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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles-Chiefs Final Injury Report: Dallas Goedert among players ruled out

The Philadelphia Eagles issued their third and final official injury report in advance of their Week 2 road game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Eagles ruled three players OUT: Dallas Goedert, Will Shipley, and Cameron Williams.

Goedert didn’t practice this week due to a knee sprain. The injury isn’t expected to land him on injured reserve, which is good, but it’s not ideal for the Eagles to be missing their top tight end. Goedert’s absence leaves the Birds with Grant Calcaterra and Kylen Granson as their top two tight ends. Calcaterra has pass-catching ability but he’s really struggled as a blocker. Granson has looked solid for TE3 standards; we’ll see if he can handle a bigger role. The Eagles have until 4:00 PM Eastern on Saturday to temporarily elevate Cameron Latu or E.J. Jenkins from the practice squad to be the third tight end for Sunday’s game. Latu might be the favorite since he’s a good special teams player and Kevin Patullo talked about him as a potential fullback option now that Ben VanSumeren is out for the season.

Shipley didn’t practice this week due to a fractured rib injury. The Eagles will have newcomer Tank Bigsby and A.J. Dillon behind Saquon Barkley leading the way at running back. It’ll be interesting to see just how involved Bigsby will be in the aftermath of the Eagles trading for him on Monday. The team has hyped up his kick returning ability … but will we also see him on offense?

Williams purportedly suffered a shoulder injury during Thursday’s practice. The Eagles will likely stash the rookie offensive tackle on injured reserve in order to open up a roster spot. With that opening, the team might opt to sign practice squad safety Marcus Epps to the roster.

The Eagles ruled one player QUESTIONABLE: Tanner McKee.

McKee was seen throwing passes for the first time since suffering a fractured thumb injury late in training camp. He was officially listed as limited in practice. McKee’s probably not ready to play against the Chiefs but it seems like he’s on track to suit up against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3. Until he returns, Sam Howell will serve as the backup quarterback behind Jalen Hurts.

Landon Dickerson and Jalyx Hunt are listed without game statuses despite appearing on the injury report earlier this week. They’re ready to play.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES INJURY REPORT (FRIDAY)​

OUT

TE Dallas Goedert (knee)

RB Will Shipley (ribs)
OT Cameron Williams (shoulder)

QUESTIONABLE

QB Tanner McKee (right thumb)

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RESERVE/PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM

LB Nakobe Dean

Dean is eligible to return from PUP after Week 4.

RESERVE/INJURED

CB Tariq Castro-Fields
S Lewis Cine
OT Myles Hinton
G/C Willie Lampkin
FB Ben VanSumeren
WR Johnny Wilson

TCF and Cine reverted to IR after being waived/injured; the Eagles could eventually cut them with injury settlements. Hinton and Lampkin are eligible to return from IR after Week 4. BVS and Wilson are out for the season.

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KANSAS CITY CHIEFS INJURY REPORT (FRIDAY)​

The Chiefs ruled starting wide receiver Xavier Worthy as “doubtful” to play. Andy Reid said that Worthy — who was limited in practice for the second day in a row — has a “slim” chance to suit up. The guess here is that Worthy will not play and KC is trying to make the Eagles have to prepare for the possibility he does.

The Chiefs ruled Jalen Royals out. With Worthy doubtful, Royals out, and Rashee Rice suspended … KC is left with Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Tyquan Thornton as their starting wide receiver trio. The Eagles have a major concern at CB2 but that pass-catching group shouldn’t be expected to go wild on Philly’s secondary.

OUT

WR Jalen Royals (knee)

DOUBTFUL

WR Xavier Worthy (shoulder)

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RESERVE/SUSPENDED BY COMMISSIONER

WR Rashee Rice

RESERVE/NON-FOOTBALL ILLNESS

OT Ethan Driskell
DE B.J. Thompson

INJURED/RESERVE

DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah
TE Jake Briningstool
S Deon Bush
LB Brandon George
RB Keaontay Ingram
S Nazeeh Johnson
DE Janarius Robinson
CB Eric Scott

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...report-dallas-goedert-among-players-ruled-out

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

NFL Week 2 betting advice: Eagles-Chiefs pick and props

Steve Maltepes, known as “The Philly Godfather,” will impart his gambling wisdom on the Eagles and where the smart money is going on various pro football games each weekend this season. Maltepes is one of the nation’s hottest sports betting experts who appears weekly on national radio and has his own website, www.thephillygodfather.com Steve will be speaking publicly at West Chester University on Tuesday, September 16, at the CBPM Room 101 from 7:15-8:30 as part of West Chester’s Crime & Justice lecture series. He will have a book signing at Rowan on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 2-6 p.m.

Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) at Kansas City Chiefs (0-1), 4:25 p.m. Sunday​

The Line: Eagles minus-1.5/Total: 47.5

What is the line telling you:

The line for this game originally opened as a pick’em, and since then, we have seen a 1.5-point jump in the market making the Eagles slight road favorites. The combined total is 47, to 47.5, depending on what service you use. Both teams are relatively healthy, other than Dallas Goedert, who is a little banged up. It also looks like Will Shipley is a little banged up, too. For the Chiefs, losing receiver Xavier Worthy with a dislocated shoulder is a big loss for the team. Worthy’s ability to stretch the field vertically is his defining trait and his speed forces opposing teams to adjust. The Chiefs have a more passing offense, but with Worthy out, you may think the Chiefs would run a more balanced attack.

Bottom line:

Take the under in this game. The Eagles rely heavily on the run. Going into Arrowhead, it is always tough to pick a side. The Chiefs will no doubt have revenge on their minds after getting humiliated in the Super Bowl by the Eagles. But the Eagles are a tough pick, too, considering all the new faces on the defensive side of the ball. Dak Prescott posted some really good numbers in the first half against Vic Fangio’s defense last week. Fangio knows his defense cannot make those same mistakes against Patrick Mahomes, because the outcome could be a lot different than last week. When it comes to betting a side, let’s take a seven-point teaser, taking the Chiefs at home getting 8.5 and going under 54.5 points.

Prop bets for the game:

JuJu Smith-Schuster anytime touchdown plus-300

Saquon Barkley anytime touchdown minus-150

Travis Kelce anytime touchdown plus-145

Other NFL plays: ​

Take the over 46.5 for the Buffalo Bills-New York Jets

Take the over 46.5 for the Chicago Bears-New England Patriots

Take the Bears plus-6.5 over the Patriots

(Betting lines are subject to change.)

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...2-betting-advice-eagles-chiefs-pick-and-props

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles vs. Chiefs: Live score updates, highlights, injury news

The Philadelphia Eagles are at “GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium” to take on the Kansas City Chiefs. The Birds, favored by 1.5 points on the road, are trying to win to advance to 2-0.

Getting a win in this spot would be pretty impressive since Patrick Mahomes has never started a season 0-2. He’s also never lost three straight games. The Chiefs figure to be especially fired up for this game after losing Super Bowl LIX so badly.

An Eagles loss would hardly doom a team that would still be 1-0 in their division and conference. But a single defeat could end up being the difference when it comes to trying to get the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff picture. So, the pressure is on.

Follow along here for live score updates, highlights, injury news, analysis, and more before this article ultimately turns into our game recap. The best place to actually discuss the game as it happens is still in the comment section of our open threads for each quarter, the first of which you can find HERE.

FIRST QUARTER​

• The Chiefs won the coin toss and elected to defer to put the Eagles on offense first. The Eagles took over at their own 31-yard line after a kick return by John Metchie. Jalen Hurts fumbled on the first play of scrimmage (ball hit his own leg) but Grant Calcaterra was able to jump on the ball. A bubble screen to Metchie resulted in no gain. Facing 3rd-and-13, Landon Dickerson reacted to Chris Jones jumping offside to shorten the distance. Facing 3rd-and-8, Hurts to A.J. Brown (hey, there he is) came up just short of the sticks. Facing 4th-and-1 ( a long one), the Eagles lined up for the Brotherly Shove from their own 40-yard line … and got it. Nice job by Nick Sirianni to be aggressive. The Chiefs got called for being offside anyway. Facing 3rd-and-11 after Hurts overthrew Calcaterra, the Eagles’ protection held up against a blitz but Hurts only managed to hit DeVonta Smith short of the sticks. Lot of effort for 19 yards and a punt.
• The Chiefs took over at their own nine-yard line. They went three-and-out with Patrick Mahomes missing his first two throws. Kudos to Cooper DeJean for a big hit that helped to force a third down incompletion.
• The Eagles took over at their own 22-yard line after a booming Chiefs punt. Hurts missed a short completion and then checked down to Saquon Barkley in the flat for no gain. Facing 3rd-and-10, Hurts’ arm hit Tyler Steen’s helmet while throwing and his downfield throw to Brown was incomplete. DPI could’ve been called but there was no flag. Another Braden Mann punt. Nine plays for 19 yards on the first two Eagles drives.
• The Chiefs took over at their own 35-yard line. Mahomes scrambles for multiple first downs into Eagles territory. Za’Darius Smith and Andrew Mukuba flying into the backfield combined for a TFL. Facing 3rd-and-11, the Chiefs got called for a false start. Facing 3rd-and-16, Andy Reid opted for a coward’s draw to set up a 58-yard field goal attempt. Pretty weird choice to me when you have Mahomes. The Football Gods punished the Chiefs with Harrison Butker kick that went wide.
• The Eagles took over at their own 48-yard line. Facing 3rd-and-1, the Brotherly Shove attempt was good. The Eagles ran a screen to DeVonta that went for a first down thanks in part to a nice block by Jordan Mailata. Then Barkley broke a 13-yard run to the end zone for a touchdown! Big hole created by the offensive line. Great job to capitalize on the Chiefs’ miss. EAGLES 7, CHIEFS 0.

