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EAGLES-CAROLINA PANTHERS GAME IS A TEST FOR BOTH NFC HOPEFULS

Al Thompson

The Eagles (4-1) will face a much tougher opponent Thursday night than they have over the last three weeks. The Carolina Panthers (4-1) are legitimate contenders in the NFC and the Birds will find if they are as well in front of a national audience (8:25 PM, CBS/NFL Network with Tony Romo, Jim Nantz doing […]


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EAGLES JUMP OUT TO BIG LEAD, COAST PAST ARIZONA 34-7

Al Thompson

The Eagles registered their first blowout of the 2017 season, exploding for 21 first-quarter points, then cruising to a 34-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals in front of 69,596 fans at Lincoln Financial Field. The win puts the Birds at 4-1 and in first place in the NFC East. The Dallas Cowboys (2-3) lost to […]


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NEWS AND NOTES FROM EAGLES WIN OVER ARIZONA

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The Eagles took it to the Arizona Cardinals Sunday afternoon 34-7 at the Linc. The Birds set some personal and team records in the victory. Quarterback Carson Wentz threw for four TD passes while Zach Ertz continued to lead tight ends in the NFL with receptions posting 6 catches for 61 yards (10.2 avg.) and caught an 11-yard TD in the first quarter that gave Philadelphia a 14-0 advantage.


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RESULTS FROM COX STARTING TO MATCH HIS ABILITY

Brian Baldinger

Sometime around 2011-12 while Jim Schwartz was the head coach of the Detroit Lions, I found myself at Ford Field and shared a few moments with Jim prior to the game, talking about his defense that featured many accomplished players. On that Sunday afternoon while he was watching his team warm up, with an intensity […]


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PEDERSON PRESS CONFERENCE FRIDAY OCTOBER 6, 2017: COX OUT, SMALLWOOD IN QUESTION AGAINST CARDINALS

Al Thompson

The Eagles head coach talks about injuries to defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (out), cornerback Ronald Darby (ankle)- who is also out for Sunday – Questionable are Safety Corey Graham (hamstring), running back Wendell Smallwood (knee), DT Destiny Vaeao (wrist) and safety Jaylen Watkins (hamstring).
Pederson also tries to avoid questions that he is possibly holding out players on Sunday because the Eagles travel to Carolina on Thursday, obviously a short week.


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ARIZONA’S LARRY FITZGERALD IS STILL AN EAGLES KILLER

Al Thompson

If you kook at the offensive stats the Arizona Cardinals have put up through the first four weeks of the season, you may get the impression the Eagles defense will not have all that much of a challenge when they face their NFC rival this Sunday at the Linc (1:00 P.M. FOX). Cardinal’s quarterback Carson […]


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EAGLES ARE 3-1, AND IN FIRST PLACE IN NFC EAST…HERE’S WHY

Al Thompson

The Eagles showed grit and determination during Sunday’s 26-24 win over the San Diego Chargers at the StubHub Center. Playing without Fletcher Cox and Darren Sproles, Ronald Darby and a limited Rodney McLeod, the Eagles were able to beat a desperate Chargers team looking for its first win. LeGarrette Blount rushed 16 times for 136 […]


3 Oct 17 - Eagles, Football, NFL - No CommentsRead More »


WISNIEWSKI LOOKS TO SEIZE OPPORTUNITY AT LEFT GUARD

Al Thompson

After two clunkers by Isaac Seumalo to start the season, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson decided to make a change at left guard. Against the Giants, it was Chance Warmack who go the nod. But after the Eagles gave up a sack on the first play of their first two drives, the second for an […]


30 Sep 17 - Eagles, Football, NFL - No CommentsRead More »


EAGLES NATION HEADS WEST FOR CHARGERS GAME

Al Thompson

Eagles will take on recently moved franchise in MLS stadium near LA that seats about 27,000 fans – most are expected to be from Philadelphia
The Eagles (2-1) will head out to the West Coast this weekend to take on the winless Los Angeles Chargers (0-3) in a game the Birds can use to put some traction into their drive to win the NFC East.


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WITH SPROLES DONE FOR THE SEASON, EAGLES SIGN KENJON BARNER

Al Thompson

Filling the roster left when Darren Sproles tore his ACL and broke his forearm on the same play Sunday afternoon against the Giants at the Linc, the Eagles signed running back Kenjon Barner to a one-year contract. Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich talked about losing such a key contributor. “I mean, losing a guy like […]


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