Boomer Between The Games: Week 8 Preview With Brian Jones
This week on Boomer Between the Games, former NFL LB Brian Jones joined Boomer on the program.
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This week on Boomer Between the Games, former NFL LB Brian Jones joined Boomer on the program.
One glaring weakness in the Philadelphia Eagles offense is at wide receiver. Could the Birds swing a midseason trade to give the passing game an upgrade?
The Eagles and Cowboys will meet Sunday night in an NFC East showdown in Dallas.
The Philadelphia Eagles head to Dallas for a Sunday night showdown with the Cowboys. Rookies Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott have breathed new life into the Dallas offense, while Dez Bryant is just itching to make some big plays.
The Minnesota Vikings were handed their first loss of the season as the Philadelphia Eagles defense was on fire Sunday afternoon in Lincoln Financial Field. The defense and special teams of the Eagles bailed out a rough outing by the offense in a 21-10 win.
Lets start with the good...
The Birds special teams unit has lived up to its name today.
The Eagles got their second kick return TD in two weeks, this time courtesy of receiver Josh Huff.
Carson Wentz and Sam Bradford combined to throw three picks and lose two fumbles in the first nine minutes and change of game time.
With the best team in the NFL heading to Philadelphia, the Eagles have listed some key defensive players as questionable for Sunday afternoon's game with the Minnesota Vikings.
This week on Boomer Between the Games, former Pro Bowl LB Bart Scott joined Boomer on the program.
In football, it does not matter if you have a franchise quarterback, a talented running game and receivers if you do not have an offensive line. The Philadelphia Eagles face major concerns on the offensive line as they prepare for the Minnesota Vikings this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford is a part of the reason the Minnesota Vikings are still undefeated, but the biggest concern for the Eagles this week will be trying to move the ball and score on the Vikings defense.
The Philadelphia Eagles fell to 3-2 following a 27-20 loss on the road against the Washington Redskins. The Eagles offense was a wreck, the defense could not make a tackle and there were far too many yellow flags thrown on the Eagles to avoid a second straight loss.
The Eagles safety gave the team its second non offensive touchdown of the day.
The Philadelphia Eagles have a relatively light injury report heading into an NFC East battle with Washington. Defensive tackle Fletcher Cox is listed as questionable with an ankle injury, but he is likely to be available on Sunday.
"It stings because you know that we had the game," said Hicks. "So guys are eager and that's the vibe around here. Guys are eager to learn and they're eager to fix the problems."
This week on Boomer Between the Games, former Pro Bowl WR Cris Collinsworth joined Boomer on the program.
Chris discussed Al Gore returning to campaign for Hillary Clinton, Lane Johnson's suspension being upheld by the NFL, and McDonald's shelving Ronald McDonald. He talked with Philadelphia police inspector Tony Boyle about the Marine Corp Law Enforcement Foundation's annual gala at Sugar House Casino this weekend at 7:00 and Philadelphia Magazine's Victor Fiorillo to follow up on the Wheely Wheely Good food truck at 8:00.
Matt Prater booted a 29-yard field goal with 1:28 left for a 24-23 Lions' lead.
The second-year wide receiver made the catch despite having a corner draped all over him.
Wentz found his running back for the Birds first touchdown of the day.
Chris discussed Hurricane Matthew making impact in Florida, Hillary Clinton's request to extend voter registration in Florida and the controversy over the Wheely Wheely Good food truck. He talked with economist Chris Butler on Finance Friday at 7:20 about Elizabeth Warren's criticism of Pat Toomey, CSN Philly's Ray Didinger at 8:00 about the state of the NFL, and Face the Nation Moderator John Dickerson at 8:20 to preview Sunday night's second presidential debate.
This will not be Schwartz's first game back in Detroit since being fired by the Lions.
The Eagles were forced to take a hiatus after a 3-0 start. It is clear the team is eager to get back to work.
