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Nick Sirianni’s explanation for the questionable Saquon Barkley pass play wasn’t great

Not great!

The questions about whether Nick Sirianni is a good head coach won’t go away after the Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Atlanta Falcons, particularly because of the late play call with under two minutes to go on Monday.

Instead of running the ball on 3rd-and-3 with the Falcons having no timeouts, Sirianni and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore dialed up a simple pass in the flat off play action. It would have worked if Saquon Barkley hadn’t dropped an easy catch, but that’s not the point. The clock stopped, the Eagles kicked a field goal, and the Falcons overcame a 99 percent chance of losing to give Kirk Cousins his first win with Atlanta.

Sirianni had this to say:

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Sirianni explains his pivotal play call that led to Saquon’s drop

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“They were running a certain defense and junking it up in the middle, so we were trying to go on around the outside, and it didn’t work,” he said.

“The decision to pass it there, again like I said, when there were junking it up inside, with it being fourth and three to go for it, I thought with them not having any timeouts, I wanted them to be down a touchdown and see if they could drive the field,” he added. “And they did.”

Not great!

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How to buy Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons Monday Night Football tickets

Tickets are now available for the #Eagles home opener against the #Falcons. Get yours before they’re gone:

The Philadelphia Eagles will finally host their first game of the 2024 NFL season at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons.

Regardless of any result prior to your first game at home, teams in the NFL want to make their backyard a fortress. This is the Eagles’ first opportunity to establish that.

The Eagles got a big win against the Packers in Brazil, and now only limited tickets remain for this prime-time home opener in Philadelphia.

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The Eagles have Week 2 as their home opener for one of the most interesting reasons. After opening the season taking in Brazil’s first-ever NFL game, Philly will get to welcome their team back home in this one.

A continued hot start for the Eagles, quarterback Jalen Hurts and head coach Nick Sirianni both included, will be the hope after a tumultuous offseason.

Can the Eagles establish that home-field advantage against the visiting Falcons? Tickets for this contest start as low as $141.

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How to buy Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons Monday Night Football tickets

Tickets are now available for the #Eagles home opener against the #Falcons. Get yours before they’re gone:

The Philadelphia Eagles will finally host their first game of the 2024 NFL season at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons.

Regardless of any result prior to your first game at home, teams in the NFL want to make their backyard a fortress. This is the Eagles’ first opportunity to establish that.

The Eagles got a big win against the Packers in Brazil, and now only limited tickets remain for this prime-time home opener in Philadelphia.

SHOP: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Atlanta Falcons tickets

The Eagles have Week 2 as their home opener for one of the most interesting reasons. After opening the season taking in Brazil’s first-ever NFL game, Philly will get to welcome their team back home in this one.

A continued hot start for the Eagles, quarterback Jalen Hurts and head coach Nick Sirianni both included, will be the hope after a tumultuous offseason.

Can the Eagles establish that home-field advantage against the visiting Falcons? Tickets for this contest start as low as $141.

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Bill Belichick on the Eagles: Philly fans love me

Bill Belichick says Philadelphia fans love him

Bill Belichick was shut out of this spring’s head coaching carousel, but the legendary head coach is already looking toward 2025 and has the potential to replace some big names.

ESPN’s trio of Don Van Natta Jr., Seth Wickersham, and Jeremy Fowler previously broke down Belichick’s inability to land a coaching job in 2024 while outlining his goals for the future. The old-school coach won’t have many options, but he’d be interested in three NFC East teams if a vacancy developed.

During Wednesday’s episode of the Pat McAfee Show, the future Hall of Fame head coach discussed the Eagles Week 1 matchup with Green Bay when he referenced the fan base.

For Belichick, it’s all love in his mind.

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Belichick joked that Philly fans hated him after the Eagles lost to New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX (24-21). That love returned after the Eagles beat the Patriots in Super Bowl LII (41-33).

