What did Terry McLaurin say about Commanders’ Week 15 win?

Terry McLaurin knows the Commanders missed several opportunities.

Terry McLaurin knows better than we do that the Commanders’ Week 15, 20-19 win over the Saints was not a good win.

McLaurin also knows much better than we do that he and Jayden Daniels missed on two second-half easy touchdowns. To make it worse, the two plays occurred on separate offensive possessions. The Commanders really could have easily scored two additional touchdowns, Sunday in the second half.

What did McLaurin have to say following the Commanders’ win in New Orleans that raised Washington’s record to 9-5?

  • “We missed a few, myself included. We have to find a better way of finishing. I am just looking forward to getting back on the field with him (Daniels), cleaning up on the things we missed.”
  • “That’s the type of players we are (Daniels and McLaurin). We expect to make the ones we make. And then the ones we miss, we are frustrated and try to get back to work and get connected.”
  • “Game after game, to finish the season, if you want to make the playoffs, they are going to come down to four quarters. We are not expecting any of these to be easy. We didn’t expect today to be easy at all.”
  • ” I feel like we can help ourselves by limiting the penalties, making the tough plays. We were moving the ball, I felt, really well. When you have a penalty, a missed play, that is going to halt some drives.”
  • “Going into a tough week with Philly coming into town, we need to be clicking on all cylinders for four quarters, and they are going to make plays too, we know that. Being able to find a way to come out on the other side, making those plays is what is going to help us next week.”

You can always count on McLaurin to keep it real — win or lose.

Commanders’ captains this week is no coincidence

Dan Quinn’s choice for captains were very deliberate.

Well, it was certainly no coincidence when Dan Quinn announced the Commanders’ captains for their game Sunday.

Quinn’s Commanders are playing host to the Cowboys on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Northwest Stadium. Consequently, Quinn named not one, not two, but all three captains to be former Dallas Cowboys, adding, “And all three of these guys have really had different ways they’ve made their impact with their teammates and on the team.”

Center Tyler Biadasz, DE Dante Fowler and CB Noah Igbinoghene were named the Commanders captains for the Week 12 contest against the Cowboys.

Biadasz spent his first four NFL seasons (2020-23) in Dallas, three of which were when Quinn served as defensive coordinator. Quinn brought Biadasz to Washington to add a veteran to the inside of the line and give rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels NFL experience. Biadasz has started all 11 games for the Commanders this season.

Fowler has been with Quinn while playing for the Florida Gators, Atlanta Falcons (2020), and the Cowboys (2022-23) and is now in Washington in 2024. Previously, Fowler was with the Rams (2018-2019) and played for the Jaguars (2016-18) after they drafted him third overall in the 2015 NFL draft.

This week’s captain representing the special team units is cornerback Noah Igbinoghene. Drated 30th overall in the 2020 NFL draft by the Dolphins, he played three seasons in Miami (2020-2022) before moving on to Dallas for the 2023 season. He followed Quinn to Washington, signing a one-year contract with the Commanders. Prior to coming to the Commanders, he had started only five games in his four seasons. But with Emmanuel Forbes struggling, Mike Sainristil often has to play outside corner, leaving the slot corner spot to Igbinoghene.

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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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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Eagles vs Cowboys: How to watch, listen and stream to Week 14

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

The Philadelphia Eagles (10-2) face the Dallas Cowboys (9-3) in a crucial NFC East matchup on Sunday. The Cowboys come off a 41-35 win over the Seattle Seahawks (6-6) while the Eagles come off a loss to the San Francisco 49ers (9-3), 42-19.

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

Game Information

Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys

8:20 PM ET on Sunday, December 10

AT&T Stadium – Arlington, Texas

How to watch

Sunday’s game will be broadcast on NBC. Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth will be in the broadcast booth. Melissa Stark 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.

Dallas: For Cowboys fans or those in the market, you can listen to the game on 105.3 The Fan. Fans can also listen to the Cowboys app in the Dallas market.

National: Ryan Radtke and Mike Golic will be on the call for the game on Westwood One Radio.

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM Philadelphia – Ch. 81 or 226, Dallas – Ch. 85 or 225, National: 88

Social Media

Follow along on Twitter
Facebook, Thacover2NFL.

Eagles vs Cowboys: How to watch, listen and stream Week 9

The Philadelphia Eagles (7-1) move on to face their next NFC East opponent,  Dallas Cowboys (5-2) this time back at the Linc. 

The Philadelphia Eagles (7-1) move on to face their next NFC East opponent,  Dallas Cowboys (5-2) this time back at the Linc.

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

Game Information

Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles

4:25 PM ET on Sunday, November 5

Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, PA

How to watch

Sunday’s game will be broadcast on FOX. Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen will be in the broadcast booth. Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi 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.

Cowboys: For Cowboys fans or those in the market, you can listen to the game on 105.3 The Fan or 101.7 The Team. Fans can also listen to the Cowboys app in the Dallas market.

