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A former Wisconsin LB earns NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors

A former Badger makes a game-changing play in the NFL’s Week 5

After coming up with the biggest play of the Eagles’ 21-18 win over the Panthers on Sunday, former Wisconsin LB T.J. Edwards was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

Late in the fourth quarter with his Philadelphia team trailing by one score, Edwards blocked the first punt of his NFL career to give the Eagles excellent field position for what turned into the game-winning drive. The Big Ten actually swept NFC awards in Week 5, as Michigan’s Tom Brady took home NFC Offensive Player of the Week and Ohio State’s Marshon Lattimore was awarded defensive honors.

Edwards had a pair of solo tackles and three assisted tackles to go along with his blocked punt in the win.

Eagles’ LB T.J. Edwards named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Eagles’ linebacker T.J. Edwards was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after his 4th quarter blocked punt help Philadelphia upset Carolina

The NFL announced on Wednesday that third-year linebacker T.J. Edwards was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in Philadelphia’s victory over the Carolina Panthers.

This is Edwards’ first career Player of the Week honor and he’s the first Eagle to be named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week since Kenjon Barner in 2017.

Edwards block on Joseph Charlton’s punt with four minutes remaining in Sunday’s game put the Eagles in scoring position at the Panthers’ 27-yard line.

With the Eagles down 18-13 at the time, quarterback Jalen Hurts scored on a 6-yard touchdown run on the ensuing drive and hit wide receiver DeVonta Smith for the two-point conversion to give the Eagles a 21-18 lead.

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WATCH: LB T.J. Edwards makes a game-changing play in Eagles’ win over Carolina

The former Badger great makes a game-changing play for the Eagles

Former Wisconsin LB T.J. Edwards stole the show among Badgers in the NFL on Sunday afternoon. The Illinois native had an NFL first, and it turned out to be the deciding play in a 21-18 Eagles road win over Carolina.

Edwards, who played at Wisconsin from 2014-2018, blocked a Panthers punt with 3:53 remaining in the fourth quarter to set up Philadelphia inside the Carolina 30-yard line for what ended up being a game-winning drive. It was the Wisconsin alum’s first blocked punt in the NFL, and it couldn’t have come at a better time.

The Eagles improved to 2-3 with a massive win to get their season back on track.

WATCH: T.J. Edwards puts Eagles into scoring position vs. Panthers with a blocked punt

WATCH: T.J. Edwards puts Eagles into scoring position vs. Panthers with a blocked punt

The Eagles have played poorly as a team all afternoon, but they sit with a three-point lead over the Panthers late in the 4th quarter thanks to the play of linebacker T.J. Edwards.

The block came on a Joseph Charlton punt with four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

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10 bold predictions for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021

Jalen Hurts could finish the season as the Eagles single-season record holder in passing yards and passing touchdowns. Here are 9 more bold predictions for Philadelphia in 2021

On March 29, 1977, the NFL voted to increase the league regular season from 14 to 16 games, beginning in the 1978 campaign.

The league went 44 years between adding regular-season games, but back in March, the league officially adopted a 17-game regular season, beginning this upcoming 2021 season.

Teams and fans are focused on the expanded playoffs and enhanced opportunity to reach the Super Bowl, but what about the single-season records that could fall around the league, or the different scenario’s that could play out in a league where crazy things happen.

With the season opener just days away, here are 10 bold predictions for the Eagles in 2021.

Roster moves: Eagles officially announce 53 man roster after trade, several cuts

Roster moves: Eagles announce 53 man roster

After weeks of training camp practices and four days of roster cuts, the Philadelphia Eagles just announced their initial 53-man roster for the 2021 NFL season.

Everything is fluid in the NFL, meaning some of the names could change by as early as Wednesday afternoon.

In a shocking move, the Eagles are only keeping three running backs on the roster, while J.J. Arcega-Whiteside was the fifth wide receiver to make the roster. Camp standout Tyree Jackson made the roster, although he’ll likely end up on the injured reserve.

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Wisconsin football’s all-time leaders in interceptions

A look at Wisconsin football’s all-time interception leaders:

Since the reign of head coach Barry Alvarez, Wisconsin football has been known for playing dominant defense. The Badgers have been fortunate enough to have numerous outstanding players on all three levels of their defense over the years.

Related: Wisconsin CB Faion Hicks named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List

In addition to legendary Wisconsin defensive backs like Jamar Fletcher or Jim Leonhard, the all-time leaders in career interceptions in Wisconsin program history highlights other Badgers’ legends like linebacker T.J. Edwards as well.

It is great to see these Wisconsin defensive legends represented in the top Badgers in career interceptions, especially since many went onto successful professional careers.

Below are the all-time leaders in career interceptions in Wisconsin football program history:

Eagles vs. Cardinals Thursday Injury Report

Darius Slay was among six Eagles players listed as limited participants in practice

The Eagles released their Thursday injury report in advance of Sunday’s matchup with the Cardinals and Darius slay was among six-players who were limited participants.