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Bill Belichick to do the Manningcast live from Lincoln Financial Field in Week 2

Bill Belichick will do Peyton and Eli’s Manningcast live from Lincoln Financial Field in Week 2 for the Eagles MNF matchup vs. the Falcons

Bill Belichick was shut out of this spring’s head coaching carousel, but the legendary head coach is already looking toward 2025 and has the potential to replace some big names.

One potential opening could be in Philadelphia, where Nick Sirianni enters this season on the hot seat and couldn’t possibly survive another collapse similar to 2023, when the Eagles lost six of their final seven games.

The former Patriots head coach will join Peyton and Eli Manning for the first half of select Monday night football games on the Manningcast, and his first appearance won’t be on the couch but rather live and in person to watch Sirianni’s team face the Falcons.

During the off-season, Jeffrey Lurie’s Eagles were among the teams with head coaches that considered potentially overhauling their staffs for the legendary coach. Howie Roseman checked on Belichick, only to see how the coach felt after he departed New England.

Things could get interesting if the Birds get off to a slow or stale start.

Nick Sirianni raves about Saquon Barkley ahead of Eagles season opener vs. Packers

Nick Sirianni raves about Saquon Barkley ahead of Eagles season opener vs. Packers

Saquon Barkley headlined our list of five players that’ll make the Eagles more explosive, and just hours before the team departs for Sao Paulo, Brazil, head coach Nick Sirianni was raving about his star running back.

During his Tuesday press conference, Philadelphia’s fourth-year head coach couldn’t contain himself when discussing a Barkley run during Monday’s practice.

Barkley is one of five NFL players with 5,000+ rushing yards (5,211) and 2,000+ receiving yards (2,100) since 2018, joining Ezekiel Elliott, Aaron Jones, Alvin Kamara and Christian McCaffrey.

His presence should immediately make life easier for quarterback Jalen Hurts, creating room on the outside for A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Jahan Dotson.

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How to buy Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles NFL Week 1 tickets in Brazil

Tickets are now available for the #Packers vs. #Eagles in Brazil:

The Green Bay Packers’ regular season is just a few short days away.

The Packers and Philadelphia Eagles will kickoff their respective regular seasons with a Week 1 matchup on Sept. 6, 2024, at 8:15 p.m.

With a big twist.

This opener will take place at Corinthians Arena, home to Brazilian soccer team SC Corinthians. The cheeseheads and birds will feature in the NFL’s inaugural Brazil game, which will kickoff on Friday of Week 1.

Limited tickets remain for the season opener in South America.

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The Packers will hope to leave Sao Paulo with the same momentum they built last season. Green Bay surprised many with their run to the Divisional Round of the NFC playoffs. The emergence of quarterback Jordan Love played a big part, and he was recently rewarded for it with a massive new contract.

On the flip side, Philly will want to start 2024 in a rebounding fashion. After reaching the Super Bowl two years ago, the Eagles slumped last season. Head coach Nick Sirianni needs a positive start to next year if he wants job security.

Will the Pack take that next step out of the gate? Could the Eagles right the ship? Tickets for this contest start as low as $194.

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How to buy Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers NFL Week 1 tickets in Brazil

Tickets are still available for the #Eagles opener in Brazil:

The Philadelphia Eagles’ regular season is just days away from kicking off!

The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers will begin their respective regular seasons with a Week 1 matchup on Sept. 6, 2024, at 8:15 p.m.

With a big twist.

This opener will take place at Corinthians Arena, home to Brazilian soccer team SC Corinthians. The cheeseheads and birds will feature in the NFL’s inaugural Brazil game, which will kickoff on Friday, Sept. 6.

Limited tickets remain for the season opener in South America.

SHOP: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers tickets

The Packers will hope to leave Sao Paulo with the same momentum they built last season. Green Bay surprised many with their run to the Divisional Round of the NFC playoffs. The emergence of quarterback Jordan Love played a big part, and he was recently rewarded for it with a massive new contract.

On the flip side, Philly will want to start 2024 in a rebounding fashion. After reaching the Super Bowl two years ago, the Eagles slumped last season. Head coach Nick Sirianni needs a positive start to next year if he wants job security.

Will the Pack take that next step out of the gate? Could the Eagles right the ship? Tickets for this contest start as low as $194.

