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Eagles PFF grades: Best and worst performers from 35-31 loss to Cardinals

We’re looking at the highest and lowest graded players in the Philadelphia Eagles 35-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17

The Eagles no longer control their destiny for the No. 2 overall seed and NFC East after a 35-31 loss to the Cardinals at home.

In Jonathan Gannon’s return to Philadelphia, Arizona rushed for 221 yards, with James Conner logging 26 carries for 128 yards and one touchdown.

The Cardinals’ win put the Cowboys in the No. 2 seed entering Week 18, and a victory over Washington would give Dallas the NFC East.

With fans and pundits outraged by the loss, we’re looking at the highest and lowest-graded players via PFF. 

NFC playoff picture: Eagles fall behind Cowboys after shocking loss to Cardinals

We’re looking at an updated NFC playoff picture after the Philadelphia Eagles shocking 35-31 loss to Arizona Cardinals

The Eagles entered Sunday controlling their own destiny in the NFC, while still having opportunity to move up as far as No. 1 with help.

That plan was demolished, as Arizona upset Philadelphia 35-31 at Lincoln Financial Field, upending the NFC race, while sending Nick Sirianni’s team to the No. 5 seed, and a date on the road against the NFC South’s division winner.

With fans and pundits in shock, here’s an updated look at the NFC playoff picture.

National reaction to Eagles shocking 35-31 loss to the Cardinals in Week 17

We’re looking at the national reaction of the Philadelphia Eagles shocking 35-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at home in Week 17

In what can only be described as a shocking performance, the Eagles no longer control their destiny after a 35-31 loss to the Cardinals at home.

In Jonathan Gannon’s return to Philadelphia, Arizona rushed for 221 yards, with James Conner logging 26 physical carries for 128 yards and one touchdown.

The Cardinals’ win put the Cowboys in the No. 2 seed entering Week 18, and a victory over Washington would give Dallas the NFC East.

With the outcome now final, here’s the national reaction to the Eagles’ stunning collapse.

Eagles vs. Cardinals: 10 players to watch in Week 17 matchup

We’re looking at ten players to watch when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Arizona Cardinals in a Week 17 matchup at Lincoln Financial Field

The Eagles (11-4) are just three hours away from hosting the Cardinals (3-12) on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field in an intriguing matchup that’ll see Jonathan Gannon return to Philadelphia for the first time since the Super Bowl 57 loss to Kansas City.

There are several vital storylines and matchups to watch, while the quarterback battle will feature two dual-threat stars in Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray.

With pregame warmups set to begin, we’re looking at ten players to watch on both team.

Eagles announce 3 roster moves ahead of matchup vs. Cardinals

The Philadelphia Eagles activated cornerback Avonte Maddox ahead of the Week 17 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals

The Eagles are getting healthier and one of their most important defenders is returning to the lineup, as Avonte Maddox has been activated from injured reserve.

Philadelphia elevated linebacker Brandon Smith from the practice squad for tomorrow’s game, and placed tight end Albert Okwuegbunam on Injured Reserve.

Last season, Maddox had 43 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, three passes defended and one interception.

Selected in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft, Maddox has played six seasons for the Eagles, amassing 188 solo tackles, 58 assists, 3.0 sacks, one fumble recovery, and four interceptions.

3 keys for Eagles offense vs. Cardinals defense in Week 17

We’re looking at 3 keys for the Philadelphia Eagles offense vs. Arizona Cardinals defense in Week 17

The Eagles (11-4) host the Cardinals (3-12) on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field in an intriguing matchup that’ll see Jonathan Gannon return to Philadelphia for the first time since the Super Bowl 57 loss to Kansas City.

There are several vital storylines and matchups to watch, while the quarterback battle will feature two dual-threat stars in Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray.

With kickoff less than 24 hours away, here are three keys for the Eagles offense against the Cardinal’s defense.