The first TD of the Super Bowl LIX rematch goes to @Saquon

PHIvsKC on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/ORNY3LVn04

— NFL (@NFL) September 14, 2025

Beef pic.twitter.com/K9Ij23sULG

— Kyle Pagan (@CBKylePagan) September 14, 2025

• The Chiefs took over at their own 31-yard line and ran for a short gain to end the first quarter.

SECOND QUARTER​

• Mahomes took off running up the middle for 22 yards with no Eagles defender remotely nearby to force him to go down. Facing 3rd-and-8, Fangio brought the blitz (yet again) and Mahomes got taken down by the combination of Andrew Mukuba and Za’Darius Smith (who made a strong debut). The Chiefs settled for a 56-yard make by Butker. EAGLES 7, CHIEFS 3.

DOWN GOES MAHOMES pic.twitter.com/xAGUQJcggz

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 14, 2025

Eagles famously didn't blitz at all in the Super Bowl. Vic's blitzes today have gotten rushers completely unblocked a few times already.

— Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) September 14, 2025

• The Eagles took over at their own 24-yard line. Barkley unfortunately stepped out of bounds after making a short catch and running through a tackle to otherwise gain a first down and then some. Facing 3rd-and-6, Hurts ran for a first down but it was called back due to holding on Cam Jurgens. Facing 3rd-and-15, Sirianni went with the coward’s draw to bring up a punt. Two OL penalties (Jurgens holding and Dickerson false start) contributed to killing the drive.

Braden Mann's 70-yard punt was the longest by an Eagle since Donnie Jones' 72-yarder on 9/11/16 vs. Cleveland.

— John Gonoude (@john_gonoude) September 14, 2025

• The Chiefs took over at their own 31-yard line after Braden Mann’s 70-yard punt (!) was returned 25 yards. KC quickly moved past midfield. Facing 3rd-and-7 after Jordan Davis deflected a Mahomes pass at the line of scrimmage, Mahomes checked down to Kareem Hunt and Cooper DeJean made a great open field tackle to prevent a first down. Pretty good player. Facing 4th-and-4, Reid decided to go for it … and Mahomes hit Kelce for a first down with Mukuba trailing. Tough cover for the rook. Facing 3rd-and-5, the Eagles sent a blitz that got to Mahomes … but offsetting penalties on the Chiefs (holding) and Mukuba (holding) wiped out the stop. Facing 3rd-and-5 again, Mahomes bounced off a Mukuba hit (no wrap up attempt) and ran for the first down. Then Mahomes took off running to the end zone for a touchdown. The Eagles’ defense made KC work for their score but just couldn’t get a stop. 10 plays, 69 yards, TD. 60 rushing yards for Mahomes in less than one half. EAGLES 7, CHIEFS 10.

MAHOMES TAKES IT HIMSELF@Chiefs answer back with a TD of their own

PHIvsKC on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/vh4fOHLwRk

— NFL (@NFL) September 14, 2025

Ticky tack holding call on an irrelevant deep route bails out the Chiefs there. #Eagles getting hosed by the refs (the non-call when the rookie CB decked AJ on 3rd down) but have to stop Mahomes' scrambles…

— Deniz Selman (@denizselman33) September 14, 2025

Second game in a row the Eagles passing game has been slow to start. Had 30 yards for most of the first half last week. At 42 yards with 2:44 to play in the half this week.

— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) September 14, 2025

• The Eagles took over at their own 23-yard line with 2:39 on the clock and three timeouts to work with. The Birds hit 2:00 mark with a first down at their own 45-yard line. Hurts had plenty of time to throw and went deep to DeVonta … and a flag was thrown for DPI … and then it was picked up. Would’ve been a weak flag but weird to call it and then pick it up. Facing 3rd-and-3 after a short Hurts completion to Brown, Hurts got rid of it quick against a blitz and the ball was caught by Brown … while he was slipping to the ground. Just an insane catch! The Eagles got bailed out of a delay of game penalty by taking their first timeout. Hurts then immediately went up to Tyler Steen to talk about the miscommunication.

THIRD QUARTER​

• Updates to come …

FOURTH QUARTER​

• Updates to come …

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EAGLES LINEUP NOTES​

• Tank Bigsby and John Metchie lined up as the Eagles’ kick returners on the Chiefs’ opening kickoff.
• Jalen Carter officially started on defense, unlike he did in Week 2 last year when he was punished for being late to a meeting. There was thought the Birds might punish him for SpitGate by taking away a start.
• Sydney Brown remained the safety in base defense with Andrew Mukuba playing nickel.
• Metchie and Darius Cooper saw some WR3 snaps over Jahan Dotson early on. Seems like the Eagles preferred their run blocking ability.

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EAGLES INJURY REPORT​

• Adoree’ Jackson walked off the field looking at his hand/wrist midway through the second quarter. Jakorian Bennett came in at cornerback. Jackson then came back in. But then Bennett was in again.
• Jalen Carter got banged up in the second quarter but remained in the game.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...efs-live-score-updates-highlights-injury-news

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles vs. Chiefs: 13 winners, 1 loser, and 8 IDKs

This wasn’t a game where the Philadelphia Eagles reasonably should’ve been expected to score “style points.”

Beating the Kansas City Chiefs in this specific scenario was never going to be easy.

On the road in one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL? Against a team that sought revenge for being embarrassed so badly in Super Bowl LIX? In addition to wanting to wash the bad taste of a disappointing Week 1 loss out of their mouths?

There was no precedent for Patrick Mahomes losing three straight games. There was no precedent for the Chiefs getting off to an 0-2 start since he became their quarterback.

And so it can’t be taken for granted that the Eagles went to “GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium” and left with a win, regardless of exactly how they got it done.

The Eagles have been far from perfect through two games. There are some legitimate concerns with this team.

Still, they’re 2-0 and in sole possession of first place in the NFC East after two weeks. Could be a lot worse!

Time to hand out winners, losers, and I don’t knows.

For even more analysis, check out my appearance on The Ringer’s Philly Special postgame podcast with Sheil Kapadia (and Ace Producer Cliff Augustin).

WINNERS​

ANDREW MUKUBA​

The rookie safety hardly played a perfect game.

On the Chiefs’ first touchdown drive, Mukuba:

• Missed a tackle due to getting bodied by a running Patrick Mahomes
• Gave up a fourth down conversion to Travis Kelce
• Was penalized (arguably a weak flag) to wipe out a third down stop

He didn’t let these struggles snowball into more issues, however.

Mukuba instead demonstrated resilience by bouncing back with big plays, such as his third down hit on Hollywood Brown that brought up an unsuccessful Chiefs fourth down attempt.

He later had the interception that ended up being a 14-point swing in a game decided by a field goal. The ever-opportunistic Mukuba capitalized on Travis Kelce bobbling a ball up into the air.

All told, Mukuba logged six tackles (five solo), 0.5 sacks, 1 TFL, one pass defensed, and one interception.

This from a player who missed a lot of time in training camp due to injury issues.

Seems like a pretty good starting point with room to go up from here.

Early on, he’s living up to his billing as a play-maker.

JAKE ELLIOTT​

In 2024, Elliott made two of his nine field goal attempts from 50 yards and beyond (including playoffs).

In 2025, Elliott has made three of his three field goal attempts from 50 yards and beyond.

Elliott has two makes from 58 and one from 51. He’s also perfect on extra points.

The bounce-back is real.

VIC FANGIO​

Disclaimer: the Eagles definitely benefited from the Chiefs being thin at wide receiver (no Rashee Rice, no Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown got banged up in this game).

Still, the Eagles’ defense allowed just 17 points and came up with a takeaway that sparked a touchdown drive.

It was interesting to see that Fangio relied much heavier upon the blitz than he normally does. Especially given that the Eagles didn’t blitz the Chiefs at all in Super Bowl LIX. I wonder if Fangio had some leftover blitz ideas that he broke out in this game after not getting to use them in February.

The most impressive stop to me in this game was after the Eagles scored their second touchdown to go up 20 to 10. It was surprising to see Mahomes and the Chiefs unable to answer to cut it back to a one-score game. Instead, they went three-and-out! And in part with Fangio using blitzes to force Mahomes into incompletions.

The Eagles defense did not blitz once in the Super Bowl last season.

They blitzed 11 times on Sunday, per @TruMediaSports.
The 19.3% blitz percentage was the highest since Vic Fangio's been the Eagles' defensive coordinator. They blitzed on 28.9% of dropbacks, which was the…

— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) September 15, 2025

ZA’DARIUS SMITH​

The early returns on Z are looking good!

The box score: four tackles (two solo), 0.5 sacks, 1 TFL.

Smith was disruptive. It looks like he’ll be a good addition to the Eagles’ pass rush rotation.

NOLAN SMITH​

How can you not love Smith’s physicality? He did a great job of violently setting the edge on the Chiefs’ fourth down rushing attempt that resulted in a turnover on downs. The Eagles scored a field goal off of that stop … in a game that was decided by three points.

JORDAN DAVIS​

Through just two weeks, Davis has made his presence felt so much more consistently than he has in the past. The box score is matching this sentiment, too. He logged five tackles (three solo) and two pass deflections that led to Mahomes incompletions.

Davis is up to three deflections in two games this season. He had five pass deflections in 55 games (including playoffs) before this season!

There’s time for this to change but, so far, he’s making the Eagles look smart to pick up his fifth-year option.

JALEN CARTER​

Welcome back, Jalen Carter.

The Eagles’ top defensive tackle logged a TFL and unsurprisingly drew extra attention from the Chiefs’ offensive line, which opened up opportunities for this teammates.

