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What a difference a year makes for the NFC East

Remember where the NFC East was at this time last season?

Monday’s loss by the Philadelphia Eagles reminded Commanders fans of how things can change so quickly in one year in the NFL.

The Eagles not only lost to the Bucs on Monday in Tampa, they were embarrassed by the Bucs.

Just six weeks ago, it was unimaginable that there would be Eagles fans with bags covering their faces at a Philadelphia playoff game this season. In a three-week stretch in November, the Eagles defeated Dallas, Kansas City, and Buffalo. The Eagles were 10-1.

The Eagles then lost five of their final six games and were nowhere near the same team Monday in Tampa they had been during that three-game November stretch.

On the other hand, Dallas was the number two seed in the NFC, playing at home against the number seven seed Packers. No No.2 seed had lost to a No.7 seed since the NFL added a seventh team to the playoffs for the 2020 season.

The Cowboys were a -7.5-point favorite Sunday, and they should have been, having gone undefeated in 2023 in Jerry World. Yet, there they were, falling behind 27-0 to a Packers team that struggled all year to maintain a winning record, finishing 9-8.

Just one season ago, the NFC East finished with the best record in the NFL, had three teams qualify for the playoffs, and impressively, all three of those teams (Eagles, Cowboys, Giants) won a playoff game. In addition, the Eagles won the NFC before losing to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

The Commanders? Well, they finished 8-8-1 in 2022. The roster was not nearly as good as we thought heading into this season. Washington’s offense was up and down, mostly down the last half of the season.

A close loss at Seattle (29-26) frankly seemed to break the heart of the team. They never recovered.

The Commanders need several new starters on both offense and defense. They will need to draft exceptionally well. They will need multiple free agents to contribute in 2024.

Here is to hoping 2024 will bring a much better season for the Commanders than 2023.

Eagles vs Giants: How to watch, listen, and stream Week 18

The Eagles look to prepare for the playoffs in less favorable seeding than last year, but the Giants look to the future.

The Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) round out the 2023-24 season on the road against the New York Giants (5-11). The Eagles look to prepare for the playoffs in less favorable seeding than last year, but the Giants look to the future.

The Giants come off a 26-25 loss to the Los Angeles Rams (9-7) and the Philadelphia Eagles come off a 35-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals (4-12).

Here’s how to watch, stream, and listen to the game.

Game Information

Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants

4:25 PM ET on Sunday, January 7

MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey

How to watch

Sunday’s game will be broadcast on CBS. Ian Eagle and Charles Davis will be in the broadcast booth. Evan Washburn will be on the sidelines.

Fans can also catch the game on NFL Network.

Streaming

NFL Game Pass, the NFL mobile app, and NFL+.

Also available live on FuboTV

“Live stream fuboTV (free 7-day trial)”

Radio

Philadelphia: For Eagles fans or those in the market, you can listen to Merrill Reese and Mike Quick calling the game on SportsRadio 94WIP. The desktop version of PhiladelphiaEagles.com/LiveRadio will provide a live feed of the SportsRadio 94WIP broadcast feed that is available nationwide. Fans can also listen on the Eagles app in the Philadelphia market.

Giants: For Giants fans or those in the market, you can listen to the game on WFAN 101.9FM. Fans can also listen to the Giants app in the New York market.

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM Philadelphia – Ch. 138 or 383, Giants – Ch. 83 or 228

Social Media

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Three bets and one parlay to make in the Eagles-Giants game

The Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) have one last shot to finish the season strong before getting ready for playoffs against the New York Giants (5-11) on Sunday.

The Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) have one last shot to finish the season strong before getting ready for playoffs against the New York Giants (5-11) on Sunday. Both teams have different immediate futures they’ll be looking to in the postseason, but will remain focused on what they see from their players in future games like this one.

The Eagles are (-200) favorites on BetMGM with the Giants being (+250) underdogs at home. Check out more bets and a parlay for this NFC East season finale matchup.

