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Former Georgia star is the NFL’s highest-graded rookie

Former Georgia football defensive lineman has the highest PFF grade of any rookie in the NFL

Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter is making waves with the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. In fact, Carter has Pro Football Focus’ highest-grade of any rookie in the NFL through first 13 weeks of the season. Carter has a grade of 89.9.

Carter has made an instant impact for Philadelphia as a rookie. Carter has 4.0 sacks and 26 total tackles after Week 13. The Eagles have the best record in the NFL at 10-2.

Carter, who was once considered the top prospect in the draft, slid in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft. It worked out well for Carter, who was the No. 9 pick of the draft. He found a perfect fit with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles have several of Carter’s former Georgia Bulldog teammates and one of the best pass rushes in the NFL.

Carter will go down as one of the steals of the 2023 NFL draft if he keeps up this level of play.

Georgia football fans should watch the Eagles play the Dallas Cowboys (9-3) on Dec. 10 at 8:20 p.m. ET. The Eagles and Cowboys are battling for NFC East supremacy.

Eagles vs. Cowboys: Who has the edge at each position on Sunday Night Football?

We’re looking at who has the edge at each position ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles Week 14 matchup vs. the Dallas Cowboys

The Philadelphia Eagles are 10-2 and in first place in the NFC, but they’re looking to regain some confidence after a 42-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. This week will be another massive challenge as the Eagles face the 9-3 Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on NBC’s Sunday Night Football.

The Cowboys are undefeated at home this season and have outscored their opponents in those games by 151 points.

The matchup will have playoff implications and could decide the NFC East crown, while the winner will clinch a playoff spot.

With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at who has the edge at each key position.

Eagles’ security chief Dom DiSandro banned from sidelines during matchup vs. Cowboys

Eagles Security Chiefs Dom DiSandro has been barred from being on the sidelines for Philadelphia’s Week 14 matchp

The Eagles will face the Cowboys without key personnel, as security chief Dom DiSandro has been banned from the sidelines for the Week 14 showdown.

The NFL sent a memo to teams this week after a sideline incident involving the 49ers’ linebacker Dre Greenlaw and the Eagles’ head of security, Dom DiSandro.

“Please ensure that all members of your game-day staff understand that their role does not extend to being involved with game day altercations and that they must refrain from such involvement.”
An already intense game grew chippy after tensions escalated when Greenlaw tackled Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith after the whistle near the Philadelphia sideline.

The late hit drew a 15-yard penalty, and as players from both teams got involved in a mini-scuffle, Eagles security chief Dom DiSandro stepped in between Greenlaw and DeVonta Smith.

While separating the two, DiSandro touched Greenlaw, who took exception and shoved the Eagles’ security before things simmered down.

Greenlaw and DiSandro were ejected, and San Francisco would win 42-19.

Eagles vs. Cowboys final injury report: Dallas Goedert returning to lineup for Week 14

The Philadelphia Eagles released their final injury report for Week 14 and Dallas Goedert will return to the lineup against Dallas Cowboys

The Eagles released their final injury report for Sunday night’s massive showdown against the Cowboys, and no player has an injury designation.

Julio Jones was a limited participant in the teams final practice, but he’s expected to play, while Dallas Goedert will return to the lineup.

Linebacker Zach Cunningham (hamstring) was a full participant on Friday after being limited earlier in the week. Cunningham missed last week’s game after exiting the win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 12.

NFL Week 14 picks: Who the experts are taking in Eagles vs. Cowboys

With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at who the NFL experts are picking in the Week 14 matchup between the Eagles and Cowboys

The Eagles (10-2) and Cowboys (9-3) are set for a Sunday night meeting that’ll likely decide the NFC East and significantly impact the NFC playoff race.

Philadelphia has won 2 of its last three games vs. Dallas, including a 28-23 home victory in Week 9. The Eagles, who will face the Cowboys twice within a 5-game span for the first time since 2018, are searching for their first regular-season sweep against their rivals since 2011.

Philadelphia owns the best road winning percentage (.783, 18-5) in the league since 2021. The Eagles fare well on the road, logging a 14-2 record (.875) in their last 16 away games, including a 5-1 mark (.833) this year.

With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at who the NFL experts pick in the Week 14 matchup.

NFL sends stern warning following incident between Eagles’ Dom DiSandro, 49ers’ Dre Greenlaw

Following the #49ers-#Eagles sideline incident, the NFL sent out a memo to all 32 teams issuing a stern warning in regards to all staff understanding their roles

The NFL sent a memo to teams this week after a sideline incident involving the 49ers’ linebacker Dre Greenlaw and the Eagles’ head of security, Dom DiSandro.

