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Eagles vs. Bills Inactives for Week 12: Lane Johnson among 2 starters ruled out

The Philadelphia Eagles released their inactives list for Week 12 and they’ll be without All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson against the Bills

The Eagles just released their list of inactives for Week 12, and All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson will miss the matchup against the Bills with a sore groin.

Wide receivers A.J. Brown (thigh), Julio Jones (knee), and DeVonta Smith (knee) have no game status designations and will play after appearing on the injury report this week. Running back D’Andre Swift will play and was a full participant in practice on Friday after being limited earlier in the week.

Statistical Breakdown: How the Eagles and Bills stack up for Week 12

We’re looking at how the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills match up statistically ahead of their Week 12 showdown

The Eagles and Buffalo Bills are about set for a massive Week 13 matchup with playoff implications and plenty of offensive hype.

The Bills are averaging 254.5 passing yards per game (7th), scoring touchdowns on 65.9% of their red zone trips (3rd), while Josh Allen ranks first in the NFL with 22 passing touchdowns.

After holding Kansas City scoreless in the 2nd half on Monday night, Philadelphia’s revamped defense will face a Buffalo offense averaging 26.73 points per game (7th) and 372.2 total yards per game (6th).

With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at how the teams matchup statistically.

Darius Slay breaks down why DaRon Bland deserves DPOY award

Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro Darius Slay breaks down why Dallas Cowboys CB DaRon Blands deserves the Defensive Player of Year award

Darius Slay is one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL, and he’s also a man who recognizes quality football while not being afraid to show love to the opposition.

Dallas won their 13th straight game at home on Thanksgiving Day, blowing out Washington, 45-10, in front of a raucous home crowd. In the win, second-year cornerback DaRon Bland returned an interception 63 yards for the Cowboys’ final score in a 45-10, breaking the record for interception returns for a touchdown in one season.

Entering Thursday, Bland had been tied with Eric Allen (1993), Jim Kearney (1972), and Ken Houston (1971) for the record.

He’s now the sole owner, and Slay, the Eagles star and best cornerback, showed no hate in proclaiming Blandthis year’s Defensive Player of the Year.

During Philadelphia’s final practice of the week on Friday, Slay explained his reasoning for crowning the opposition and a hated rival.

To put what Bland is doing into perspective, Bland has more defensive touchdowns than any other NFL team this season.

The Indianapolis Colts are second with three.

Bland’s five touchdowns equal or more than notable offensive stars like Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, and Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs.

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Eagles vs. Bills: One thing to watch from each offensive position group in Week 12

We’re looking at one thing to watch from each offensive position group when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

The Eagles (9-1) and Bills (6-5) are set to meet on Sunday in an intriguing matchup that’ll see Buffalo try and get a win in Philadelphia for the first time since 1996.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott spent 12 years in the Eagles organization and grew up just 30 minutes from Lincoln Financial Field.

Sunday also marks the first meeting between quarterbacks Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts.

The quarterbacks were drafted two years apart as Allen was the seventh overall pick in the 2018 draft, and Hurts was drafted in the second round of the 2020 draft. Hurts and Allen rank No. 1 and 2 in rushing touchdowns since 2020.

Hurts has the most in the NFL over that span with 35, and Allen is next with 28.

Hurts became the first quarterback in NFL history to have consecutive seasons with at least ten rushing touchdowns (10 in 2021 and 13 in 2022), and he’s one rushing touchdown away from a third straight season. Hurts also has a .775 win percentage (31-9) since 2021, which is first amongst NFL QBs.

With preparation for the matchup underway, we’re looking at one thing to watch from each of the Eagles’ offensive position groups.

Eagles 21-17 win over Chiefs in Week 11 was most-watched MNF Game Since 1996

The Philadelphia Eagles 21-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 11 was most-watched Monday Night Football game since 1996

The Eagles are a gold-standard franchise in the NFL, and the Chiefs have played in three of the past four Super Bowls, winning two.

The growing rivalry has become big business for the NFL, and their latest matchup shattered viewing records for the Monday Night Football platform.

Philadelphia defeated Kansas City 21-17 in a thrilling Monday night showdown that was a box-office success for the NFL on ESPN/ABC and Disney.

According to ESPN’s Press Room, the Eagles’ win over the Chiefs in Week 11 attracted over 29 million viewers (ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, and NFL+).