Jalen Hurts Anytime TD

Granted, the Eagles may choose to rest their starters and makeshift somewhat of a “bye week” that the team is going to need heading into the postseason, but if not, I expect a Hurts anytime touchdown at some point in the game. I think they might give him the touchdown opportunity and then put Marcus Mariota in, but I don’t see a world where Hurts wouldn’t get a rushing touchdown to round out the season finale.

Saquon Barkley Anytime TD

I’d say the same for Barkley. Against a divisional opponent, I’d assume Barkley is ready to throw a wrench in the Eagles’ playoff plans. In Week 16, Barkley earned a rushing touchdown and I think he’s capable of delivering again. If the Eagles defense is resting, this bet should almost be a given and you’ll probably find better value parlaying this with other bets.

O 38 Total Points

Regardless of who plays on Sunday, I think both teams are capable of putting up points to round out the season. I think whoever starts with the ball will set the momentum for the rest of the game. It’s an NFC East division on the line, so I think the Giants are either going to be trying to stop the Eagles or not care as much and just focus on good NFL Draft positioning.

Jenn’s Philly-Philly Parlay (+160, BetMGM)

Eagles Moneyline

O 39.5 Total Points

Each Team O 11.5 Points

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Eagles vs Giants: How to watch, listen and stream Week 16

Twas the night before kickoff and all through Philly, not an Eagles fan was stirring – really. After three straight losses, Eagles fans are hopeful for a win under the Christmas tree. The Philadelphia Eagles (10-4) face the New York Giants (5-9) for …

Twas the night before kickoff and all through Philly, not an Eagles fan was stirring – really. After three straight losses, Eagles fans are hopeful for a win under the Christmas tree.

The Philadelphia Eagles (10-4) face the New York Giants (5-9) for the first time this season. The Giants come off a 24-6 loss to the New Orleans Saints (10-3) while the Eagles come off a 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks (7-7).

Here’s how to watch, stream, and listen to the game.

Game Information

New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles

4:30 PM ET on Sunday, December 25

Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

How to watch

Monday’s game will be broadcast on FOX. Joe Davis and Daryl Johnston will be in the broadcast booth. Pam Oliver will be on the sidelines.

Fans can also catch the game on NFL Network.

Streaming

NFL Game Pass, the NFL mobile app, and NFL+.

Also available live on FuboTV

“Live stream fuboTV (free 7-day trial)”

Radio

Giants: For Giants fans or those in the market, you can listen to the game on WFAN 101.9FM. Fans can also listen to the Giants app in the New York market.

National: Scott Graham and Ross Tucker will be on the call for the game on Westwood One Radio.

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM Philadelphia – Ch. 209 or 227, Giants – Ch. 82 or 226, National: 88

Social Media

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Three bets and one parlay to make in the Eagles-Cowboys game

The Philadelphia Eagles (10-2) face the Dallas Cowboys (9-3) on the road for a crucial NFC East division matchup.

The Philadelphia Eagles (10-2) face the Dallas Cowboys (9-3) on the road for a crucial NFC East division matchup. The Cowboys come off of a win against the Seattle Seahawks (6-6), but the Eagles are looking to get back to the win column after a loss to the San Francisco 49ers (9-3).

BetMGM favors the Cowboys at (-175) and the Eagles are road dogs at (+145). Check out great bets before the NFC East matchup.

A.J. Brown Anytime TD

When in doubt, rely on the guy who’s always open. I think the Cowboys are going to give him a hard time today, but with that adversity, there will be a play where Brown breaks through and gets a touchdown. It’s going to happen at some point.

D. Smith Anytime TD

In the chance that Brown gets locked up by Cowboys defenders, you know DeVonta Smith will be available. I’m almost always 100% backing an “if not Brown, take Smith and vice versa” kind of bet. Smith has been phenomenal throughout the gauntlet and I think it continues today.

Total O 51.5 Points

Throughout the season, the Eagles hit this specific over vs their opponents eight times. They’ve been high-scoring in some games and kept it close in others, but for both the Eagles and Cowboys to score at least 26 points today is a serious given.

Jenn’s Pick Six Parlay

Total Points – O 51.5

D. Prescott 2+ Passing TDs

J. Hurts 1+ Passing TD

Jake Ferguson 40+ Receiving Yards

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2023 NFC playoff picture after Week 9

Believe it or not, the Commanders are in a good position.

