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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles-Commanders inactives

The Philadelphia Eagles officially announced the inactives list for their 2025 NFL Week 16 game against the Washington Commanders.

The following Eagles players WILL NOT PLAY: Lane Johnson, Jalen Carter, Cameron Latu, Joshua Uche, A.J. Dillon, Mac McWilliams, and Sam Howell.

Lane Johnson was initially expected to return this week, but wasn’t able to get back on the field early enough to play in this week’s game. Fred Johnson was dealing with an ankle injury earlier in the week, but will be able to fill in at right tackle until Lane comes back.

Jalen Carter’s timeline to return is a little less clear, and if the defense plays like they did against the Raiders — and Brandon Graham continues to work inside — they’re in no rush to bring him back before the postseason.

Cameron Latu will miss Saturday’s game after dealing with a stinger during the week. He was a limited participant on Wednesday and full participant on Thursday, but the team elevated TE E.J. Jenkins for the game, instead.

This will be the fourth game in a row that Joshua Uche has been a healthy scratch, and the edge rusher hasn’t played a defensive snap since Week 8.

A.J. Dillon has been relegated as a healthy scratch for eight of the Eagles’ last nine games, and hasn’t played a snap since Week 6.

Mac McWilliams is a healthy scratch again, but could see some more playing time if the Eagles clinch the NFC East and their postseason spot this week or next.

Sam Howell is the emergency third quarterback, but he can only enter the game if both Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee are sidelined.

Philadelphia Eagles inactive list​

OT Lane Johnson – Injury.

DT Jalen Carter – Injury.

TE Cameron Latu – Injury.

EDGE Joshua Uche – Fifth edge rusher.

RB A.J. Dillon – Fourth running back.

CB Mac McWilliams – Seventh cornerback.

QB Sam Howell – Emergency third quarterback.

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Washington Commanders inactive list​

QB Jayden Daniels

RB Chase Edmonds

OT George Fant

OT Laremy Tunsil

TE Colson Yankoff

DT Eddie Goldman

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

NFL Week 16 Late Games

Now that the Week 16 early games are over, it’s time to take a look at your late-afternoon viewing options.

Here’s who the BGN writers are predicting to win.

You can check out 506sports to see which games are being broadcast in your area, but the Philadelphia area will get the Steelers vs. Lions on CBS.

Check below for more information on how to watch these NFL Week 16 late games.

Online Streaming​

FuboTV | Paramount+ | FOX One

Sunday, December 21​

ATLANTA FALCONS (5-9) at ARIZONA CARDINALS (3-11)

Start time: 4:05 PM ET
Channel: FOX
Announcers: Jason Benetti, Brady Quinn, Sarah Kustok (field reporter)

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (10-4) at DENVER BRONCOS (12-2)

Start time: 4:05 PM ET
Channel: FOX
Announcers: Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, Allison Williams (field reporter)

PITTSBURGH STEELERS (8-6) at DETROIT LIONS (8-6)

Start time: 4:25 PM ET
Channel: CBS
Announcers: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson (field reporter)

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (2-12) at HOUSTON TEXANS (9-5)

Start time: 4:25 PM ET
Channel: CBS
Announcers: Andrew Catalon, Charles Davis, Jason McCourty, AJ Ross (field reporter)

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Sunday Night Football: Patriots vs. Ravens

The NFL Week 16 slate of Sunday games will cap off with a Sunday Night Football matchup between the New England Patriots (11-3) and the Baltimore Ravens (7-7)

The Patriots lead the all-time series between these AFC teams, 9-3, but the Ravens have won two of their three most recent meetings. One of those wins was the last time they faced off back in 2022, with the Ravens winning big in New England, 37-26. They did go head-to-head in the 2024 preseason, but that probably wasn’t a big help for their prep this week.

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

New England Patriots vs. Baltimore Ravens​

TV Schedule​

Game time: 8:20 PM EST

Channel: NBC

Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025

Location: M&T Bank Stadium | Baltimore, MD

Announcers: Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark

Online Streaming​

Peacock | FuboTV

Odds via FanDuel

Odds via FanDuel​

New England Patriots: +3.5 (+156)

Baltimore Ravens: -3.5 (-186)

Over/under: 48.5 points

SB Nation Blogs​

Patriots: www.PatsPulpit.com

Ravens: www.BaltimoreBeatdown.com

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles News: Commanders writer says the refs “were clearly out to get Washington”

Eagles Question of the Day:​

What was your biggest general NFL takeaway from Sunday’s games? Anything stick out to you? Head over to The Feed and weigh in with your answer and explanation!

Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …

Commanders Vs Eagles (Game One) – Studs and Duds – Hogs Haven
Craig Wrolstad and his crew: The entire crew from this game was just AWFUL. They were clearly out to get Washington and the calls on the field, or lack thereof, made it quite obvious. The debacle started early in the game when Cooper DeJean committed a blatant pass interference on Treylon Burks in the endzone. It continued with phantom calls against Brandon Coleman (a hold that negated a first down) and a phantom offsides penalty against Tyler Owens on a missed field goal. There was a pass interference call against Noah Igbinoghene covering Smith in the back of the endzone that was just horrible.

As the Commanders limp to the finish line, emotions are boiling over – The Athletic
Dan Quinn stationed himself near the 30-yard line and just watched. And waited. After a very brief handshake with Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni at midfield, the Commanders’ coach monitored the rest of the postgame handshakes from afar, just to make sure the frustrations that flared moments earlier on the field didn’t resurface. With two games left in a season that has gone sideways, Quinn knew his already thin roster couldn’t afford to get any thinner, because of injury or illness — or potential suspensions. “I know how quickly we’re going to play again,” he said. “So, I just wanted to make sure that if I had to step in that I’d be able to bring my bouncing skills back.” This is where the Commanders are: 4-11 following a chippy 29-18 loss to the Eagles that featured a brawl, the disqualification of three players (two Commanders) and four more Washington injuries, including to quarterback Marcus Mariota. “I felt like, man, this is not the time to lose somebody postgame into a game just five days away,” Quinn added. “It’s one thing to say the poise, but it’s another thing when you’re the person in that moment.”

2 Eagles starters expected to return from injury against Bills, per report – BGN
The Eagles have had two solid games in a row as they approach Week 17, and early reports are that the team expects to get both RT Lane Johnson and DT Jalen Carter back this week against the Bills.

Buffalo Bills vs. Philadelphia Eagles, Week 17: first look at injuries – Buffalo Rumblings
Most of Bills Mafia wants to know how quarterback Josh Allen is doing, and if his ankle is indeed “gravy, baby,” as he told CBS sideline reporter Evan Washburn after Sunday’s win. The reason for concern is due to the ankle injury Allen appeared to suffer just before halftime on a play where he inadvisably scrambled into harm’s way. That injury had Allen limping to the locker room early, and without his right cleat on. Though we don’t have an official report yet, Allen does appear no worse for wear, as evidenced by the fact that he continued to play after halftime. Allen had the injury x-rayed at halftime, which reported as negative. However, don’t be surprised if he ends up on the injury report early and often this week with a foot/ankle designation.

NFL Week 16 fallout: Sorting through the upsets, playoff berths and overall chaos – NFL.com
9) The tush push may die a natural death. Owners failed to disallow the tush push in a spring vote, but the Eagles themselves might kill off a play that gave them a big boost in their Super Bowl run last season. The once-automatic play has been decidedly less automatic this season. Three times the Eagles tried the tush push against the Commanders on Saturday, three times it failed and that was a microcosm of the season. This season, they’ve run the tush push successfully 57.6 percent of the time, according to NFL Research. In 2024, their success rate was 76.5 percent including the playoffs. In 2023, it was 83.7 percent. They’ve been called for five false starts on the play this season, while drawing just one penalty by a opposition, a striking difference from last season, when the Eagles drew nine penalties from opponents on such plays, and were called for penalties just twice. Their slump has been especially pronounced since Week 11, when their conversion rate is just 37.5. Nevertheless, the Eagles clinched the NFC East, to become the first repeat champion of the division in 20 years.

Consistency – Iggles Blitz
Think about Dallas. They were 3-5-1 at midseason. They had a lot of issues, especially on defense. Jerry Jones traded for LB Logan Wilson and DT Quinnen Williams. They signed DE Jadeveon Clowney. A couple of key defenders came off IR. Suddenly the dreadful defense was mediocre, even solid at times. Dallas won three straight games to get to 6-5-1. The media fell in love with them. It sure felt like Jerry Jones and Brian Schottenheimer started to believe the team was legit. Oops. Dallas lost three straight games to fall to 6-8-1. The defense allowed 37 points a game in that stretch. I don’t think Jones and Schotty (as Kirk Herbstreit annoyingly calls him) realized they had some luck in their win streak. They believed the team was different. Part of being a good organization is being honest with yourself. Dallas struggles with that and it is a big reason they haven’t been to a Super Bowl since 1995.

With 5th straight playoff season, Jalen Hurts makes more NFL history – NBCSP
Jalen Hurts has followed the worst game of his career with two of the best. Should that surprise anybody? Since that four-interception, five-turnover disaster against the Chargers in Inglewood two weeks ago, Hurts has thrown five touchdowns and no interceptions, completed 73 percent of his passes and rushed for 79 yards in wins over the Raiders and Commanders. He’s only the seventh quarterback in NFL history with five TDs, no INTs, 73 percent accuracy and at least 75 rushing yards in a two-game span, joining one-time Eagle Jeff Garcia in 2003, Daunte Culpepper in 2005, Deshaun Watson in 2019, Lamar Jackson three times and then Drake Maye and Josh Allen earlier this year. And he’s the first to play that well following a four-interception game. With their 29-18 win over the Commanders Saturday in Landover, the Eagles as you know became the first team since the 2001 through 2004 Eagles to win the NFC East in back-to-back years. It’s something Hurts takes great pride in.

