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Eagles PFF grades: Best and worst from preseason matchup vs. Browns

Philadelphia Eagles PFF grades: Best and worst from preseason matchup vs. Cleveland Browns

The Eagles utilized a consistent rushing attack and timely passing from Gardner Minshew to move past the Cleveland Browns, 21-20, in Week 2 of the 2022 NFL preseason.

The starters for both teams got the day off, allowing for critical reserves and rookies vying for a roster spot had multiple opportunities to stake claim to about a dozen available roster spots.

With Philadelphia set to depart to Miami for two days of joint practices with the Dolphins, here are the best and worst grades from PFF following preseason Week 2.

Eagles roster bubble: Which players helped or hurt their cause in Week 2

Eagles roster bubble: Which players helped or hurt their cause in Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns

The Eagles defeated the Browns, 21-20, in their second preseason game at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sunday, and it was a showcase for veterans and rookies on the roster bubble.

With Philadelphia’s starters and critical reserves resting, the second team offensive line highlighted the team’s depth at the position, with the Eagles still almost rushing for 150+ yards.

Philadelphia will need to trim the roster down to 80 players by Tuesday afternoon, and with joint practices with the Dolphins looming, we’re looking at which players helped or hurt their roster cause.

Stock up, stock down after Eagles win vs. Browns in preseason Week 2

Stock up, stock down after Philadelphia Eagles 21-20 win over the Cleveland Browns in preseason Week 2

The Eagles wrapped up two joint practices and a preseason game on Sunday in Cleveland, and the stock market for several key players is soaring on Monday.

Philadelphia dominated with the running game behind the second-string offensive line, and quarterback Gardner Minshew erased doubts about his shaky training camp performance by completing 14 of his 17 attempts for 142-yards.

The Eagles will now head to Miami Tuesday for joint practices with the Dolphins on Wednesday and Thursday before their third and final preseason game next Saturday night.

Here’s your stock watch for Philadelphia’s 21-20 win over Cleveland.

Takeaways and observations from Eagles 21-20 preseason win over Browns

Takeaways and observations from the Philadelphia Eagles’ 21-20 preseason win over Cleveland Browns

The Eagles wrapped up two days of joint practices in Ohio Sunday with a 21-20 win over the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland.

With Jalen Hurts, Deshaun Watson, and Jacoby Brissett watching from the sidelines, Philadelphia’s backup quarterback Gardner Minshew and Browns third-string quarterback Josh Dobbs provided us with the first half of exciting and efficient quarterback play.

Both offenses were effective, while the Eagles’ second-team defense was gashed by a Browns’ rushing attack that found success on the edge and with cutback lanes in both halves of football.

Dobbs finished 14 of 20 for 141 yards before Josh Rosen replaced him in the third quarter for the Browns, while Minshew had similar numbers, going 14 of 17 passing for 142 yards before Reid Sinnett took over in the third quarter.

With the Eagles headed to Miami for two days of joint practice, here are takeaways and observations from Sunday’s win.

1 player from each Eagles position group to watch vs. Browns

One player from each Philadelphia Eagles position group to watch vs. the Cleveland Browns

The Eagles are just moments away from kicking off their second preseason matchup of the summer, and the starters will rest on both sides of the ball.

Gardner Minshew will start at quarterback, but Reid Sinnett and Carson Strong are expected to see the bulk of the action.

At wide receiver, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are out, while Quez Watkins and Jalen Reagor will both play and see significant action.

On defense, both rookie defenders from Georgia will see action, while Darius Slay and James Bradberry will rest as well.

With kickoff just moments away, here’s one player from each position group to watch.

7 things to watch in Eagles’ second preseason game vs. Browns

Seven things to watch in the Philadelphia Eagles’ second preseason game vs. the Cleveland Browns

The Eagles wrapped up two successful days of joint practice on Friday, and after a Saturday afternoon walkthrough, the Birds are hours away from a preseason matchup against those same Browns.

Philadelphia’s starters and critical reserves should rest, providing an opportunity for players on the roster bubble and undrafted free agents to stake their claims to a spot on the 53-man roster or the precious practice squad opportunities.

With the Eagles needing to trim the roster down to 80 players by Tuesday afternoon, here are seven things to watch in Sunday’s matchup.

Eagles PFF grades: Best and worst from preseason opener vs. Jets

Philadelphia Eagles PFF grades: Best, worst players from preseason opener vs. New York Jets

It was the tail of two halves for the Eagles on Friday night, with the first and second team units dominating the Jets on both sides of the ball as Philadelphia led 14-3 at the half.

Third-year quarterback Jalen Hurts was nearly perfect during his one series, going 6-for-6 passing for 80 yards and a touchdown.

Hurts was among the highest graded quarterbacks in Week 1, while Dallas Goedert, Cam Jurgens, and Zach Pascal made a significant impression on the night.

With Philadelphia set for joint practice sessions with the Browns, PFF released the highest graded players from the preseason opener.

15 veteran players to watch in the Eagles preseason opener against the Jets

15 veteran players to watch in the Philadelphia Eagles preseason opener against the New York Jets

We’re now hours away from the Eagles kicking off the 2022 preseason at home against the Jets, and there are several intriguing storylines to watch.

Philadelphia has about a dozen players who’ll likely be ruled out due to injury or rest, and the starters will only play a series or two. About 41 roster spots are seemingly locks, and about 40 rookies and veterans fighting for 12 to 13 potential spots on the 53-man roster.

With several questions needing to be answered on Friday night, we’re highlighting 15 veteran players to watch in the preseason opener.

Which Eagles players are on roster bubble and must impress during preseason opener?

Which Philadelphia Eagles players are on the roster bubble and must impress during the preseason opener against the New York Jets?

The NFL recently approved a roster reduction rule allowing teams to trim to 85 players after the first preseason game.

Teams will trim down to 80 players after the second preseason contest, with the final contest to 53 coming the Tuesday after the final preseason action of the summer.

With the first cutdown coming in the next few days, Friday night’s preseason opener will significantly impact at least five players, and the team could make more moves as players return from injury.

There are about 28-35 roster locks and more than 40 players battling for 18 spots, the opener against the Jets will prove pivotal for a good portion of the roster.

Here are the players on the roster bubble who must impress during the preseason opener.

Stock up or stock down: Eagles who are rising or falling after 10 training camp practices

Philadelphia Eagles stock watch: 11 players who are rising or falling after ten training cap practices

The Eagles held their tenth practice of the 2022 training camp at the NovaCare Complex on Wednesday and the final session before the team’s preseason opener against the Jets.

Jalen Hurts is ever improving, and he had his two left tackles return after Jordan Mailata, and Andre Dillard cleared the concussion protocols.

Philadelphia has 12 players currently listed on the injury report, and as the team enters week two of training camp, we’re unveiling an initial training camp stock report.

The NFL is just like the Nasdaq, and player performance rises and falls like our daily stock market, so we’re previewing which players are up and which are down in our first stock watch of the season.