Nine weeks are in the books, and the Commanders after nine games, are in ninth place in the race for the 2023 NFL playoffs.

The Commanders are sitting at 4-5, and what is so frustrating is how the team showed up entirely not ready to compete in a home Thursday Night game against the Bears at FedEx and how dismal their performance was against the anemic New York Giants.

Honestly, how is this team not 6-3, and how did they lose both of those games?

Meanwhile, the Commanders, with five losses, still must face the 49ers, Dolphins and play the Cowboys twice. In addition, there are road games against the Seahawks and the Jets, as well as a home game against a Giants team they face twice each season but have not defeated since the 2021 season finale.

NFC PLAYOFF STANDINGS

These are the four division leaders after nine weeks.

1. Philadelphia Eagles 8-1

2. Detroit Lions 6-2

3. San Francisco 49ers 5-3

4. New Orleans Saints 5-4

If the season concluded today, these would be the NFC’s three wildcard teams.

5. Seattle Seahawks 5-3

6. Dallas Cowboys 5-3

7. Minnesota Vikings 5-4

Those on the outside trying to get in:

8. Washington Commanders 4-5

9. Atlanta Falcons 4-5

10. Tampa Bay Bucs 3-5

11. Green Bay Packers 3-5

12. Los Angeles Rams 3-6

13. New York Giants 2-7

14. Chicago Bears 2-7

15. Carolina Panthers 1-7

16. Arizona Cardinals 1-8

Eagles vs Commanders: How to watch, listen and stream Week 4

The Philadelphia Eagles (3-0) are back home for their first home early afternoon game of the season against the Washington Commanders (2-1).

Here’s how to watch, stream, and listen to the preseason game.

Game Information

Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles

1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 1.

Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, PA.

How to watch

Sunday’s game will be broadcast on FOX. Joe Davis & Daryl Johnston will be in the booth, and Pam Oliver will be reporting from the sidelines.

Fans can also catch the game on NFL Network.

Streaming

NFL Game Pass, the NFL mobile app, and NFL+.

Also available live on FuboTV

“Live stream fuboTV (free 7-day trial)”

Radio

Commanders: For Commanders fans or those in the market, you can listen to the game on BIG 100 (WBIG-FM). The desktop version of WBIG.iheart.com will provide a live feed of the game. Fans can also listen to the Commanders app in the Washington market.

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM Philadelphia – Ch. 135 or 385 and Washington – Ch. 99 or 390

Social Media

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Eagles ahead of the NFC East in Week 3

Not a good week for the NFC East overall as three of the four teams lost by double digits.

The Eagles were the only NFC East team to look good in Week 3.

The Commanders were drilled at home by the Bills 37-3. While the Cowboys and Giants both lost on the road. The Cowboys defense was run over literally by the Cardinals 28-16, while the Giants couldn’t keep up with the 49ers 30-12. The Eagles went on the road and exhibited they were clearly the better team than the 2-0 Bucs, winning 25-11

Eagles 3-0
Cowboys 2-1
Commanders 2-1
Giants 1-2

Eagles: Quarterback Jalen Hurts made NFL history when he recorded his 29th rushing touchdown in only his 48th game. Even more noticeable is the fact that Hurts was a backup for the first 12 games of his career. Hurts and Cam Newton are the only NFL quarterbacks to rush for 10 or more touchdowns in multiple seasons. Hurts is the only one to do so in consecutive seasons. Hurts also connected with AJ Brown on nine receptions for 131 yards. D’Andre Swift accumulated 130 yards on his 16 rushing attempts.

Defensively, the Eagles limited the Buccaneers to only 174 total yards. Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield was held to only 146 yards passing with one touchdown and one interception.

Cowboys: It was a rough week for the Cowboys. They spent the early part of the week talking about how they should be respected more as a dominant team. Then, they lost cornerback Trevon Diggs to a season-ending knee injury during practice.