Eagles-Commanders: Five takeaways from the NFC East-clinching win – PHLY
Especially on Barkley’s 12-yard touchdown run — characterized as an “angry run” by Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata — the results showed as Barkley looks even more poised for meaningful football. According to Next Gen Stats, Barkley had a season-high 63 yards after contact on Saturday, the majority of which came on a 48-yard run that featured a broken tackle in the backfield. “A focus this week was my pad level and finishing runs,” Barkley said. “I haven’t been doing a great job of that this year, I felt like. I tried to do that this week. … My mindset this was game was run like I’m 235. That’s what my coach said, there’s times I don’t.” Another note of encouragement? The uptick of empty sets from the Eagles offense. According to TruMedia, the Eagles ran nine plays out of empty, six of which came in the first half. On those plays, Hurts went 5-for-6 while averaging 11.2 yards per attempt and scrambled twice for 30 yards. After the game, Sirianni said the usage of empty formations was in response to the Commanders’ tendency to leave their base defense out against lighter personnel groupings. “We spread them out,” Sirianni said. “[Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo] did a really good job of calling that and Jalen did a great job, and the receivers and the protection. … There’s multiple ways to do it, right? You can scare a team out of doing that. They kept going back to it, but a really good job by our guys. That’s sometimes what it is, you take what the defense gives you.”

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Dolphins make franchise-altering trade to No. 1 for Fernando Mendoza – PFF
22. Philadelphia Eagles: EDGE Cashius Howell, Texas A&M. Although the Eagles acquired Jaelan Phillips at the trade deadline, there’s no guarantee that he will be back for the 2026 season. Should he leave as a free agent, they would be thin along the edge once again. Howell has earned a 90.3 PFF pass-rush grade and produced a 19.8% PFF pass-rush win rate this season. He would immediately contribute to Philadelphia’s rotation.

Nick Sirianni Postgame Locker Room Speech: Commanders – PE.com
Head Coach Nick Sirianni delivered his third division championship in five years on the job as well as a fifth playoff appearance. Watch his reaction in the locker room following Saturday’s win over the Commanders, presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation.

Josh Allen said he “tweaked my foot a little bit” late in first half – PFT
Late in the first half of Buffalo’s 23-20 win over the Browns, Bills quarterback Josh Allen retreated into a 23-yard sack. He injured himself on the play. “Just tweaked my foot a little bit,” Allen told reporters after the game. “Just flamed up on me a little bit.” He returned for the second half of the game. “Pain subsided,” Allen said, “so we’re good.”

Cowboys are pretty big favorites over the Commanders in Week 17 – Blogging The Boys
The Dallas Cowboys began Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers with the knowledge that they were eliminated from playoff contention. That always makes things a bit wonky when it is the case. You could argue that the Cowboys played like they were counting down the quarters for their season to end. Consider that the Chargers didn’t even punt in the first half. Heck, the Chargers didn’t kick any field goals either. They scored touchdowns on all of their possessions in the opening half (there were only 3 to be clear), but that made things a bit difficult for the Dallas offense to keep up.

Jerry Jones: Cowboys ‘underachieved’ in 2025 but bullish on future – ESPN
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is disappointed with how the season has gone for his team. The Cowboys’ playoff chances ended Saturday night, when the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders. Dallas’ 34-17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday guaranteed the Cowboys will have consecutive non-winning records. If they lose one of their final two games, they will have losing records in back-to-back years for the first time since three straight 5-11 finishes from 2000 to 2002. “We all underachieved, really,” Jones said. “And the fact we’re not in the playoffs says that for you.” The Cowboys’ Super Bowl drought has reached 30 years. Every NFC team has made it to a conference championship game during that span except the Cowboys. Since winning Super Bowl XXX, the Cowboys have made the playoffs 13 times and never advanced beyond the divisional round. “I’ll admit that the Cowboys management has played a role, a big role,” Jones said.

Giants-Vikings analysis: Jaxson Dart’s bad game isn’t cause for alarm – Big Blue View
Did you REALLY think New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart was going to get through his first season in the NFL without a game like the one he had Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings? A game where he, you know, actually looked and played like a rookie quarterback? Overmatched on Sunday against a talented defense and a fantastic coordinator with something to prove against a team he is suing, Dart had his worst game as a pro. He completed just 7 of 13 passes for 33 yards and an interception, and was probably lucky not to have a couple of other passes intercepted. Dart looked confused at times. He looked uncertain. He looked like a quarterback who needed help and knew he really didn’t have any. Now, suddenly, because for the first time all season a rookie quarterback looked like a rookie quarterback the narrative is that Dart is regressing and that the Giants hurt the rookie’s development by firing head coach Brian Daboll. In my view, that is an overreaction.

The NFL is giving us coal for Christmas – SB Nation
Netflix’s second NFL Christmas package is a dud. The Cowboys and Commanders are both mathematically eliminated, while the Lions are hanging by a thread versus the eliminated Vikings. I suppose the only good news is the stakes have increased with Detroit, who would be mathematically eliminated with another loss to the Vikings.

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles-Commanders Film Review: This felt like another step forward for the offense

This felt like another step forward for the Philadelphia Eagles, even if the design of the offense looked different from last week. Against Washington, the Eagles leaned far more heavily into empty formations and 11 personnel. While that’s a shift away from the under center identity I praised last week, it didn’t feel like a regression. Instead, it felt like the staff was responding to what the defense was giving them rather than stubbornly forcing one way of playing.

Offense​

Early on, the Eagles hammered Empty, and it was absolutely the right call. Washington insisted on living in base personnel against 11 (I have no idea why), which is basically begging to be spread out and stressed horizontally. Hurts looked extremely comfortable in Empty, as he always does. I’ve called for more Empty for a long time. Hurts was decisive with the football and clean in his processing. The offense looked less predictable throughout the game than it did earlier in the season, and that alone is progress.

Eagles' Offense All22 thread vs. Washington. 1) The Eagles hammered the Empty button early in this game, which is something many (myself included) have been calling for all season. Washington decided to live in base vs. 11 personnel for some reason. Hurts is very decisive in… pic.twitter.com/fHae1ztFzq

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

Once Washington responded by spinning to two-high looks, the Eagles didn’t panic. Hurts didn’t force throws he didn’t like and instead used the spacing that Empty creates to escape and scramble. That’s not a failure of the concept. It’s one reason why I love using Empty formations with a mobile quarterback. Empty gives the quarterback space, clearer pictures, and cleaner run lanes to escape. Hurts’ decision-making here was excellent, and the scrambles were controlled rather than frantic. I can’t recall him getting hit on these runs either, which highlights that they are not a ‘risky’ play.

2) When the Eagles came out in Empty, Washington went two-high (common against Empty) so they could be +1 on either side of the field. When Hurts didn't like the matchup, he was very effective at getting out of the pocket and scrambling. I don't see this as a negative at all.… pic.twitter.com/kH4tFHVEOE

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

Washington decided that, rather than playing nickel on the first drive, they would play some more single-high in order to prevent Hurts from escaping. Here, Washington rotated to single-high with linebackers staring at Hurts, which left a 2v2 matchup on the outside, which is perfect for a slot fade. I think this whole drive was one of the best of the season, and I give Kevin Patullo credit for this one. Sadly, DeVonta Smith dropped this one, but he made up for it!

3) I loved everything about this drive. I was gutted that DeVonta Smith dropped this. The Eagles continued with Empty, but after Hurts' running, Washington wanted to go to single-high and get linebackers with eyes on Hurts. That leaves you 2v2 on the outside, which makes it… pic.twitter.com/dxZ9jPgShL

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

What stood out throughout the game was how efficient Hurts has become as a dropback passer when the structure is clean. He’s just a good quarterback. You read a lot of rubbish online about his inability to read a defense, but consistently being this efficient is a sign that his pre-snap process is really strong. He’s not someone who will get to a backside dig as his 4th read, but there are other ways to play quarterback in the NFL. Washington was clearly trying to prevent explosives, and Hurts took what was available, hit his back foot, and got the ball out on time. The offense flowed nicely throughout. Getting the ball into A.J. Brown’s hands underneath rather than forcing vertical shots made a huge difference, especially using pivot and return routes that actually create yards after catch rather than dead hitches that limit his ability to create after the catch.

4) For all the great deep throws, crazy runs, a huge reason why Hurts is so successful is that he's turned into a very efficient dropback passer. Washington was focused on preventing big plays, and Hurts made very quick decisions and got the ball out on time.

For all the great… pic.twitter.com/9q860dFx0t

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

Even outside of Empty, the same principles showed up. On several snaps, Hurts identified single-high early, understood the leverage advantage outside, and got the ball out quickly before linebackers could recover. He really does feel like a rhythm quarterback, and Empty early seemed to help him settle into that rhythm. I think a legitimate criticism of Hurts is that when he gets out of rhythm, it can take him a few drives to get going again. If the goal was to get Hurts comfortable and decisive, this was a strong blueprint.

5) This one isn't from Empty, but it's the same story. Hurts reads single-high early and knows he's 2v2 on the outside, so he gets the ball out quickly to beat the linebacker. I think Hurts is a rhythm quarterback, and when he gets in rhythm, everything feels easier. I enjoyed… pic.twitter.com/aObM9ykSux

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

The run game, however, remains a mixed bag. At times, a frustrating one. Overall, this was a good rushing performance, but I still had some criticism early on. QB Counter Bash was so effective last year, but it just hasn’t worked this season, and the reason why it didn’t work this week is obvious. Grant Calcaterra being asked to block the EDGE after a double-team is not a winning formula, and Jordan Mailata missing as a puller only compounds the issue. Mailiata has had a few too many disappointing reps for such a good player this year. Too many runs with Calcaterra on the field still feel like wasted downs.

6) The Eagles' run game is still a bit of a mixed bag at times. I find it very frustrating.

I've been calling for QB Counter Bash all season, but it just hasn't worked when they've run it this year. Last year, it was almost impossible to stop.

Why doesn't it work here? The… pic.twitter.com/dSSqAf7tfr

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

Last week, I wrote at length about the Eagles playing from under center a lot. Although they didn’t use it much this week, they still had success when they did. When the Eagles did go under center, the efficiency was outstanding. One underrated benefit of under-center play is how naturally it syncs the quarterback’s drop with the route structure, and this touchdown to DeVonta Smith is a perfect example. The overall balance was also far healthier than it had been earlier in the season. The offense was less predictable, and it wasn’t obvious that they were running every time they went under center.