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM Philadelphia – Ch. 82 or 229 and Dallas – Ch. 158 or 385

Social Media

Follow along on Twitter
Facebook, Thacover2NFL.

Eagles All-Pro wide receiver AJ Brown responds strongly to CeeDee Lamb comparison

Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown was having none of a Thursday afternoon PFF comparison to Cowboys star CeeDee Lamb.

A.J. Brown is one of the top wide receivers in the NFL, and he’s not here for your daily hot takes and lazy comparisons.

The Twitter page for PFF Fantasy Football sent out a tweet asking fans who is WR1 in a comparison of the Eagles All-Pro and Cowboys star CeeDee Lamb.

Brown “respectfully” chimed in, dismissing any comparisons or debate about the two as players.

Statistically, it’s close, as Lamb logged 107 catches (5th NFL) for 1,359 yards (6th NFL) and nine touchdowns (tied for 6th) while averaging 12.7 yards (41st NFL) per catch.

Brown finished last season with 88 catches (13th NFL) for an Eagles franchise record 1,496 yards (4th), 11 touchdowns (tied for 3rd), and 17.0 yards per catch (4th).

Brown also posted those numbers while playing next to DeVonta Smith, who posted 95 catches for 1,195 yards and seven touchdowns with a 12.6 average.

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When they last met: Washington and NY Giants

These two teams last met in Week 18 in January. A lot has changed for both teams since that time.

“When they last met” is an ongoing series during the NFL season, recalling the preceding game between Washington and the next opponent on the Commanders’ schedule.

Washington 22, NY Giants 7 – Week 18, Jan. 9, 2022

Antonio Gibson accumulated 146 yards in his 21 carries as Washington won their last game of the 2021 season, 22-7 over the Giants at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Gibson enjoyed an 18-yard touchdown in the final quarter putting away the game, and also a 27-yard run in the second quarter, his longest of the day. Jonathan Williams also had a 23-yard run in the third quarter.

Joey Slye was perfect on the day, making his only extra point attempt and all three of his field goal attempts from 23, 43 and 23 yards.

After a low-scoring first half which ended 6-0 on two Slye field goals, safety Bobby McCain picked off a Jake Fromm pass in the third quarter. McCain returned his interception 30 yards for a touchdown, pushing Washington’s lead to 12-0.

Taylor Heinicke and Terry McLaurin connected on a 40-yard pass reception. But other than that, Heinicke only completed 8 of his other 18 attempts for only 120 yards.

McCain actually intercepted a second pass on the day, returning this one nine yards. While Jonathan Allen, James Smith-Williams, William Bradley King and Shaka Toney all contributed .5 of a quarterback sack.

The game being the 2021 season finale for both teams, Washington finished 2021 with a 7-10 record, while the Giants loss sunk them to 4-13. Washington swept the Giants having also won at FedEx Field 30-29 in Week 2.

Carson Wentz hopes to bring stability to Washington quarterback position

Carson Wentz spoke to Julie Donaldson in his first interview as a Washington Commander.

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Carson Wentz is excited to be making the transition from the Colts to the Commanders.

Wentz appeared with Julie Donaldson, Washington’s Senior VP of Media and Content in his first public interview as a member of the Washington Commanders.

“It all happens fast, this business, this life…You don’t have a lot of time to process it. It is on to the next step. Things change in a hurry.”

“Things change quickly in this business. You learn that, and you embrace it…I am full speed ahead, ready to go, ready to work. My wife is awesome too; she is a champion.”

On now playing for a team once your divisional rival: “I’ll be just fine. For fans, it might be a little weird right away but I look forward to hopefully earning that trust and earning that appreciation from fans.”

“There are definitely some rivals in the NFC East, I still have some friends in Philly, so it will be fun to compete against them. The NFC East feels right. I’ve had a lot of fun competing in this division.”

Regarding the reaction from Philly when he returns: “I am very aware (laughing) and I will be ready for it. It has already crossed my mind and I will try to not let it be about that, and just keep it between the lines and play good football.”

Julie pointed out to Carson he is the 11th QB since the 2018 season and 7th QB for Ron Rivera in his 33 games with Washington. “Nothing is guaranteed in this game. I am going to do everything I can to set myself up to be healthy, to stay out on the field, to be available. I look forward to hopefully bringing some stability to this position God-willing for a long time.”

Concerning what he has learned about life these last three seasons: “I’ve learned it is God’s plan and not my own. As a man and as an athlete you think you can control everything. There are some things out of your control. You make the most of them and God changes your course, puts you on a path. I just try to be obedient to that and make the most of it.”

“Coach Rivera is someone I have had the utmost respect for in competing against him. Who he is as a man and as a coach I am excited to work together in that regard.”

Wentz started the AO1 Foundation and he has a sports complex in Haiti, a food truck in Philadelphia and Indianapolis, and an outdoor ministry that takes kids on trips and hunts. Carson and his wife (Madison) have two daughters and three dogs.