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Eagles PFF grades: Best and worst performers from 35-31 loss to Cardinals

We’re looking at the highest and lowest graded players in the Philadelphia Eagles 35-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17

The Eagles no longer control their destiny for the No. 2 overall seed and NFC East after a 35-31 loss to the Cardinals at home.

In Jonathan Gannon’s return to Philadelphia, Arizona rushed for 221 yards, with James Conner logging 26 carries for 128 yards and one touchdown.

The Cardinals’ win put the Cowboys in the No. 2 seed entering Week 18, and a victory over Washington would give Dallas the NFC East.

With fans and pundits outraged by the loss, we’re looking at the highest and lowest-graded players via PFF. 

NFC playoff picture: Eagles fall behind Cowboys after shocking loss to Cardinals

We’re looking at an updated NFC playoff picture after the Philadelphia Eagles shocking 35-31 loss to Arizona Cardinals

The Eagles entered Sunday controlling their own destiny in the NFC, while still having opportunity to move up as far as No. 1 with help.

That plan was demolished, as Arizona upset Philadelphia 35-31 at Lincoln Financial Field, upending the NFC race, while sending Nick Sirianni’s team to the No. 5 seed, and a date on the road against the NFC South’s division winner.

With fans and pundits in shock, here’s an updated look at the NFC playoff picture.

National reaction to Eagles shocking 35-31 loss to the Cardinals in Week 17

We’re looking at the national reaction of the Philadelphia Eagles shocking 35-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at home in Week 17

In what can only be described as a shocking performance, the Eagles no longer control their destiny after a 35-31 loss to the Cardinals at home.

In Jonathan Gannon’s return to Philadelphia, Arizona rushed for 221 yards, with James Conner logging 26 physical carries for 128 yards and one touchdown.

The Cardinals’ win put the Cowboys in the No. 2 seed entering Week 18, and a victory over Washington would give Dallas the NFC East.

With the outcome now final, here’s the national reaction to the Eagles’ stunning collapse.

Eagles vs. Cardinals: 10 players to watch in Week 17 matchup

We’re looking at ten players to watch when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Arizona Cardinals in a Week 17 matchup at Lincoln Financial Field

The Eagles (11-4) are just three hours away from hosting the Cardinals (3-12) on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field in an intriguing matchup that’ll see Jonathan Gannon return to Philadelphia for the first time since the Super Bowl 57 loss to Kansas City.

There are several vital storylines and matchups to watch, while the quarterback battle will feature two dual-threat stars in Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray.

With pregame warmups set to begin, we’re looking at ten players to watch on both team.

Eagles announce 3 roster moves ahead of matchup vs. Cardinals

The Philadelphia Eagles activated cornerback Avonte Maddox ahead of the Week 17 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals

The Eagles are getting healthier and one of their most important defenders is returning to the lineup, as Avonte Maddox has been activated from injured reserve.

Philadelphia elevated linebacker Brandon Smith from the practice squad for tomorrow’s game, and placed tight end Albert Okwuegbunam on Injured Reserve.

Last season, Maddox had 43 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, three passes defended and one interception.

Selected in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft, Maddox has played six seasons for the Eagles, amassing 188 solo tackles, 58 assists, 3.0 sacks, one fumble recovery, and four interceptions.

Eagles vs. Cardinals final injury report: Avonte Maddox set for a return to lineup

The Eagles will have Avonte Maddox back in the lineup against for Week 17 against the Arizona Cardinals

The Eagles released their final injury report for the week, and Avonte Maddox will return to the lineup after missing most of the year with a pectoral injury.

Pro Bowl left guard Landon Dickerson (thumb) and Maddox (pectoral) were full participants at practice and have no game status designations for Sunday.

With Maddox still on injured reserve, Philadelphia will have to make a move before adding the slot cornerback to the 53-man roster.

Linebacker Nicholas Morrow (abdomen) also has no game status designation for Week 17 after being a limited participant at practice this week after missing Week 16 with his injury.