7) We didn't see a lot of under center, but the Eagles were efficient when they went under center. Hurts was 3/4 with 1 TD, and Barkley went 4-55 due to his huge run. One of the benefits of throwing from under center is that sometimes it makes timing the drop to the concept… pic.twitter.com/XFzgi7NUp0

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

There were also some encouraging snaps with Hurts on the move. They tried to get him outside the pocket on a few occasions, and they worked well. Just like last week, more flood concepts showed up, which were largely absent early in the year. They paired this concept nicely with the under center looks, as you can see here. You don’t need to live under center all game, but continuing to mix it in clearly makes everything else easier and gives the defense more to think about. If you were playing the Eagles next week, you wouldn’t exactly know how they would attack you, and I don’t think that’s a bad thing (as long as the offensive principles remain the same).

8) There were a couple of occasions where Hurts was on the move, which again, I like. The Eagles flood one area of the field, which is something we've seen of late, and something they were not doing at the start of the season.

This is the value of running some under center… pic.twitter.com/sX8lMhxgXC

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

What a dime. Hurts has bounced back from a couple of below-average weeks with two really strong performances. One of his best throws of the season came on a big third-and-long to Dallas Goedert. Whether Goedert is running a true corner or an option route based on the safety, the throw and catch were outstanding. Hurts read the cornerback’s leverage and ripped the ball over his head. Just as importantly, the staff allowed him to be aggressive in that moment instead of defaulting to a screen or checkdown. That trust matters. Hurts has made enough plays on 3rd and long for this staff to give him a shot at converting in key situations.

9) This is easily one of Hurts' best throws of the season. I'm unsure whether Goedert is always running a corner route here or if he has the option to go out or in, but it's a hell of a throw-and-catch, regardless. Hurts has to check that the CB doesn't sink, but when he sees him… pic.twitter.com/ivowzTyysp

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

As the game went on, the run game finally found some life. It wasn’t because of any exotic schemes. This was mostly straightforward inside zone, with far less outside zone than we’ve seen in other weeks, which makes a ton of sense. The offensive line played better, Barkley was able to get to the second level, and the Eagles did a much better job cutting off the backside EDGE than they have done in recent weeks. Here, they use Goedert’s motion to take care of the backside EDGE, but his motion also removes a cornerback from the run fit. If the Eagles can get back to running inside zone consistently well, this opens up a ton of stuff. Inside zone has been their staple run concept for years, so this was a really promising development.

10) The Eagles' running game got going as the game went on, and most of it was just standard inside zone. The Eagles did not run much outside zone (thank goodness), and a lot of it was just simple inside zone.

I didn't see a particularly different run scheme. I just think the… pic.twitter.com/fzfjrnLZIq

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

For all the talk of under center, shotgun runs still matter too, mainly because of Hurts’ pull. Even when he doesn’t keep the ball, defenders have to respect the threat of him running. I am a fan of under center, but mainly because of its impact on the play-action passing game. I still prefer a shotgun running game with a mobile quarterback. On Saquon Barkley’s touchdown run, you can see that almost four defenders are frozen by the threat of Hurts keeping, which creates a wide-open crease. If the Eagles can get their shotgun inside zone back to a high level, the ceiling of this offense rises significantly. Saquon Barkley was simply phenomenal in this game, but I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the offensive line played better, too!

11) I still value the shotgun running game hugely because Hurts' mobility is so useful. He isn't keeping it often this year, but look at the threat he has here. There are 4 defenders worried about Hurts keeping it, and it opens up a huge hole.

After that, it's just a ridiculous… pic.twitter.com/6r4lamEfHz

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

Ironically, the biggest run of the game came from under center on a play that probably shouldn’t have worked at all. Cam Jurgens or Tyler Steen whiffed badly, but Barkley simply refused to let the play die. The Eagles were in Jumbo personnel here, which I am a fan of. This wasn’t great scheme or a great design. It was a great player making a great play. It’s a reminder that the ceiling of this offense remains exceptionally high because they have great players. The film continues to show that Barkley hasn’t lost anything physically. He’s still special. Great players will make great plays. Which means, anything can happen with this team moving forward…

12) The Eagles' biggest run came from under center, but you can hardly credit the scheme for this one. Jurgens completely whiffs, and Barkley saves the play from disaster. I worry a little about Jurgens' play from under center.

I understand the inclination to say that Barkley… pic.twitter.com/fbY6bjtQWQ

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

This one also came on Jumbo personnel. With six offensive linemen on the field, the Eagles created movement they simply can’t with their backup tight ends. Matt Pryor’s block is the type of block that hasn’t existed in this offense for weeks. When Lane Johnson returns, leaning into jumbo more often feels like a no-brainer. The Eagles do not throw to Grant Calcaterra or Kylen Granson anyway, so why not use 6 offensive linemen more often?

13) Let's end here. I forgot to say with the above clip that the Eagles were in Jumbo personnel (6OL).

They are in Jumbo personnel here, and it was great to see Tank Bigsby get the TD. Especially when Lane Johnson returns, give me Jumbo personnel over 12/13 personnel all day… pic.twitter.com/A6UCOV4Ff5

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

Final Thoughts​

I guess, after last week, it’s fair to say this offense doesn’t yet have a single fixed identity. But that might not be a bad thing. What matters is that it’s becoming responsive to the defense, less predictable, and the quarterback seems to be seeing things clearly again. Empty, under center, inside zone, and getting Hurts on the move are all things that many of us have wanted to see for a while. If the Eagles keep leaning into what works each week instead of forcing what they want to be, this unit can keep trending upward. The flow feels better. The intent feels clearer. And for the first time in a while, maybe this feels sustainable?

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

The 2025 Eagles have 5 Pro Bowlers

The NFL officially announced the 2026 Pro Bowl Games rosters on Tuesday morning. As it turns out, the Philadelphia Eagles have five players who made the NFC team.

The list:

• DT Jalen Carter — 2nd Pro Bowl (2024, 2025)
• LB Zack Baun — 2nd Pro Bowl (2024, 2025)
• C Cam Jurgens — 2nd Pro Bowl (2024, 2025)
• CB Quinyon Mitchell — 1st Pro Bowl (2025)
• CB Cooper DeJean — 1st Pro Bowl (2025)

The NFL also announced five Eagles alternates:

• EDGE Jaelan Phillips (2nd alternate)
• RB Saquon Barkley (3rd alternate)
• TE Dallas Goedert (3rd alternate)
• ST Kelee Ringo (4th alternate)
• QB Jalen Hurts (5th alternate)

Some notes and thoughts:

• Carter is the Eagles’ sole Pro Bowl “starter.” Carter is undoubtedly a special player at his best but he hasn’t really had a great season, in no small part due to the massive workload he played in 2024. Carter has been plagued by injury issues this season and he’s only just set to return from a “procedure” on both of his shoulders.
• Jordan Davis, who somehow isn’t even an alternate, has a stronger case to be a Pro Bowler than Carter this season.
• Speaking of undeserved Pro Bowl honors, it’s bizarre to see that Jurgens made the cut. He has not passed the eye test this year as the Eagles’ running game has struggled. He ranks 21st out of 41 centers graded by Pro Football Focus. And it’s not like he made the Pro Bowl based on a strong track record of production in previous years. In this specific respect, it would’ve made more sense if Landon Dickerson made the Pro Bowl this season. Strange.

Matches the film/eye test perfectly.

Landon and Cam have both been a shell of themselves all year and it’s been a major problem with the #Eagles offense.

Remember, the play design wasn’t interesting or creative last year either. It didn’t have to be. https://t.co/k2l269AxhT pic.twitter.com/jvfs6mATYZ

— Deniz Selman (@denizselman33) December 17, 2025

• Baun is definitely deserving. He’s allowed an even lower passer rating this year (66.9) than he did last year (80.5) as he’s already doubled his 2024 interception total with two games still yet to play.
• Cool to see Mitchell and DeJean properly recognized for being two of the very best cornerbacks in the NFL. They’ve followed up awesome rookie seasons with strong sophomore showings. DeJean is allowing a 72.6 passer rating when targeted. Mitchell is allowing just a 61.7 passer rating when targeted.
• Dumb to see that Lane Johnson isn’t a Pro Bowler. He continues to be disrespected.
• Repeating what I said last year: DeVonta Smith has yet to make a Pro Bowl. Which feels so weird because he’s so obviously that kind of caliber player. The Eagles’ offensive ineptitude this season obviously hasn’t done him any favors.
• Former Eagles players who made the Pro Bowl include: K Cameron Dicker and S Kevin Byard.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/166923/the-2025-eagles-have-5-pro-bowlers

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles-Commanders Film Review: Cool to see the development of Jordan Davis

This felt like one of those defensive performances where you finish the film thinking this Philadelphia Eagles defense is just getting better. The Washington Commanders don’t have a great offense, and after Marcus Mariota went out, it became a bit of a silly game, but that almost doesn’t matter. The Eagles played with a clarity and confidence that wasn’t there earlier in the season. This was another defensive performance that looked organised, physical, and increasingly comfortable in Vic Fangio’s structure.

Defense​

Early on, the run defense set the tone, and it started on the edges. I’ve spoken a lot about the under center run game, and I thought I’d include this as an example of why the simple shotgun read-option style run isn’t as effective as it once was. Nolan Smith showed how modern edge play isn’t about reckless crashing and flying upfield anymore, but it’s about forcing the handoff, staying square, and then still having the explosiveness to close. When you combine that with Jordan Davis collapsing the interior, Washington had little margin for error. This type of run game isn’t as dominant as it was a few years ago, which is why it’s important to have variety.

Eagles' Defense All22 Thread vs. Washington. 1) We've spoken a lot about the under center run game taking over the league of late, and players like Nolan Smith are a reason why. EDGE defenders are now so smart and coached so well against the run that it isn't as easy to read them… pic.twitter.com/Ct1geUGNCJ

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

What really jumps off the film, though, is how clean everything looks on the back end. Andrew Mukuba is obviously more talented than Marcus Epps and has a higher ceiling, but I think Epps understands this scheme better right now. Should he start in the playoffs if Mukuba is healthy? It’s an interesting debate to have. The communication in the secondary right now is outstanding. You see it snap after snap. The same thing is happening on multiple snaps. Quinyon Mitchell is essentially erasing the boundary, routes are being passed off seamlessly, and the coverage is rotating post-snap without panic. When Cover 6 (quarter-quarter-half) is executed this well, quarterbacks simply run out of answers. The margins to complete passes are just so small.

