Eagles' Offensive Woes Continue as They Head into Bye Week
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Eagles' Offensive Woes Continue as They Head into Bye Week

Associated Press  

The Philadelphia Eagles are in a bit of a mess heading into a bye week, but they are still 2-2 after a 33-16 loss to Tampa Bay. The offense is struggling to find its rhythm, and the defense has been unable to stop the Buccaneers' offense. The Eagles will need to find a way to get healthier and more consistent if they want to make a push for the NFC title picture.

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Eagles can clinch the NFC East by beating the Commanders, but home field matters more to them
3 days, 21 hours 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 clinch playoff berth with win vs. Panthers, Cardinals loss: Key takeaways
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Eagles clinch playoff berth with win vs. Panthers, Cardinals loss: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Brooks Kubena, Joseph Person and Lauren Smith The NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles extended their winning streak to nine games Sunday, picking up a 22-16 win in a back-and-forth contest against the visiting Carolina Panthers. @saquon | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/3DDRTLlB2x — Philadelphia Eagles December 8, 2024 But despite Barkley’s strong play and Jalen Hurts’ three-touchdown day, the improved Panthers never slipped …

Saquon Barkley is Philadelphia’s ‘Chosen One’ but DeVonta Smith’s return helps
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Saquon Barkley is Philadelphia’s ‘Chosen One’ but DeVonta Smith’s return helps

New York Times  

The Philadelphia Eagles offense has been mostly impervious to the injury report. THE CHOSEN ONE OUR SAVIOR No player’s availability impacts Philadelphia’s offensive success more than Barkley, the MVP frontrunner who earned his first-ever NFC Offensive Player of the Month for his obliterative November. The Eagles have an offensive success rate of 52.8 percent when Barkley’s on the field. Jalen …

Justin Tucker’s erratic season isn’t getting any better, and it’s hurting Baltimore’s outlook
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Justin Tucker’s erratic season isn’t getting any better, and it’s hurting Baltimore’s outlook

Associated Press  

— The biggest question facing the Baltimore Ravens right now has little to do with Lamar Jackson or even a defense that started the season poorly. Sunday’s loss to Philadelphia might have been the nadir — he missed two field goals and an extra point in a game the Ravens ultimately lost 24-19. “And he’s the guy to get it …

Philadelphia defense, Tucker’s misses help the Eagles to a 24-19 win in their showdown with Ravens
3 weeks ago

Philadelphia defense, Tucker’s misses help the Eagles to a 24-19 win in their showdown with Ravens

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Saquon Barkley vs. Derrick Henry was never supposed to be a head-to-head matchup. “To be honest, I don’t know if I really want to tackle Derrick Henry.” Fortunately for Barkley, the Philadelphia Eagles have a whole squad of defensive players assigned the task of tackling Henry, and they did a good enough job of that Sunday. They also …

Riding a 6-game win streak, the Eagles head to Hollywood again for a rematch with the young Rams
1 month ago

Riding a 6-game win streak, the Eagles head to Hollywood again for a rematch with the young Rams

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — For the second straight season, the Philadelphia Eagles are headed to SoFi Stadium with a lengthy winning streak and a team that looks like one of the best in the NFC. The Los Angeles Rams couldn’t do much to slow them down last season, but they’ll try again Sunday night with a young team that hopes to …

Eagles Shine Despite Controversies, Show Their Offensive Prowess
2 months ago

Eagles Shine Despite Controversies, Show Their Offensive Prowess

Associated Press  

The Philadelphia Eagles showcased their resilience and determination against the New York Giants, showcasing their offensive prowess despite facing controversy and sloppy plays. Saquon Barkley shone with 176 yards and a touchdown on his first touch, while Jalen Hurts played a steady game, completing 10 of 14 passes for 114 yards and two touchdowns. The defense, finally showing promise, recorded …

Eagles return from bye needing a win against struggling Browns
2 months, 1 week ago

Eagles return from bye needing a win against struggling Browns

Associated Press  

Cleveland at Philadelphia Sunday, 1 p.m., EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 8 1/2. The Buccaneers used a quick passing game to mitigate the Eagles’ pass rush, something Watson and the Browns would be smart to copy. Stats and stuff Cleveland’s offense ranks last in the NFL with 239.4 yards per game. The Browns failed to convert on 19 …

Bill Belichick gives brutal take on the Philadelphia Eagles after latest blowout defeat
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bill Belichick gives brutal take on the Philadelphia Eagles after latest blowout defeat

Daily Mail  

There are a few ways to perceive the state of the Philadelphia Eagles. Bill Belichick prefers to look at the Philadelphia Eagles' cup as being half empty ick Sirianni, head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, looks on against the New Orleans Saints Belichick wasn't completely dismissive of the Eagles – a franchise that split two Super Bowl matchups with the …

