Instant analysis of Eagles’ 38-31 win over the Commanders in Week 8

We’re looking at an instant analysis of the Philadelphia #Eagles’ 38-31 win over the Washington Commanders in Week 8

The Eagles defense has allowed 31 points to the Commanders twice this season, and both times, Philadelphia came away with the win.

On Sunday, All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts tossed four touchdowns, and A.J. Brown broke an NFL record while logging two more scores and 130 yards receiving in the win.

On defense, the Eagles allowed Washington quarterback Sam Howell to go 39-of-52 for 397 yards passing and four touchdowns, but Sean Desai’s group got a timely sack and fumble to close the game.

With a showdown against Dallas looming this week, here’s an instant analysis of the win.

Eagles vs. Commanders inactives: Jordan Davis to play in Week 8 after tweaking hamstring

Jordan Davis will be active for the Philadelphia #Eagles Week 8 matchup against the Washington Commanders despite dealing with a hamstring injury

After missing two days of practice with a hamstring injury, Jordan Davis worked out this morning, and he’ll be active for Philadelphia’s Week 8 matchup against Washington.

Davis was questionable for Sunday’s contest, but he’ll play, while Bradley Roby was ruled out with a shoulder injury.

Free safety Kevin Byard will make his Eagles debut after being acquired via a trade with the Tennessee Titans on Monday.

Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel was the biggest injury concern coming into today’s game, However, he is active for Washington.

Eagles vs. Commanders: 10 stats to know for Week 8 matchup

We’re looking at ten stats to know ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles Week 8 matchup against the Washington Commanders

We’re over two hours from the Eagles (6-1) and Commanders (3-4) getting together at FedEx Field for a bitter NFC East matchup.

The Birds made more big news this week, acquiring free safety Kevin Byard from the Titans for Terrell Edmunds and draft picks.

Philadelphia is surging after a 31-17 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday night, while Washington is 3-4, and even after a terrible loss to the Giants last week, Ron Rivera’s team is still 1.5 games out of the final NFC playoff spot.

With kickoff fast approaching, here are ten stats for both teams.

Eagles’ updated 53-man roster vs. Commanders: News and notes for Week 8

We’re looking at an updated 53-man roster for the Philadelphia #Eagles Week 8 matchup against the Washington Commanders

We’re over 30 hours away from the Eagles (6-1) and Commanders (3-4) getting together at FedEx Field for a bitter NFC East matchup.

Philadelphia is surging after a 31-17 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday night, while Washington is 3-4, and even after a terrible loss to the Giants last week, Ron Rivera’s team is still 1.5 games out of the final NFC playoff spot.

The Eagles made more big news this week, acquiring free safety Kevin Byard from the Titans for Terrell Edmunds and draft picks.

With kickoff fast approaching, here’s Philadelphia’s updated 53-man roster after several moves.

Terrell Edmunds talks about joining the Titans and how he found out about the trade

Former Eagles safety Terrell Edmunds talks about joining the Titans and how he found out about the trade to Tennessee

Terrell Edmunds went from a likely deep playoff run to being a vital piece of a trade that could put Philadelphia back in the Super Bowl.

On Tuesday, the Eagles sent Edmunds and two late-round 2024 NFL draft picks to the Titans for star safety Kevin Byard.

On Wednesday, Edmunds was in the locker room with his new team and spoke to ESPN’s Turron Davenport about the trade and how he found out he was on the move.

Edmunds was a first-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2018 NFL Draft and played from 2018-2022 with the Steelers before joining the Eagles this offseason.

With Philadelphia, Edmunds saw action in seven games this season, with two starts, logging 28 tackles.

Edmunds has 410 career tackles and five interceptions in six NFL seasons.

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Former Steelers S Terrell Edmunds traded to Titans from Eagles

Terrell Edmunds was part of the trade that sent Kevin Byard to the Eagles.

The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t see the value in trying to re-sign safety Terrell Edmunds last offseason. Edmunds ended up signing with the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles, where he must have thought he would have it made. But his dream job was short-lived as it came out on Monday that the Eagles had included Edmunds in a trade with the Tennessee Titans.

The Eagles and Titans swapped draft picks and safeties with Edmunds headed to Tennessee and Philadelphia getting an upgrade with Kevin Byard.