2) Some of the Eagles' defensive snaps in this game were just beautiful. The communication in the secondary was a joy to watch. Just look at how Quinyon Mitchell shuts down one side of the field and the Eagles distribute the other routes, in what looks like Cover 6. The… pic.twitter.com/OjpCdz3N4A

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

That communication showed up again in match 3 here, where it’s just perfect. Quinyon understands where his help is, so he lets the receiver go inside. Zack Baun knows when he can sit inside and leave the #3 to the safety, and there is nowhere to go with the football. When everyone is on the same page, pass rushers don’t need to win instantly, and Brandon Graham was the beneficiary here, arriving late for another sack because the quarterback had nowhere clean to go with the football. The communication is so clean!

3) Just look at the communication here, this time from Cover 3 match. Quinyon passes the receiver off, knowing Baun is inside. Baun passes the
#3 off to the safety and takes the receiver coming across the field. Everyone knows exactly what they are doing. When the communication… pic.twitter.com/XFzpqh3mRP

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

That said, the film isn’t perfect, and Washington did show something that better offenses will absolutely try to copy. So, it’s worth highlighting here. By keeping Quinyon fixed as the boundary corner and using 3×1 formations, they forced Adoree’ Jackson into isolated situations against Terry McLaurin with no safety help. That’s a tough ask. Fangio’s trust in his corners is admirable, but there may be moments where a change-up, such as asking Quinyon to travel, becomes necessary against elite receivers. We saw this early on in the season, but lately he has stayed as a boundary corner, and I’ve explained why in the past. Good teams will try to attack this. As often in the NFL, you can’t do the same thing for too long, or teams will catch on. That’s why we love the game!

4) However, I am always looking at what teams do to counter the Eagles' scheme, and I think Washington had some good ideas that other teams will look at.

The Eagles want to keep Quinyon as the boundary corner for now, and they almost always use the weak safety to help the strong… pic.twitter.com/4XC2mMgxMq

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

An injury to Nakobe Dean forced some rotation at linebacker, and Jihaad Campbell’s snaps were quietly encouraging. He was asked to do a bit of everything, and while it wasn’t spectacular, it was competent and pretty good overall. Considering how little work he’s had recently, not looking like a liability is a win, and there were flashes of why the Eagles value his versatility. I still enjoy him in coverage.

5) We got to see some more Jihaad Campbell due to Dean's injury, and I thought he did fine! The Eagles lined him up at EDGE at times to take advantage of his versatility, but I enjoyed seeing him avoid the guard and produce a big hit on the back here.

Considering he hasn't… pic.twitter.com/0bBk3xNo2M

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

As the game wore on, Jordan Davis just kept making play after play. This wasn’t a two-series burst or a situational role; this was sustained dominance. He anchored against double teams, stayed light enough on his feet to close cutbacks, and didn’t fade as the snap count climbed. The past month has been the best football of his career, and it’s no longer just about “potential” with him; he’s actively controlling and dominating games. He’s going to get paid, hopefully by us, and he deserves it.

6) I know Washington scored after this, but phew. Jordan Davis. My goodness. He was dominant in this game, and the past month has definitely been the highest level I have ever seen him play. He is a constant force against the run and isn't slowing down as the game goes on. pic.twitter.com/rUDpnJAi3C

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

Washington also tried to manipulate Quinyon out of the action with motion, creating overloads away from him and essentially daring the Eagles to adjust. It worked occasionally, as you can see here. It’s another reminder that smart offenses will try to take advantage of what the Eagles are doing on defense, and the Eagles will need answers when opponents start scrutinizing what the Eagles are doing with Quinyon.

7) The other thing I noticed that Washington did was use this motion to end up with Quinyon covering nobody as the boundary corner. They end up with 3 receivers on the other side,

The Eagles have left Quinyon as the boundary corner of late, but I wouldn't mind asking him to… pic.twitter.com/kyiNO8Pa1b

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

Even when things weren’t perfectly aligned, Quinyon Mitchell still made plays that defy logic. He’s outrageously good. The best cornerback I’ve seen since I’ve been properly writing about this team. There were reps where his leverage wasn’t ideal, where he expected help that didn’t materialise, and he still arrived on time to disrupt the catch. His timing at the catch point is absurd, and the way he recovers mid-route speaks to both elite athleticism and processing speed. Watching him and Cooper DeJean every week is a joy.

8) Quinyon Mitchell. What else is there to say? He's having the best season I have ever seen from an Eagles' cornerback since I've been properly studying the film. If he had more interceptions, he would get more national recognition.

Here, I think he is expecting someone to… pic.twitter.com/cdAc8AUCxb

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

This is a cool rep. Late motion forced him to adjust from press to off coverage in real time as Washington went from a 3×1 to a 2×2. Some lesser corners would panic in those moments. Quinyon is not one of those. He gained depth, stayed patient, and still exploded downhill to break up the pass. Awareness plus physical gifts is how elite corners separate themselves. He’s as good as it gets.

9) Again, Quinyon Mitchell. Exceptional.

What a cool rep this is. He expects to be one-on-one with McLaurin, so he is in a press position. The late motion forces him to drop deeper because it's more of a traditional 3 over 2 on that side of the field now, but he still explodes… pic.twitter.com/dXNyMruOI3

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

Both of the safeties deserve credit, too. Blankenship and Epps are not a spectacular duo, but they are usually in the right place at the right time. Fangio’s run defense only works if the back end triggers decisively, and Reed Blankenship was excellent coming downhill. From depth, he closed the space quickly and finished strong. Those plays don’t always show up on highlight reels, but they’re foundational to everything else working.

10) A huge part of Fangio's defense being successful against the run is the safeties getting downhill quickly.

Look at Reed Blankship cleaning up the run here from a deep position. Lovely stuff! pic.twitter.com/KHa9Y5uQzG

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

The interception late was something you only see when playing QB3s. It’s a bad throw. However, Cooper DeJean has earned that moment. His coverage this season has been consistently excellent, and when you play that many good snaps, eventually the ball finds you. Josh Johnson looked uncomfortable all afternoon, and it’s hard to blame him. Imagine having to come in during a game and face this defense. That’s rough. Side note, and completely random, but I would love to see how Philip Rivers would attack this defense. I sort of wish we had to play the Colts. It would be fun to see.

11) I think it's fair to say this interception doesn't flatter the quarterback. Still, it's great coverage from the Eagles, and Cooper DeJean deserves an interception for his play this year.

I can't imagine Josh Johnson enjoyed facing this Eagles' defense very much and I don't… pic.twitter.com/Z0QKBSjsoX

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

Jordan Davis capped the day with another reminder that he’s not just an anchor. When he flies through gaps like this, beating double teams with quickness rather than power, it changes how offenses have to block him. He’s not just a big anchor on the inside. Size plus lateral agility is a nightmare combination, and he’s leaning into it fully right now. It’s cool to see his development.

12) Jordan Davis laughs at your double team. Davis is obviously great as an anchor, but he's not a one-trick pony as a nose tackle. He can move laterally quickly and dart through gaps like this, too. The combination of size and quickness makes him an exceptional defensive tackle… pic.twitter.com/3nqP2GIwV6

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

The only real blemish came late, and it’s a familiar one. I deliberated whether to include this, but I thought I would, largely to stop any conversation about Adoree Jackson getting beaten in this game. Kelee Ringo continues to struggle in isolated situations, and while it’s never fun to single out one rep, the contrast between him and Adoree Jackson is becoming obvious. Jackson isn’t perfect, but he’s clearly the more reliable option heading into the postseason. This competition is clearly over.

13) It's never fun ending on a negative, and it feels mean picking on Ringo, but this rep was a tough watch.

Despite him getting beaten a few more times this week, I think it's very clear that Adoree Jackson has locked down this CB2 spot heading into the playoffs. There's no… pic.twitter.com/FLKRhxYR7R

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 22, 2025

Final Thoughts​

The big picture is encouraging. This defense communicates at a high level, plays with confidence, and has stars peaking at the right time. There are still schematic pressure points that elite offenses will look to attack (as with every single defensive scheme), but the fundamentals are very strong. With Jordan Davis playing like this and Quinyon Mitchell locking down his side of the field, the Eagles have a defense that can compete against anyone. The real tests are coming soon, but right now, this unit looks ready for it.

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 here!

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...w-cool-to-see-the-development-of-jordan-davis

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Cooper DeJean is NFC Defensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career

On Tuesday, Cooper DeJean was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career.

On Wednesday, Cooper DeJean was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career.

More from the official NFL announcement:

DeJean recorded four tackles, a career-high four passes defensed and an interception in Philadelphia’s 29-18 win at Washington. He is one-of-two players in the NFL – and the only player in the NFC – to record at least four tackles, four passes defensed and an interception in a game this season, joining Joey Porter Jr. (Week 9).

DeJean was targeted 10 times during the Eagles’ Week 16 win over the Commanders, according to Pro Football Focus charting. He allowed just four receptions for 32 yards while notching two pass deflections and one pick. Washington’s passer rating when targeting DeJean was just 9.2.

This news marks the fourth time an Eagles player has been recognized as Player of the Week this season. The three previous instances:

• Jordan Davis was NFC Special Teams Player of the Week in Week 3
• Quinyon Mitchell was NFC Defensive Player of the Week in Week 4
• Jordan Davis was NFC Defensive Player of the Week in Week 11

DeJean has been pretty great ever since he made his Eagles debut last year. Now he’s getting some more well-deserved national recognition.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...-of-the-week-for-the-first-time-in-his-career

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles Injury Report: Jalen Carter on track to return, Lane Johnson misses practice

The Philadelphia Eagles issued their first official injury report in advance of their Week 17 road game against the Buffalo Bills.

The Eagles listed four players under DID NOT PARTICIPATE: Lane Johnson, A.J. Brown, Nakobe Dean, and Landon Dickerson.

For the second week in a row, there was a report about Johnson returning to practice but it’s yet to happen. Unless Lane Johnson returns to practice on Thursday, he’s probably out again this week.

Brown is listed with “teeth” as his injury designation. More context below. Guessing he should be able to play.

A.J. Brown said yesterday that he was getting his wisdom teeth out this week, so that could be the reason for his absence. #Eagles https://t.co/W9TILDfNuu

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) December 24, 2025

Vic Fangio suggested that Dean is unlikely to play on Sunday. Don’t want to rush him back from his hamstring injury, especially with Jihaad Campbell as a more than capable starting linebacker option.

