Eagles-Giants: Week 16 Preview

The Eagles (5-9), after a tough fourth-quarter loss to the Baltimore Ravens, look to end a five-game losing streak in Week 16 against the New York Giants (10-4).

Tom Long  •  22 Dec 2016
Can Eagles Avoid Embarrassment on Thursday Night stage?

The Eagles have a short week of game preparation, as they play on Thursday night against the division rival New York Giants. Can Philadelphia avoid being embarrassed on Thursday Night Football — a night where there has been plenty of tough-to-watch football games in 2016?

Paul Macrie  •  21 Dec 2016
Fletcher Cox, Jason Peters Named to Pro Bowl

The NFL announced the Pro Bowl rosters on Tuesday. Eagles defensive lineman Fletcher Cox and offensive lineman Jason Peters are the two players that will participate in the Pro Bowl, set for Jan. 29 in Orlando.

Kevin Durso  •  20 Dec 2016
Schwartz on Steve Smith TD: “The call wasn’t the issue, it’s the execution.”

By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  After Sunday's game, Eagles' rookie cornerback Jalen Mills expressed disappointment in Jim Schwartz's play-call on Steve Smith's 34-yard touchdown in the final moments of the first half. Today, the former Detroit Lions' head coach provided a simple solution to avoid a similar situation going forward. "Yeah, […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  20 Dec 2016
Eagles Close Losses Providing False Hope

On their way to nine losses, the Eagles suffered defeats by margins of one point twice, five points twice, six points, seven points, 11 points, 14 points and 18 points. In the box score, these are close losses. And in reality, these are close losses. But don’t look at them with a sense that the Eagles are close.

Kevin Durso  •  20 Dec 2016
Pederson on two-point conversion: “They knew we were throwing the ball.”

Embed from Getty Images By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  As for the two-point conversion attempt to win yesterday's game at M&T Bank Stadium, the Ravens knew what was coming. That according to Eagles' head coach Doug Pederson, who explained why rookie Byron Marshall's presence in the backfield wasn't an indicator of Philadelphia's play-call. "No," […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  19 Dec 2016
Eagles Armchair: Doug Pederson Was Right

The Eagles were an extra point away from overtime when Doug Pederson decided to attempt a two point conversion. The numbers and logic say he was right to do so.

Tucker Bagley  •  19 Dec 2016
Eagles Report Card: Close But No Cigar Again for Eagles

It’s a game that will be defined by the last play more than anything, a failed two-point conversion for the win for the Eagles, but there were a lot of layers to this game. Here are this week’s grades in our report card.

Kevin Durso  •  18 Dec 2016
Eagles Late Rally Falls Short in 5th Straight Loss

Carson Wentz led the Eagles on a potential game-tying drive that had them down one facing a two-point conversion. But the conversion failed, sending the Eagles to their fifth straight loss to the Ravens, 27-26, at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday.

Kevin Durso  •  18 Dec 2016