Also, it seemed like he may have gotten a finger on Mahomes’ pass that was intercepted by Mukuba? Even the slightest deflection may have contributed to Kelce not being able to catch the ball cleanly.

Jalen Carter said he had “a little bit of a stinger” in his arm. Painful, but not enough for him not to finish the game. (I don’t think that he meant he had a stinger, as in, a neck/shoulder injury.)

— Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) September 14, 2025

MORO OJOMO​

Ojomo logged his first career NFL regular season sack. He also had a TFL and one additional QB hit to give him two total. He undoubtedly benefited from Carter’s return.

THE TUSH PUSH​

This play is so getting banned next offseason. And mostly because teams are just tired of the Eagles being so good at it. Until then, the Eagles should continue to shove it down the throats of their opponents.

JALEN HURTS​

So, this wasn’t a strong game by the Eagles’ starting quarterback. The numbers are pretty pedestrian.

15/22 as a passer for just 101 yards (4.6 average), 0 TD, 0 INT, and a 78.0 passer rating.

9 for 15 and one touchdown as a runner.

That said, I’m including Hurts in the winners section because … he just wins.

The Eagles are now 16-0 in the last 16 games he’s started and finished.

He’s obviously a big reason why the Tush Push is successful.

He needs to contribute more than just turnover avoidance but that much is a pretty big deal, especially when Mahomes’ interception was responsible for a 14-point swing in this game.

Hurts only took two sacks for a loss of seven yards despite facing many blitzes from Steve Spagunolo.

And speaking of facing pressure, he delivered a clutch downfield completion to DeVonta Smith to help set up the Eagles’ 20 to 10 lead. (He had another downfield throw to DeVonta earlier on that was dropped.)

QB win percentage since the 1970 NFL merger

1) Patrick Mahomes (.781)
2) Tom Brady (.754)
3) Roger Staubach (.743)
4) Lamar Jackson (.729)
5) Joe Montana (.713)
6) Jalen Hurts (.706)
7) Peyton Manning (.702)

— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) September 15, 2025

DEVONTA SMITH​

DeVonta was the Eagles’ leading receiver. He was targeted six times for four receptions and 53 yards (13.3 average). Again, not a special stat line. His leaping catch to set up the Eagles’ second touchdown was really important, though. Good redemption for his drop earlier on.

A.J. BROWN​

Brown’s numbers are ugly; his team-high eight targets resulted in just five catches for 27 yards. One of those grabs was a pretty great one-handed first down catch without even fully looking at the ball coming his way. That was important. And it’s not like Brown didn’t have more production because he’s not good as much as the passing game as a whole wasn’t functioning very smoothly. It shouldn’t be complicated for the Eagles to get him more involved.

Brown also deserves a shout out for his onside kick recovery.

SAQUON BARKLEY​

Barkley’s had much more impressive rushing performances but he was solid in this game with 22 carries results in 88 yards and a touchdown. He helped to seal the deal late in the fourth quarter with a nine-yard run that majorly contributed to the offense running out the clock.

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LOSERS​

CHRIS JONES​

Talking trash after you lost? Lol, weak.

Incredible trash talk caught on mic here from Jalen Hurts. Love it. 2-0. pic.twitter.com/b41TA59ufV

— Jeff McDevitt (@JeffMcDev) September 14, 2025

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I DON’T KNOWS​

KEVIN PATULLO​

Seeing a lot of Patullo criticism coming out of this game. Not hard to understand why considering that this offense produced just 94 net passing yards one week after the Chiefs gave up 304 to the Los Angeles Chargers. The Eagles simply have too much talent to not be more productive.

At the same time, I think there’s room for more nuance here than OFFENSE BAD = OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR BAD.

I’m not saying Patullo is definitely good. He very well might not be! But I do believe a two-game sample size as a play-caller isn’t enough to draw definitive conclusions.

Some other ramblings:

• The buck with offensive issues can’t stop at the OC. I’m seeing the same exact complaints about the offense not being creative enough that were also coming up in 2023 with Brian Johnson as OC and even 2024 with Kellen Moore at OC. While Patullo was the Eagles’ passing game coordinator for those seasons, it’s not like he’s the only common denominator in this equation. I think it’s only fair to wonder how the quarterback and head coach factor in.
• Speaking of the head coach, one problem with the Eagles not having a play-calling HC is that the OC position is especially primed for constant turnover. As I’ve previously laid out, OC stability is just not a thing in the NFL. The longest-tenured OCs are from 2022 and three of them work for play-calling HCs while the other one (Mike Kafka) has had play-calling duties on and off. If the Eagles have a good OC, they’re probably not going to last more than one season. Case in point: Shane Steichen (2022 was his first full season calling plays in Philly) and Kellen Moore were hired to be head coaches. If the Eagles have a bad OC, they’re probably not going to last more than one season. Case in point: Brian Johnson getting canned after 2023. It’d be great if the Eagles could find their offensive version of Vic Fangio. Not sure how realistic that is, though.
• There’s a difference between play-calling and play design. How much does the sequencing of plays matter if the designs aren’t any good? We know Patullo calls plays. To what extent is he involved in their design?
• If we’re to evaluate Sirianni as a “CEO” head coach, he needs to help provide answers for the big picture issues. And if the offense is one of them, what’s he doing to help fix it?

THE EAGLES DEFENDER WHO BLEW THE COVERAGE ON THE CHIEFS’ FINAL TOUCHDOWN​

Was it Reed Blankenship to blame? Or Quinyon Mitchell?

Easier to forgive with the Eagles winning but this bust would’ve been a big deal if the Chiefs managed to complete the comeback.

Summarizing my thoughts on the Chiefs long TD in the 4th:

-Looks like Clue, a check in Cover 9 vs trips bunch (weak rotated cover 3)

-With no #2 threat to Mukuba’s side, he could help on Hollywood’s deep crosser. Since he didn’t, Reed had to match it

-Quinyon reads outside-in… https://t.co/2KuEBho67N pic.twitter.com/xJNjMF5JR2

— Eagles Eric (@EaglesXsandOs) September 15, 2025

ADOREE’ JACKSON​

Again, the Chiefs were thin at wide receiver. But Jackson didn’t seem to be as much of a liability as he was in Week 1. KC did go after him at times. And his tackling is still pretty suspect. But he did manage to break up a downfield pass.

I don’t know if he manages to hold onto the starting job past next week, though. Puka Nacua and/or Davante Adams could absolutely eat his lunch.

TANK BIGSBY​

He’s apparently such a good kick returner that the Chiefs purposely avoided kicking to him.

Not really … but maybe? It’ll be interesting to see what he can do when he gets an opportunity.

Bigsby did not take any offensive touches in his Eagles debut. He could overtake A.J. Dillon at some point but I don’t know when exactly that’ll be.

CAMERON LATU​

Color me intrigued by this guy. Latu came close to blocking two punts and he had a good lead block as a fullback on a Barkley goal-to-go run. I don’t know if the Eagles will find a roster spot for him but they should definitely use his remaining two temporary practice squad elevations to give him more of an audition.

THE REFS​

No big disparity here with the Eagles being flagged six times for 48 yards and the Chiefs being flagged six times for 45 yards. Nice to not see a lopsided margin there.

The Eagles may have gotten away with some false starts on the Tush Push, though slow motion video analysis isn’t a great barometer for how the refs shouldn’t call the game. Also, Sirianni pushed back by pointing out the Chiefs were not being called for lining up offside after the first time they were.

More weird officiating:

• There was a very soft roughing the passer call on Jihaad Campbell that turned 4th-and-13 at the minus 25 to 1st-and-10 at the minus 40. Felt like a typical Mahomes bailout call.
• The refs seemingly missed A.J. Brown rolling over a Chiefs defender for a first down late in the second quarter.
• It was hard to understand how the replay of Hurts’ Tush Push effort on third-and-goal didn’t show a touchdown since the ball was clearly over the goal line. It didn’t end up mattering but that mistake cost the Eagles a timeout and a challenge.

AZEEZ OJULARI and OGBO OKORONKWO​

I don’t know if the Eagles really need seven edge rusher roster with two of them being healthy scratches … and both of them being vested veterans! It’s not like the Eagles are worried about them getting claimed off waivers. Feels like at least one of these two won’t be around for much longer?

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...agles-vs-chiefs-13-winners-1-loser-and-8-idks

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Monday Night Football doubleheader: Week 2

It’s a Monday Night Football doubleheader to finish Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season.

Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s games.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Houston Texans​

Eagles rooting interest:

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS at HOUSTON TEXANS: The Eagles would prefer the Bucs to not win the NFC South. Root for the Texans.

Game time: 7:00 PM EST​

Channel: ESPN

Location NRG Stadium | Houston, Texas

Online Streaming​

ESPN+ | FuboTV

Odds via FanDuel

SB Nation Blogs​

Buccaneers: www.BucsNation.com

Texans: www.BattleRedBlog.com

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Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders​

From our Eagles rooting guide:

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS at LAS VEGAS RAIDERS: No Eagles impact.

Game time: 10:00 PM EST​

Channel: ESPN

Date: Monday, September 15, 2025

Location Allegiant Stadium | Las Vegas, Nevada

Online Streaming​

ESPN+ | FuboTV

Odds via FanDuel

SB Nation Blogs​

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Raiders: www.SilverAndBlackPride.com

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles Film Review: The offense has a lot to clean up, but there’s also a platform here to build on

I can sense the frustration online among Philadelphia Eagles fans after this win over the Kansas City Chiefs. It wasn’t the cleanest offensive showing, but I actually came away feeling a little better about the game plan than I expected to. There were obvious flaws in the dropback pass game and some odd decisions in the run game design, but there were also some clear positives. Let’s go.