Dickerson missed Wednesday’s practice due to illness. He’s been missing some practice sessions in recent weeks due to rest reasons.

The Eagles listed seven players under FULL PARTICIPATION: Jalen Carter, DeVonta Smith, Zack Baun, Jihaad Campbell, Fred Johnson, Cameron Latu, and Cameron Williams.

Carter told reporters he plans on returning to action on Sunday. It remains to be seen just how much the time off helped him.

Jalen Carter said he expects to play on Sunday. He had some shots in his shoulders before missing the last three weeks and is already feeling the benefits.

— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaroNBCS) December 24, 2025

Jalen Carter said he got multiple shots in both shoulders. He’s probably not going to feel 100% during this stretch run and will likely have to revisit the injury in the offseason.

— Jeff Neiburg (@Jeff_Neiburg) December 24, 2025

DeVonta, Baun, Campbell, and Fred Johnson were never in doubt.

Latu missed Week 16 due to a stinger. Seems like he might be able to return in Week 17.

Williams is still in his 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve but the Eagles don’t seem to be in a rush to replace him.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES INJURY REPORT (WEDNESDAY)​

DID NOT PARTICIPATE

WR A.J. Brown (teeth)
LB Nakobe Dean (hamstring)
OG Landon Dickerson (illness)
OT Lane Johnson (foot)

FULL PARTICIPATION

LB Zack Baun (hand)
LB Jihaad Campbell (back/ankle)
DT Jalen Carter (shoulders)
OT Fred Johnson (ankle)
TE Cameron Latu (stinger)
WR DeVonta Smith (illness)
OT Cameron Williams (shoulder)

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BUFFALO BILLS INJURY REPORT (WEDNESDAY)​

Note that this report is an estimation because the Bills held a walkthrough in lieu of a normal practice.

The Bills listed seven players under DID NOT PARTICIPATE: starting edge rusher Joey Bosa, starting defensive tackle DaQuan Jones, starting safety Jordan Poyer, starting tight end Dawson Knox, rotational tight end Dalton Kincaid, kicker Matt Prater, and depth defensive tackle (and dirty player) Jordan Phillips.

Bosa, who leads the Bills in TFLs and ranks second in sacks, previously missed time due to his hamstring injury but he was removed from the injury report in Week 16. It remains to be seen if this is a new hamstring injury or if it’s related to his previous one. Something to monitor.

Jones has previously been getting rest in practice so perhaps the Bills are taking it easy with him.

Poyer picked up a hammy injury during the Bills’ Week 16 win. We’ll see if the former Eagles UDFA signing is able to play.

Knox is a new addition to the Bills’ injury report. If neither him nor Kincaid can play, the Bills will be without two of their top three tight ends.

Bills kicker Matt Prater is still hurt so Michael Badgley might have to kick in place of him again.

The Bills listed four players under LIMITED PARTICIPATION: starting quarterback Josh Allen, linebacker Shaq Thompson, starting nickel cornerback Taron Johnson, and backup nickel cornerback Cam Lewis.

All indications point to Allen playing but he might be less than 100%. We’ll see if his mobility is impacted at all.

DID NOT PARTICIPATE

DE Joey Bosa (hamstring)
DT DaQuan Jones (calf)
TE Dalton Kincaid (knee)
TE Dawson Knox (knee)
DT Jordan Phillips (ankle)
S Jordan Poyer (hamstring)
K Matt Prater (right quad)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION

QB Josh Allen (foot)
CB Taron Johnson (quad)
DB Cam Lewis (hamstring)
LB Shaq Thompson (neck)

FULL PARTICIPATION

S Cole Bishop (ribs)
RB Ray Davis (knee)

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...-track-to-return-lane-johnson-misses-practice

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

NFL Week 17 Game Picks

Our Week 17 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 16, Jonny Page remains in the top spot … but the BGN Community has risen up to tie him! Wow.

When it comes to this week’s Philadelphia Eagles game, the Birds opened as 2.5-point road underdogs to the Buffalo Bills but the line is now down to 1.5. The BGN staff is split on whether the Eagles will pull off the upset or not.

NFL WEEK 17 PICKS​

WEEK 16 RESULTS

Community: 13-3
Dave: 12-4
Drew: 11-5
Natan: 11-5
Jonny: 10-6
BLG: 9-7
Stolnis: 9-7

OVERALL STANDINGS

Jonny: 163-76-1
Community: 163-76-1
Stolnis: 159-80-1
Natan: 158-81-1
Dave: 157-82-1
Drew: 153-86-1
BLG: 151-88-1

MAKE YOUR PICKS​

Vote for your picks below.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-odds/167028/nfl-week-17-game-picks

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

NFL Week 17 Christmas Day Games

Merry Christmas Bleeding Green Nation!

We’ve got a triple-header on Christmas Day in Week 17, featuring an NFC East matchup between the Dallas Cowboys (6-8-1) and Washington Commanders (4-11), followed by the Detroit Lions (8-7) against the Minnesota Vikings (7-8), and then ending with the Denver Broncos (12-3) against the Kansas City Chiefs (6-9) on Thursday Night Football.

The two early games will only be available via stream on Netflix. , and the Broncos vs. Chiefs will be on Prime Video.

Read on for more information on how to watch these NFL Week 17 games.

Online Streaming​

Netflix | Prime Video

Thursday, December 25​

DALLAS COWBOYS at WASHINGTON COMMANDERS​

Start time: 1:00 PM EST
Channel: Netflix stream only
Announcers: Ian Eagle, Nate Burleson, Matt Ryan, Sara Walsh (field reporter), Melanie Collins (field reporter)
Odds via Fanduel:

• Cowboys: -7 (-370)
• Commanders: +7 (+295)
• O/U: 50.5

DETROIT LIONS at MINNESOTA VIKINGS​

Start time: 4:30 PM EST
Channel: Netflix stream only
Announcers: Noah Eagle, Drew Brees, AJ Ross (field reporter), Diana Russini (field reporter)
Odds via Fanduel:

• Lions: -7.5 (-370)
• Vikings: +7.5 (+295)
• O/U: 43.5

DENVER BRONCOS at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS​

Start time: 7:30 PM EST
Channel: Prime Video only
Announcers: Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung (field reporter)
Odds via Fanduel:

• Broncos: -13.5 (-1200)
• Chiefs: +13.5 (+750)
• O/U: 36.5

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Note: This is an open thread. Discuss all of the NFL Week 17 Christmas Day games here in the comment section.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...ormation-discussion-cowboys-commanders-chiefs

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles-Bills Final Injury Report: Lane Johnson and Nakobe Dean ruled out

The Philadelphia Eagles issued their third and final official injury report in advance of their Week 17 road game against the Buffalo Bills.

The Eagles ruled two players OUT: Lane Johnson and Nakobe Dean.

For the second week in a row, Lane Johnson was reportedly slated to return to practice but it didn’t happen. At this point, it seems like the Eagles are saving Lane Johnson until the playoffs start. Fred Johnson will continue to start at right tackle in the meantime.

Dean did not practice this week after suffering a hamstring injury during the Eagles’ win over the Washington Commanders. Jihaad Campbell will start in his place at linebacker next to Zack Baun. This will be Campbell’s first start since Week 8 (October 26).

The Eagles ruled one player QUESTIONABLE: Cameron Williams.

The Eagles opened Williams’ 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve two weeks ago but the team doesn’t seem to be in a rush to activate the rookie offensive tackle.

A.J. Brown, Landon Dickerson, Jalen Carter, DeVonta Smith, Zack Baun, Jihaad Campbell, Fred Johnson, and Cameron Latu are all listed without a game status.

This means they’re ready to play despite appearing on the injury report this week.

Carter is set to return to the field after missing the Eagles’ last three games. Why not just rest him some more? Well, the Eagles are trying to win this weekend. And the team probably feels like he needs to get into game shape instead of having a long layoff before the postseason starts.

Brown missed practice on Wednesday and was listed under did not participate again for Thursday’s walkthrough due to a recent oral procedure. He was back in full on Friday.

Dickerson missed practice on Wednesday and was listed under did not participate again for Thursday’s walkthrough due to an illness. He was back in full on Friday.

Latu is set to return to the field in Week 17 after missing Week 16 due to a stinger injury.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES INJURY REPORT (FRIDAY)​

OUT

LB Nakobe Dean (hamstring)
OT Lane Johnson (foot)

QUESTIONABLE

OT Cameron Williams (shoulder)

…

RESERVE/RETIRED

CB Jaire Alexander
EDGE Za’Darius Smith

Smith unexpectedly retired from football on October 13. Alexander was placed on this list on November 12.

RESERVE/INJURED

OT Myles Hinton
G/C Willie Lampkin
S Andrew Mukuba
EDGE Azeez Ojulari
EDGE Ogbo Okoronkwo
FB Ben VanSumeren
OT Cameron Williams (practice window open)
WR Johnny Wilson

The Eagles opened Williams’ 21-day practice window to return from IR on December 11. Mukuba and Ojulari are currently eligible to return from IR. Practice windows to return from IR were previously opened for Lampkin and Hinton but the Eagles did not activate them before they closed, thus ending their seasons. BVS, Wilson, and Okoronkwo suffered season-ending injuries.

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BUFFALO BILLS INJURY REPORT (FRIDAY)​

Josh Allen is listed without a game status.

The Bills’ starting quarterback was full go on Friday after being listed as limited on Wednesday and Thursday.

The Bills ruled four players OUT: starting defensive tackle DaQuan Jones, starting safety Jordan Poyer, kicker Matt Prater, and rotational defensive tackle Jordan Phillips.

Jones ranks second in defensive tackles snaps played for the Bills this season while Phillips ranks fourth. The Bills have already been bad at stopping the run when healthy and now they’re banged up on the defensive interior.

Poyer, who began his NFL career as an Eagles undrafted rookie free agent signing, is out after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 16. With Poyer out and Taylor Rapp on injured reserve, there isn’t a clear cut starting safety option next to Cole Bishop. The Bills’ depth on the back end could be tested.

