Category: Eagles Game Day

LeBron James among big names in attendance for Rams vs. Eagles on SNF

LeBron James among big names in attendance for Rams vs. Eagles on NBC’s Sunday Night Football

The stars are out at SoFi Stadium for the Eagles and Rams, and the biggest name in the NBA, LeBron James, was front and center to watch Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, Saquon Barkley, and the Birds battle Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, and the Los Angeles Rams.

James has a hilarious DraftKings commercial with Kevin Hart, so it was only fitting that he cheered on the best team in the NFC.

James is watching Saquon Barkley’s explosion. The Eagles running back has now accounted for 152 yards rushing (9.5 avg) and one touchdown on 16 carries midway through the third quarter, and Philadelphia holds a 27-14 lead on the road.

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Reed Blankenship exits Eagles game vs. Rams with a shoulder injury

Philadelphia’s star safety Reed Blankenship was forced to exit the Eagles game vs. the Los Angeles Rams with a shoulder injury

“This story was updated to add new information.”

The Eagles are in Los Angeles for a critical Sunday game against the Rams, and could be forced to finish without star safety Reed Blankenship.

Blankenship was forced to exit the game on Philadelphia’s first defensive series after suffering a shoulder injury while colliding with cornerback Darius Slay while making a tackle on Rams running back Kyren Wiliams.

Blankenship has 38 tackles, three interceptions, and five passes defended in ten of the eleven games played this season, and he was replaced in the secondary by Tristin McCollum.

Update:

After a brief hiatus, Blankenship has returned to the lineup.

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WATCH: Slay walks Quinyon Mitchell through routes Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua will run

Darius Slay walks Quinyon Mitchell through Cooper Kupp, and Puka Nacau’s route tree ahead of Eagles vs. Rams

Darius Slay is the gift that keeps on giving.

As the All-Pro veteran enters what could be his final stretch of games in Philadelphia, the cornerback has poured all his knowledge and skills into Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell.

As he did ahead of the Thursday night matchup against Washington, Slay walked Mitchell through some of the routes he’ll see on Sunday night against the Rams star duo of Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua.

The Eagles started the season out 2-2. Still, the lights went on defensively when Cooper DeJean entered the starting lineup following a training camp and preseason that saw the rookie out of Iowa miss time with a soft tissue injury.

Mitchell has been lights out from Day 1, and both players have made Philadelphia’s veteran and captain, Darius Slay, very happy. Talking to John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia after practice on Friday, Slay jokingly referred to the young duo as “his children,” praising both players.

Mitchell is the only NFL cornerback with 375+ coverage snaps and 0 passing touchdowns allowed this season, according to Pro Football Focus.

Mitchell, who has limited opponents to a 51.1% completion percentage and 71.4 passer rating, also ranks 2nd among NFL CBs with a 23.4% forced incompletion percentage, behind Denzel Ward (31.3%) (min. 30 targets). Overall, the rookie ranks 3rd among NFL CBs with 11 forced incompletions, trailing only Ward (15) and Paulson Adebo (12).

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WATCH: A.J. Brown breaks down why he’s picking Saquon Barkley over Derrick Henry

A.J. Brown calls Saquon Barkley the best player and running back in the world

A.J. Brown has spent six years in the NFL, and in between stints with the talented Miles Sanders and D’Andre Swift, the Eagles All-Pro wide receiver has gotten a close look at two future Hall of Famers, Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley.

While talking to NBC’s Devin McCourty ahead of the huge Sunday night matchup against the Rams, Brown admits that he was picking former Titans teammate Derrick Henry as the best running back in the NFL until Saquon Barkley leaped backward over a Jaguars defender several weeks ago.

Brown has now changed his tune and calls Barkley the “best in the world.”

Baltimore’s No. 2-ranked ground attack (177.3 ypg) is fueled by Derrick Henry, who leads the league in rushing yards (1,185) and total touchdowns (15 – 13 rushing & 2 receiving).

