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PFF names Devon Witherspoon their Defensive Rookie of the Year

After all that hand-wringing about Jalen Carter, it turns out the Seahawks did get the best defensive player in the 2023 NFL draft after all.

After all that hand-wringing about Jalen Carter, it turns out the Seahawks did get the best defensive player in the 2023 NFL draft after all.

According to Pro Football Focus, Seattle’s rising star rookie cornerback Devon Witherspoon is their Defensive Rookie of the Year. For the season they graded him out well in coverage, run defense and pass rushing:

As for the traditional numbers, Spoon finished the 2023 season with three sacks, 16 pass breakups, one interception, one forced fumble and eight tackles for a loss.

Going forward, Witherspoon will need to work in his tackling – he missed 12 attempts this season (13.2%). Spoon is also still relatively raw in coverage for this level, but he still only allowed a 58.3% completion rate and an 87.9 passer rating. With time he should only get better and may be a future Defensive Player of the Year candidate.

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PFF grades: Where Eagles offensive players ranked in NFL this season

We’re looking at where Philadelphia Eagles offensive players ranked in PFF grades this season

Philadelphia finished the 2023 NFL regular season 11-6 after a 27-10 loss to the Giants in the season finale, and they’ll look to regroup while entering the postseason with a fresh outlook.

The Eagles had standouts on both sides of the football, and with preparation for the Buccaneers set to begin, we took an early look at the highest and lowest-graded players from this season via PFF. 

Today we will look at where Philadelphia offensive players ranked in the NFL among their peers.

7 stats to know for Eagles vs. Buccaneers in wild-card round

We’re looking at seven stats to know ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles Wild Card Round matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The brackets are set on both sides, and the Eagles will hit the road on Monday night for their sixth playoff meeting against the Buccaneers when the two teams close out the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend.

Philadelphia dominated Tampa Bay in Week 3 during their first Monday night matchup, and it’ll be the second time quarterback Jalen Hurts has faced the Bucs in the postseason at Raymond James Stadium.

With on-field preparation set to begin for both teams, we’re looking at seven stats to know for Monday night.

Eagles vs. Bucs Wild Card preview: 7 things to know about Tampa Bay

We’re previewing the Philadelphia Eagles NFC Wild Card matchup and looking at seven things to know about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Philadelphia went 1-5 down the stretch, but Nick Sirianni’s team advanced to the postseason for the third year in a row, finishing with an 11-6 record.

Despite the embarrassing conclusion to the regular season, the Eagles finished seventh in points per game. Still, they maintain the NFL’s top offensive line and a dynamic duo at the wide receiver position.

They face a familiar foe on the road when they travel to Tampa to face the 9-8 Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.

The Bucs and Eagles have a storied playoff history, having met five previous times, including Tampa Bay’s NFC Championship Game in Philadelphia in 2002 to close out Veteran’s Stadium. The most recent postseason meeting came just two years ago in 2021 in Jalen Hurts’ first road playoff start, Tampa won, 31-15.

This year’s playoff matchup is a rematch of a Week 3 meeting at Raymond James Stadium that Philadelphia won 25-11.

With on-field preparation set to begin at the NovaCare Complex, we’re looking at seven things about the Eagles Wild Card opponent.

Eagles PFF grades: Highest and lowest-graded players from 2023 NFL regular season

We’re looking at the Philadelphia Eagles highest and lowest-graded players from the 2023 NFL Regular Season

The 2023 NFL regular season is over for 18 teams who, because of injuries, lack of talent, or inconsistency, will now watch the most important tournament in all sports.

The 14 teams representing the AFC and NFC in the 2024 NFL postseason have been set, and both conferences have multiple teams capable of bringing home a Lombardi Trophy.

Philadelphia finished 11-6 after a 27-10 loss to the Giants in the season finale, and they’ll look to regroup while entering the postseason with a fresh outlook.

The Eagles had standouts on both sides of the football, and with preparation for the Buccaneers set to begin, we’re looking at the highest and lowest-graded players from this season via PFF. 

Eagles snap count vs. Giants: Breakdown, observations from 27-10 loss in Week 18

We’re looing at the snap counts and playing time percentages from the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10 loss to the New York Giants in Week 18

The Eagles are taking the restart approach to the postseason after a disappointing 27-10 loss to the New York Giants in the regular season finale.

Philadelphia was already without DeVonta Smith and Darius Slay and lost A.J. Brown to a knee injury that’s not considered serious. After quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered a finger injury and Dallas started to pull away from Washington, head coach Nick Sirianni pulled his remaining starters.

With preparation for the Monday night matchup against the Buccaneers to begin on Wednesday, we’re looking at the snap count and playing time percentages from Sunday’s loss.

7 takeaways from first half as Giants hold a 24-0 lead over Eagles in season finale

We’re looking at seven takeaways from the first half as the New York Giants are blowing out the Eagles 24-0 at MetLife Stadium

In a first half that can only be described as absolutely maddening, the Eagles have played uninspired football and trail the New York Giants 24-0 at the half.

In a matchup that should have started with the starters and key contributors getting rest, Philadelphia was forced to wave the white towel and avoid further deflating his team’s confidence.

Dallas leads Washington 21-10 in the first half, meaning they’ll likely win the NFC East, and the Eagles will travel to Tampa and face Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers in a rematch of a Philadelphia win on Monday Night Football.

With the second half about to start, here are takeaways from the first half.

Fletcher Cox among 6 Eagles inactive for season finale at Giants

Fletcher Cox is among six players inactive for the Philadelphia Eagles Week 18 matchup against the New York Giants

The Eagles released their inactive list for the season finale, and Fletcher Cox is among six players ruled out.

It’ll be a rest day for Cox, while D’Andre Swift (illness), Darius Slay (knee), and DeVonta Smith (ankle) were previously ruled out.

Linebacker Zach Cunningham, who missed the last three games because of a knee injury, returns to the field today as the Eagles get fully healthy at linebacker.

Philadelphia elevated safety Tristin McCollum from the practice squad yesterday.

The Giants will be without starting center John Michael Schmitz and cornerback Deonte Banks, who are inactive due to injuries.

Eagles at Giants: 6 things to watch for in season finale

Eagles at Giants: 6 things to watch for in Week 18

The Eagles (11-5) and Giants (5-11) will meet for the second time in three weeks, with both teams having something to gain and a lot to lose.

A Philadelphia win and Dallas loss to Washington would give Nick Sirianni’s team the NFC East and a viable shot at the No. 2 seed.

For the Giants, a loss increases the chances for a top-three pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at six things to watch in this must-see Week 18 season finale from MetLife Stadium.

TV broadcast map for Eagles at Giants in Week 18

We’re looking at the TV Broadcast Map for the Week 18 season finale between the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants

With the Eagles losing four of their last five games, head coach Nick Sirianni is expected to play all his available starters and contributors in the season finale against the Giants.

The Birds have about a 13% chance to win the division, and crazy things happen during the final week of the regular season.

The second of two matchups against the New York Giants in the past three weeks, Philadelphia will look to win and hope for a Dallas loss to Washington to secure the NFC East and No. 2 overall seed.

With kickoff fast approaching, here’s the TV Broadcast Map for Week 18 via 506 Sports.