Barkley’s pivotal drop late in 4th quarter burns Eagles in 22-21 loss to Atlanta Falcons
3 months ago

Barkley’s pivotal drop late in 4th quarter burns Eagles in 22-21 loss to Atlanta Falcons

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley had at least a first down, maybe even a touchdown, in his grasp that would have sealed the Eagles’ win in their home opener. If I make the catch, game’s over.” Barkley and Hurts, who had put the Eagles ahead 18-15 on a 1-yard tush-push touchdown in the fourth, had a brief postgame conversation in the …

Eagles complete late-season collapse, finish 1-5 stretch with 27-10 loss to New York Giants
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Eagles complete late-season collapse, finish 1-5 stretch with 27-10 loss to New York Giants

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Jalen Hurts’ dangling, contorted finger needed a quick fix. Brown and a host of injured, ineffective Eagles can only hope they bottomed out Sunday — a 1-5 finish headed into the postseason that raised doubts about the state of the franchise — in a 27-10 loss to the New York Giants. Hurts says he’s taking the …

Eagles have lost their way as they enter playoffs still searching for an identity
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Eagles have lost their way as they enter playoffs still searching for an identity

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Eagles vs Buccaneers in the NFC wild card matchup. Instead, the Eagles are an offense that’s lost its way under coach Nick Sirianni and coordinator Brian Johnson, a defense that’s been consistently dreadful under demoted coordinator Sean Desai and senior defensive assistant Matt Patricia, and a team that’s somehow still searching for an identity …

Eagles end 3-game skid, maintain control of NFC East title hopes with 33-25 win over Giants
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Eagles end 3-game skid, maintain control of NFC East title hopes with 33-25 win over Giants

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Yes, of course, Jalen Hurts and coach Nick Sirianni heard the booming chants that echoed throughout the Linc from Eagles fans fed up with the pass-heavy offense that stalled in the second half. The Eagles eventually listened, and fans went wild when Kenneth Gainwell ripped off a 22-yard run and D’Andre Swift scored on a 5-yard run — …

Inside Eagles’ jet sweep to D’Andre Swift that helped revive their run game
1 year ago

Inside Eagles’ jet sweep to D’Andre Swift that helped revive their run game

New York Times  

So, about that jet sweep. But before we dive into D’Andre Swift’s game-shifting, 35-yard sweep in the Eagles’ 21-17 Monday night win over the Kansas City Chiefs, let’s quickly redefine the problem. Since Goedert was the team’s third-leading receiver, its sudden lack of pass-catching options at the position made the offense’s tight end platoons far less capable of keeping defenses …

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles continue to find ways to win in latest victory over the Chiefs
1 year, 1 month ago

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles continue to find ways to win in latest victory over the Chiefs

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — By their own standards, the Philadelphia Eagles’ victory over the Kansas City Chiefs wasn’t a masterpiece performance. Jalen Hurts overcame five sacks in the first half, the Eagles pushed aside some ineffective play on both sides of the ball and the result was a 21-17 comeback victory over Kansas City in a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl. …

Eagles’ confidence grows following climactic, comeback win over Chiefs
1 year, 1 month ago

Eagles’ confidence grows following climactic, comeback win over Chiefs

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Eagles vs. Bills in Week 12 action KANSAS CITY, Mo. And although coach Nick Sirianni still says there’s “no question” he’d trade Monday night’s win for a victory last February, this one sets the Eagles firmly as the favorites to win it all this season. “When you win games like we’ve won games, that …

Eagles stifle Chiefs in Super Bowl rematch: How Philadelphia’s defense limited Patrick Mahomes
1 year, 1 month ago

Eagles stifle Chiefs in Super Bowl rematch: How Philadelphia’s defense limited Patrick Mahomes

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Eagles vs. Bills in Week 12 action The Philadelphia Eagles shut out Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half, coming from behind to win 21-17 in a Super Bowl rematch at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday. The Eagles defense forced two critical red zone turnovers that may have prevented scores that …

Three Eagles concerns as they return from bye week and prepare for brutal stretch
1 year, 1 month ago

Three Eagles concerns as they return from bye week and prepare for brutal stretch

New York Times  

The Philadelphia Eagles emerge from their much-needed bye week with the enviable inclusion of an extra day to prepare for their Monday night meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles must once again patch together offensive game plans without tight end Dallas Goedert, who could miss four games while recovering from the forearm fracture he suffered against the Dallas …

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

Eagles can only hope that situation with banged-up Hurts isn’t serious for the long term
1 year, 2 months ago

Eagles can only hope that situation with banged-up Hurts isn’t serious for the long term

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts trudged off the field in his throwback Eagles uniform wearing a knee brace and feeling all kinds of beat up. The Eagles limited Miami’s offense to season lows in points scored, total yards, passing yards, rushing yards and time of possession. Brown became the second NFL player since the 1970 merger to record 125-plus receiving yards …