Henry (first 11 in 2024), the late O.J. Simpson (first 14 in 1975), Jerry Rice (first 12 in 1987), and John Riggins (first 12 in 1983) are the only four players in league history to score at least one touchdown in their first eleven games with a new team.

Barkley leads the NFL in scrimmage yards per game (134.7) and rushing yards per game (113.7). In Week 11 vs. Washington, he reached 1,000+ rushing yards for the fourth time in his career, having previously done so in 2018 (1,307), 2019 (1,003) and 2022 (1,312). Barkley is the second player in franchise history to produce 1,000+ rushing yards through 10 games, joining LeSean McCoy in 2011.

Only four players in NFL history have rushed for 1,125+ yards (1,137) and 8+ TDs while averaging 5.8+ yards per carry through the first ten games of the season — Barkley (2024), Chris Johnson (2009), Walter.

Payton (1977) and Jim Brown (1958 and 1963). Barkley became the first to reach those marks in their first season with a new team.

As Brown said, he’ll have a front-row seat for both players in the Week 13 Ravens vs. Eagles matchup in Baltimore.

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A.J. Brown explains why he’ll be watching Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua when Eagles are on defense

A.J. Brown explains why he’ll be watching Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua when Eagles are on defense

A.J. Brown is one of the top five wide receivers in the NFL, but he’s always working to improve, and he’s not afraid to borrow a specific release or adjust his routes based on what he sees from his peers at the position. Philadelphia will face an explosive Rams offense featuring their star wide receiver duo Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua.

Last week, Kupp and Nacua combined for 229 receiving yards and three touchdowns against the Patriots, a reminder of their dominance when healthy. Injuries have limited Kupp and Nacua this season, but since each of their returns in Week 8, they’re on par as one of the most potent one-two punches in the game.

Since returning from injury, Kupp has 29 catches for 341 yards and three scores, going over 100 yards in two of the four games. Nacua has been even better, catching 24 passes for 338 yards and a touchdown.

Like the Bengals game with Ja’Marr Chase, Brown said he’ll be standing on the sideline to watch Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua when the Eagles are on defense.

“There’s something I can learn. If I see something I like, I may do it in the game.”

Brown ranks 1st in the NFL among players with 30+ receptions and an 18.7 receiving average. Brown (team-leading 618 receiving yards) also ranks 4th overall in receiving yards per game (88.3) behind Nico Collins (103.5), Ja’Marr Chase (96.0), and Justin Jefferson (91.2).

Brown and DeVonta Smith are one of two NFL WR duos with multiple 40+ yard touchdowns, joining New Orleans (Shaheed and Valdes-Scantling).

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WATCH: Jalen Hurts sat down with ‘GMA’ to discuss his support for Philly schools

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sat down with ‘Good Morning America’ to discuss his Touchdowns for Air Conditioners initiative for Philadelphia public schools

Jalen Hurts has spent the last year trying to keep city schools cool during the summer, and he’s taking his efforts to another level. On the Friday before kickoff in Sao Paulo,  the Jalen Hurts Foundation announced that throughout the 2024 NFL season, for every touchdown the Eagles quarterback scores this year, they will donate $5,000 to improve air conditioning at ten additional Philadelphia schools.

The Jalen Hurts Foundation continues its Keep It Cool Initiative by launching a season-long TDs for ACs campaign. In the 2024-25 season, the foundation will donate $5,000 per Jalen Hurts touchdown to improve air conditioning at ten additional Philadelphia schools. With almost 100 schools and 50,000 students still lacking proper cooling, your support is vital. Fans can contribute to the Keep It Cool Initiative by making a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation.
Together, we can create a better learning environment and help students thrive despite extreme heat.

Hurts is now getting his message out to the rest of the country, and on Tuesday, Philadelphia’s star quarterback appeared on ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ where he discussed his Touchdowns for Air Conditioners initiative.