Running back Tony Pollard gained 122 yards on 23 carries. However, the defense permitted Joshua Dobbs (hardly a proven NFL QB) to complete 80 percent of his passes. While the rushing defense allowed RB James Conner 98 yards on only 14 carries, including a touchdown. Dobbs added a 44-yard run, and the Cardinals embarrassed the Cowboys with 222 rushing yards.

Commanders: It was ugly. One of the worst games in the Super Bowl era for the franchise. The Commanders were sacked nine times, had five turnovers, including four Sam Howell interceptions and the defense did not sack Bills quarterback Josh Allen one time in 32 dropbacks. The Bills registered 15 quarterback hits. How long does Sam Howell survive at this rate? Washington only registered one quarterback hit.

There was plenty of blame to go around, both offensively and defensively. In particular, perhaps the game was a wake-up call for Eric Bieniemy as he further realized Howell is the first starting quarterback Bieniemy has had as an OC not named Mahomes. He knows he will need to make more adjustments immediately.

Giants: The Giants miss their stud athlete/running back Saquon Barkley. The Giants again went without a 100-yard rusher for the 13th consecutive game. Barkley went over 100 rushing yards in four games last season, all wins for the Giants. His open-field ability is elite and greatly helps Daniel Jones in the passing game.

Linebacker Micah McFadden led the team with 10 tackles and four tackles for a loss against the 49ers. Defensive tackle Leonard Williams had a good game with six tackles, two QB hits, and a half-quarterback sack to his credit.

What place will the Commanders finish in the NFC East?

Some believe the Commanders will be better than the Giants in 2023.

In what place will the Commanders finish in the 2023 NFC East?

Monday, the hosts of “First Things First,” a Fox Sports talk show, predicted the NFC East 2023 season. The show is hosted by Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes.

Here is the entire segment.

Here is how the three predicted the 2023 NFC East Division to unfold and what they had to say, particularly regarding Washington.

Nick Wright: Cowboys, Eagles, Giants, Commanders

“Coming in last in the NFC East, look, I wish Eric Bieniemy the best. But Sam Howell is your Week 1 starter. You already have odd vibes between your receivers, your head coach and the offensive coordinator about whether or not they actually like Bieniemy’s coaching style.”

“I thought their decision to not pick up the 5th-year option on Chase Young was inexplicable. Despite the injuries, we know what a talent he is, and the potential to let the number two pick in the draft hit free agency, made no sense to me. They are your fourth-place team.”

Chris Broussard: Eagles, Cowboys, Commanders, Giants

“Washington, I like them a little bit. Not like a Super Bowl team, but I like them. The defense is legit. Eric Bieniemy? I know it is preseason, but I like the way they have been running their offense. Obviously, you have Terry McLaurin; you have some decent skill position players. So I got them in third.”

Kevin Wildes: Eagles, Cowboys, Commanders, Giants

“Oh, look at that, Sam Howell sneaks (the Commanders) into the playoffs.”

Who is the offensive X-Factor for the Commanders in 2023?

It’s all about coaching.

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Whom would you say is the offensive X-factor for the Washington Commanders in 2023?

CBS Sports’ Jared Dubin determined to predict who will be that offensive X-factor for each of the 32 NFL teams. The list proved to not merely feature quarterbacks. In fact, not every X-factor for each NFL team was even a player, as the list also includes some coaches.

Here is a link listing and describing why each one was selected from the 32 NFL teams.

Who, according to Dubin, will be the offensive X-factor for the four NFC East teams?

Dallas Cowboys — WR Brandin Cooks
New York Giants — TE Darren Waller
Philadelphia Eagles — OC Brian Johnson
Washington Commanders — OC Eric Bieniemy

Here is the explanation provided by Dubin for why Bieniemy is the Commanders’ offensive X-factor for the upcoming season:

Bieniemy has coordinated the league’s best offense for the past five years. He no longer has Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid to count on, but there is some talent on hand in Washington. How much can he get out of it? And can he use whatever he does get as a springboard to finally getting the head-coaching opportunity he long since should have been offered?

Who are some of the Commanders prospects to be considered for the X-Factor offensively? Quarterback Sam Howell will be making only his second start. While receivers Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson and Curtis Samuel will certainly need to have good seasons for Washington if the Commanders are to qualify for the playoffs.