Eagles soar to resounding win over Dolphins: How Philadelphia slowed down Miami’s offense
1 year, 2 months ago

Eagles soar to resounding win over Dolphins: How Philadelphia slowed down Miami’s offense

New York Times  

The Philadelphia Eagles responded after losing to the New York Jets last week with a resounding 31-17 win against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know: Trailing 24-17 early in the fourth quarter, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was picked off by Eagles cornerback Darius Slay at Philadelphia’s 1-yard line. Left tackle Terron Armstead and center Connor …

Hall runs for a TD after Adams’ INT and Jets shock Eagles 20-14 to send Philly to its first loss
1 year, 2 months ago

Hall runs for a TD after Adams’ INT and Jets shock Eagles 20-14 to send Philly to its first loss

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Robert Saleh stepped from the podium at his postgame news conference and let loose a little. Breece Hall ran for an 8-yard touchdown with 1:46 remaining, one play after Tony Adams intercepted Jalen Hurts, and the Jets erased an 11-point deficit and held on to shock the Eagles 20-14 on Sunday. The Jets appeared on their …

Eagles rue ‘so many mistakes,’ missed opportunities vs. Jets in first loss of season
1 year, 2 months ago

Eagles rue ‘so many mistakes,’ missed opportunities vs. Jets in first loss of season

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Get a first down. That’s all the Philadelphia Eagles had to do to protect their 14-12 lead over the New York Jets, milk the final two minutes off the clock and remain undefeated after six weeks of NFL action. That’s why Eagles coach Nick Sirianni went with an aggressive play call — a downfield Jalen Hurts …

Jalen Hurts and a tough defense carry the Eagles to a 23-14 victory over the Rams
1 year, 2 months ago

Jalen Hurts and a tough defense carry the Eagles to a 23-14 victory over the Rams

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Philadelphia went 74 yards in 30 seconds and lined up at the Rams 1 for one final snap before halftime. Just about everybody in SoFi Stadium knew that last play would be the “tush push,” the “Brotherly Shove,” or whatever Jalen Hurts’ secret name is for the Eagles’ signature short-yardage surge. and it changed the game.” Cooper …

Eagles hope to get receivers going, remain unbeaten when they host division rival Commanders
1 year, 2 months ago

Eagles hope to get receivers going, remain unbeaten when they host division rival Commanders

Associated Press  

Brown laughed off his sideline beef with Jalen Hurts. It’s just the way the flow of the game goes sometimes that can sway the numbers a little bit.” Fall sports in Philly is shaping up a bit like last year, when the Eagles won their first eight games and the Phillies played in the World Series. Yes, the Commanders forced …

Undefeated Philadelphia looks to go 4-0 in NFC East showdown with Washington
1 year, 2 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 …

Eagles’ defense continues to shut down running games and force turnovers in 3-0 start
1 year, 2 months ago

Eagles’ defense continues to shut down running games and force turnovers in 3-0 start

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts, the “ tush push” and suddenly one of the best rushing offenses in the NFL get the bulk of the love for the Eagles’ second straight 3-0 start. The Eagles’ D — full of new starters and new defensive coordinator Sean Desai — has been downright dominant over the first three games. And if somebody is …

Bowles: Buccaneers’ loss to unbeaten Eagles not necessarily a measuring stick for his young team
1 year, 2 months ago

Bowles: Buccaneers’ loss to unbeaten Eagles not necessarily a measuring stick for his young team

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Whether the Tampa Bay Buccaneers want to concede it or not, the team’s first loss of the season showed there’s a sizeable gap between them and the NFL’s elite teams. “They came in here and they beat us pretty good, and we own that.” The Eagles dominated offensively, running 78 plays to Tampa Bay’s 44 and outgaining …

Eagles’ defense makes pivotal plays to beat Buccaneers and stay undefeated
1 year, 2 months ago

Eagles’ defense makes pivotal plays to beat Buccaneers and stay undefeated

New York Times  

TAMPA, Fla. — Making a quick scan of the stands at Raymond James Stadium in between plays Monday, Jalen Carter spotted them. “That thing was nice,” teammate Brandon Graham said in the locker room following the Eagles’ 25-11 victory, and shortly after posting a replay of Carter’s play on his Instagram story. We all know that we are very talented …

Eagles stifle Bucs to remain unbeaten: Philadelphia shows signs of growth in MNF win
1 year, 2 months ago

Eagles stifle Bucs to remain unbeaten: Philadelphia shows signs of growth in MNF win

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the 49ers vs Eagles in NFL Week 13 action. Here’s what you need to know: Eagles QB Jalen Hurts threw for 277 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions, while RB D’Andre Swift racked up 130 yards on 16 carries. Philadelphia’s defense limited Tampa Bay to 174 total yards and QB Baker Mayfield to …