“Please ensure that all members of your game-day staff understand that their role does not extend to being involved with game day altercations and that they must refrain from such involvement.”

An already intense game grew chippy after tensions escalated when Greenlaw tackled Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith after the whistle near the Philadelphia sideline.

The late hit drew a 15-yard penalty, and as players from both teams got involved in a mini-scuffle, Eagles security chief Dom DiSandro stepped in between Greenlaw and DeVonta Smith.

While separating the two, DiSandro touched Greenlaw, who took exception and shoved the Eagles’ security before things simmered down.

Greenlaw and DiSandro were ejected, and San Francisco would win 42-19.

Eagles announce 5 roster moves ahead of Week 14 matchup vs. Cowboys

Eagles officially sign Shaquille Leonard, waive LB Christian Elliss among five roster moves

The Eagles announced five roster moves on Wednesday, officially adding Shaq Leonard to the organization and releasing Christian Elliss from the active roster.

The team also added Greg Ward to the practice squad while releasing wide receiver Cam Ward.

Leonard joins a linebacker corps decimated by injuries: Nakobe Dean is on Injured Reserve with a foot injury, and Zach Cunningham missed Sunday’s game against the 49ers because of a hamstring injury.

NFC Playoff Picture: Eagles still control their own destiny after blowout loss

We’re looking at the NFC Playoff picture entering Week 14 and the Philadelphia Eagles control their own destiny

The Eagles spent the early part of the season stacking wins, and even after a 42-19 loss to the 49ers last Sunday, Nick Sirianni’s team still has created a clinching scenario for Week 14.

All Philadelphia needs to do is snap the Dallas Cowboys’ 14-game home winning streak in a Sunday night showdown.

We’re looking at an updated NFC playoff picture with Thursday Night Football fast approaching.

Eagles’ safety Justin Evans to remain on IR for rest of season after 21 day practice window expires

Justin Evans will remain on injured reserve for the rest of the 2023 NFL season after seeing his 21 day practice window expire.

The Justin Evans experiment is over, as the former Saints safety will see his season end after his 21-day practice window expires.

Philadelphia activated Evans’ 21-day practice window back on Nov. 14, but that 21-day window closed on Tuesday, and Evans will remain on Injured Reserve, ending his season.

Evans was a limited participant his first week back at practice but could not practice the last two weeks.

Signed as a free agent this offseason, Evans started the first four games of the season at safety for the Eagles, logging 15 tackles (nine solo), two passes deflected, and one forced fumble in four games.

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A high schooler might’ve just pulled off the Jalen Carter spike play… but didn’t get the call

A St. Augustine High School player nearly intercepted a spike. Ruled incomplete instead, St. Bonaventure won on a trick play of its own on the very next play.

You likely saw the highlight on Nov. 21: With an impending spike by Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Philadelphia Eagles rookie lineman Jalen Carter dove between the legs of the center in an attempt to intercept the ball that beelined to the ground. Carter could not make a catch, but it opened the eyes of the football world — was spike defense changed forever?

A St. Augustine High School (San Diego, Calif.) lineman attempted the same thing this weekend, and per video replay, he may have done it successfully.

Steve Montoya, director of programming and strategy at MaxPreps, tweeted the video of Bronx “Boogie” Letuligasenoa diving and arguably catching the ball:

Did he catch it? Did it bounce? The referees ruled it an incomplete pass, and upon video replay, it’s hard to see definitively if the ball bounced or if Letuligasenoa caught it cleanly.

It would have mattered immensely. St. Augustine led St. Bonaventure (Ventura, Calif.) 20-7 entering the fourth quarter, but St. Bonaventure had cut the deficit to seven. St. Augustine had punted the ball deep in its own territory with 14 seconds left instead of running out more of the clock and taking a safety, and after a short punt, the Seraphs had a chance to complete the comeback and win the Division 1-A Regional Finals.

Immediately after the spike, St. Bonaventure completed a trick-play double pass for a touchdown and made the game-winning PAT with no time left on the clock.

St. Bonaventure won 21-20, and with how close Letuligasenoa’s diving interception attempt was to changing the game and postseason, it may continue to increase in popularity.

Carter said he got the idea from seeing a high school player do the same, and it has been done successfully at the high school level. ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports linked to two videos of such occurrences (here and here).

A little more clearly, and Letuligasenoa would have joined the list of successful spike preventions.

Instead, the Seraphs had their own trick play up their sleeve to get the win and advance to the championship, where they will play against Folsom (Calif.).

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