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3 big questions for the Eagles ahead of season opener vs. Packers

3 big questions for the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of season opener vs. Green Bay Packers

The summer is officially over, training camp and preseason are a wrap, and the Eagles will depart Philadelphia four days from now for a 9+ hour flight to São Paulo, Brazil, for an intriguing season-opening matchup against Jordan Love and the talented Green Bay Packers.

Philadelphia has retooled its roster, changed both coordinator positions, and has one of the younger teams in the NFL entering the 2024 regular season. There are always questions to be answered, and with the regular season upon us, we’re looking at the three biggest questions for the Eagles ahead of the matchup against the Packers.

Can the young guys hit the ground running?

Cooper DeJean (21), Jeremiah Trotter (21), and Jalen Carter (23) are among the 12 players on the roster who are age 23 or younger, and all twelve play integral roles for a team with a legit Super Bowl window. The Eagles are a potential juggernaut, but an injury at a critical position on offense, or Darius Slay suffering an injury on defense, could expose a youth-filled group that could still not be ready for primetime. With Jason Kelce becoming a media giant and Fletcher Cox enjoying retirement, Philadelphia must have leadership voids filled from Day 1.

Can Jalen Hurts regain his All-Pro form?

Hurts was named to his second Pro Bowl last after starting 17 regular-season games. He completed 65.4 percent of his passes for 3,858 yards and a career-high 23 touchdowns. He also added 15 rushing touchdowns, setting a new NFL record for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in a single season, matching Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. With Kellen Moore emphasizing Hurts become more efficient with check-downs to the running backs, his completion percentage could rise to over 70% in 2024. There were difficult moments in 2023, though, as Hurts’ QBR ranking fell from fourth (68.3) to 12th (60.1). His 15 interceptions nearly matched his first three years combined (18). After cleaning his game and meshing with Kellen Moore, Can Hurts regain his All-Pro form.

Will Vic Fangio’s defense respond to the pressure?

The offense can be explosive and set all kinds of records, but it won’t matter if the Eagles rebuilt defense doesn’t tackle better, make plays in coverage, and pressure and sack the quarterback. Philadelphia spent three years running some variation of Fangio’s scheme before hiring the architect. The Eagles are a young cornerback but much improved, while C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s return has brought swagger and confidence back to the unit. After a total collapse in 2023, can the Eagles’ defense regain that 2022 form?

NFL Preseason Week 1: Can the Ravens defend the Eagles passing game?

Baltimore Ravens rookie Nate Wiggins will tested by Philadelphia Eagles WR’s Johnny Wilson and Ainias Smith in their upcoming exhibition game.

The Baltimore Ravens intentionally drafted to replenish their depth chart at the defensive back position earlier this spring. They’ll get a chance to see the implications of the 2024 NFL draft when they face the Philadelphia Eagles in their preseason opener tonight.

Ravens’ rookie Nate Wiggins will tested by Eagles’ rookie wide receivers, including Johnny Wilson and former Texas A&M speedster Ainias Smith. Earlier this spring, I suggested that the Ravens draft Smith because his upside makes him an asset in special teams even if he does not make the frequent rotation needed in the 11-man personnel on offense. Nevertheless, Wilson’s game is a little different from Smith’s. Standing six feet six inches tall, Wilson creates an offensive nightmare for defensive backs, and with Ravens’ rookie wide receiver Devontez Walker already terrorizing Wiggins at practice, Wilson may excel in week 1 of the NFL preseason.

For the Ravens, not much of an update has surfaced on Iowa State draftee defensive back T.J Tampa. Consequently, Ravens’ fans may see heavy playing time given to defensive back Jalyn Armour-Davis and 22-year-old safety Sanoussi Kane in the preseason debut.

Ultimately, it is presumptuous to assume the Ravens will be the same defensive powerhouse they were a season ago with zero evidence. In the preseason, veteran safety Eddie Jackson and defensive back Brandon Stephens may see extra reps to assist the second-string players with adjusting to the tenacity at the NFL level.