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Highlights from first half as Eagles hold a 27-15 lead over Commanders in NFC Championship game

Sights and sounds from first half as Eagles hold a 27-15 lead Commanders in NFC Championship game

The Washington Commanders have a young, ascending roster, and that youth showed in the first half. Costly penalties and crucial turnovers spurred the Eagles early on, giving them a 27-15 lead in the NFC Championship game.

Saquon Barkley’s two first-half touchdowns energized the Birds, and Jalen Hurts connected with A.J. Brown on a four-yard touchdown with 57 seconds left in the first half. We’re looking at the first-half highlights with the second half set to begin.

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Eagles CB Darius Slay could be playing his final game at Lincoln Financial Field

Veteran cornerback Darius Slay and the Philadelphia Eagles could part ways in 2025

The Darius Slay era in Philadelphia has been full of excitement, but it’ll be coming to an end soon, and the player who could be a future Hall of Fame cornerback has started to ponder retirement.

As Slay wraps up his 12th NFL season at age 34, he’s been focused on mentoring Quinyon Mitchell and the Eagles’ other young cornerbacks while looking toward the future. During his first preseason media session, Slay didn’t hide that the end was near and that he would “not be playing much longer.”  

During a recent interview with Ashlyn Sullivan of NBC Sports and 94 WIP, Slay hinted that 2025 would be his final season and likely be played elsewhere.

Slay has made the Pro Bowl in the last three seasons, logging nine interceptions, two touchdown returns, and 43 pass breakups in 60 games. Slay has avoided the normal decline cornerbacks face in their 30s, but he told Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia earlier this season, “I’m not going to just keep playing. I’m going to let these young guys eat. That’s what I’m here for, to make sure these guys get there. And when my time is up, it’s up.”

Slay is under contract in 2025 but has a $13,765,483 cap hit.  Still, over the past five years, only seven cornerbacks aged 33 or older have started ten or more games in a season. Dallas Cowboys’ Stephon Gilmore started every game last season at 33.

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Eagles DC Vic Fangio compares CB Darius Slay to fine Italian red wine

Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio compares cornerback Darius Slay to fine Italian Red Wine

Darius Slay has talked about his career coming to a close at some point, and as the Eagles sit one game away from a Super Bowl return, the veteran cornerback has been the best player in the secondary.

Slay played a critical role in the divisional round win over the Rams, coming up with several timely pass breakups. Philadelphia defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has been impressed with Slay and, during his Tuesday press conference, compared his veteran cornerback to a bottle of “fine red, Dago wine.”

Slay has played in 177 career regular-season games and 167 starts. His 160 career pass deflections are tops among active NFL players, and he also has 28 career interceptions and five career defensive touchdowns.

Slay, who ranked 1st on Philadelphia’s defense this season with 13 passes defended, leads all remaining players in the postseason with four passes defended and one interception.

Eagles to host Commanders in NFC Championship game after 28-22 win over Rams

Eagles to host Commanders in NFC Championship game after 28-22 win over Rams in the NFC Divisional Round

The Eagles are headed to the NFC title game and host their division rival, the Washington Commanders. After holding on for a 28-22 win over the Rams in the NFC divisional round, the Eagles will play the Washington Commanders.

In what can only be described as a barn burner, Philadelphia looked like they put the game away after going up 28-15, but the Rams scored a late fourth-quarter touchdown to pull within seven. After the Eagles could not maximize their final offensive drive, the Rams had one final shot on a ten-play, 60-yard drive that fell short with an incomplete pass to Puka Nucau at the Philadelphia 22-yard line.

The No. 2 seed Eagles will host the No. 6 seed Washington Commanders (12-5), who defeated the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions (15-2) 45-31 at Ford Field on Saturday night.

Washington’s 45 points were the most in a playoff game in franchise history.

Detroit quarterback Jared Goff threw three interceptions and was uneven all night. He went 23-40 passing for 313 yards (7.8 avg), one touchdown, and a 59.7 quarterback rating. The Lions’ running game was dynamic but underused, as Jahmyr Gibbs had 14 carries for 105 yards (7.5 avg) and two rushing touchdowns.

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For Washington, Offensive Rookie of the Year favorite and Pro Bowler, Jayden Daniels was 22-31 passing for 299 yards (9.6 avg), two touchdowns, no interceptions, and a 122.9 quarterback rating.

In an offensive shootout, the two teams combined for over 1,000 yards of offense and 57 first downs.