Eagles vs. Cardinals: 7 storylines to watch for in Week 17

We’re looking at seven storylines to watch for in the Philadelphia Eagles Week 17 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals

The Eagles (11-4) host the Cardinals (3-12) on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field in an intriguing matchup that’ll see Jonathan Gannon return to Philadelphia for the first time since the Super Bowl 57 loss to Kansas City.

There are several vital storylines and matchups to watch, while the quarterback battle will feature two dual-threat stars in Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray.

On defense, the Eagles are expected to get Zach Cunningham and Nicholas Morrow back, hopefully strengthening a defensive unit decimated by injury and poor play over the past month.

With the week’s final practice underway, we’re looking at seven storylines to watch in Week 17.

Eagles have 4 assistants make a list of 2024 head coaching candidates to watch

The Philadelphia #Eagles have four assistant coaches make a list of 2024 head coaching candidates to watch

The 3-0 Eagles are one the hottest teams in the NFL right now, and with success comes poachers from the opposition looking to lure your best coaches away.

When hiring Nick Sirianni, Philadelphia assembled one of the NFL’s youngest coaching staff, and that dynamic group has already been broken up thanks to their versatility and vast talents.

Shane Steichen took his talents to Indianapolis, and he’s doing wonders with Anthony Richardson.

The much-maligned Jonathan Gannon is in Arizona, and his Cardinals just upset the top-ranked Dallas Cowboys.

Sports Illustrated’s Conor Orr listed the top 65 potential NFL head coaching candidates for 2024. The Eagles had four assistant coaches on the list, with their offensive coordinator as a two-time nominee.

Cardinals DC happy with OLB depth despite youth, inexperience

Nick Rallis says he would be comfortable with any of his young OLBs starting.

The Arizona Cardinals have a pretty inexperienced group of outside linebackers. However, it would appear they are good with the players they have.

Defensive coordinator Nick Rallis, as a good DC would say, is happy with the group so far.

“It’s a great competition,” he said on Thursday. “I feel great about the depth. There’s a lot of guys in that room that if we had to go out and start with them, I’d feel great going into that game.”

That depth is mostly untested.

Right now, the starters are Zaven Collins and Dennis Gardeck. Collins is playing the position for the first time full time, having played off the ball for his first two seasons in the league.

Gardeck has been in the league since 2018 but has only played 476 defensive snaps in five seasons, compared to more than 1,600 on special teams.

Cameron Thomas and Myjai Sanders enter their second season after being drafted in the third round in 2022. Jesse Luketa is in his second season. BJ Ojulari is a rookie second rounder.

Victor Dimukeje enters his third season.

David Anenih has yet to play in an NFL game.

There is certainly nice potential among most of them.

Rallis would never say that he is concerned about the depth. That said, between Collis, Thomas, Sanders and Ojulari, the Cardinals should have a very nice, young, high upside group of edge defenders.

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DC Nick Rallis likely to call defense from sideline

Rallis worked in the booth as a position coach in 2022 but liked how it went from the sideline last week.

Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Nick Rallis, in his preseason debut as a defensive coordinator against the Denver Broncos last week, called the defense from the sideline rather than in the booth.

It was a change for him.

He probably will move forward working on the sideline.

Rallis, speaking to reporters on Thursday, explained his thought process.

Being on the sideline was new again.

As a linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, he worked on the sideline in 2021. He found it difficult to see things on the field from the angle he was at to see what the opposing offense was doing.

In 2022, he moved up to the booth.

He gave the sideline a try again as a defensive coordinator and liked it.

“My plan was to do a game on the sidelines, stand a little further back, see if I could see what I needed to see and then, if that didn’t work out, I was going to try going up in the booth, but I actually really liked it,” he explained. “I think there is value to being on the sideline where I can communicate with the players face-to-face, with (head coach) Jonathan (Gannon) face-to-face because the head coach it’s difficult to get a hold of that guy.”

After working from the sideline against the Broncos and liking, he thinks he will continue to do that.

So we can expect to see him in the sideline on Saturday night at State Farm Stadium, probably wearing a hoodie again.

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