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We’re looking at the Studs and Duds from the Philadelphia #Eagles 20-19 loss to the Baltimore #Ravens in the preseason opener
The Eagles kicked off the preseason with an exciting debut against the Ravens in Baltimore.
With key starters and veterans inactive, Philadelphia got impressive performances from several rookies, but fell 20-19 in the opener.
With two joint practice sessions against the Browns on Monday and Tuesday, Nick Sirianni chose to let the young players develop and gain further experience.
Here are the studs and duds from the contest.
We’re looking at an Instant analysis and recap of the Philadelphia #Eagles 20-19 loss to #Ravens in preseason opener
Philadelphia held Baltimore to 115 yards in the first half, and Eagles rookie Tanner McKee shined as the Birds finished the first half with a 13-10 lead at M&T Bank Stadium.
It wasn’t enough, though, as Baltimore won their 24th straight preseason game after coming away with a hard-fought 20-19 win at home.
All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts, and other key starters on both sides of the football were held out as the team prepares for two joint practice sessions with the Browns this week.
A revamped defense saw young rookies and veterans hold the Ravens to 10 points in the first half, while Jalen Carter had the play of the game.
With all eyes pointing toward Cleveland’s arrival, here’s an instant analysis of the entertaining contest.
We’re looking at key takeaways from the first half as the #Eagles lead the #Ravens 13-10 in the preseason opener for both teams via @Thacover2NFL
Philadelphia held Baltimore to 115 yards in the first half, and Eagles rookie Tanner McKee shined as the Birds finished the first half with a 13-10 lead at M&T Bank Stadium.
All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts, and other key starters on both sides of the football were held out as the team prepares for two joint practice sessions with the Browns this week.
A revamped defense saw young rookies and veterans hold the Ravens to 10 points in the first half, while Jalen Carter had the play of the game.
With the second half underway, here are key takeaways from the first half.
We’re looking at seven position battles to watch when the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Baltimore Ravens in the preseason opener
We’re two hours away from the Eagles’ preseason opener at the Baltimore Ravens, and the reigning NFC Champions will look to hit the ground running with a revamped defense and new toys on offense.
Philadelphia has the NFL’s best roster with few holes, and outside of the linebacker position, there is elite talent on both sides of the football.
With warmups set to begin for both clubs, here are seven position battles to watch.
We’re looking at 10 Philadelphia #Eagles currently on the roster bubble ahead of the preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens
The Eagles will have a full 90-man roster ready for Saturday night’s preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens.
Philadelphia is loaded at just about every position.
As the roster quickly goes from 90 players down to 53, we’ve identified several guys on the hot seat who will need to approach the matchup against the Ravens with severe urgency.
With the roster now intact, here are 10 players on the roster bubble to watch in the opener.
We’re looking at one player to watch at each defensive position ahead of the Philadelphia #Eagles preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens
The Eagles are about two hours away from taking the field for their preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Philadelphia has a loaded roster, but no team is perfect, and the Birds have plenty of question marks at key positions.
Nakobe Dean is replacing T.J. Edwards in the middle of a defense that also lost Javon Hargrave and will look to adjust the scheme under new coordinator, Sean Desai.
With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at one player at each defensive position to keep an eye on.
We’re looking at one player to watch at each offensive position ahead of the Philadelphia #Eagles preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens
The Eagles are primed to make another run at the Super Bowl, and they’ll begin the journey on Saturday night in Baltimore.
Philadelphia has a loaded roster, but no team is perfect, and the Birds have plenty of question marks at key positions.
There are plenty of storylines to watch entering the opener, and among the things to watch will be Rashaad Penny and the running back position, along with an under-the-radar rookie moving up the depth chart at wide receiver.
With kickoff fast approaching, here’s one player to watch at each offensive position.
We’re providing an updated 53-man roster prediction ahead of the Philadelphia #Eagles preseason opener against the Baltimore #Ravens
After wrapping up the offseason workouts and OTAs without significant injuries or distractions, the Eagles will play a football game on Saturday night.
A team with Super Bowl aspirations, the Birds’ rookies and select veterans will look to break Baltimore’s 23-game preseason winning streak, which began in 2016.
Philadelphia returns a revamped defense and the league’s most explosive offensive unit.
We recently revealed an updated version of our 53-man roster prediction, with added surprises and an upset at critical positions.
With kickoff just a few hours away, and several made roster moves, here’s an updated 53-man roster prediction.
We’re looking at five things to watch in the Philadelphia #Eagles preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens
The Eagles are hitting the road for a short trip down 95 South, as they’ll be the visitors at M&T Stadium on Saturday night for an intriguing matchup against the Ravens.
On the road again#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/E0L3HqYK0V
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 11, 2023
Lamar Jackson has been officially ruled out, and with joint practices against the Browns scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, the expectation is that Jalen Hurts and other key starters will be held out as well.
With several huge storylines set to play out, here are five things to watch in the preseason opener.
The Philadelphia #Eagles have the best roster in NFL based on ESPN 2023 NFL position group rankings
Philadelphia has one of the NFL’s top supporting cast, and the group was upgraded after Howie Roseman signed Rashaad Penny and traded for D’Andre Swift.
The Eagles lost ten key contributors in free agency and reloaded with high-value signings and an A+ NFL draft class.
After retaining Darius Slay and James Bradberry, Philadelphia has few holes on the roster and is one of the most versatile depth charts in the entire league.
ESPN recently ranked all 32 NFL teams based on position group, and the Birds landed at No. 1 overall.
