Category: Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley named NFC Offensive Player of the Week again

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley named NFC Offensive Player of the Week again for the fourth time this season

Saquon Barkley has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his 302-total-yard performance against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night.

With his fourth NFC Offensive Player of the Week (Weeks 1, 7, 9, 12), Barkley is the first Eagles play to earn it four times a season.

Hall of Famers Terrell Davis (1998), Barry Sanders (1997), and LaDainian Tomlinson (2006) are the only other NFL running backs to earn this distinction 4x in a season.

Barkley’s explosion included touchdown runs of 70 and 72 yards, and his 255 yards are the ninth-most in an NFL game in league history. Barkley shattered LeSean McCoy’s record of 217 yards in a game (2013 Snow Bowl vs. Lions) with his 72-yard run that acted as a knockout punch in the win.

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Eagles could see Daniel Jones again after former Giants QB signs with NFC North team

Philadelphia Eagles could see Daniel Jones again after former New York Giants QB signs with the Minnesota Vikings

Most teams are just one injury away from having their backup quarterback become the starter, and with Sam Darnold nursing nagging ailments, the Vikings have signed former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones.

Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports that Jones will join Minnesota and head coach Kevin O’Connell on a practice squad deal to help maximize the current roster.

Jones was drafted with the No. 6 pick from the Duke Blue Devils in the 2019 NFL Draft. After earning a contract extension in 2022, his struggles have continued in his sixth season with the Giants organization. Through 10 games this season, he has thrown just eight touchdowns to seven interceptions with a 79.4 passer rating and 46.8 quarterback rating.

While speaking to reporters Thursday, Jones thanked the organization and teammates and, while taking questions from the media, noted that his injury guarantee of $23 million was the prime factor in his demotion and scout team activity at safety.

“Well, I’ve got the injury guarantee,” Jones said. “So, that’s that. I understand it. They don’t want to take any risks. At that point, it’s just do as you’re told.”

Jones will finish his Giants career with a 64.1 completion percentage, 14,582 yards passing, 70 touchdowns, 47 interceptions, and an 84.3 passer rating.

Against Philadelphia, Jones has a passer rating of 88.6 with 1202 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions in 6 games against the Eagles in his career.

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Eagles claim veteran edge rusher off waivers from Panthers

The Philadelphia Eagles are claiming veteran edge rusher Charles Harris off waivers from the Carolina Panthers

Zach Berman reports that the Eagles added more depth to the edge rusher position after Brandon Graham’s injury, claiming veteran pass rusher Charles Harris.

The Panthers waived Harris on Monday, Darin Gantt of the team’s official site reported.

The 29-year-old was picked up by Carolina ahead of a Week 2 loss to the Chargers.

Harris recorded 21 total tackles, including a team-leading 3.0 sacks, in nine games before being waived Monday. The Missouri product could add more depth to a unit with Graham out for the year and Bryce Huff on injured reserve.

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Eagles open as slight road underdogs to the Ravens in Week 13

The Philadelphia Eagles opened as a 2.5-point road underdog to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13 on CBS

The Eagles are atop the NFC East, and they’ll get a chance to make the ultimate statement to the rest of the league against the Baltimore Ravens, a dominant AFC North power.

Philadelphia is 9-2 after dominating the Rams (37-20) on Sunday night, while Baltimore moved to 8-4 on the season after a much needed, 30-23 win over the Chargers in Los Angeles.

BETMGM has revealed their early betting lines, and the Eagles are 2.5-point road underdogs at M&T Bank Stadium.

Moneyline (ML)

  • Eagles +115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Ravens -140

Against the spread (ATS)

  • Ravens -2.5 (-115)
  • Eagles +2.5 (-105)

Over/Under (O/U)

  • 51 (O: -110 U: -110)

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DeVonta Smith is the Eagles nominee for 2024 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

DeVonta Smith is the Eagles nominee for 2024 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

The NFL released its 32 nominees for the tenth annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award on Wednesday morning. Since its inception in 2014, each NFL team has nominated one of its players for the award, which recognizes players around the league who exemplify outstanding sportsmanship on the field. The award honors the late founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Art Rooney Sr.