The Bills originally signed Prater in September after Tyler Bass suffered a season-ending injury prior to Week 1. With Prater hurt, the Bills are down to using their third kicker option: Michael Badgley. who is on the practice squad. Badgley missed an extra point in his Bills debut last weekend. Prior to that, he had missed four kicks in seven games with the Indianapolis Colts before they waived him. And so Jake Elliott might not be the only kicker to struggle in this Sunday’s game.

The Bills ruled two players QUESTIONABLE: tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox.

Both players were listed under DNP on Wednesday and Thursday before being limited on Friday. We’ll find out if they’re suiting up this weekend or not when inactives are announced at 2:55 PM Eastern on Sunday afternoon.

The Bills like to lean into multiple tight end sets, especially since they’re so thin at wide receiver. Kincaid and Knox rank second and third on the team in receiving yards, respectively … only behind Khalil Shakir. Not an ideal development for the Bills’ offense if Kincaid and/or Knox can’t play.

OUT

DT DaQuan Jones (calf)
DT Jordan Phillips (ankle)
S Jordan Poyer (hamstring)
K Matt Prater (right quad)

QUESTIONABLE

TE Dalton Kincaid (knee)
TE Dawson Knox (knee)

…

RESERVE/DID NOT REPORT

CB Darius Slay

Reminder: Slay was claimed off waivers by the Bills after the Pittsburgh Steelers cut the veteran cornerback. The Eagles also put a claim in on Slay but the Bills ranked higher in the claiming order. Slay has not reported to Buffalo to play for the Bills.

RESERVE/INJURED

K Tyler Bass
DT DeWayne Carter
S Damar Hamlin
DE Michael Hoecht
EDGE Landon Jackson
P Cameron Johnston
OT Chase Lundt
DT Ed Oliver
DB Wande Owens
S Taylor Rapp
WR Curtis Samuel
CB Dorian Strong

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...report-lane-johnson-and-nakobe-dean-ruled-out

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles Opponent Film Room: Scouting the Buffalo Bills’ offense

Each week, I dive into the film of the Eagles’ upcoming opponent to get a feel for who they really are. Think of it less as a stats preview and more as an overview of what shows up repeatedly on film, and what the Eagles will be facing.

Pass Game​

The Buffalo Bills’ offense has quietly evolved this season into something far more controlled, without losing its explosiveness. Josh Allen is still capable of superhero moments, but the foundation of the offense is now built on efficiency, spacing, and sequencing. One interesting note is that they rarely ask a receiver or a tight end to block, so they put a lot of faith in their offensive line and really stress defenses’ zone coverages.

You’ll see far fewer forced throws and far more deliberate manipulation of defenders. If you look at Allen’s numbers, he has a lot fewer big-time throws, fewer turnover-worthy plays, and fewer tight-window throws than you would expect. This is not the same Josh Allen. Allen is taking underneath completions, using eye discipline and subtle shoulder fakes to freeze linebackers, and repeatedly funneling the ball to his tight ends, particularly Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox, who function as the engine of the passing game.

2) The Bills rarely leave anyone extra into block, because they trust their OL. They do this because they know Josh Allen can create outside of structure and they want to create space for him to scramble and extend plays. There are a lot of big plays that look identical to this!… pic.twitter.com/bOHNlrHxE9

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 24, 2025

This tight end emphasis isn’t by design, in my opinion. I think it’s because they lack receiving talent. Because of this, Buffalo wants to stress the middle of the field, especially against zone coverage, and they do so through condensed formations, under-center play-action, and layered in-breakers to the tight ends.

5) The running game is outstanding from under center, and that creates a lot of easy throws from under center play-action, such as this one. It has the added benefit of getting Josh Allen on the move, too. pic.twitter.com/FJ8XhVfVLk

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 24, 2025

They will use a lot of motion and misdirection, and they use James Cook very effectively as a receiver, too.

4) Because of the lack of receiving talent, a lot of the cool creative stuff they do targets James Cook and the tight end. This is an awesome design with the motion and Cook leaking through the offensive lineman.

Cook has arguably been the best back in football this year, and… pic.twitter.com/ARLnjgFLjx

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 24, 2025

Allen has been excellent at attacking intermediate windows off play action, and when defenses cover the tight ends well, he’s perfectly comfortable pulling the ball down and scrambling. In fact, his second-reaction ability is arguably the best feature of this pass game. When plays break down, Allen doesn’t just escape pressure. He turns broken structure into explosive offense, often late in downs. He’s exceptional out of structure.

2) The Bills rarely leave anyone extra into block, because they trust their OL. They do this because they know Josh Allen can create outside of structure and they want to create space for him to scramble and extend plays. There are a lot of big plays that look identical to this!… pic.twitter.com/bOHNlrHxE9

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 24, 2025

This presents a real challenge for the Eagles. The Eagles have struggled against mobile quarterbacks who extend plays, and Allen is among the most dangerous in the NFL in that regard. He scrambles frequently under pressure, and he’s perfectly willing to punish undisciplined rush lanes. If the Eagles lose contain once the play breaks down, Buffalo will generate explosive plays even when the coverage initially wins.

3) Similarly to the Eagles, they like Empty because it gives Allen a lot of space to move around and create.

Allen has one of the best arms in football and can make crazy downfield throws. They are not a talented group of receivers, and they don't separate early, but with Josh… pic.twitter.com/a2dRbiIWiQ

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 24, 2025

One important note: Allen is managing a foot injury. It hasn’t removed his mobility, but it may affect how much Buffalo asks him to carry the offense physically. That uncertainty matters because if Allen is even slightly limited in escaping pressure, the Eagles’ defensive front suddenly becomes much more dangerous and the Bills’ offense becomes less intimidating. He’s also still Josh Allen, and despite being unbelievable, he makes some horrendous mistakes.

6) As good as Josh Allen is, sometimes he can fall back on bad habits, and he takes some awful sacks. As I've said, the receivers don't separate often, and if you can take away the tight ends, Allen frequently doesn't have anywhere to go with the football. This can lead him to… pic.twitter.com/RbRQEBMmeE

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 24, 2025

Buffalo’s pass protection is unconventional by design. They frequently send five receivers into routes, leaving Allen without built-in answers if protection breaks down. This puts enormous responsibility on the offensive line’s communication and on Allen’s processing. To their credit, the line has held up better than expected, and their interior communication is good. That said, the protection philosophy carries inherent risk. When interior pressure arrives quickly, Allen is forced into improvisation, and while he’s elite at creating out of structure, it also exposes him to hits and potential mistakes.

7) Despite cutting down on the big-time tight window throws this year, and playing a much more conservative brand of football, he can still do stuff like this at times. He's an outstanding QB capable of moments of complete brain-deadness. pic.twitter.com/TkByio3TGz

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 24, 2025

Run Game​

Buffalo’s run game is no longer a complementary piece to the Josh Allen show. It’s the foundation of the offense. James Cook has transformed into a legitimate workhorse who thrives in under-center looks and downhill concepts. The Bills want to dictate terms physically, leaning on duo and inside zone to force defenses into uncomfortable decisions. Cook’s vision and burst allow Buffalo to punish overaggressive fronts, and his ability to make explosive runs without perfect blocking is central to their offensive identity. Cook is one of the best backs I have watched this year. He makes defenders miss, is explosive as hell, and is always a threat to take it to the house. He’s been one of the best backs in the NFL this year.

8) Despite spending most of this thread on the passing game, the running back is what makes the offense click. They are an outstanding run-blocking unit, and they have multiple tight ends and a fullback who can contribute to run blocking. This creates a very multiple-run game… pic.twitter.com/BXe1Q8We5O

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 24, 2025

What stands out on film is how married the run game is to the passing structure. Buffalo’s play-action looks mirrors their base runs almost perfectly, which forces linebackers to step downhill and creates space behind them. This becomes especially potent in the red zone and on early downs, where Buffalo is content to stay patient and avoid negative plays. It’s a creative run game and they run the same concepts a lot, but dress them up differently.

For the Eagles, this is where the game may be won or lost defensively. Buffalo wants to be physical inside, and if the Eagles fail to anchor the interior, they’ll be forced to commit extra bodies to the run, opening up those play-action windows Allen thrives in. Jordan Davis’ ability to control the middle will be critical, especially with the Bills preferring under-center runs that attack straight ahead rather than stretching defenses horizontally. Get used to seeing a fullback and good blocking tight ends, something the Eagles will not have seen in practice much this season!

9) Imagine the Eagles having a fullback and the tight ends, which allowed them to do stuff like this…

I was very jealous watching the run game. Here's counter with the tight end in motion and the FB as the 2nd puller. Beautiful stuff. pic.twitter.com/aFTdDzVRUp

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 24, 2025

Final Thoughts​

Buffalo’s offense is extremely difficult to stop when it’s in rhythm. The blend of under-center runs and Allen’s improvisational brilliance creates constant stress on a defense. The Eagles are capable of matching up talent-wise, especially on the outside, but discipline will be everything. Lose rush integrity or overcommit to the run, and Allen will punish you. If Allen’s injury limits his escapability even slightly, though, the Eagles have a real chance to dominate this offense if they can stop the run. This is a unit that will really test the Eagles’ defense.

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

NFL Week 17 Saturday Games

We’ve got three games on Saturday in Week 17, starting off with the Houston Texans (10-5) against the Los Angeles Chargers (11-4), followed by the Baltimore Ravens (7-8) against the Green Bay Packers (9-5-1) at night.

Here’s who the BGN writers are predicting to win these matchups.

The Eagles don’t play until Sunday, when they’ll face the Bills at 4:25 PM ET.

Read on for more information on how to watch these NFL Week 17 Saturday games.

Saturday, December 27​

HOUSTON TEXANS vs. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS​

Start time: 4:30 PM EST
Channel: NFL Network
Stream: NFL+
Announcers: Rich Eisen, Kurt Warner, Jamie Erdahl (field reporter), Megan Olivi (field reporter)

Odds via FanDuel​

• Texans: +1.5 (+108)
• Chargers: -1.5 (-126)
• O/U: 39.5

BALTIMORE RAVENS vs. GREEN BAY PACKERS​

Start time: 8:00 PM EST
Channel: Peacock stream only
Stream: Peacock
Announcers: Noah Eagle, Todd Blackledge, Kathryn Tappen

Odds via FanDuel​

• Cardinals: +6.5 (+250)
• Rams: -6.5 (-295)
• O/U: 47.5

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles vs. Bills Week 17 game information

The Philadelphia Eagles are 10-5 heading into their Week 17 matchup against the Buffalo Bills (11-4) on Sunday late-afternoon.