WATCH: Cardinals’ 1st TD of 2023 is defensive score

Dennis Gardeck had a strip sack and Cameron Thomas got the scoop-and-score.

The Arizona Cardinals’ first touchdown of the 2023 season did not come from running back James Conner, tight end Zach Ertz or any receiver. It was scored by the defense.

In the second quarter against the Washington Commanders, Dennis Gardeck sacked quarterback Sam Howell for the second time of the half and knocked the ball out.

Second-year linebacker Cameron Thomas scooped up the ball and dove two yards to get into the end zone.

The Cardinals forced three turnovers in the first half of the game and led 13-10 at the half. Watch the play below!

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POLL: Which young Cardinals pass rusher can become one of NFL’s best?

The Cardinals’ young trio of Cameron Thomas, Myjai Sanders and BJ Ojulari have promise. Can any become one of the league’s best?

Doug Farrar of sister site Touchdown Wire gave his top 11 edge defenders in the NFL. As expected, no Arizona Cardinals made the cut.

The Cardinals have a young core of edge defenders. They have Cameron Thomas and Myjai Sanders, both drafted in the third round last year. They added BJ Ojulari in this year’s draft in the second round.

All three have promise.

Thomas and Sanders both had three sacks last season in limited playing time.

Thomas was named the Cardinals’ secret superstar for 2023 by Farrar. He is PFF’s breakout candidate for the Cardinals.

Sanders looked like the more impactful player early on last year.

Ojulari had more pressures over the last two seasons in college than anyone not named Will Anderson.

Who do you believe has the best chance at making a top 11 list in the years to come?

Vote in the poll!

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No Cardinals make top edge defender list

Touchdown Wire’s Doug Farrar ranks the top 11 edge defenders in 2023. Unsurprisingly and fittingly, no Cardinals make the cut.

We have yet another set of rankings that do not include any Arizona Cardinals players. Touchdown Wire’s Doug Farrar continued his positional player rankings entering the 2023 season and ranked the top 11 edge rushers in the NFL.

As one could expect, no Arizona Cardinals player made the cut, not even for honorable mention.

Arizona’s edge defenders are young and promising but have not yet reached anywhere near the caliber of player any on this list is.

The Cardinals’ outside linebackers are inexperienced.

They include rookie second-round pick BJ Ojulari, 2022 third-round picks Cameron Thomas and Myjai Sanders, third-year player Victor Dimukeje and special teams ace (with a 2020 flash in the pan) Dennis Gardeck.

2021 first-round pick Zaven Collins is still listed as an inside linebacker but, based on offseason practice reps, is moving to the edge.

Gardeck had seven sacks in 2020, but the group of Dimukeje, Thomas, Collins and Sanders have eight career sacks.

Thomas and Sanders showed promise but neither are there.

Perhaps they will get there in the years to come, but there is no snub in 2023.

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Cam Thomas named Cardinals’ potential breakout player for PFF

The 2nd-yeear pass rusher is the Cardinals’ candidate for breaking out in 2023, per PFF.

The Arizona Cardinals have an extremely young roster, especially among their edge defenders.

One of them, Cameron Thomas, a 2022 third-round selection, was named Pro Football Focus’ 2023 breakout player for the Cardinals.

The Cardinals are looking for help at the edge defender position after J.J. Watt‘s retirement, highlighted by their decision to draft BJ Ojulari in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

However, one key player might already have been on the roster, as 2022 third-round pick Cameron Thomas flashed potential when he got on the field last season. Thomas earned a PFF overall grade of 69.9 in his rookie campaign and ranked 42nd out of 133 qualifying edge defenders in pass-rush grade.

Thomas was named the Cardinals’ secret superstar for 2023 by Touchdown Wire recently.

At outside linebacker, he should get significant playing time in 2023 and, if his production in limited playing time last year can be replicated over the full season, he will turn out as a very good young pass rusher.

Getting solid production would be a very nice start to the Jonathan Gannon era.

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