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Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson things very highly of quarterback Carson Wentz. So much so, in fact, he compared him to former teammate and Hall of Fame gunslinger Brett Favre. “He’s definitely a physical football player. I’ve had conversations with him about protecting himself,” Pederson said of Wentz over at PFT Live. “I had a […]

NFL Week 7 featured multiple teams earning credibility as Super Bowl contenders, including perhaps the Los Angeles Rams. Unfortunately, it also exhibited how far the league’s worst teams have fallen, and it showed how inconsistent others are (like the Carolina Panthers). Here is a look at the highs and lows of a weekend that showed […]

The Philadelphia Eagles remain one of the more enjoyable National Football Leagues to watch. This is thanks in large part to quarterback Carson Wentz, who is unafraid to hurl the football down the field more than five yards at a clip. None of this is lost on Eagles head coach Doug Pederson. Pederson, who could […]

Jay Gruden must have lost some of the fight. Following the Washington Redskins falling to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, the brother of the guy in the booth seemed resigned over what team will win the NFC East. The coach noted that his team has now been swept by the Eagles this season, and […]

All things considered, Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden is content with having Kirk Cousins as his team’s field general. Having said that, Gruden gushed when talking about the second-year Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz as if he wanted the former No. 2 pick overall on his team. In an interview with Dave Zangaro of […]

Now here is a cause that will not divide the nation. Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long is donating all his game checks for the remaining 10 games of the NFL regular season to charitable institutions that focus on education. The veteran announced his decision to empty his pocket in the name of charity on […]

It’s not fun to be an Aaron Rodgers fantasy football owner right now, as the injured quarterback is going to be as useful to your team as Jared Lorenzen. There are options, however, to soften the blow of Rodgers’ loss, two of which we have listed below. As always, wide receivers and running backs are […]

It seems as though every week in the NFL so far has been crazy, and Week 5 was no exception. As the NFC playoff picture slowly begins to clear up, which teams are surpassing expectations, and which unexpected early-season contenders are for real? Madness In The East At the beginning of the season, many believed […]

NFL Week 5 ended with several teams exhibiting their mettle (like the Jacksonville Jaguars), while others showed that they weren’t quite ready for the limelight. Additionally, injuries (such as J.J. Watt’s) struck a number of the game’s biggest stars. Here is a look at the highs and lows from Week 5 of the NFL season: […]

Injuries and bye weeks are the top challenges for fantasy football managers next week. Guys like Odell Beckham Jr. and Brandon Marshall were hurt on Sunday, along with the New York Giants fans’ feelings after seeing their team drop to 0-5. The Miami Dolphins also lost DeVante Parker in Sunday’s game with an ankle injury, […]

The Washington Redskins’ pass defense took a big hit on Monday, when they lost cornerback Josh Norman to a rib injury just before halftime of their game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Now, it is being reported by Jake Russell of The Washington Post that the Pro Bowl corner is out for “at least a […]

There is so much to process following another eventful week in the NFL. A lot of it has something to do with injuries to some popular fantasy football starters. It’s a shame to see the likes of Julio Jones and Derek Carr suffer setbacks, but that doesn’t mean those players’ owners should fold their laptops […]

NFL Week 3 is history for the 2017 season, and what a weekend it was. Protests took the spotlight away from the games themselves, but plenty of performances stood out. Here are the highs and lows of this past weekend in football. Highs 1. The rebirth of a rivalry The Los Angeles Rams taking on […]

Quarterback Carson Wentz might have to dine on nothing but crackers and spray cheese until next week. The Philadelphia Eagles escaped with a tense 27-24 victory over the New York Giants in Week 3, thanks to a 61-yard game-winning (and record-setting) field goal by rookie kicker Jake Elliott. Any betting man would agree that the […]

The winless New York Giants aren’t making their fanbase happy so far. Another one who’s doesn’t like what he sees from the team is the franchise’s owner himself, John Mara. Mara, however, was particularly agitated by Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s end zone antics last Sunday, when New York fell to the Philadelphia Eagles […]

After being waived by the Cincinnati Bengals in the offseason, 22-year-old Jake Elliott made the most out of his opportunity as the Philadelphia Eagles’ starting kicker after an untimely injury to Caleb Sturgis. Elliott, a fifth-round pick out of Memphis who was re-signed by the Bengals as a member of their practice squad after being waived […]

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles, who contemplated retiring from professional football recently, may very well call it a career following this past weekend’s developments. Kevin Patra of NFL.com reported that the 34-year-old veteran suffered a broken arm and a torn ACL, both in the same play, during Sunday’s game against the New York Giants. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are a team on the rise in NFC with promising young quarterback Carson Wentz leading the way under center and a talented group around him. Unfortunately, during Sunday’s game against the division rival New York Giants, the Eagles lost one of their most versatile players to injury. Running back Darren Sproles went […]

LeGarrette Blount thought that the Philadelphia Eagles signed him in the offseason to help the team boost its rushing attack. Two games into the season, that has yet to manifest on the Eagles’ usage of Blount, especially in Week 2 when the running back registered zero carries and had just one in a 27-20 road […]