Offense​

On the very first play of the game, the Eagles had a chance to land a huge blow. A.J. Brown was wide open on a shot play because the Chiefs blew the coverage. This should have been a touchdown. But Grant Calcaterra completely failed to pick up the rusher, and Kylen Granson had no chance to get across in time, so the play was wrecked before it could develop. You can blame the tight ends for the execution, but you can’t fault the call. The Eagles dialed up the perfect shot on the first snap, and if it’s blocked properly, it’s a huge gain on the very first play of the game.

Eagles Offense All22 Thread vs. Chiefs. 1) Oh, Calcaterra, we meet again. The Eagles dial up the shot play on the 1st play of the game and get a wide-open AJ Brown. Sadly, Calcaterra fails to pick up the rusher to his left and it's too difficult for Granson to get around, which… pic.twitter.com/IUkfMuKSdC

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 15, 2025

One of the reasons the Eagles had such a low average depth of target in this game was because of how the Chiefs’ defense. The Chiefs sent plenty of pressure and sat in zones behind it, and the Eagles responded by getting the ball out of Hurts’ hands quickly. I don’t hate that approach at all. Hurts stayed calm, delivered on time, and trusted his guys to create after the catch. It didn’t work all of the time, and the receivers broke almost no tackles, but the logic was sound. The encouraging part was how calm Hurts looked. I’ve spoken about Hurts’ evolution as a player before and I think we are seeing him progress in several new areas this year, including against the blitz. Also, this is probably the best game I’ve seen from Eagles running backs in pass protection in years, too. Both Saquon Barkley and A.J. Dillon had some outstanding reps picking up blitzes, and it made Hurts’ job much easier.

2) This might surprise some, but I really liked the Eagles' plan against the blitz in this game. What stood out was how calm Hurts was against the blitz. He did not panic in the slightest. He's really developed this area of the game over the past couple of years. This was one… pic.twitter.com/f3n0TAfkHZ

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 15, 2025

This play was a great example of how the process was right, even if the outcome was nothing exciting. The Eagles deliberately let a rusher come free into Hurts’ line of vision, and Hurts calmly threw into the blitz. The Eagles were happy to let free rushers get to Hurts, but they prevented him from getting hit from his backside. Hurts was always staring into the free rusher. Compare this game to a few years ago, when Hurts faced Todd Bowles and his Buccaneers’ defense, when he completely melted in these situations. Now he looks unfazed. That’s a huge positive. This throw came out on time, and if DeVonta Smith breaks a tackle, it’s a huge gain. That’s the difference in Hurts now. Steve Spagnuolo’s pressure didn’t rattle him at all. The Eagles had a plan for the blitz and executed it pretty well.

3) The Eagles were happy to throw into the oncoming rusher multiple times and they had some success with it. I think this is good process. There were several instances where a single broken tackle could have led to a significant gain, as seen here. Once again, just look at how… pic.twitter.com/LmJBTnPcde

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 15, 2025

Another strong call came on this tunnel screen. The Eagles used motion to pull defenders one way before throwing the ball back across the field. This is the kind of screen I actually like: get the offensive linemen out in space and let them block, rather than relying on wide receivers to hold up on the perimeter. This is known as a tunnel screen, and I prefer it to a bubble screen, where you ask the receivers to block. The wide blocking was poor all of last season, so this adjustment made sense. It was one of the few times in the past couple of years where the screen game felt like a real weapon.

4) Again, really good process vs. pressure. Send motion to the right to get the Chiefs' flowing one way and then throw a tunnel screen in the other direction. You can moan about the Eagles' lack of deep shots in this game (rightly so, at some points), but the Chiefs' defensive… pic.twitter.com/ULWCD42BUp

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 15, 2025

Now, I imagine most fans are more frustrated with the pass game than the run game, but I actually had huge issues with the run designs, too. The heavy personnel stuff just doesn’t work. The tight ends can’t block, and Calcaterra is a big reason for that. I can’t be bothered to show more clips of Calcaterra failing to block (I showed enough last week) because it’s boring at this point. It’s not his fault. He’s being misused. Early runs out of 12 personnel were a mess. To their credit, the offensive staff seemed to realize this mid-game and adjusted. They used the tight ends as backside decoys instead of asking them to block frontside. They ran this look three times (that I counted) and got 11, 9, and 9 yards. If you want to run 12 personnel for other reasons (such as to force a specific personnel package or get predictable coverage), then I would rather rely on the five offensive linemen, not the tight ends. And when you have someone like Cam Jurgens climbing to the second level and erasing linebackers like this, you don’t need to complicate things. Barkley still looked explosive even if his box score didn’t show it. He’s playing at a very high level, and it highlights the weakness of the design of the run game that his production has been pretty poor so far.

5) I wasn't thrilled with the design of the Eagles' run game, and I still found the insistence to run from 12 personnel a little mad. However, the Eagles did realize they were better off running away from the tight ends in 12 personnel and using them a decoy, as they did here.… pic.twitter.com/Z3xguwdgGX

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 15, 2025

This was maybe the most fascinating play of the game for me. I have so many thoughts, and I’ll tackle this play on my podcast this week, because I need to discuss it even further! Hurts worked through his reads so quickly, right to left, eliminating what wasn’t there, and getting to Jahan Dotson in the flat. His process is so much quicker than it was even a year ago, and that’s a huge development. His evolution is evident. I also liked the design, using Barkley as almost a lead blocker in front of Dotson. But there’s an alternative point to consider here. Sometimes, when you process too fast, you don’t let things develop down the field. Hurts may have eliminated Calcaterra on the corner route too early. If he’d let it play, it might have been open. That balance is key: eliminate what isn’t there, but don’t kill plays too early. Still, overall, this was really encouraging quarterback play. It’s just something to consider.

6) I found this play fascinating to break down. Firstly, look at how much Hurts has sped up his process. This is amazing. He reads from right to left and gets through all his reads before checking it down. This is something we saw last week, and it's a HUGE development. He's… pic.twitter.com/kGEXYvugb2

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 15, 2025

Here was the low point against the blitz. Most of the night, the Eagles had an answer built in, but not here. The Chiefs brought pressure, the Eagles had nothing dialed up to counter it, and Hurts was stuck. This also highlighted how poor the dropback pass game has been. Against standard four-man rush and zone coverage, they look average at best. And that’s a huge concern. We will get into that issue shortly…

7) Now, I've been surprisingly positive about the plan for the blitz, but it wasn't perfect. This looked like a rare instance when the offense didn't have a check built in, and it sadly highlighted how average the dropback game was. This is pretty rough.

When I watched the… pic.twitter.com/st6UFqr412

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 15, 2025

Back to the positives for now. I was surprised we didn’t see more empty looks, because the Eagles actually handled them really well. This play was textbook. Hurts knew the ball had to come out instantly, trusted A.J. Brown on the slant, and delivered a perfect strike. Again, if Brown breaks one tackle, it’s a huge gain. This offense looked far more effective against pressure than it did in the standard dropback game, which is not what I expected against a Spagnuolo defense.

8) Back to the good stuff against the blitz. I was a little shocked (and disappointed) that we didn't see more Empty looks. Remember when the Eagles used to go Empty, teams would send 6, and the Eagles had no plan?! Not anymore! Hurts knows the ball has to come out instantly and… pic.twitter.com/tvtJjWwlfM

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 15, 2025

Alright, it’s time. You’ve waited long enough. The Eagles’ dropback game just isn’t good enough. There are numerous reasons why, but let’s get into the basics. They live in 2×2 sets, running one concept to each side, which makes it far too easy for defenses to cover zones without being stressed. I have no issue with this offense against man coverage, but against zone (especially two-high coverages), it has been a disaster. Against zone coverage, you have to flood areas or put linebackers in conflict. The Eagles aren’t doing that. They ran “Crash” multiple times (deep out + short in), and the Chiefs sniffed it out every time. These were staples of last year’s offense, but teams know what’s coming. Without motion or disguise, it’s too predictable. Hurts can beat man coverage all day, but against four-man rush and zone coverage, this passing game doesn’t have answers. That’s on the coordinator, not the quarterback. I know Hurts can run more concepts designed to beat zone, because I have seen him run them plenty of times. I think Hurts is one of the best intermediate throwers outside the numbers in the NFL (think deep comeback or deep out), and I don’t think I’ve seen Hurts throw one successfully all season long. That’s madness. The Eagles need to have a serious look at their standard drop-back pass game. This team is too talented to be this poor.

9) However, despite some positivity, it's clear that the Eagles' drop-back pass game has been a bit of a disaster through 2 weeks. They have no answers against zone coverage. They run 2×2 so often that they can't flood any zones or create a Hi-Lo on the 2nd level defenders. They… pic.twitter.com/eqgrVgrMFl

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 15, 2025

The run game wasn’t much better at times, either. It’s been bland through two weeks, missing the creativity that defined it last year. Plays like QB Counter Bash that were staples have vanished, and Hurts has barely been used as a runner. With so few shotgun runs, Hurts’ ability to keep the football hasn’t been used as a weapon so far. I’ve said for years that mobile quarterbacks are cheat codes in the run game, and it feels like the Eagles are not using theirs. Maybe that’s deliberate, and they are saving his body for later in the year, but it makes the run game far easier to defend right now. This was one of the few creative runs we saw, featuring an outside zone toss pin-pull. Mailata and Dickerson pulled beautifully, but even here the tight ends struggled. Granson was nearly walked back into Barkley. The lack of blocking from the TE room is crippling this run game.