Overlooked in Week 1, D’Andre Swift breaks out in Eagles’ win over Vikings
1 year, 3 months ago

Overlooked in Week 1, D’Andre Swift breaks out in Eagles’ win over Vikings

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles went from hot to cold on offense, and then did just enough to earn a narrow win over the New England Patriots on Sunday in their regular-season opener. The Eagles turned to running back D’Andre Swift, the Philadelphia native who went largely overlooked with just one carry for 3 yards against New England in Week …

Eagles escape with win vs. Patriots despite lackluster offensive performance
1 year, 3 months ago

Eagles escape with win vs. Patriots despite lackluster offensive performance

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Eagles vs. Bucs on Monday Night Football FOXBORO, Mass. — By the time Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni boarded a flight home following a season-opening win, he had already scribbled notes about how the team’s Week 1 performance could improve next season. “Second thought, if I had to do it over again right now, …

Eagles soar past rival Giants and secure a spot in NFC championship game
1 year, 11 months ago

Eagles soar past rival Giants and secure a spot in NFC championship game

LA Times  

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts reacts after he ran for a five-yard, second-quarter touchdown. Jalen Hurts erased lingering doubts about the state of his right shoulder by throwing two touchdown passes and running for a score during a dominant first half, and the Philadelphia Eagles overwhelmed the New York Giants 38-7 on Saturday night in an NFC divisional playoff game. Hurts …

Commanders end sloppy Eagles’ perfect season 32-21
2 years, 1 month ago

Commanders end sloppy Eagles’ perfect season 32-21

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Brandon Graham took a knee at midfield as most of his Eagles teammates trudged off the field in stunned disbelief that their undefeated season had been wiped out. Behind Jalen Hurts, the Eagles were the last team in the NFL that could make a run at Miami’s 17-0 mark in 1972 and the lone perfect season. That’s on …

With perfection gone, Eagles clear-eyed about what comes next
2 years, 1 month ago

With perfection gone, Eagles clear-eyed about what comes next

New York Times  

It has been so long since the Philadelphia Eagles lost a game — 302 days, to be exact — that the reflexes are rusty. Even worse, how could they fall for Taylor Heinicke’s soccer-flop shenanigans and call a ticky-tack unnecessary roughness penalty on Brandon Graham with the game on the line? “In that position, I just have to know if …

Eagles stay undefeated, hang on to beat Cardinals 20-17
2 years, 2 months ago

Eagles stay undefeated, hang on to beat Cardinals 20-17

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Philadelphia Eagles are still the NFL’s only undefeated team, winning their fifth game in a row thanks to a whole lot of grit and a bit of good fortune. Jalen Hurts ran for a pair of 1-yard touchdowns and the Eagles held on for a 20-17 victory over Arizona on Sunday after Matt Ammendola’s late field-goal …

Hurts, undefeated Eagles looking dominant three games in
2 years, 2 months ago

Hurts, undefeated Eagles looking dominant three games in

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts bounded off Washington’s field and waved his arms while the Eagles fans who turned the stadium into a South Philly pep rally chanted “MVP! Through three games, three wins and a sharp rise in Philadelphia’s most popular athlete rankings, Hurts’ performance has soared to MVP standards and has fans already predicting the NFC East will be …

Eagles rest Hurts in meaningless season finale vs. Cowboys
2 years, 11 months ago

Eagles rest Hurts in meaningless season finale vs. Cowboys

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts was inactive for Philadelphia in the regular-season finale against the Dallas Cowboys, and the Eagles will start Gardner Minshew on Saturday night. Minshew made one start this season in place of an injured Hurts last month against the New York Jets. The Eagles also started regular wide receiver DeVonta Smith as he’s close to setting the …

Eagles beat Washington, get help to clinch playoff berth
2 years, 11 months ago

Eagles beat Washington, get help to clinch playoff berth

Associated Press  

— Jalen Hurts scrambled out of trouble to avoid a handful of sacks and ran the ball when needed with Miles Sanders out. “I couldn’t be more proud of this team.” Hurts was 17 of 26 passing for 214 yards in leading the Eagles to a fourth consecutive victory. Hurts helped some fans to their feet and expressed relief that …

Eagles can clinch playoff spot by beating WFT, getting help
2 years, 11 months ago

Eagles can clinch playoff spot by beating WFT, getting help

Associated Press  

— Jalen Hurts insists his sore left ankle feels good enough to get the Philadelphia Eagles two wins. Like I said, we’re just trying to get better every day.” BOSTON’S TIME With Sanders and perhaps Howard sidelined, the Eagles will likely rely on Boston Scott and rookie Kenneth Gainwell to lead the league’s No. “Every time he’s called upon, he …

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