t accomplished since 1949.. Rams WR Puka …

Return of the veteran RB? Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and early glimmers of a revival
5 months ago

Return of the veteran RB? Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and early glimmers of a revival

New York Times  

Seven games into Derrick Henry’s first season with the Baltimore Ravens, he leads NFL running backs in scrimmage yards per game. The Philadelphia Eagles’ Saquon Barkley, formerly of the New York Giants, ranks second to Henry in scrimmage yards per game by running backs. Getting what they paid for: Pricey RB upgrades The Eagles, Packers, Texans, Ravens and Vikings are …

Banged-up Hurts and the Eagles visit the Commanders looking to build on their NFC East lead
1 year, 5 months ago

Banged-up Hurts and the Eagles visit the Commanders looking to build on their NFC East lead

News 18  

PHILADELPHIA at WASHINGTON Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BETTING LINE: Eagles by 6 1/2 according to FanDuel Sportsbook AGAINST THE SPREAD: Philadelphia 5-1-1; Washington 3-4 SERIES RECORD: Washington leads 89-83-5. EAGLES OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING EAGLES DEFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING COMMANDERS OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING COMMANDERS DEFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Eagles minus-2; Commanders minus-1 …

Banged-up Hurts and the Eagles visit the Commanders looking to build on their NFC East lead
1 year, 5 months ago

Banged-up Hurts and the Eagles visit the Commanders looking to build on their NFC East lead

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA at WASHINGTON Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BETTING LINE: Eagles by 6 1/2 according to FanDuel Sportsbook AGAINST THE SPREAD: Philadelphia 5-1-1; Washington 3-4 SERIES RECORD: Washington leads 89-83-5. EAGLES OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING EAGLES DEFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING COMMANDERS OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING COMMANDERS DEFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Eagles minus-2; Commanders minus-1 …

Undefeated Philadelphia looks to go 4-0 in NFC East showdown with Washington
1 year, 6 months ago

Undefeated Philadelphia looks to go 4-0 in NFC East showdown with Washington

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON at PHILADELPHIA Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Eagles by 8½ AGAINST THE SPREAD: Washington 1-2; Philadelphia 2-0-1 SERIES RECORD: Washington leads the series 89-82-5. LAST MEETING: Washington handed the Eagles their first loss after eight wins to start the season, 32-21 in Philadelphia last Nov. 14. EAGLES PLAYER TO WATCH: Rookie DT Jalen Carter continued …

Falcons, Commanders meet in matchup of mobile quarterbacks
2 years, 4 months ago

Falcons, Commanders meet in matchup of mobile quarterbacks

Associated Press  

ATLANTA at WASHINGTON Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Commanders by 4 AGAINST THE SPREAD: Falcons 7-4; Commanders 6-4-1 SERIES RECORD: Washington leads 16-10-1 LAST MEETING: Washington beat the Falcons 34-30 on Oct. 3, 2021, at Atlanta. SERIES NOTES: The Falcons are playing at Washington for the first time since 2018.. Atlanta coach Arthur Smith spent two …

Washington’s Riverboat Ron knocks off another unbeaten team
2 years, 4 months ago

Washington’s Riverboat Ron knocks off another unbeaten team

Associated Press  

Ron Rivera and Washington are making a habit of shocking undefeated teams. For the second time in three seasons, Rivera took a Washington team with a losing record on the road to hand an undefeated team its first loss of the season. Only two of the other 29 teams in the Super Bowl era that started a season 8-0 or …

Commanders at .500 thanks to play-calling, forced turnovers
2 years, 4 months ago

Commanders at .500 thanks to play-calling, forced turnovers

Associated Press  

Running consistently, holding on to the ball offensively and taking it away defensively helped the Washington Commanders stun the previously unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles. But I really do think running being the focus, we showed ourselves how it can help, how it helps slow down a pass rush.” Even in the jubilation of giving the Eagles their first loss this season …

Washington’s win streak crumbles vs. rival Cowboys, but playoff hopes not in danger … yet
3 years, 3 months ago