10) I have been incredibly disappointed by the design of the Eagles' run game too. This was one of the only runs with any creativity all game – and it worked! The Eagles run outside zone toss pin pull (which they LOVED last year), and it's awesome to see Mailata and Dickerson… pic.twitter.com/9uSo4myOGn

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 15, 2025

Finally, one of the highlights. I’ve always said I don’t mind throwing downfield against all-out blitzes when you have talent outside, and this was perfect. The Eagles missed one of these shots earlier in the game, and I have to be consistent and say that I didn’t mind that shot either. However, this is better as a slot fade is better than a vertical route outside the numbers. Barkley picked up backside pressure perfectly, Hurts stood tall and got the ball out despite the free rusher in his face, and DeVonta Smith made a spectacular play tracking it down. People called it underthrown, but considering the situation, Hurts had no time to step into it and did the right thing by giving his receiver a chance and getting a lot of height on the ball. It was a beautiful execution all around, and it’s why I prefer slot fades to outside go routes. There is more room and more time for the receiver to adjust.

11) This is so good in so many ways. I have no problem at all with throwing the one-on-one slot fade vs an all-out blitz. When you have talent on the outside, give them a shot!

Firstly, Barkley does exceptionally well picking up the backside pressure and allowing Hurts to see… pic.twitter.com/t9d44SJ18q

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 15, 2025

Let’s end on a small wrinkle, which is maybe a sign of something to come. On the final drive, the Eagles used Fred Johnson as a sixth offensive lineman, and it worked. He lined up next to Lane Johnson, Barkley picked up nine yards, and it made far more sense than rolling out 12 personnel again. Chris Jones was wrecking plays all game, and Barkley only bailed them out here with his burst. If the Eagles insist on heavy looks, I’d rather see this six-OL package than rely on tight ends who can’t block.

12) Let's end here. I saw Fred Johnson as a 6th OL, and I instantly got excited. Chris Jones was a monster in this game, and the Eagles are lucky they have a back in Barkley who can outrun him. If the Eagles are determined to go heavy personnel and run, I'd go with Fred Johnson… pic.twitter.com/U8csW9w6r2

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 15, 2025

Overall, this wasn’t a perfect game on offense. The dropback pass game is deeply flawed, and the run game is predictable and unimaginative. But Hurts against the blitz was outstanding, the running backs in protection were superb, and there were flashes of creativity that worked, which could lead to future success. On another day, if that first play connects or a receiver breaks a tackle, the passing numbers look very different. There’s a lot to clean up, but there’s also a platform here to build on.

Thank you for reading! I’d love to hear your thoughts, so feel free to comment below and ask any questions. If you enjoyed this piece, you can find more of my work and podcast here. If you would like to support me further, please check out my Patreon.

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Vic Fangio says Jalen Carter needs to get in better shape

The Eagles were back to work after a Sunday road win in Kansas City, and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio spoke to reporters about blitzing Patrick Mahomes, why Jalen Carter needs to get in shape, and what he saw from Za’Darius Smith in his debut with the team.

He was also asked about Moro Ojomo showing up in big ways, to which Fangio replied, “He’s a good football player, you need to stop being surprised by that.”

Here’s what the DC had to say:

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On limiting Patrick Mahomes​

Fangio admitted that Mahomes was a real problem as a runner in the first half of Sunday’s game.

“I thought we really played good in the first half, except for letting him run for 60-some yards in the first half. We had started in the first half, we pressured more to try and help that, and the pressure helped us.”

When asked what his philosophy is regarding using blitzes, noting that they didn’t blitz in the Super Bowl, but did several times in Week 2. Fangio was succinct, and pointed out that they didn’t need to blitz in the Super Bowl and they did need to on Sunday. He explained that the option to use them is always there, it’s whether they need to or not — which is dictated based on whether they need to blitz and whether he thinks it’s a good time to call it.

As for the two deep passes — one that was completed, and one that wasn’t — Fangio explained that they messed up on one of their adjustments which resulted in a catch, and on the other one, Adoree’ Jackson lost his coverage.

On Jalen Carter’s contributions​

“[Jalen Carter] had some good rushes. I think he still needs to round into better shape. He and I talked about that, and he readily admits that, and we can get more. But, I thought that, for everything that has gone on in his world, I thought he played pretty good.”

Fangio went on to say that getting into shape isn’t something related to missing Week 1, it’s just something they’ve been working on. The DC later elaborated and said that Carter had a shoulder issue that limited his practice time, the shorter practices the Eagles have, and the limited reps that he’s gotten (for multiple reasons), contributed to the shape he’s in.

During the game, Carter was seen holding his right arm/wrist, and Fangio acknowledged that the DT is dealing with, “A little something there,” but nothing that will slow him down much.

Carter took a few snaps on the outside, which is something Fangio said will be done on a game-by-game sitatuation.

On Za’Darius Smith’s performance​

“I thought for just coming in on such short notice, he made some good plays. Obviously, he can get a lot better, too, which I think he will with gaining more knowledge of what we’re doing.

But, it kinda put to bed — they have this rule in training camp that you have to have these acclimation periods, where you can no pads, then out there on the field. They don’t do acclimation periods for signings in-season. Or like, Chase Campbell, signed two days before the last preseason game, played in that game.”

Smith was able to learn enough in the days before the Week 2 game that they felt comfortable playing him, but he still has a lot of learning to do, and should continue to get better and grow in the defense as he does.

On Jihaad Campbell​

“[Jihaad Campbell] played well. I think he’s gonna continue to get better and better and better the more he plays. Usually there’s a correlation — the more you practice, the more you play, the better you get, and he’s going through that. And, he’s getting better and better every day. Happy to have him. Love his work ethic and his attitude, and he’s doing a good job for us. And, his length and speed is an added bonus.”

Other notables​

• Fangio wouldn’t say that Sunday was Jordan Davis’ best game, because he admitted the DT has been playing really good football since the end of last season.
• He gave rookie Drew Mukuba credit for a few really good plays, and also noted that there are some things he needs to clean up, too.
• The DC didn’t want to put too much stock into how the defense has started the season, noting it’s a week-to-week league, but they need to continue to improve. They have a group of young guys who Fangio expects to continue to get better, and as the season goes on, he’ll have a better sense of what the defense can and can’t do.
• When asked what makes Nolan Smith a good run defense, Fangio quickly pointed out his mindset, and notes he attacks blocks and he’s fearless.
• The DC thought Adoree’ Jackson’s performance improved from Week 1 to Week 2, and hopes it will kick start him into being a good corner for the Eagles.
• He called preparing for the Rams offense a very difficult assignment, citing Sean McVay as a great play caller, plus their quarterback has two really good receivers.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...ays-jalen-carter-needs-to-get-in-better-shape

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles Injury Report: Dallas Goedert returns to practice in limited capacity

The Philadelphia Eagles issued their first official injury report in advance of their Week 3 home game against the Los Angeles Rams.

The Eagles listed one player under DID NOT PARTICIPATE: Will Shipley.

Shipley hasn’t practiced since suffering a fractured rib injury in Week 1. He’s now officially listed with an “oblique” injury designation. The Eagles opting not to place their backup running back on injured reserve suggests he’ll miss no more than three games … but it looks like he’ll miss at least two. Shipley’s absence means A.J. Dillon could be RB2 behind Saquon Barkley again. Tank Bigsby didn’t play any offensive snaps in his Eagles debut against the Kansas City Chiefs but he could be more incorporated into the offense as he learns the playbook.

The Eagles listed three players under LIMITED PARTICIPATION: Dallas Goedert, Tanner McKee, and Jalen Carter.

Goedert returned to practice after missing all of last week due to a knee injury. The Eagles’ top tight end has a chance to be back on the field this weekend. That would be a welcomed developmental since his backup, Grant Calcaterra, isn’t providing much value to this offense.

McKee was seen throwing footballs last Friday for the first time since suffering a fractured thumb injury late in training camp. He was ruled questionable to play in Week 2 and was ruled inactive … but while being designated as the emergency third quarterback, which means he would’ve entered the game if both Jalen Hurts and Sam Howell got hurt. Seems like McKee might be on track to resume his role as Hurts’ top backup. Howell will go from QB2 to the emergency third quarterback role once McKee is back.

Carter was visibly dealing with an issue during the Eagles’ Week 2 win. He’s listed with a shoulder injury. Guessing the Eagles are managing his workload to help get him to Sunday.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES INJURY REPORT (WEDNESDAY)​

DID NOT PARTICIPATE

RB Will Shipley (oblique)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION

DT Jalen Carter (shoulder)
TE Dallas Goedert (knee)
QB Tanner McKee (right thumb)

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LOS ANGELES RAMS INJURY REPORT (WEDNESDAY)​

Two notable Rams linemen did not practice due to injury: starting left guard Steve Avila and starting defensive end Braden Fiske. Here’s some insight via Turf Show Times:

Avila missed Week 2 and was replaced in the lineup by Justin Dedich, same as when Avila left the middle of Week 1’s win over the Houston Texans. Braden Fiske was injured in pre-game warmups last Sunday. He played in the game but was limited to 13 snaps.

These would be key absences for the Rams if they can’t play.

DID NOT PARTICIPATE

WR Davante Adams (rest)
OL Steve Avila (ankle)
DE Braden Fiske (oblique)
OL Rob Havenstein (rest)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION

TE Colby Parkinson (shoulder)

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...edert-returns-to-practice-in-limited-capacity

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

NFL Week 3 Game Picks

Our Week 3 picks for the 2025 NFL season are in!

Bleeding Green Nation staff members are here to predict the winners of every game on the schedule. We’ll tally the results along the way and see who comes out on top at the end of the season. Feel free to post your own predictions or discuss the writer predictions in the comments.

