Week 7 NFL Picks

As we start nearing the halfway point of the season and with more teams dealing with the bye week and injury woes, the games just keep getting tougher for teams. Here’s a look at the Week 7 matchups and predictions.

Denny Basens  •  23 Oct 2016
Eagles vs. Vikings: Start time, TV/Radio Guide

This post serves as both a TV guide and a preview for the Philadelphia Eagles Week 7 showdown with the Minnesota Vikings.

Tim Kelly  •  22 Oct 2016
Eagles Focus: Minnesota Vikings

Embed from Getty Images   By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  The Philadelphia Eagles return home this weekend in search of a bounce back performance against Sam Bradford and the undefeated Vikings. Minnesota is currently favored by three points, with 79 percent of betters siding with Mike Zimmer’s squad, according to Vegas Insider. […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  22 Oct 2016
Carson Wentz Compared to Another NFL Legend

  By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  Earlier this season, Doug Pederson compared Carson Wentz’s comprehensive preparation to that of NFL legend Peyton Manning. Today, the first-year coach spoke of his prized rookie’s poise and toughness in the same light as former Green Bay Packers' gunslinger Brett Favre. “I think he does have […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  21 Oct 2016
Eagles on Pace for Dubious Record

This year’s Eagles team has seen the yellow flag way to many times. In five games, Philadelphia has been penalized 49 times resulting in 400 yards of penalties. The Eagles are averaging 9.8 flags per game, making them the most flagged team in the NFL.

Zach Gershman  •  21 Oct 2016
To get Back on Track, Eagles Must Limit Mistakes

The Eagles haven’t played at home since they torched the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. Since then the Birds offense has been plagued by senseless penalties. The past three games Philadelphia has played, they’ve racked up 37 penalties for 324 yards, which makes them the fourth most penalized team in the NFL.

Dan Ketler  •  21 Oct 2016
Meaningful Vikings Victories and Spoiling Sam’s Return

A look at the recent history between the Eagles and Vikings and looking ahead to Sam Bradford’s return to Philadelphia.

Ryan Shute  •  20 Oct 2016
Schwartz Refutes Bennie Logan’s Claim: “Kelley was on the scouting report.”

 By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  In his weekly presser, Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz countered Bennie Logan’s claim in a recent radio interview that he "didn’t think" Washington’s strapping halfback, Rob Kelley, was even on Philadelphia’s scouting report. He wasn’t indignant, but Schwartz’s response directly contradicted Logan’s claim. “There was no new […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  20 Oct 2016
Around the NFL: Fitz Benched for Geno

Embed from Getty Images   By Ryan Gerstel, Eagledelphia contributor Geno Smith to star for Jets: After watching his team drop to 1-5 through the six weeks, New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles decided it was time for a change. On Wednesday, Bowles named Geno Smith the starting quarterback over Ryan Fitzpatrick for the […]

Ryan Gerstel  •  20 Oct 2016