Dion Waiters is a proud Philadelphian, while Kevin Durant is a D.C. kid. So when Waiters’ Philadelphia Eagles and Durant’s Washington Redskins met in Week 1 of the NFL season, the former Oklahoma City teammates decided to take in the big game between the two rivals together live. There was a short video posted on […]

Apart from familiarizing himself with a new environment, among the things that Alshon Jeffery will have to get accustomed to in the NFC East is hearing Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman talk smack on a regular basis. And it didn’t take long for Jeffery, acquired by the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason, to get baptized by […]

One of the biggest storylines heading into the season opener for the Philadelphia Eagles surrounds their running back situation. Following the decision to part ways with Ryan Mathews earlier this offseason, there hasn’t been any clarity on who will handle the bulk of the workload. (h/t Bleeding Green Nation) “It’s game plan specific. We go […]

Last Sunday, Matt Lombardo of NJ.com, implied that Philadelphia Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount is in danger of getting cut by the team. Despite the fact that he has opened both preseason games atop the depth chart and been given the bulk of the snaps and carries with the first-team offense, it wouldn’t be surprising […]

The Philadelphia Eagles released running back Ryan Matthews on Tuesday, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. This news comes as no surprise, as it has been speculated for several weeks now. The expectation was that Mathews would be released once he was medically cleared after suffering a neck injury last season. Source: The #Eagles […]

Last Friday, the Buffalo Bills made the surprising move of acquiring wide receiver Jordan Matthews from the Philadelphia Eagles shortly after moving wideout Sammy Watkins to the Los Angeles Rams. However, just a few minutes into his first practice with his new team, Matthews suffered a chest injury that may delay his debut, according to […]

Immediately following the Buffalo Bills’ decision to move wide receiver Sammy Watkins to the Los Angeles Rams, the Bills acquired his replacement in fourth-year wideout Jordan Matthews from the Philadelphia Eagles. According to Jeff McLane of Philly.com, second-year quarterback Carson Wentz voiced his own personal difficulty with the move given his close friendship with Matthews. “It’s […]

Eagles fans have a reputation for berating opposing players from warmups through the final whistle. Their best insults are reserved for players on rival teams, especially those they believe they can shake up. That’s what makes Odell Beckham Jr. the perfect target for Philly’s wrath. Ahead of the Giants‘ showdown with the Eagles on Thursday […]

Terrell Owens can still ball like the old times. The 43-year-old was hooping it up at the Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks, showcasing his touch from beyond the arc and his athleticism on defense, ruthlessly swatting a shot into his team’s hands. T.O. drained a sweet-looking corner three off the baseline curl, only to run […]

During his six years in Philadelphia, DeSean Jackson was a deadly deep threat for the Eagles‘ offensive attack. He left the franchise on poor terms, but with new head coach Doug Pederson and rookie quarterback Carson Wentz running the show, Jackson is apparently open to a return. After a strong first season in Washington, Jackson’s […]

With their season on the line, the Green Bay Packers brought perhaps their best effort of the year in a 27-13 victory over the Eagles. Aaron Rodgers, who has performed at a high level despite the team’s struggles over the last few weeks, shined once again, completing 30 of 39 passes for 313 yards and […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are a surprising playoff contender this season, but their roster still has its fair share of holes. One of the most striking is their lack of a big-play receiver. That’s where Terrell Owens would like to fill in. The six-time Pro Bowler spent two years with the franchise, reaching the only Super […]

After a strong start to the season, the Philadelphia Eagles find themselves at 4-4, right in the thick of the playoff race. After dominating the competition in their first three games, Philly has gone 1-4. A huge reason for the Eagles’ change in fortune has been their performance late in games. In all four losses, […]

When the Minnesota Vikings traded for Sam Bradford, many fans and members of the media mocked the move, claiming that it was a steal for the Eagles. Philadelphia added a first-round pick in the process, and given second-overall pick Carson Wentz‘ prowess early on, everybody anointed them as the winner of the transaction. But, through […]

DeSean Jackson‘s departure from the Philadelphia Eagles organization was quite messy. That was mostly driven by the man who got rid of him, former Eagles head coach and current San Francisco 49ers coach Chip Kelly. The year before Kelly released him, Jackson had the most production season of his career. Now, with a few years […]

While he had his fair share of detractors, Carson Wentz also had many believers coming into the NFL as the second overall pick of the Eagles. Still, nobody thought he’d be tearing up the league this quickly. Through his first three weeks as a professional starting quarterback, Wentz has shined with a level of play […]

There’s no doubting that Carson Wentz‘ rookie year is off to an impressive start. Through three games, he’s yet to throw an interception while leading the Eagles to a 3-0 record. A lot has been made of his preparation. Backup quarterback Chase Daniel spoke earlier this season about how he and Carson have developed study […]

Carson Wentz has impressed during his first two games in the NFL, but one disturbing trend has begun: he takes too many hits. Wentz, who went to the Philadelphia Eagles as the second overall pick in the 2016 draft, has excelled in leading his team to an early 2-0 record. He’s quickly mastering the playbook, […]

Carson Wentz shined in the first NFL game of his career, but some pundits are hesitant to jump on the bandwagon. It was against the lowly Cleveland Browns, after all. Still, the Eagles‘ couldn’t have asked for any more of him last Sunday. The QB situation in Philadelphia has been all over the place. Sam […]