Edmunds appeared in all seven of Philadelphia’s games in 2023 but only started two. He racked up 28 total tackles. It isn’t clear if Edmunds will start for Tennessee or will be a reserve.

During his time with the Steelers, we always felt like Edmunds was a great fit and somewhat underrated, but he didn’t seem to have a place with the Eagles. We hope he can turn things around with Tennessee.

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National reaction to Eagles acquiring Kevin Byard from Titans for Terrell Edmunds, draft picks

We’re looking at the national reaction to the Philadelphia #Eagles acquiring Kevin Byard from the Tennessee Titans for Terrell Edmunds, and draft picks

The Eagles have Super Bowl aspirations and with the safety position deal with multiple injuries, GM Howie Roseman went out and acquired a ball-hawk with Pro Bowl credential.

According to multiple media outlets, Philadelphia acquired safety Kevin Byard from the Tennessee Titans for two 2024 late round picks and safety Terrell Edmunds.

Byard is versatile and has been one of the NFL’s true tough guys since entering the league, playing in every game since being drafted and not missing a start since Week 10 of his rookie year.

Byard’s made at least one solo tackle in 116 of the 120 regular season games he’s played in a Titans uniform and made 44 tackles with an interception and two pass breakups in seven playoff games.

With Byard likely to arrive late Monday night or Tuesday morning, here’s the national reaction to the blockbuster addition.

Instant analyis of Eagles trading Terrell Edmunds and draft picks to Titans for Kevin Byard

We’re looking at Instant analyis of the Philadelphia #Eagles trading safety Terrell Edmunds and two draft picks to the Tennessee Titans for Kevin Byard

Howie Roseman has never been one to sit around, and as the Eagles sit at 6-1 and headed towards another postseason berth, Philadelphia’s GM continues to add talent.

According to ESPN’s Turron Davenport, the Eagles are in fact trading for safety Kevin Byard, sending safety Terrell Edmunds, and two late round picks for the Pro Bowl safety, and hometown kid.

Philadelphia will travel to Washington on Sunday, and Byard could be an immediate starter alongside rookie safety, Sydney Brown.

With the move set to be made official, here’s an instant analysis of the deal.

Titans trading Kevin Byard to Eagles for Terrell Edmunds, picks

The Titans are reportedly trading safety Kevin Byard to the Eagles.

The Tennessee Titans are reportedly trading Kevin Byard to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for safety Terrell Edmunds and two picks in the 2024 NFL draft.

According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Titans are getting the Eagles’ fifth- and sixth-round picks in next year’s draft, along with Edmunds, who is a former first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2018 NFL draft.

To be quite frank, the return is pretty underwhelming here.

I assumed Byard would’ve netted the Titans at least a third- or fourth-round pick in return. Instead, they get two late-round picks and a throwaway player in Edmunds, who is just a body to fill the void left by Byard’s departure.

Whatever the case may be, this was a move the Titans had to make and it’s a clear sign the team is rightly pivoting to the future after an ugly 2-4 start to the season.

On defense, guys like Denico Autry and Kristian Fulton are names to keep an eye on ahead of the Oct. 31 trade deadline. On offense, Derrick Henry and DeAndre Hopkins are also possibilities to be moved.

As for Byard, his excellent career in Tennessee comes to an end and he’ll go down as one of the better players in franchise history. And now he reunites with A.J. Brown in Philadelphia and has a great shot to win his first Super Bowl.

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Best photos from Eagles’ 31-17 win over the Dolphins

We’re looking at the best photos from the Philadelphia #Eagles 31-17 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday Night

The Eagles answered the call and moved to 6-1 on the season after a dominant 31-17 win over the Dolphins on Sunday night in front of a packed crowd at Lincoln Financial Field.

The Birds had questions after a three-turnover performance from quarterback Jalen Hurts against the New York Jets.

Wearing the Kelly Green alternates for the first time since 2010, Philadelphia rode a gritty performance from quarterback their quarterback, who threw for 279 yards and combined three scores to lead the Birds to a primetime victory.

A.J. Brown had ten catches for 137 yards and one touchdown, his fifth straight game with 125+ yards.

Tyreek Hill accounted for 88 yards on 11 catches with one touchdown, but the Eagles were able to absorb the Miami punches while not allowing any primary scoring drives.

With the Birds set to face the Commanders in Week 8, here are the top photos from Sunday’s electric atmosphere at Lincoln Financial Field.

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