The Eagles have been able to string together two wins in a row coming off a three-game losing streak, and against the Commanders last week, clinched the NFC East and their spot in the playoffs. Still, their most recent victories were against the Raiders and Commanders, two teams more interested in draft position than the post-season. The Bills on Sunday will be a good gauge into how things have really changed for Philly’s still-evolving offense, and will be a good opportunity for Jalen Carter to get back on the field with the defense before the end of the regular season.

Saquon Barkley has had much more success in the run game the last couple games, and has reminded fans — and perhaps even himself — that his spins and footwork are impressive, but he’s also still perfectly capable of lowering his shoulder and bulldozing defenses. As the run game starts to take hold, the passing game has been elevated, too, and Jalen Hurts has been moving around a lot more in these recent wins. Overall, things look to be heading in the right direction at the right time of the season, but Buffalo will be a challenge.

The Eagles defense should get some good work in, too, against Josh Allen and the AFC’s top scoring offense. Jalen Carter will get back on the field after getting some injections in both shoulders that sidelined him for a few weeks. This will allow Brandon Graham to move back on the outside and help keep guys fresh with a deeper rotation. The secondary has settled into place with Marcus Epps back in at safety, and coverage has been tight by Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell. Adoree’ Jackson has also stepped up and has made some big plays in big moments.

The pieces are all there for Philadelphia, but seeing those pieces find ways to be efficient consistently against Buffalo will give quite the boost heading into the postseason.

Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the game.

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TV Schedule​

Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025

Time: 4:25 PM ET

Channel: FOX

Location: Highmark Stadium | Buffalo, NY

Announcers: Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews (field reporter), Tom Rinaldi (field reporter)

Referee: Ron Torbert (The Eagles are 11-5 in the 16 games with him at Side Judge or Referee — and he was also the referee when the Eagles beat the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.)

Radio: SportsRadio 94WIP

Online Streaming​

FuboTV | NFL+ | FOX One

Odds​

The Eagles are actually the underdog heading into this Week 17 road game.

Philadelphia Eagles: +1.5 (+102)

Buffalo Bills: -1.5 (-120)

Over/under: 44.5 points

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Eagles 2025 Regular Season Schedule​

Week 1 – vs. Dallas Cowboys (Sept. 4, 8:20 PM ET, NBC) Thursday Night Football

Week 2 – at Kansas City Chiefs (Sept. 14, 4:25 PM ET, FOX)

Week 3 – vs. Los Angeles Rams (Sept. 21, 1:00 PM ET, FOX)

Week 4 – at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Sept. 28, 1:00 PM ET, FOX)

Week 5 – vs. Denver Broncos (Oct. 5, 1:00 PM ET, CBS)

Week 6 – at New York Giants (Oct. 9, 8:15 PM ET, Amazon Prime Video) Thursday Night Football

Week 7 – at Minnesota Vikings (Oct. 19, 1:00 PM ET, FOX)

Week 8 – vs. New York Giants (Oct. 26, 1:00 PM ET, FOX)

Week 9 – BYE WEEK

Week 10 – at Green Bay Packers (Nov. 10, 8:15 PM ET, ESPN/ABC) Monday Night Football

Week 11 – vs. Detroit Lions (Nov. 16, 8:20 PM ET, NBC) Sunday Night Football

Week 12 – at Dallas Cowboys (Nov. 23, 4:25 PM ET, FOX)

Week 13 – vs. Chicago Bears (Nov. 28, 3:00 PM ET, Amazon Prime Video) Black Friday Game

Week 14 – at Los Angeles Chargers (Dec. 8, 8:15 PM ET, ESPN/ABC) Monday Night Football

Week 15 – vs. Las Vegas Raiders (Dec. 14, 1:00 PM ET, FOX)

Week 16 – at Washington Commanders (Dec. 20, 5:00 PM ET, FOX)

Week 17 – at Buffalo Bills (Dec. 28, 4:25 PM ET, FOX)

Week 18 – vs. Washington Commanders (TBD)

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles vs. Bills: First quarter score updates

The Philadelphia Eagles are 10-5 heading into their Week 17 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, in what should be an interesting game with freezing rain and other elements you’d expect in Buffalo in late-December.

Jalen Hurts & Co. won the NFC East title last week in their victory over the Commanders, but there’s still work to do for a group that struggled to find their identity most of the season. Late-December is the perfect time for them to have things figured out, though, and one more test before deciding whether or not to rest their starters in Week 18, will go a long way as they look ahead to the playoffs.

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The Bills offense will also be a good challenge for the Eagles defense — a group that has largely dominated week-after-week, but at times has struggled against the run. Plus, DC Vic Fangio is a big supporter of his young players getting as much experience as possible, and Josh Allen will certainly provide some good reps instead of coasting the last two weeks.

Hopefully, we are able to get consistent execution in this Week 17 game, and let both sides of the ball gain some momentum heading into the postseason. And, maybe Jake Elliott will get a few chances to get his field goal kicking back on track after missing seven kicks so far this season — second-most only to the 2024 season when he missed eight total through 17 games.

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles-Bills snap counts: Jalyx Hunt was efficient

The official snap counts from the Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 17 win over the Buffalo Bills are in! Let’s take a look and run through some analysis.

OFFENSE​

• Jordan Mailata continues to lead all Eagles players in offensive snaps played this season.
• The Eagles should be able to score more than one touchdown when the starting offensive line (albeit with Fred Johnson instead of Lane Johnson) and the starting quarterback play the entire game.
• This was Dallas Goedert’s fifth-lowest snap count percentage of the season.
• Two of Grant Calcaterra’s seven catches this season have come within the past three games. They have resulted in seven yards.
• Darius Cooper played his second-highest snap count percentage of the season, only behind Week 8 where he benefited from garbage time action. Cooper has four catches for 52 yards over the Eagles’ last four games. In the same span, Jahan Dotson has four catches for 16 yards.
• Why is Will Shipley getting equal playing time as Tank Bigsby? They each logged two carries. Bigbsy gained seven yards while Shipley gained two yards. Bigsby is clearly the superior player.
• Cooper DeJean has logged nine snaps on offense this season, all lined up deep in the backfield in victory formation.
• Matt Pryor saw a single snap as a sixth offensive lineman.

DEFENSE​

• The Eagles’ defense had to log 76 snaps because the offense can’t stay on the field. Sixth game this season where the defense played at least 72 snaps.
• Zack Baun continues to lead all Eagles players in defensive snaps played this season.
• Jihaad Campbell started for the first time since Week 8 and sure didn’t look out of place.
• Jaelan Phillips led all Eagles edge rushers in snaps played despite being getting banged up at one point.
• Jalen Carter played his third-lowest snap count percentage in any game this season. Eagles were probably trying to help ease him back in. Some encouraging comments from Carter after the win:

How did Jalen Carter's shoulders feel today?

"They felt good. Like way better than before. I guess that shot really did its thing."

— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaroNBCS) December 29, 2025

• With Carter back, Moro Ojomo’s snap count percentage dropped from the high 70s range he had been playing down to the high 50s. Better spot for him to be in. He played well with one sack, one TFL, and two QB hits.
• Jalyx Hunt ranked third in edge rusher snaps but led the Eagles with two sacks and two TFLs. Very efficient.
• Brandon Graham played his second-lowest snap count percentage of the season. He did not log a stat in the box score.

SPECIAL TEAMS​

• Sydney Brown is a reckless player.
• Long snapper Charley Hughlett logged a special teams tackle in this game. His first of the season.
• Thanks to a very bad offense, Braden Mann was too active with seven punts. But he did his job well with a 55.4 average that could’ve been even better had Cameron Latu not totally ruined a punt that should’ve been downed at the 1-yard line instead of being a touchback.
• Britain Covey got banged up at one point but he remained in the game.
• Jake Elliott bounced back by making all of his kicks.
• Brandon Johnson logged five special teams snaps after being temporarily elevated from the practice squad for the second game in a row.
• No defensive snaps for Ty Robinson with Jalen Carter back.

DID NOT PLAY​

INACTIVE: Lane Johnson, Nakobe Dean, Michael Carter, Joshua Uche, A.J. Dillon, Sam Howell

ACTIVE: Tanner McKee, Mac McWilliams, Drew Kendall

• The Eagles probably won’t bring Lane Johnson back until their first playoff game.
• No real need to rush Dean back from his hamstring injury. Could be back in the Eagles’ first playoff game.
• Michael Carter unexpectedly missed this game due to personal reasons.
• McWilliams hasn’t played a snap since Week 8. Carter’s unexpected absence created the opportunity for him to suit up but he didn’t manage to get on the field.
• Kendall also suited up but didn’t play a snap. He usually gets some limited action on special teams.

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles-Bills Film Review: The offense needs to stop spending entire halves playing scared

This Philadelphia Eagles win over the Buffalo Bills somehow felt like two completely different offenses playing in the same game. I was so optimistic after the first half, and so angry after the second. I’ve tried to be positive the past month and look at the progression this coaching staff has made, but this week was rough. I’m a little mad this week. Sorry! The inclement weather clearly mattered, but the bigger issue is that the Eagles once again chose to make life more complicated than it needed to be.

Offense​

After the first couple of drives, the Eagles finally got to some under-center play-action designs that I really enjoyed. The concept itself is well-designed, and the “tendency-breaker” element (AJ Brown faking the corner route) was exactly what this offense has been missing. AJ Brown was a monster in awful conditions, winning through contact and catching tough balls like it was normal.

Eagles' Offense All22 thread vs. Bills. Buckle up, I'm not happy. Let's start with the positives. I thought there were some really good under center play-action designs after the first couple of drives. I love this concept, and it's executed well. Brady pointed out that usually,… pic.twitter.com/12uYIq3zPM

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 29, 2025

The Eagles used motion quite a lot in this game because it drew the nickel into the run fit, but there’s something annoying about how they run their motions. The receivers run it like it’s a chore. They don’t threaten the defense horizontally at all. Even with the uptick in motion rate in this game, it didn’t translate to efficiency. I looked at the success rate, and the Eagles’ offense was better without motion in this one. Motion doesn’t immediately mean something is good.