The Eagles star quarterback signed a five-year, $255 million contract extension last spring and put his new money to work, looking to impact the community. In May, Hurts donated $200,000 to Philadelphia schools for new air conditioning in 10 schools.

Now, the Jalen Hurts Foundation plans to address the needs of the nearly 100 remaining schools without air conditioners.

Hurts previously provided $200,000 worth of air conditioners to ten Philly schools: Clara Barton, Gloria Casarez, Castor Gardens, D. Newlin Fell, Thomas Finletter, Fliter Academic Plus, Benjamin Franklin/Science Leadership Academy, Edward Gideon, Abram Jens, and T. Roosevelt. The district listed these schools as earmarked for new air conditioning units.

Eagles move to 8-2 after 26-18 win over the Commanders in Week 11

Eagles move to 8-2 after 26-18 win over the Commanders in Week 11

It was another ugly start with seven points left on the board, but Philadelphia continued to hit Washington with body blows, and the Commanders eventually folded. The Eagles have won six games in a row, and they’re 8-2 and in firm control of the NFC East after a 26-18 win over the Commanders on Amazon Prime’s ‘Thursday Night Football.’

Saquon Barkley set the tone and threw the knockout punches, rushing 26 times for 146 yards (5.6 avg) and two explosive touchdown runs.

Barkley scored 23 yards and 39 yards on plays to put Philadelphia up 26-10 before a late touchdown to Zach Ertz.

Washington was 3-12 on third downs, and rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels was sacked three times on the night while going 22 of 32 passing for 191 yards (6.0), one touchdown, and one interception, with an 81.6 rating. On the other side, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was 18 of 28 passing for 221 yards (7.9 avg), zero touchdowns, and an 88.5 rating.

Eagles cornerbacks hold Terry McLaurin to one catch, for ten yards in win

Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell holds Terry McLaurin to one catch, for ten yards in win over the Washington Commanders

Terry McLaurin entered Thursday night football with 58 catches for 847 yards and five touchdowns in 10 career games versus the Philadelphia Eagles.

That was before the Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean era.  McLaurin was held to one catch for ten yards in a game that saw the Eagles star slow and finish fast.

In the first half, McLaurin played 21 offensive snaps, logging zero catches, on zero targets. McLaurin finally logged his first catch after switching sides of the field, and recording a ten yards grab.

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley goes over 1,000-yards rushing in game vs. Commanders

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley goes over 1,000-yard mark in game vs. the Washington Commanders

Saquon Barkley regained his swaggers and then some during his first ten games in Philadelphia.  On Thursday night, Barkley made Eagles history, logging 1,000+ yards in eleven games after an eight-yard run in the first quarter.

Barkley entered Thursday night with 991 rushing yards and is on pace for 1,800+ yards rushing, and he’s logged 1,000 yards in the quickest amount of time since entering the NFL.

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Eagles elevate TE CJ Uzomah from practice squad for game vs. Commanders

The Philadelphia Eagles elevated tight end C.J. Uzomah ffrom the practice squad for the Thursday night game against the Washington Commanders

The Eagles announced on Thursday that they have elevated tight end C.J. Uzomah from the practice squad for tonight’s game against the Washington Commanders.

The move was made after Philadelphia waived Jack Stoll to make room on the roster for Jordan Mailata.

Uzomah will be the third tight end behind Dallas Goedert and Grant Calcaterra. This will be Uzomah’s first regular season game with the Eagles after spending time on and off the active roster after signing with the team in free agency.

A fifth-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2015 NFL Draft, the ten-year veteran has 192 catches for 1,881 yards and 16 touchdowns in 106 career regular-season games (82 starts) with the Bengals and the Jets. Uzomah was initially signed by the Eagles as a free agent in April and rejoined the team on the practice squad in October.

The Eagles will announce their gameday inactive list at 6:45 PM.