“Our defence was outstanding and, unfortunately, just too many mistakes offensively to overcome it.” Packers quarterback Jordan Love fumbled a scoring opportunity in the final minute of the first half. A second successive defeat left the Packers third in the NFC North, behind the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears. The Eagles, on a three-game winning run, remain top of …
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Top 5 Jalen Hurts games, DeVonta Smith shines, Brandon Graham’s role: Eight Eagles Thoughts
Every week is a season in the NFL, and happiness and despair always seem one game away — especially in Philadelphia. So, back to happiness. The Eagles responded to the humiliating loss to the New York Giants by beating the Minnesota Vikings with a historical performance from the franchise quarterback and then re-signing one of the best players in franchise …
Read More »DeVonta Smith: We have to be on the same page in passing game
Jalen Hurts threw for a season-high 280 yards on Sunday, but the Eagles passing game was still a topic of conversation on Sunday. The Eagles had a 17-3 lead over the Broncos in the third quarter, but picked up just one first down on their next four possessions. The Broncos were putting 18 points on the board while the offense …
Read More »DeVonta Smith: A.J. Brown wants what’s best for team, offense needs to be better
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown’s social media activity after last Sunday’s win over the Buccaneers made a lot of noise around Philadelphia this week and fellow wideout DeVonta Smith weighed in on it on Friday. The Eagles did not complete a pass in the second half of that game and they’re 31st in passing yards despite a 4-0 start to …
Read More »Fantasy football rankings Week 5: Sleepers, projections, starts, DeVonta Smith, Darren Waller and more
Maybe the cool October weather will help our steaming anger from what went down in Week 4. Well, now we have byes adding to our frustration in the Week 5 rankings. Okay, but let’s turn this positive with some notes and stats to help you find some sleepers or needed starts. Plus, of course, we have more smiles coming in …
Read More »Active players Brock Bowers, Tory Taylor, DeVonta Smith earn spots
Wide receivers — DeVonta Smith, Alabama, 2020; Desmond Howard, Michigan, 1991. Tackles — Jonathan Ogden, UCLA, 1995; Bryant McKinnie, Miami, 2001. Guards — Brad Budde, Southern California, 1979; John Smith, Notre Dame, 1927. Center — Dave Rimington, Nebraska, 1981-82. Tight end — Keith Jackson, Oklahoma, 1986-87. QB — Vince Young, Texas, 2005. Running backs — Archie Griffin, Ohio State, 1974-75; …
Read More »DeVonta Smith’s big day, Jordan Davis conditioning and other Eagles observations
The Eagles held their second practice of training camp for the 2025-26 season on Thursday at the NovaCare Complex. Link to Day 1. Here are my observations from Day 2: Betting Davis Jordan Davis is in the best shape of his NFL career. Seriously, he is. I’ve heard countless players make the same claim in previous seasons. It’s a camp …
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