You, the reader, can also join in on the fun by voting for who you think will win the games (scroll down for polls). I’ll tally those results in a “BGN Community” section under our picks table generated by Tallysight.

After Week 2, Jonny Page and John Stolnis are tied for the top spot. The BGN Community is tied with three staff members for third place.

When it comes to this week’s Philadelphia Eagles game, the Birds originally opened as 4.5-point home favorites against the Los Angeles Rams … but the line has since shifted to Eagles -3.5 on FanDuel. The BGN staff is split on which team will win this game.

NFL WEEK 3 PICKS​

STANDINGS​

WEEK 2 RESULTS

Natan: 14-2
Alexis: 13-3
Stolnis: 13-3
Community: 13-3
Dave: 12-4
Jonny: 12-4
Drew: 11-5
Tyler: 11-5
BLG: 10-6

OVERALL STANDINGS

Jonny: 26-6
Stolnis: 26-6
Drew: 25-7
Dave: 25-7
Natan: 25-7
Community: 25-7
Alexis: 23-9
BLG: 22-10
Tyler: 21-11

MAKE YOUR PICKS​

Vote for your picks below.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/general/158794/nfl-week-3-game-picks

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles Opponent Film Room: Scouting the Los Angeles Rams’ offense

I’m back with something other than a film review! This is a new weekly feature where I’ll break down the Eagles’ upcoming opponent strictly through the film. There are plenty of stat-heavy previews out there already. This isn’t one of them. Instead, I’ve watched the most recent games of the opponents with a focus on specific areas: deep passes, explosive runs, touchdowns, turnovers, and sacks. Think of it less as a prediction piece and more as a scouting report. Each week, I’ll publish two articles on the opponent’s offense and defense to give a picture of what the Eagles will be up against.

Los Angeles Rams Offense​

Deep Passes​

The Rams’ deep passing attack is still one of the best marriages of scheme and execution in the league. From under center, often in 12 personnel, Sean McVay builds everything off wide and inside zone looks. Receivers motion into the backfield or across the formation, holding defenders in place and creating just enough hesitation to open up shots down the field. When linebackers take a false step, Matthew Stafford is quick to fire into the void.

Rams Offense All22 Preview. 1) No surprises here, but the down the field passing game relies on outstanding accuracy from Stafford and a heavy dose of play-action, especially from under-center. Not many teams marry their passing game to their run games better than the Rams do! pic.twitter.com/AIZfl9EinG

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 18, 2025

Stafford remains devastatingly accurate downfield. He hits crossers and digs in stride, threading throws into tight windows even when the defense has the numbers. That gap between the second and third level of the defense is where Stafford makes a living. He’s an exceptional thrower of the football.

2) Similar idea here with the under-center play-action. Stafford will hit that gap between the safeties/linebackers over and over again. When Stafford is kept unprotected there is no one better at slinging it down the field. pic.twitter.com/RA8hwZihyt

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 18, 2025

Add Davante Adams to the mix, and the offense goes to a new level. For years, this was a scheme-dominant passing attack, but now it can win with individual brilliance. Adams still wins one-on-one with precise route running and physicality, while Puka Nacua is more of a threat against zone coverage with his feel for space. The Rams can beat you both ways, and that duality makes them a very tough offense to stop. They only have two outstanding weapons, but they can win in different ways.

3) The biggest improvement between this year's offense and previous versions is the addition of Davante Adams. He's still awesome. The nuances of his route running and ability to get open is still fantastic. The Rams' can win down the field with scheme as well as individual… pic.twitter.com/ZBLIru8Bdl

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 18, 2025

The Eagles’ secondary will be tested in discipline and communication. Motion and shifts change the picture late, and if safeties fly downhill too quickly, Stafford will make them pay. If I were the Eagles, I wouldn’t be too aggressive early on against the run, and I would be more wary of throws over my head. I would trust my defensive line to stop a Rams’ rushing attack that hasn’t been that dominant so far this year.

Explosive Runs​

While the passing game draws headlines, the run game remains hugely important. McVay’s use of late shifts and receiver involvement makes even basic runs look different. A receiver motioning across can seal the edge on outside zone, or peel back to hit a linebacker downfield. Not many teams use their receivers in the run game as creatively as the Rams do. Keep a very close eye on Puka Nacua and Jordan Whittington in the run game. Even when the Rams don’t block it perfectly, their design often springs a runner free.

Kyren Williams is a very steady back. He presses the hole, takes what’s given, and rarely leaves yards on the field. He understands where the run is supposed to hit and has excellent vision.

4) The Rams' running game hasn't been great so far this year, and it's been struggling in comparison to the pass game. However, it's still dangerous and you have to handle motion effectively. Kyren Williams hasn't been explosive but he's still a very good back. They still run… pic.twitter.com/Q6J921kf8e

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 18, 2025

However, the real spark is rookie Blake Corum, who already looks like the more explosive option. Against the Titans, Corum ripped off chunk gains with quick cuts and sudden acceleration. He’s a little bit more creative, too, and can create when it’s not blocked perfectly. Despite all this, the Rams’ interior line can be overpowered, but the misdirection means you have to stay disciplined. If Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter can hold ground inside, it allows the Eagles’ linebackers to remain patient and not be tricked by the motion. Lastly, as Stafford isn’t a mobile quarterback, they do a great job using receivers in motion to force a defense to flow away from the run. It’s very clever!

5) McVay still has a few tricks in the run game too. When you don't have a mobile QB you can need receivers coming across to hold the EDGE defenders and that's what the Rams do excellently here! pic.twitter.com/mfO0tyfKea

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 18, 2025

Touchdowns​

Some of the Rams’ passing designs in the red zone, in particular, are exceptional. Just look at this…

6) This is so good. The Rams at their best. They show run and have the receiver come in like he's blocking the C-gap. The whole defense flows to the right, then Stafford rolls out and hits the TE on the corner route. Stafford can roll out to his right and left and still throw… pic.twitter.com/rkend4aHE2

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 18, 2025

Ooft. That’s so good.

Many of their scores are textbook McVay: play-action naked bootlegs where Stafford rolls out to find a receiver in the flat or on the corner. They love stressing the edge defender with a run fake, forcing him to choose between the back and the quarterback’s rollout. Stafford can throw effectively, rolling either way, which makes their bootleg game incredibly effective. There are very few quarterbacks who can roll to their left and throw like this!

But this year, they also have the “my guy beats your guy” option. Just look at clip 3 from above! Adams’ touchdown last week was pure isolation. No trickery, no gimmicks, just Stafford trusting him to win one-on-one. That’s the difference from previous seasons. This is now a passing game that can manufacture wide-open scores and let elite talent take over. In the red zone, that’s a nightmare combination and it’s very tough to defend. Adams has taken this offense to a new level.

Turnovers​

Stafford has thrown one interception so far, and it came in the way you’d expect. He was pressured, forced to speed up his process, and made a throw he shouldn’t have. That’s the formula to get after Stafford. When the pocket is clean, he’s as good as any quarterback in the league as a pure thrower, but when you disrupt the timing, he takes risks. He can’t help but try to force throws down the field into tight windows.

Stafford's interception on Sunday was a phenomenal play by #50 Cody Barton. Lined up in the B-Gap as the Curl Flat player, bails at the snap, gets his head around, and has the ball skills to make the INT pic.twitter.com/6ApBBfBptw

— Tyler Nielsen (@TCNiels5) September 16, 2025

Sacks​

If Stafford doesn’t throw on time, he’s a sitting duck. He’s 37! It’s hardly a surprise. His willingness to stand tall and deliver is unbelievable to see, but it does mean he takes hits rather than creating out of structure, and the Titans exposed that with blitzes and simulated pressures. Their tackles, in particular, struggled, and although Week 2 looked cleaner, it’s still the weak spot of this Rams’ offense. This Eagles’ defense simply must make Stafford uncomfortable. Especially when he turns his back! This is the danger of an under-center pass game.

7) One of the dangers of under-center play action is that the picture can change post snap. I wouldn't be surprised to see the Eagles run a lot of sim pressures this week and get Baun running at the back like this. Stafford is a wonderful thrower but struggles to escape and will… pic.twitter.com/mMJVfqWBya

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 18, 2025

The Eagles won’t need to overthink their rush lanes this week. This isn’t a quarterback who’s going to break contain and make plays on the move. Instead, it’s about getting vertical quickly and collapsing the pocket. Make him uncomfortable.

8) Again, if you can take away the passing concept, Stafford will not create outside of structure. The Eagles won't have to worry much about rush lane integrity this week and should focus on getting up the field quickly. pic.twitter.com/5uv8txroSu

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 18, 2025

Expect McVay to lean on quick play-action and bootlegs to protect Stafford, but when they’re forced into pure dropback, the opportunities are there. I expect to see some exotic sim pressures this week to try and change the picture post-snap when Stafford turns his back to the defense.

9) The Titans had some success bringing defenders from the 2nd level, too. Here's a safety bringing pressure off the EDGE. Again, if Stafford doesn't get rid of it quickly, he's a statue in the pocket. pic.twitter.com/ffLnVxB6rR

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 18, 2025

Overall​

That wraps up this week’s look at the Rams’ offense. I’ve wanted to do something like this for a while, so shout out to BGN for allowing me to do this! Feedback and thoughts on the style are always welcome, as this is something new. If you’d like to see the raw film work that goes into these breakdowns, I post uncut video sessions over on my Patreon here.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...lm-room-scouting-the-los-angeles-rams-offense

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles-Rams Final Injury Report: Dallas Goedert will play

The Philadelphia Eagles issued their third and final official injury report in advance of their Week 3 home game against the Los Angeles Rams.

The big news is that Dallas Goedert will play.