Jack Driscoll (knee) and Avonte Maddox (knee) did not practice.

Grayland Arnold (hamstring), LB Shaun Bradley (neck), LB T.J. Edwards (hamstring), DT Malik Jackson (concussion), and CB Michael Jacquet (hamstring) joined Slay as limited participants.

Fletcher Cox, Josh Sweat, and Rudy Ford all got in full practice as the Eagles defense prepares to face Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins.

Eagles Injury Report: Fletcher Cox sits out practice with a neck injury; Zach Ertz a limited participant

Eagles Injury Report: Fletcher Cox sits out practice with a neck injury; Zach Ertz a limited participant

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The Philadelphia Eagles returned to practice to prepare for the Sunday afternoon matchup with the Packers and Fletcher Cox was a non-participant due to a neck injury.

Rudy Ford missed practice as well with a hamstring injury.

Zach Ertz continued working his way back into the lineup and elevated off the injured reserve list, setting the stage for the Eagles’ star tight end to return against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers.

Starting middle linebacker T.J. Edwards was limited with a hamstring injury as well.

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Eagles snap counts vs. the Browns: Breakdown, analysis from 22-17 loss

Eagles snap counts vs. the Browns: Breakdown, analysis

The Philadelphia Eagles fell to 3-6-1 on the season after an ugly 22-17 road loss to the Cleveland Browns.

With a Monday night matchup at home against the Seahawks on the horizon, here are the snap counts for Sunday’s loss with breakdown and analysis.

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Quarterback: Carson Wentz 68 snaps, Jalen Hurts 1 snap

Wentz played every snap on Sunday, going 21 of 35 for 235 yards, two touchdowns, and two more interceptions. Hurts saw one snap in the rainy, gloomy conditions.

Running Back: Miles Sanders 41 snaps, Boston Scott 27 snaps

The Eagles promoted Elijah Holyfield up from the practice squad and he only saw five snaps on special teams. The Eagles rolled with Sanders and Scott on the afternoon. Miles Sanders led the Eagles with 66 yards on 16 carries (4.1 ypc), but had a huge fumble early in the first quarter. Boston Scott carried the ball 5 times for 24 yards.

Wide Receiver: Travis Fulgham 65 snaps, Jalen Reagor 63 snaps, Greg Ward 46 snaps, Alshon Jeffery 5 snaps, John Hightower 1 snap

Jeffery took a step back from a snap count, logging 5 one week after playing 18 snaps against the Giants. Weather likely played a factor in the reduction. Travis Fulgham led the Eagles in snaps at the receiver position, while Reagor led in the stat line, catching four passes for 52 yards. Fulgham was again held to one catch.

Tight End: Dallas Goedert 68 snaps, Richard Rodgers 22 snaps

Goedert played every snap on Sunday, catching 5 passes for 77 yards and a touchdown. Richard Rodgers made the most of his 22 snaps, catching 2 passes for 48 yards and a touchdown.

Offensive Line: Isaac Seumalo 68 snaps, Matt Pryor 68 snaps, Jason Kelce 64 snaps, Jason Peters 47 snaps, Lane Johnson 41 snaps, Jordan Mailata 26 snaps, Sua Opeta 17 snaps, Jack Driscoll 6 snaps, Luke Juriga 4 snaps

The Eagles offensive line struggled on Sunday with only Seumalo and Matt Pryor seeing every snap. Jason Peters played the worst game of his career and Lane Johnson left with a shoulder injury.

Defensive Line: Brandon Graham 53 snaps, Javon Hargrave 49 snaps, Fletcher Cox 45 snaps, Derek Barnett 38 snaps, Josh Sweat 34 snaps, Malik Jackson 32 snaps, T.Y. McGill 14 snaps, Joe Ostman 9 snaps

The Eagles play valiantly on the defensive line Sunday with Brandon Graham and Fletcher Cox leading the way. Javon Hargrave had a solid game with seven tackles, while Josh Sweat had 6 tackles and 1 sack.

Linebacker: Alex Singleton 67 snaps, T.J. Edwards 47 snaps, Davion Taylor 18 snaps,

Singleton is proving to be a solid NFL linebacker and he showed his mettle again on Sunday, leading the Eagles with 12 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and 1 sack. T.J. Edwards missed some tackles but had another solid outing, logging 5 tackles and 1 tackle for loss.

Defensive Back: Rodney McLeod 67 snaps, Jalen Mills 63 snaps, Darius Slay 51 snaps, Avonte Maddox 44 snaps, Nickell Robey-Coleman 25 snaps, Will Parks 14 snaps, Cre’Von LeBlanc 13 snaps

The Eagles secondary again gave up to many first-down conversions and outside of Slay, the entire secondary struggled in coverage.

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