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EAGLES LOOK TO GET OFFENSE BACK ON TRACK AGAINST DALLAS, ALSHON NEEDS A LITTLE LOVE TOO

Al Thompson

Alshon Jeffery didn’t catch pass or even targeted during the Eagles 19-10 win over the Oakland Raiders last week, Quarterback Nick Foles made a commitment to correct that this Sunday against Dallas.
Foles said this week, “Even when he is covered he is not covered. That’s something that I will move forward with.”


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EAGLES WIN UGLY, CLINCH NO. 1 SEED IN PLAYOFFS

Al Thompson

It’s a good thing for the Eagles there are no style points in football. The Eagles survived an ugly, physical game against an Oakland Raiders team that showed up to play by the score of 19-10 at windy, frigid Lincoln Financial Field Christmas night. The victory secured the No. 1 seed in the upcoming NFC […]


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EAGLES ENJOY CHRISTMAS SPIRIT AS THEY GET READY FOR RAIDERS

Al Thompson

During holidays, especially big holidays, most people are off work and want seek entertainmnet to get away from the trials and tribulations of daily life. When it’s your job to be that entertainment, the definition of Holiday is different. But Christmas is Christmas. Getting together with family, friends and enjoying the spirit of what the […]


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FOLES, SPECIAL TEAMS SHINE IN WIN OVER GIANTS, DEFENSE NOT SO MUCH

Al Thompson

EAST RUTHERFORD: There were plenty of questions on whether current Eagles quarterback Nick Foles could play like the Nick Foles who led the Eagles to the NFC East title in 2013, and a 6-2 record in 2014 before he was injured. Those questions were answered with capital YES Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium when the […]


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GIANTS TALK ABOUT WHAT THEY ARE PLAYING FOR WHEN THEY FACE THE EAGLES THIS WEEK

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The Giants are still fighting, the former despite an ankle injury he aggravated last week, and the latter with the weight of a dismal 2-11 record on their backs. Tomorrow, they can create a season highlight, and enjoy payback for perhaps their toughest defeat of the season, when they host the 11-2 Philadelphia Eagles, who have already clinched the NFC East title and have their eyes on securing the top seed in the conference playoffs.
The Giants would love to derail those plans, even temporarily.


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PEDERSON WANTS PLAYERS AND COACHES TO FOCUS ON SUNDAY AND NAILING HOME FIELD

Al Thompson

This week the Eagles locker room wasn’t buzzing like a team that last week was the favorite to win the Super Bowl. This week players went about their business of getting ready to take on the New York Giants (2-11) know if they win, the minimum is that they will clinch a first round bye […]


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EAGLES TAKE STOCK, HAVE FUN WHILE GETTING READY FOR RAMS

Al Thompson

The Eagles never expected to be dealing with an act of God while preparing for their game against the Los Angeles Rams, but they are. One of the first questions now at any press gathering for the game starts with a question about the rampaging and destructive fires going on in Southern California. Brave firefighters […]


7 Dec 17 - Eagles, Football, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles - No CommentsRead More »


SLOW START, MISTAKES LEAD TO LOSS TO SEATTLE

Al Thompson

You can’t win them all. The Seattle Seahawks knew in order to beat the high-flying Eagles they had to play error-free football and quarterback Russell Wilson had to be at his best. Seattle knew the Eagles had to commit their share of mistakes for them to have success against Philadelphia. All that happened Sunday night […]


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DESPITE RECORD, EAGLES HAVE ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT

Al Thompson

The Eagles had results during last week’s 31-3 win over the Chicago Bears that could be classified as both good bad. Four fumbles, three lost, 11 penalties for 70 yards and some some missed opportunities on offense and defense. While players ran some celebration skits after scores and big defensive plays, the players were very […]


2 Dec 17 - Eagles, Football, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles - No CommentsRead More »


EAGLES SIGN ALSHON JEFFERY TO FOUR-YEAR EXTENSION

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The Philadelphia Eagles signed WR Alshon Jeffery to a four-year contract extension through 2021. Signed by the Eagles as a free agent on March 10, 2017, Jeffery is currently tied for fifth in the NFL with seven receiving touchdowns this season and has caught at least one touchdown in each of his last four games. The 27-year-old […]


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