Washington’s win streak crumbles vs. rival Cowboys, but playoff hopes not in danger … yet

New York Times  

— Everyone wondered how long the good times would roll. “In the first half, you’re not getting much going, and then when we do get some time, I’m trying to make the big plays I don’t need to make,” Heinicke said. I have to be better.” Running back Antonio Gibson’s fumbling woes returned as Washington’s ground attack, the centerpiece of …

Washington rolling into 5-game finish vs. NFC East opponents
3 years, 3 months ago

Washington rolling into 5-game finish vs. NFC East opponents

Associated Press  

When the NFL schedule came out in May, Ron Rivera loved that Washington finished the season with five games against NFC East competition. We go out and play the way we’re capable of, we give ourselves a chance, and that’s where we wanted to be.” Washington could be without top tight end Logan Thomas when the team hosts the Dallas …

Washington rides winning recipe into NFC playoff contention
3 years, 3 months ago

Washington rides winning recipe into NFC playoff contention

Associated Press  

After four consecutive losses going into the bye week, Ron Rivera recalculated how Washington could win games. “It’s interesting because if you go back and you look at the statistics of who wins the Super Bowl and how do they win it, it all points to the yards rushing,” Rivera said. If you can throw the ball well and yet …

McCaffrey could present issues for Washington’s pass defense
3 years, 4 months ago

McCaffrey could present issues for Washington’s pass defense

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON at CAROLINA Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE: Patriots by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook. KEY INJURIES: Washington is expected to again be without former Panthers WR Curtis Samuel and TE Logan Thomas and will play its first game since Young tore the ACL in his right knee. That 81.3 completion percentage is a career best.. RB …

Washington observations: A frustrating start, Daron Payne emerges and Curtis Samuel’s absence
3 years, 6 months ago

Washington observations: A frustrating start, Daron Payne emerges and Curtis Samuel’s absence

New York Times  

There were moments early last season when the Washington Football Team’s losses piled up that Ron Rivera’s positivity sounded like some Capitol Hill operative trying to spin a narrative. “I do know to give ourselves an opportunity, a chance to be one of those types of teams, we’ve got to play like one of those,” Rivera said. “We’ve got to …

Analysis: Washington needs struggling defense to improve
3 years, 6 months ago

Analysis: Washington needs struggling defense to improve

Associated Press  

Defense was supposed to be the biggest reason to believe Washington could repeat as NFC East champions, and it still might turn out to be. “It’s something that’s very frustrating for us as coaches,” Rivera said of mistakes made that were part of the game plan. “The players, they’re trusting their teammates to do their job and we’ve got be …

Washington beats the Eagles 20-14, captures NFC East title
4 years, 2 months ago

Washington beats the Eagles 20-14, captures NFC East title

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Just call the Washington Football Team division champs. Alex Smith threw two touchdown passes and Washington beat the Philadelphia Eagles 20-14 Sunday night to capture the lowly NFC East. “This one’s special just because of how hard it was,” said Washington coach Ron Rivera, who overcame a form of skin cancer during the season. It didn’t hurt the …

Washington beaten by Panthers, fails to clinch NFC East
4 years, 3 months ago

Washington beaten by Panthers, fails to clinch NFC East

Associated Press  

— Less than a week after being stripped of his captaincy and fined for violating protocol during a pandemic, Dwayne Haskins was stripped of the ball, threw two interceptions and lost his starting job, maybe for good. Haskins’ failed second chance coupled with a special teams blunder and defensive miscues added up to Washington blowing its first chance to clinch …

James Washington is the modern-day Energizer Bunny — he just keeps going and going and going
6 years, 7 months ago

James Washington is the modern-day Energizer Bunny — he just keeps going and going and going

New York Times  

James Washington couldn’t tell you how many times during his high school days that his father made him bale hay at the family farm in Stamford, Texas. “They think they are in shape and then realize they aren’t in shape for what we do.” But not every day do you draft a wide receiver with a farmer’s work ethic who …

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