Game Preview: Eagles bid for 4-0 start against 49ers

The Eagles have been the comeback kids. Three strong second-half performances have keyed a 3-0 start for the Eagles in 2014, putting them in the spotlight. On Sunday, they face another team with prospects of being a Super Bowl contender on a regular basis. With pieces in place that have made them NFC Champions in […]

Kevin Durso  •  28 Sep 2014
Sunday Six Pack: Eagles at 49ers

When this game appeared on the schedule, you looked at the potential that both teams could be looking for a 3-1 start. The Eagles already have three wins, bringing a 3-0 record into the game. The San Francisco 49ers are just 1-2 after losses to the Bears and Cardinals. As one of the crucial tests […]

Kevin Durso  •  28 Sep 2014
Peters shows leadership in reaction to blind hit on Foles

Nick Foles made the play that nearly cost the Eagles the game. After throwing what looked to be a game-changing interception, Foles was leveled to the ground with a blind hit from Chris Baker. A brawl ensued on the sidelines that was led by the actions of Jason Peters, who stepped in to Foles aid […]

Kevin Durso  •  25 Sep 2014
Big Play Breakdown: Eagles vs. Redskins

The Eagles third win of the season didn't feature the late-game comeback that the previous two wins did, but it did involve a comeback that starred Nick Foles and Jordan Matthews. Four touchdowns were scored in Sunday's 37-34 win for the Eagles. Three were on passes to wide receivers. The other was a kick return. […]

Kevin Durso  •  23 Sep 2014
Weekly Report Card: Eagles offense more polished in Week 3

It’s another week of excitement surrounding Eagles football. The Eagles improved to 3-0 with a 37-34 win over the Redskins on Sunday. But just as they did the previous two weeks, it didn’t come without drama and flaws to the system. As the schedule turns and focuses now on a Week 4 game in San […]

Kevin Durso  •  22 Sep 2014
Monday Review: Battered Eagles never seem to quit

For the third straight week, it was all unfolding the same way for the Eagles. A slow start in the first quarter, a double-digit deficit, injuries continuing to pile up in the places where they could ill afford them. It has not mattered to the Eagles. They have battled through all of the adversity and […]

Kevin Durso  •  22 Sep 2014
Eagles hold off Redskins, open season 3-0

The highly-profiled Week 3 game between the Eagles and Redskins featured a little of everything. DeSean Jackson had his moment. The Eagles offense was back on point. And there was even a melee in the fourth quarter. In between all of that, the Eagles erased another double-digit deficit and delivered a strong offensive performance in […]

Kevin Durso  •  21 Sep 2014
Game Preview: Eagles go for 3rd-straight win against Redskins

The last time the Eagles were presented with a chance at a 3-0 start was in 2012, the season of the “Dream Team.” The last time an Eagles team successfully started the season with a 3-0 record, the season ended in February. It’s been a long time since the Eagles started a season this way, […]

Kevin Durso  •  21 Sep 2014
Sunday Six Pack: Eagles vs. Redskins

After two weeks of facing teams in the AFC, the Eagles first match against an NFC opponent is a division foe. The Washington Redskins pay a visit to Philadelphia marred with injury, but coming off a strong win against Jacksonville. The Eagles two wins this season are based on two excellent second-half performances that ended […]

Kevin Durso  •  21 Sep 2014