The Eagles’ top tight end was upgraded to full participation on Friday after being limited on Wednesday and Thursday. Goedert missed Week 2 due to a knee injury. Getting him back is important since his backups haven’t done much to inspire confidence.

Jalen Carter and Byron Young will also play despite being listed on the injury report this week.

Carter was limited on Wednesday before being upgraded to full participation on Thursday. He was full go again on Friday.

Young missed Thursday’s practice due to a “forehead laceration.” The rotational defensive tackle was back in full on Friday.

DT Byron Young (forehead laceration) was back at #Eagles practice today. He cut his forehead on another player's facemask in practice on Wednesday and required six stitches.

TE Dallas Goedert (knee) and RB Will Shipley (oblique) continue to practice.

— Olivia Reiner (@ReinerOlivia) September 19, 2025

The Eagles ruled one player OUT: Will Shipley.

Shipley returned to practice in a limited capacity on Thursday. He was limited again on Friday. The Eagles’ No. 2 running back might be able to return to game action in Week 4. For now, A.J. Dillon figures to be the top backup behind Saquon Barkley. It remains to be seen if Tank Bigsby will see any offensive snaps this week after only playing on special teams in Week 2.

The Eagles ruled one player QUESTIONABLE: Tanner McKee.

McKee was limited in practice all week. If he’s not active as Jalen Hurts’ top backup, he figures to serve as the emergency third quarterback. In that role, he’s only permitted to play if both Hurts and Sam Howell become unavailable.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES INJURY REPORT (FRIDAY)​

OUT

RB Will Shipley (oblique)

QUESTIONABLE

QB Tanner McKee (right thumb)

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RESERVE/PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM

LB Nakobe Dean

Dean is eligible to return from PUP after Week 4.

RESERVE/INJURED

CB Tariq Castro-Fields
OT Myles Hinton
G/C Willie Lampkin
FB Ben VanSumeren
OT Cameron Williams
WR Johnny Wilson

TCF reverted to IR after being waived/injured; the Eagles could eventually cut him with an injury settlement … like they recently did with Lewis Cine. Hinton and Lampkin are eligible to return from IR after Week 4. Williams is eligible to return from IR after Week 5. BVS and Wilson are out for the season.

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LOS ANGELES RAMS INJURY REPORT (FRIDAY)​

The Rams ruled one player DOUTBFUL: starting left guard Steve Avila.

Avila previously missed Week 2 and did not practice this week. He’ll be replaced by Justin Dedich, a 2024 undrafted signing who has graded out poorly as a pass blocker by Pro Football Focus. Moro Ojomo needs to take advantage of this matchup.

The Rams ruled two players QUESTIONABLE: starting defensive end Braden Fiske and No. 2 tight end Colby Parkinson.

Fiske missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday before being upgraded to limited on Friday. The Rams still have a talented defensive line if Fiske can’t play but his absence would hurt LA’s defense.

Parkinson was limited in practice all week due to a shoulder injury.

The Rams placed starting cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon on injured reserve earlier this week. That’s a significant loss. In his absence, LA is expected to start former first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes. The same Emmanuel Forbes who has been tormented by A.J. Brown in the past.

DOUBTFUL

OL Steve Avila (ankle)

QUESTIONABLE

DE Braden Fiske (oblique)
TE Colby Parkinson (shoulder)

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RESERVE/INJURED

OLB Keir Thomas

CB Ahkello Witherspoon

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...-final-injury-report-dallas-goedert-will-play

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

NFL Week 3 betting advice: Eagles-Rams pick and props

Steve Maltepes, known as “The Philly Godfather,” will impart his gambling wisdom on the Eagles and where the smart money is going on various pro football games each weekend this season. Maltepes is one of the nation’s hottest sports betting experts who appears weekly on national radio and has his own website, www.thephillygodfather.com.

Los Angeles Rams (2-0) at Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) at 1:00 p.m. Sunday​

The Line: Eagles minus-3.5/Total: 44.5

What is the line telling you:

The line for this game originally opened as the Eagles being 4.5-point home favorites with a combined total set at 45.5. Since then, we’ve seen the line drop to Philly minus-3.5, and the total has ticked down a full point to 44.5. We already grabbed the Rams at plus-4.5, but even at the current number of plus-3.5, we still see value on Los Angeles. Yes, Philadelphia is 2-0 with close wins over the Cowboys and Chiefs, but they haven’t been impressive. Offensively, they’ve looked sluggish and inefficient—if you check the yards per play metric, the Eagles rank 30th in the NFL, while the Rams sit at third overall. Defensively, Philly hasn’t been much better, ranking 18th in opponent yards per play, compared to the Rams’ defense, which ranks 3rd overall in that same category.

This is also a huge revenge spot for Los Angeles after last year’s 28-22 playoff loss. That game was razor close heading into the fourth quarter, with the Eagles leading 16-15 before pulling away late. The box score, though, told a different story: the Rams had two more first downs and outgained Philly by 52 total yards. What killed them were the two turnovers and the inability to stop the run—Saquon Barkley gashed them for over 200 rushing yards.

Bottom line:

This time around, both teams enter healthy, unlike last year when the Rams’ defense limped into the postseason matchup. We don’t see Barkley repeating a 200-yard performance or the Rams losing the turnover battle 2-0 again. This game is a coin flip, and catching the Rams at anything over a field goal (+3.5) is a bet worth making.

Prop bets for the game​

Kyren Williams over-60.5 rushing yards -110

Kyren Williams over-16.5 rushing attempts -150

Tyler Higbee anytime TD +390

Jalen Hurts anytime TD -150

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Added plays​

NFL 7 POINT TEASER Packers (minus-7.5 over the Browns) to minus-.5 & Rams plus-10.5

Bet the under 44.5 in the Jags game

(Betting lines are subject to change.)

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...k-3-betting-advice-eagles-rams-pick-and-props

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles roster news: 2 moves announced ahead of Rams game

The Philadelphia Eagles officially announced two roster moves ahead of their Week 3 home game against the Los Angeles Rams. An overview:

• TE Cameron Latu and S Marcus Epps were temporarily elevated from the practice squad.

Note: teams can temporarily elevate two practice squad players per week up to three times each in the regular season and an unlimited number of times in the postseason.

Let’s sort through this news on a player-by-player basis.

CAMERON LATU​

The Eagles previously elevated Latu in Week 2 with Dallas Goedert unable to play. He was the third tight end behind Grant Calcaterra and Kylen Granson. With Goedert now back, the Eagles are still elevating Latu since 1) he’s shined on special teams (nearly blocked two punts against the Chiefs!) and 2) he can also contribute as a fullback. Latu could play his way into a roster spot if he continues to shine in his dirty work role. His ability to block really stands out since Calcaterra really struggles in that regard and Granson isn’t worlds better.

(Jersey number note: Latu is now wearing No. 36 … not the No. 49 he’s pictured with.)

MARCUS EPPS​

The Eagles previously elevated Epps to the game day roster in both Week 1 and Week 2 to have a fourth safety behind Reed Blankenship, Andrew Mukuba, and Sydney Brown. Epps now has no more remaining elevations for the rest of the regular season. So, the Eagles will have to sign him to the active roster if they want him to suit up moving forward. Maybe they’ll waive Kenyon Green again to open up a spot for Epps?

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...ter-news-2-moves-announced-ahead-of-rams-game

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles vs. Rams: First quarter score updates

The Philadelphia Eagles are off to a 2-0 start to the 2025 NFL season, and in Week 3, will face the Los Angeles Rams for the third time in 12 months.

The Eagles lead the all-time regular season series between these teams, 23-18-1, and have won eight of the past nine meetings. They last faced off back in November 2024, with the Eagles winning in Los Angeles, 37-20. In the postseason, the teams are tied at two wins a piece, and the home team has won the two most recent, including the Eagles in Philly back in January, 28-22.

Hopefully the Eagles passing game looks improved from the opening two weeks, because even though they’ve been winning — which is all that matters —, having a more explosive offense is the goal.

Hang out here for updates and to chat, celebrate, vent, and argue in the comments!

LET’S GOOOOOOO!

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SCORE UPDATES​

1Q – 8:07 [Eagles 7 – Rams 0] — The Eagles turned a Zack Baun interception into the first touchdown of the day. Quarterback Jalen Hurts got into the endzone on the second tush push of the drive.

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Note: This is an open thread. Discuss the games in the comments below.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...quarter-scores-updates-game-thread-week-3-nfl

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles open as road favorites against Buccaneers despite previous struggles against Tampa Bay

The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-0 and the path to getting there hasn’t been easy.

The Birds needed to beat the Dallas Cowboys (who might be not be great but, hey, division rival game), the Kansas City Chiefs (in Arrowhead), and the Los Angeles Rams (thanks to a major comeback effort).

Things don’t get any less difficult for the Eagles in Week 4. To remain undefeated, they’ll need to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Florida.

The Bucs are also 3-0 after beating the Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, and New York Jets. And with each result coming in dramatic fashion:

Tampa Bay is the first team in the Super Bowl era to record a game-winning score in the final minute of the fourth quarter in each of its first three games of a season. pic.twitter.com/zu6oOmCUMy

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 22, 2025

Perhaps they won’t be so lucky against the Eagles?

Maybe. But it’s tough to count on the Birds beating this Bucs team that they’ve really struggled with since the Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts era began in 2021.

Over the last four seasons, the Eagles are 1-4 in five games (including two playoff meetings) against Tampa. The worst loss of the Eagles’ otherwise mostly stellar Super Bowl LIX season came to the Bucs in a Week 4 game last year where the Birds were absolutely dominated. They lost by “only” 17 points but they were outgained by 218 yards and never were a serious threat to win the game.