2) The Eagles used a little more motion last night, but I wanted to post this one because I find their use of motion almost a 'token gesture' at times.

This is not a criticism of Darius Cooper, but you can't tell me this is a motion that stresses the defense. He's barely… pic.twitter.com/jVaKBKfbY8

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 29, 2025

What a great call. No receivers on the field. 6 offensive linemen and 3 tight ends. Heavy personnel combined with play-action is tough to stop. Lining up with a fullback screams run on 2nd-and-1, so when you actually throw it, it can result in easy yards. I thought this touchdown drive was one of the best drives of the season by the offense. I thought the aggression and sequencing were very strong. What is even more frustrating about this team is that I know they are capable of more, because I see them do it every week. It just isn’t consistent.

3) Hey, I was happy at this point. I'm always a fan of going heavy and throwing it with play-action. Lining up Latu at FB just screams 'run' on 2nd and 1, too.

Football doesn't have to be complicated at times. The simple stuff works! pic.twitter.com/DjaIxtucD8

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 29, 2025

And then… the run game. Again. The most maddening part isn’t just that the results are ugly. Sometimes, a defensive player makes a great player, and a team fits the run well. It’s how many runs have an obvious error baked into them. You can’t be a “run-first, play-action” team if your running game sucks. It’s a real problem. This one features two linemen blocking the same guy, and nobody accounting for the off-ball linebacker. I see runs like this every week, and it drives me insane.

4) I guess we have to talk about the running game. Sign. How long do we have? We can focus on poor design and individual mistakes. The one thing I can't believe is how many run plays seem to have an error.

Why is Cam Jurgens blocking the same guy as Fred Johnson? I see this… pic.twitter.com/14F7zt14qX

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 29, 2025

Hurts, to his credit, was genuinely awesome at points in the first half. The pocket movement was sharper, the extension ability was on show, and the connection with A.J. Brown was carrying the offense. I thought his ball placement, in particular, was exceptional. Even when the 3rd down designs are still a little bit too basic, the combination of Hurts and AJ Brown was good enough to do it anyway. This relationship seems to be back, and the two of them were the main reason why the offense was able to do anything.

5) Hurts was awesome in the first half. He and AJ Brown were on fire at times.

I don't love the design on 3rd down (shock), and it feels like you are just asking your QB and WR to bail you out as coaches, but they manage to do it here! Hurts pocket movement was really good, and… pic.twitter.com/Nwx6mfLb11

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 29, 2025

The interior line had some brutal individual reps, and the designs weren’t exactly making those guys’ lives easier. When you’re asking for difficult reach blocks from a player who can’t consistently hit them, or you’re getting confused about who is responsible for a key defender, the whole run game collapses. I don’t understand why it’s so tough to work on this in practice and just be ‘average,’ but we are heading into the final week of the season, and the running game is still unpredictable. It was tough to watch at times.

6) Another one… whose blocking 72 then? Jurgens runs past him, then seems to realise he's unblocked. Dickerson runs right by the linebacker. Fred Johnson is trying to make a really tough reach block, and he's not good enough to do it.

The interior offensive line sucked in this… pic.twitter.com/ynZV9pdAIW

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 29, 2025

What a throw. This was absolutely pass interference. Hurts’ ability to roll left, reset, and still drive the ball is awesome. The Eagles flood one side of the field, which is something we have seen more of in recent weeks. Plays like this just vanished in the second half. The only thing I can think of is conservatism. I have no other reason that can explain why this stuff just vanishes when the Eagles are winning by 2 scores.

7) Another dime by Hurts. This was obviously pass interference, but I'd love AJ Brown to do a better job complaining to the refs. The Eagles had some really good under center play-action designs in the first half that they completely abandoned in the second half.

Hurts ability… pic.twitter.com/tbuYwRWhLf

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 29, 2025

I feel bad for Saquon Barkley. When the run game is blocked properly, and he’s not running straight into a loaded box, he still looks like Saquon Barkley. If you can spread the defense out with 11 personnel, let his vision work; suddenly, he’s finding cutbacks and creating yards like he did last year. Too often, he’s been asked to run into condensed sets and stacked boxes, and it’s just not worked well all season long.

8) Hey, look, when the play is blocked well, Saquon Barkley is still really good. Who knew? The Eagles kept running into stacked boxes because they played multiple tight ends and a ton of condensed sets, but they had success here spreading the defense out from 11 personnel.… pic.twitter.com/xDahfWJsKv

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 29, 2025

The conservative approach in the second half was incredibly frustrating. It started early on in the game with a 3rd, and an 8-yard run by Will Shipley. These are the kind of decisions that tell your players you’re more afraid of a mistake than you are committed to winning and scoring points. With a timeout in hand at the end of the half, those are the spots where a serious offense tries to create an advantage, not where it calls something so they can kick a field goal. If the Eagles play like this against some of the top offenses in the playoffs, I’m just not sure how they can live with them.

9) The conservative approach on offense in this game was really disappointing. I hoped we had turned a corner. This was 3rd and 8 at the end of the half. The Eagles had a timeout. This is just giving up, as was the Will Shipley run in the first half on 3rd and 8. The Eagles could… pic.twitter.com/LjVpEP1P5S

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 29, 2025

The second half was appalling from a design perspective and somehow even worse from an identity perspective. They did call under-center play-action once, but it wasn’t the version from the first half with layered crossers that actually stress zones; it was a stripped-down call where Barkley is covered immediately, and Hurts is basically forced to choose between two bad options. If people want to blame the QB for the second half, please go and watch every play and tell me why they are on him. I watched all 8 dropbacks, and I think you can realistically say he was at fault for 1 of them. That’s it. He didn’t have a chance on the majority of the reps.

10) The second half was appalling from an offensive design perspective. They did run under center play-action once, but did it like this.

Unlike in the first half, when you have both AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith running crossing routes, they do this. I'm unsure if Barkley is… pic.twitter.com/DrooFI5j6s

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 29, 2025

The inability to run the ball in the second half wrecked everything. They kept banging their heads into heavy fronts on early downs, and the predictability worsened because they leaned on 13 personnel into stacked boxes. The defense sold out against the run, and the Eagles did nothing to adjust. It was predictable and conservative. You can’t be this predictable.

4 of the Eagles' 5 second half drives began run-run on the first two plays.

— Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) December 29, 2025

Even when Barkley made someone miss, there was no runway because the box is loaded, and the defense was ready for the run.

11) The inability to run in the second half wrecked this offense. They continued to run into heavy fronts on 1st and 2nd down. It was absurd.

This is obviously a terrible block by Jurgens, and I think it's clear he struggles to block from under center at times, but Barkley… pic.twitter.com/yu75gywRPH

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 29, 2025

I have no idea what happened here. But we decided to play Dallas Goedert as a fullback on two separate occasions. The “Goedert at fullback” experiment drifted from hilariously bad to annoying after seeing it more than once. It’s not that Goedert can’t block; it’s that asking him to act like a true fullback against defensive tackles is a misuse of your best tight end and a sign the staff is searching for answers without looking in the right places. Landon Dickerson looks like he can’t move properly, which is also a problem. If they do rest starters next week (I’m not sure they should, personally), I hope it is because they need to get players like Dickerson fit. Because he’s playing badly.

12) Then, we went from bad to insanity. The Eagles started using Goedert as a fullback and it wasn't good. He clearly does not want to do this. I'm not sure asking Goedert to block a defensive tackle is a great use of resources.

Dickerson is running around like he's had a few… pic.twitter.com/PAEycUqQVx

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 29, 2025

The passing game in the second half was the final kick in the teeth that really frustrated me. It wasn’t just “poor execution,” it was the offense retreating into its worst habits that I thought we had gotten past. Hurts had eight second-half dropbacks; on one, he missed Barkley open in the flat, and on the rest, it was impossible to blame him because the Eagles kept dialing up the same quick hitches on 3rd-and-long and essentially telling him to make a play. That’s not an offense. That’s just the coaches asking great players to make plays and giving them no support.

13) The passing game in the second half greatly annoyed me. I watched all 8 dropbacks. Hurts missed a flat route on 1 play. On the other 7, there was nothing else he could do. They went back to these quick hitches on 3rd and long every single time and Hurts was just left to try… pic.twitter.com/kCKcz2G3g0

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 29, 2025

The first half was encouraging, and the second half just sucked all the excitement out of me. I was like a balloon deflating, watching it back. The Eagles were just trying not to lose and escape with the win, rather than trying to score points. Ugh. The most depressing part is that the staff even doubled down on the same bad ideas. They ran Goedert at fullback again and asked Fred Johnson to do something unrealistic on the backside. The staff asks these offensive linemen to make impossible reach blocks every single week. The Bills were selling out against the run on early downs ,and the Eagles just kept doing the thing the Bills wanted them to do. That’s not toughness or playing your own game. It’s stubbornness and conservatism. Plain and simple.

14) The Eagles saw how well it went with Goedert at fullback, so they did it again! Once again, he does not want to do this!

What a hopeless design. Are they asking Fred Johnson to get to the backside linebacker? Not going to work.

If you leave both linebackers this clean,… pic.twitter.com/plnsxtjgsC

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 29, 2025

Hurts finally gets a chance to deliver on time and delivers a great ball. He spots the safety rotation, puts a good ball out there, and DeVonta Smith just can’t bring it in. Still, it’s another example of the coaching staff just relying on great players to make great plays to bail them out.

15) Let's end here. Jalen Hurts finally gets the chance to deliver the ball on time, and DeVonta Smith can't bring it in. Hurts read the safety rotation well, and it was a good ball, too.

What a depressing second half after some optimism the past couple of weeks. I'm frustrated.

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 29, 2025

Forgot to attach the video! pic.twitter.com/eRuCv2LK7i

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) December 29, 2025

Final Thoughts​

This win was massive, and it should feel like a statement, because beating Buffalo in those conditions means something. But the offense is still acting like it has two personalities. If the defense is going to drag them through January, fine, I understand the conservatism to a certain extent. But I don’t buy it. I found this game depressing after being more optimistic of late. There were still positive signs, but I was really disappointed with how this game played out. I should have been buzzing after the last play. But I felt a little deflated. If the offense wants anyone to believe it can win another Super Bowl, it has to stop spending entire halves playing scared, and that comes down to the coaches.

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