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We’re looking at the best photos from the Philadelphia #Eagles 18-18 tie with the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 of the preseason
Preseason games don’t count for a reason, and as the Eagles pick up the pieces from a sloppy, injury-filled 18-18 tie with the Browns, there were some positive moments.
The first-round picks from Georgia are legit, while teammate Nakobe Dean showed why Howie Roseman was so high on the All-American linebacker.
With Philadelphia off on Friday and set for a joint practice with the Colts next week, we’re looking at the best photos from Thursday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
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Takeaways and observations from Philadelphia #Eagles 18-18 tie with Cleveland Browns in preseason matchup
Tanner McKee played with poise down the stretch and Sean Desai’s revamped defense showed grit while holding Cleveland to just one touchdown on the night.
The Eagles were outgained in yards and time of possessions, but used some late minute efficiency to finish their preseason matchup agaisnt the Browns with an 18-18 tie.
The Philadelphia defense allowed 21 first downs, but held Cleveland to 10-22 on third downs and 399 total yards while playing nearly 90 snaps.
With the team off on Friday, here are takeaways and observations from Thursday’s contest.
We’re looking at the instant analysis and reccap of the Philadelphia #Eagles and Cleveland Browns playing to an 18-18 tie in preseason action
The Eagles were outgained in yards and time of possessions, but used some late minute efficiency to finish their preseason matchup agaisnt the Browns with an 18-18 tie.
Tanner McKee played with poise down the stretch and Sean Desai’s revamped defense showed grit while holding Cleveland to just one touchdown on the night.
The Philadelphia defense allowed 21 first downs, but held Cleveland to 10-22 on third downs and 399 total yards while playing nearly 90 snaps.
With an intense now complete, here’s instant analysis.
We’re looking athe key takeaways and observations from the first half as the Browns lead the Eagles 8-3
With the bulk of their starters sitting out, the Eagles managed five total first downs, 27 total yards, and 102 yards as the Browns ended the first half with a baseball-like, 8-3 lead.
Philadelphia had seven first half drives, with only one ending in a field goal, and everything else either a punt, turnover, or points for Cleveland.
With the second half set to begin, here are key takeaways and observations from the first half.
We’re providing an updated 53-man roster prediction ahead of the Philadelphia #Eagles preseason matchup against the Cleveland Browns
The Eagles held out most of their starters in the preseason opener against Baltimore because head coach Nick Sirianni emphasized performing during joint practice sessions.
Philadelphia is now hours away from the second preseason matchup of the summer against the Cleveland Browns.
After two intense but impactful joint practice sessions, Nick Sirianni will again likely rest his starters while watching select rookies and veterans compete for roster spots.
For the Eagles, it’ll be about getting efficient play and consistency from the backups, who will get most of the reps again.
With kickoff fast approaching, here’s an updated 53-man roster projection with several changes.
we’re looking at 1 player to watch at each offensive position ahead of the #Eagles preseason matchup vs. Browns
The Eagles are home Thursday night, looking to put on a good performance after two intense joint practice sessions with the Browns.
The matchup with Cleveland will provide an opportunity for key rookies and veterans to climb up the depth chart, while several big names are now on the roster bubble after underperforming against Baltimore.
With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at one offensive player at each position to watch for the Eagles.
With Philadelphia hosting the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night, we’re looking at 7 #Eagles we want to see more of in Preseason Week 2
We’re now just five hours away from the Eagles’ second preseason game of the summer, with Philadelphia hosting the Cleveland Browns after two days of joint practice.
With starters and critical contributors participating in two intense sessions, Thursday night will be about select rookies, and veterans looking to perform well in front of the home fans and NFL Network.
There are roster battles and depth charts to sort, and we’re looking at seven Eagles we want to see more of in Week 2.
We’re looking at who has seen their stock rise and their stock drop after the Philadelphia #Eagles two joint practices with the Cleveland Browns
The Eagles and Browns wrapped up two intense joint practice sessions on Tuesday, with both teams taking the day off before Thursday’s preseason game.
Cleveland brought the energy during the first practice on Monday, while the Philadelphia spurred the team on, creating havoc up-front, and drawing criticism from the opposition’s best offensive guard.
With joint practices being the week’s focal point, Jalen Hurts, and other key starters will again sit out, allowing rookies and key veterans to make their case for a 53-man roster spot.
We’re looking at who’s stock up up, and who’s stock is down ahead of Thursday night.
The All-Pro guard was not pleased with the after-the-whistle activities shown from the Eagles.
Speaking to the media after a second day of joint practices between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles, All-Pro left guard Joel Bitonio was not too pleased with some of the extracurricular activities shown by the defending NFC champions. In particular, Bitonio called out the Eagles for targeting quarterback Deshaun Watson after the whistle.
When asked about the fighting that took place on Tuesday, here is what Bitonio had to say:
“We’re going into this week trying to get better in practice and work, and sometimes there are some cheap shots and things like that where you want to defend yourself… it’s just in our practice, you protect the quarterback. You don’t want to come close to the quarterback. You don’t want to take cheap shots, things like that. Where there might have been a couple questionable plays both ways today.”
There is a reason teams only do two days because a third would end in even more fighting. The Browns will now take on the Eagles on Thursday night in their third preseason game of the season.
#Browns Joel Bitonio said there were a few cheap shots by the #Eagles both ways in joint practices. Got chippy today pic.twitter.com/GPa7qTdhdK
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) August 15, 2023
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The #Eagles responded with aggressive play during Day 2 of joint practice sessions with the Browns and Cleveland guard Joel Bitonio voiced his displeasure with plays made on QB Deshaun Watson
The Eagles and Browns linked up for their second joint practice sessions on Tuesday.
The Birds made it a point to rebound after Myles Garrett and the Cleveland defense out-physical and Jeff Stoutland-led offense line that usually has their way with most opponents.
Philadelphia rode a physical and inspired defense on Tuesday, getting the upper hand and some revenge on their AFC North counterparts.
The defense played with an edge, and according to Browns guard Joel Bitonio, Josh Sweat and others crossed the line when pressuring quarterback Deshaun Watson.
“I mean it’s just in our practice, you protect the quarterback,” he said. “You don’t want to come close to the quarterback, you don’t want to take cheap shots, things like that where there might’ve been a couple of questionable plays both ways today.
#Browns Joel Bitonio said there were a few cheap shots by the #Eagles both ways in joint practices. Got chippy today pic.twitter.com/GPa7qTdhdK
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) August 15, 2023
Browns All-Pro pass rusher Myles Garrett told Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com that he “didn’t see” any dirty plays or cheap shots.
There were scuffles, but all-in-all, both teams got in good work, and they’ll wrap up a competitive week with a Thursday night preseason matchup that’ll see select rookies and veterans compete again for a roster spot.
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