Of course, the Eagles were short-handed in that loss. A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Lane Johnson were all inactive for that game. That won’t be the case this time around.

Instead, it’s the Bucs who appear to be banged up. Mike Evans suffered a hamstring injury in Week 3 that bears monitoring. Tampa placed starting right tackle Luke Goedeke, starting interior lineman Cody Mauch, and starting defensive lineman Calijah Kancey on injured reserve last week.

It looks like the Bucs will be getting some reinforcements. Starting left tackle Tristan Wirfs and starting wide receiver Chris Godwin are reportedly slated to return against the Eagles. So, that’s a big deal if that’s truly the case.

Nevertheless, it’s the Eagles who are favored to win this game. They’re actually three-point road favorites (via FanDuel), which might come as a surprise.

It’s pretty hard to bet against the Birds, though. They’re now 17-0 in the last 17 games that Jalen Hurts has started and finished.

If there’s anyone primed to stop the Eagles’ quarterback, it could be Todd Bowles. (That is, if it’s not already the Eagles’ own coaching staff keeping Hurts’ straitjacket on). The Bucs’ head coach has played a significant role in limiting Hurts in the past.

And so it should be another good, hard-fought game for the Eagles in Week 4. That they’re favored on the road seems like a good sign for them.

What say you?

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...-despite-previous-struggles-against-tampa-bay

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Monday Night Football: Lions vs. Ravens

The final game of Week 3 will be a Monday Night Football matchup featuring the Detroit Lions on the road against the Baltimore Ravens.

These teams don’t have a lot of history, and have only faced off seven times over the years. The Ravens lead the all-time series between these franchise, 6-1, and have won the past five meetings. They last met in 2023, with Baltimore dominating at home, 38-6.

BLG explains why we should be rooting for the Ravens on Monday night, in our Week 3 rooting guide:

DETROIT LIONS at BALTIMORE RAVENS: The Eagles would prefer for neither the Lions nor Packers to win the NFC North. Root for the Ravens.

Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s game.

Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore Ravens​

TV Schedule​

Game time: 8:15 PM EST

Channel: ESPN

Date: Monday, September 22, 2025

Location: M&T Stadium | Baltimore, MD

SiriusXM:

Online Streaming​

ESPN+ | FuboTV

Odds via FanDuel

Odds courtesy of FanDuel​

Detroit Lions: +4.5 (+198)

Baltimore Ravens: -4.5 (-240)

Over/under: 53.5 points

SB Nation Blogs​

Lions: www.PrideofDetroit.com

Ravens: www.BaltimoreBeatdown.com

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Open thread: Discuss Monday night’s game in the comments below.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...rmation-week-3-thread-odds-channel-stream-nfl

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles change travel plans due to the extreme heat expected in Tampa

The Eagles have not had much success in Tampa Bay during the Nick Sirianni/Jalen Hurts era, and it looks like they’re making some changes in 2025 to avoid some of the same pitfalls.

Temperatures at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday are expected to feel like 103 degrees, which is aggressive and potentially dangerous. Aside from preparations to make sure players bodies are hydrated and ready to go, it sounds like the Eagles are taking additional measures this year. John Clark of NBC Sports Philly reported that they are changing their travel schedule to allow for more time to adapt to the extreme heat.

I’m told the Eagles are changing their travel schedule to Tampa this year. They are going a day ahead of schedule, on Friday, to acclimate to the heat. They may have a workout in Tampa on Saturday.

The Eagles have lost 3 of their last 4 games at the Bucs pic.twitter.com/8tHCOCsJmh

— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) September 22, 2025

The Eagles most recently played in Tampa back in late-September 2024, when the Bucs won 33-16, and it was the last straw before the team made considerable changes that ultimately led to a Super Bowl win.

The Bucs are the one team that has really had Sirianni’s number the past few years, so it’s not surprising that the head coach would look at new ways to approach this Week 4 game.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...ans-due-to-the-extreme-heat-expected-in-tampa

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

C.J. Gardner-Johnson released by Texans … but the Eagles seemingly can’t re-sign him

In a pretty surprising move, the Houston Texans are moving on from safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson after just three weeks of the 225 NFL season.

Texans released veteran S C.J. Gardner Johnson.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 23, 2025

The news comes just one day after Texans’ Jimmie Ward was reinstated from the NFL’s exempt list, but it’s still surprising given the team re-working CJGJ’s contract just three weeks ago.

Just 3 weeks ago, the Texans converted $6.58M of CJ Gardner-Johnson's salary into a signing bonus. They clearly had legitimate plans for the player in their secondary.

Things changed in a hurry… https://t.co/AbTBSlnCxs

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 23, 2025

Houston started 0-3 this season, and through three games, CJGJ has 15 total tackles and a QB hit. Multiple reports suggest there was friction between the secondary player and coaches, with CJGJ even asking for a trade after being unhappy with his role.

Among the issues #Texans experienced behind the scenes with C.J. Gardner-Johnson, per sources, he was critical of teammates in the secondary and didn't like his role. It was a locker room issue and ultimately this just wasn't a good fit for the team and for a talented… https://t.co/tHhsv9Ur7v

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 23, 2025

CJGJ is a big personality, and there are indications that was part of his issue in Philly (and apparently elsewhere), too — even though Howie Roseman chalked it up to a money issue.

The Eagles drafted safety Andrew Mukuba who had already made an impact in there games in Philadelphia, and DC Vic Fangio really likes Sydney Brown.

Also, it seems like the Eagles aren’t eligible to re-sign CJGJ even if they wanted to do so? If so, you can rule out a return to Philly that might not have been likely to happen anyway.

Seems like the Eagles can't actually re-sign CJGJ since he did not play a minimum of 4 games with the Texans: pic.twitter.com/V4pzHLlRfD

— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) September 23, 2025

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...ardner-johnson-eagles-safety-roster-move-news

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Tom Brady will call Eagles-Bucs game, Nick Sirianni isn’t worried about production meetings

For over a year, there’s been a lot of talk about Tom Brady’s potential conflict of interest as both an analyst for FOX and a minority owner in the Raiders. The discussion was highlighted two weeks ago when he was seen up in the booth with Las Vegas coaches during their Monday night game.

Now, Brady has been assigned to call the Eagles-Buccaneers game in Week 4, but head coach Nick Sirianni isn’t concerned about divulging information to someone connected to an opponent they’ll face this year. Instead, Sirianni downplayed the information shared in pre-production meetings ahead of games.

“SIRIANNI: All my interactions with Tom Brady have been really positive, really good and respect the heck out of him and his view on football and what he’s done, and so I have nothing but respect for him. But I would say those production meetings, regardless of the crew, are very similar to an interaction [interview] that we have here in our building.”

Most coaches have shared similar sentiments and weren’t, at least, publicly, calling for the NFL to figure out this unusual dynamic. Plus, Sirianni has a reputation for always keeping any competitive advantage close to the vest, so whether it’s Brady or someone else doesn’t matter much for the Eagles coach.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...rianni-isnt-worried-about-production-meetings

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles Injury Report: Zack Baun and Jihaad Campbell sit out, Lane Johnson limited

The Philadelphia Eagles issued their first official injury report in advance of their Week 4 road game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Eagles listed three players under DID NOT PARTICIPATE: Zack Baun, Jihaad Campbell, and Adoree’ Jackson.

Definitely not comforting to see both of the Eagles’ stud off-ball linebackers not practicing. Baun made it sound like he could play this week despite being spotted with a sizable brace on his leg. Campbell seemed unsure. Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Smael Mondon (in that order) are the top two backups behind the starters.

Jackson was spotted wearing a helmet and warming up with the team so it’s interesting to see him listed under DNP. Maybe he has a shot to play this week. If not, Kelee Ringo could start since Jakorian Bennett was placed on injured reserve.

The Eagles listed two players under LIMITED PARTICIPATION: Lane Johnson and Tanner McKee.

Johnson indicated he plans on playing despite suffering a stinger in Week 3. We’ll monitor how he progresses over the next two days.

McKee is still limited. We’ll see if he’s ready to be QB2 or if it’ll be Sam Howell again with McKee as the emergency third quarterback.

The Eagles listed one player under FULL PARTICIPATION: Will Shipley.

Shipley seems to be on track to play this week after missing the Eagles’ last two games. He’ll be the primary backup behind Saquon Barkley.

The Eagles placed Nolan Smith, Jakorian Bennett, and Darius Cooper on injured reserve earlier on Wednesday.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES INJURY REPORT (WEDNESDAY)​

DID NOT PARTICIPATE

LB Zack Baun (knee)
LB Jihaad Campbell (triceps)
CB Adoree’ Jackson (groin)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION

OT Lane Johnson (neck)
QB Tanner McKee (right thumb)

FULL PARTICIPATION

RB Will Shipley (oblique)

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TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS INJURY REPORT (WEDNESDAY)​

Bucs starting wide receiver Mike Evans is not expected to play this week. Between him being out and Jalen McMillan on IR, Tampa will be without two of their top four wide receivers. Chris Godwin Jr. is on track to return but might not be 100% in his first game back from injury.

Interesting to see that Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield is limited with an injury related to his throwing arm. Bucs starting left tackle is reportedly set to play despite being limited.

DID NOT PARTICIPATE

WR Mike Evans (hamstring)
DT Logan Hall (groin)
DB Christian Izien (quad)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION

LB Lavonte David (knee)
OT Charlie Heck (knee)
QB Baker Mayfield (right biceps)
OT Tristan Wirfs (knee)

FULL PARTICIPATION

WR Chris Godwin Jr. (ankle)

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...-jihaad-campbell-sit-out-lane-johnson-limited