Philadelphia and Washington split the season series, with the Commanders pulling off a 36-33 home win in Week 16 after Jalen Hurts was ruled out with a concussion.

Sights and sounds from first half as Eagles holds a 13-10 lead over Rams in divisional round

Sights and sounds from first half as Eagles holds a 13-10 lead over Rams in divisional round

The weather came as expected, but there were plenty of big plays in the first half as the Eagles hold a 13-10 lead over the Rams at home in the divisional round game on Sunday. A Philadelphia win and Nick Sirianni would host the Washington Commanders in the NFC title game next week. The Eagles lost rookie cornerback Quinyon Mitchell in the first half with a shoulder injury, and Isaiah Rodgers matched up with Rams wide receivers on the outside, which will be something to watch. With the second half quickly approaching, here sights and sounds from the first 30 minutes. ***

Eagles vs. Rams: Pregame sights and sounds from NFC Divisional Round game

We’re looking at pregame sights and sounds from the Philadelphia Eagles matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round

We’re now minutes away from the Eagles, and Rams kicking off their divisional-round matchup at Lincoln Financial Field.

Philadelphia is look to reach 7-0 in the Divisional Round at home in their franchise history and advance to another NFC Championship Game. With kickoff moments away, here are the pregame sights and sounds from a gigantic matchup.

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WATCH: Darius Slay hilariously trolls Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean during Eagles practice

Darius Slay hilariously trolls Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean during Eagles divisional round practice

Darius Slay has his own YouTube show and deserves the on-screen attention because the Eagles veteran cornerback is undoubtedly the funniest player in the NFL.

Slay and DeVonta’s Smith’s back-and-forth banter is epic. Lately, he’s been turning his attention to Philadelphia’s young defensive backs. During one recent practice, a mic’d up, Slay hilariously trolled Quinyon Mitchell for being unable to catch and questioned why Cooper DeJean would want to live in frigid Iowa.

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

Mitchell has been lights out since Day 1, and both players have made Philadelphia’s veteran and captain very happy. Earlier this season, on a random Friday after practice, while talking to John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Slay jokingly referred to the young duo as “his children,” praising both players.

Sights and sounds from first half as Eagles holds a 10-0 lead over the Packers

Jalen Hurts fought off rust and an intense Packers pass rush to make plays when needed as the Eagles jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first half. Vic Fangio’s defense did a good job of confusing Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love, forcing two …

Jalen Hurts fought off rust and an intense Packers pass rush to make plays when needed as the Eagles jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first half. Vic Fangio’s defense did a good job of confusing Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love, forcing two interceptions.

Philadelphia lost linebacker Nakobe Dean to a knee injury and will look to finish drives and capitalize on Packers turnovers.

With the second half underway, here are seven takeaways from the first half.

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Darius Slay exits Eagles wild card game vs. Packers with elbow injury

Darius Slay exits Eagles wild card game vs. Packers with elbow injury

The Eagles are leading the Packers, and Darius Slay is a big reason Philadelphia holds a 10-0 lead at Lincoln Financial Field.

The Birds could have to turn to Isaiah Rodgers for the remainder of Sunday after Slay was forced to exit with an elbow injury suffered on the next defensive series following his interception.

Slay has two tackles, one pass defended, and one big interception before exiting.

Darius Slay wants the NFL experts to show Zack Baun some DPOY love

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay wants Zack Baun to get more attetion for a potential Defensive Player of the Year award

Zack Baun left New Orleans frustrated after being underused as an edge rusher. He was uncertain about his future and set on signing a one-year deal with the Eagles for $1.6 million.

Fast forward almost a year later, and Baun is a significant reason Philadelphia is 13-3 and roaring toward the playoffs after winning the NFC East. A standout who deserves a contract extension, Baun should be in the running for Defensive Player of the Year.

Baun, 27, started six games for the Saints last season, recording two sacks, an interception, and four quarterback hits. Baun recorded 30 tackles across 17 games in the 2023 regular season.

Baun saw a career-high 292 defensive snaps last season while continuing to play a critical role on special teams (381). The 2020 third-round pick was a core special-teamer since his first year with the Saints, but he’s yet to log more than 30 tackles in a single season.

This season, after beating out Devin White for the linebacker spot, Baun has posted 151 tackles, 3.5 sacks, one interception, five forced fumbles, 11 tackles for loss, four passes defended, and five quarterback hits.

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