The viewing audience of 29,021,000 viewers is the television franchise’s best – and The Walt Disney Company’s best – since the Packers and Cowboys linked up in 1996, when 31.5 million watched.

It was a massive win for Philadelphia, and the Eagles were again a part of the most-watched football game since their Super Bowl LVII loss to Kansas City.

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NFC playoff picture: Eagles remain on target for No. 1 seed after 21-17 win over Chiefs

We’re looking at the NFC Playoff Picture ahead of Week 12 NFL games and the Philadelphia Eagles are in line to land the No. 1 overall seed

The Eagles (9-1) are back to business after a massive win over the Chiefs, and with the rent still needing to be paid, the team has started early preparation for a matchup against the Bills that will help shape the NFC playoff picture.

If the postseason started this weekend, Philadelphia would still have the week off as the overall No. 1 seed in the NFC and the team with the best record in the NFL.

The NFC East, NFC West, and NFC North currently have two teams, while the New Orleans Saints represent the NFC South.

With the Thanksgiving Day slate of games fast approaching, here’s an updated NFC playoff picture ahead of the Week 12 action.

Eagles snap count vs. Chiefs: Breakdown, observations from 21-17 win in Week 11

We’re looking at the snap count and playing time percentages from the Philadelphia Eagles 21-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ offense overcame a poor start at Arrowhead Stadium, scoring two late touchdowns, as the Eagles’ defense shut out the Chiefs’ offense in the second half to come away with a 21-17 victory.

Philadelphia (9-1) became the first team to win nine of their first ten games in consecutive seasons since Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts in 2005-06, and the win was even sweeter because they defeated former coach Andy Reid for the first time in five tries since he became coach in Kansas City.


With preparation for the Bills set to get underway, here’s the snap count and playing time percentages for Week 11.

Takeaways and observations from Eagles 21-17 win over Chiefs on MNF

We’re looking at takeaways and observations from the Philadelphia Eagles 21-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night

The Eagles are 9-1 and the best team in the NFL after a gritty 21-17 win over the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night.

Philadelphia overcame a 17-7 Chiefs lead at the half and held Kansas City scoreless in the second half, as the Birds moved to 9-1 on the season.

Sean Desai’s defense gave up 336 total yards but held Andy Reid’s offense to 8-17 on third downs and 2-4 in the red zone, with the Chiefs going three straight trips without points.

Jalen Hurts ran for two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score on a Brotherly Shove late in the fourth quarter, to remain the NFC’s top seed entering Week 12.

With the focus shifting towards the Bills, we’re looking at takeaways and observations from the huge win.

Top photos from Eagles 21-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football

We’re looking at the top photos from the Philadelphia Eagles 21-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday Night Football

The Eagles overcame a 17-7 Chiefs lead at the half and held Kansas City scoreless in the second half, as the Birds moved to 9-1 on the season.

Sean Desai’s defense gave up 336 total yards but held Kansas City to 8-17 on third downs and 2-4 in the red zone, with the Chiefs going three straight trips without points.

Jalen Hurts ran for two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score on a Brotherly Shove late in the fourth quarter, to remain the NFL’s best team entering Week 12.

Philadelphia’s win was the first for head coach Nick Sirianni over Andy Reid and broke a five-game losing streak to their former head coach.

With the Eagles set to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, we’re looking at the top photos from the 21-17 win.

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Instant analysis of Eagles gritty 21-17 win over the Chiefs on Monday Night Football

We’re looking at the instant analysis of the Philadelphia Eagles gritty 21-17 win over the Kansas City in Week 11 on ESPN’s Monday Night Football

The Eagles overcame a 17-7 Chiefs lead at the half and held Kansas City scoreless in the second half, as the Birds moved to 9-1 on the season.

Sean Desai’s defense gave up 336 total yards but held Kansas City to 8-17 on third downs and 2-4 in the red zone, with the Chiefs going three straight trips without points.

Jalen Hurts ran for two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score on a Brotherly Shove late in the fourth quarter, to remain the NFL’s best team entering Week 12.

Philadelphia’s win was the first for head coach Nick Sirianni over Andy Reid and broke a five-game losing streak to their former head coach.

With the Eagles set to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, we’re looking at an instant analysis of the 21-17 win.