“Sportsmanship is the core of the game, the vanguard of public confidence, the keeper of game integrity,” said Troy Vincent, NFL executive vice president of football operations. “These Rooney Sportsmanship Award nominees exemplify the spirit of fair play and the values of respect, integrity, commitment to team, and resiliency at the highest level of competition.”

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver was nominated for this prestigious award. His extraordinary leadership and sportsmanship have been evident throughout this season as he helps out the younger guys on defense while still putting up great numbers on the field.

Current NFL player’s votes determine the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award winner. The winner will be announced during NFL Honors and receive a $25,000 donation from the NFL Foundation to a charity of his choice.

Since 2014, no Philadelphia Eagles and two wide receivers (Matthew Slater and Larry Fitzgerald) have won the award.

Saquon Barkley’s NFL MVP odds jump following Eagles 37-20 win over Rams in Week 12

Saquon Barkley now has the third best odds to win the AP NFL MVP Award following Eagles 37-20 win over Rams in Week 12

The Eagles fans took over SoFi Stadium, and Saquon Barkley ran into the thick of the NFL MVP race with an electric 255-yard rushing performance in Philadelphia’s 37-20 win over the Rams on Sunday night.

Barkley’s explosion included touchdown runs of 70 and 72 yards, and his 255 yards are the ninth-most in an NFL game in league history. Barkley shattered LeSean McCoy’s record of 217 yards in a game (2013 Snow Bowl vs. Lions) with his 72-yard run that acted as a knockout punch.

“He’s the best in the league. He’s the best at what he does,” Quarterback Jalen Hurts said in his postgame interview with Barkley standing across from him. “He’s a bad man.”

In the latest BETMGM odds, Barkley has the third-best odds behind Josh Allen (+150) and Lamar Jackson (+220).

Barkley’s 1,392 yards now lead the NFL, with Derrick Henry still to play Monday night against the Chargers, sitting at 1,185. Barkley has five games with 140+ rush yards and 1+ rush touchdown in 2024, which is the most in the NFL.

Even more important, Barkley is on pace to shatter LeSean McCoy’s Eagles’ all-time single-season rushing record (1,607 in 2013).

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Eagles pass rusher Brandon Graham out for remainder of season with torn Triceps

Eagles legendary pass rusher Brandon Graham to miss remainder of season with torn Triceps suffered in win over the Los Angeles Rams

If Brandon Graham had played his final game as a member of the Eagles, then the legendary pass rusher from Michigan would have gone out with a bang.

Zach Berman reports that Graham suffered a torn Triceps late in the second half against the Rams, ending his season after 11 games.

Graham had two tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss, one pass defended, and three quarterback hits on the night. He’ll finish the 2024 season with 13 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble, a 75.7 grade from PFF, 13 QB hurries, and 19 QB pressures.

The 35-year-old Graham is third on the Eagle’s all-time sack list (75.5) and tied with Seth Joyner for second in team history in forced fumbles (21). Graham broke Chuck Bednarik’s record for the most seasons played with the franchise (15).

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Saquon Barkley runs the Rams out of SoFi Stadium, carrying the Eagles to their 7th straight win

A sea of Eagles fans took over SoFi Stadium, carrying Philadelphia to its 7th straight win on Sunday night as Saquon Barkley rushed for 255 yards on the night

The Eagles are 9-2 and have won seven straight games after Saquon Barkley exploded in the running game, and A.J. Brown was dominant in the passing game. Philadelphia put the league on notice with a 37-20 win at SoFi Stadium on Sunday.

If not for a late Matthew Stafford touchdown pass to Cooper Kupp, Philadelphia would have exited Los Angeles with a 37-14 road win just seven days before a monster matchup with the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13.

Barkley rushed for 255 yards on the night and had 302 total yards of offense in a game that saw A.J. Brown log 109 yards receiving and a touchdown on seven targets.

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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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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