Eagles/Lions -- Matchup Of High-Powered Offenses
Two potent offenses will face off Sunday when the Detroit Lions visit the Eagles in a potential NFC playoff preview.
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Two potent offenses will face off Sunday when the Detroit Lions visit the Eagles in a potential NFC playoff preview.
For the second straight week the Philadelphia Eagles will be in mostly good health, but rookie safety Earl Wolff will once again be out of action. The young rising defensive player in the Eagles secondary will be sidelined for the second straight game with a knee injury.
Eagles' tight end Brent Celek coached the "Eagles" side of the room, and Pennsylvania state treasurer Rob McCord the "Cowboys," as both teams of students were tested with questions about the world of money.
The Eagles defense swarmed all over the Arizona offense for five sacks and three turnovers, then hung on for the 24-21 victory.
Playing the Philadelphia Eagles brings out the best in Larry Fitzgerald.
The Eagles could be out of a first-place tie by Thanksgiving night. The players are only worried about Sunday afternoon.
Despite the return of Michael Vick from a hamstring injury, Nick Foles will be the Eagles starting quarterback this Sunday and will likely remain the starter for the rest of the season.
Chip Kelly's unique way of doing things has been the right formula for the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Eagles' defense hasn't allowed more than 21 points in seven straight games.
Jack, Bobby and Ted Kennedy kicked around the idea of buying the Philadelphia Eagles in 1962, according to the series "The Untold NFL History of That Day in Dallas."
The announcement was made the same day the Eagles received top honors on PETA's list of the Top Five Vegetarian-Friendly NFL Stadiums.
There was a lot to like about what the Eagles did Sunday against the Redskins. The whole team took it to a division rival to put the game out of reach, or so it seemed, and when the defense had their backs against the wall, they responded by coming up with the big play to slam the door shut on their division foes.
It's been a long time coming, but the Eagles were finally able to snap a ten-game losing streak at Lincoln Financial Field Sunday.
The Eagles now own sole possession of first place in the NFC East, after a 24-16 victory over the Washington Redskins on Sunday.
Eagles fans reportedly have tried to physically harm the Redskins on Sunday. Or, at the very least, the Redskins bus.
Chip Kelly's fast-paced offense that made a big splash in his coaching debut might be even better now.
Eagles WR Riley Cooper has come a long way since leaving the Philadelphia Eagles for three days after using a racial slur.
McCormack later coached the Philadelphia Eagles (1973-75), Baltimore Colts (1980-81) and Seattle Seahawks (1982).
The controversy over the Washington Redskins' team name hits the radio airwaves in Philadelphia this weekend.
There will be a lot on the line Sunday at the Linc when the Eagles face the Redskins. Just ask anyone but the Eagles.
Chris details the latest on the Obamacare enrollment numbers and the Democrats plan to save existing healthcare plans. He also responds to Desean Jackson's request that Eagles fans don't boo the team on Sunday. He also talks to Senator Pat Toomey and Dick Yuengling from the Yuengling Brewery.
The last time the Eagles and Redskins met was opening night. The Eagles expect a tougher test in Sunday's rematch.
Some miss Veterans Stadium. That old edifice was a dump. But it had character, they say. It was the world's largest rat hole, complete with the rats.
"Chip Kelly challenged us after the game," said Jackson. "He challenged us to have a great week of practice so we could do what we need to do and get a win in front of our home crowd. They deserve it."
The Eagles and Redskins appear to be meeting this week heading in opposite directions. While it seems the Eagles may have started to find a little bit of a groove, the Redskins continue to stumble their way through the season and are in real danger of not being able to defend their NFC East crown.
