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Jalen Hurts was fined for wearing mismatched cleats in the Eagles’ win over the Steelers, AP source says – CBS Sports
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was fined $5,628 by the NFL for wearing mismatched cleats that did not match “constitutional team colors,” a person familiar with the league’s decision said Friday told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the NFL had not disclosed the fine stemming from Hurts wearing Air Jordan cleats during the Eagles’ 27-13 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in two different shades of green. The Nike subsidiary behind the shoes said on social media that it would pay Hurts’ fine. “We pay the penalty. You can’t ban greatness,” Jordan Brand said on X.

Eagles root guide for Week 16 games – BGN
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at WASHINGTON COMMANDERS: The Eagles’ easiest path to No. 1 is to 1) win it, 2) lose Detroit once, and 3) lose Minnesota once. At the very least, a win over the Commanders means the Eagles clinch the NFC East and are no worse than No. 2. Go birds.

Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles Round 2: Five Questions with Bleeding Green Nation – Hogs Haven
Although the Eagles offense wasn’t quite as good as the defense, it was still good, ranking 6th in total yards and 9th in total points. If you break down the Eagles’ point differential by quarter, they have the highest point differential in the NFL in the 4th quarter. This is undoubtedly due to the grueling, run-centric nature of their offense, which tends to wear down opposing defenses until they collapse at the end of the game. I asked Bleeding Green Nation’s Brandon Lee Gowton five questions to better understand the state of the Eagles and what to look for in this game.

The passion of Jalen Carter: Why the Eagles like to see emotion from the well-conditioned, questioning star defenseman – PHLY
The Eagles have a top-five defense this year and the best player on defense is Carter. Except the general fan in Des Moines who doesn’t watch the Eagles every week might not know it, because Carter doesn’t have eye-popping stats on the defensive tackles that typically compete for Defensive Player of the Year. Carter has 4.5 sacks, 15 hurries and 39 pressures. Hurtt measures Carter’s dominance through plays like the one against Washington. “The special ones look for the three or four plays that happen in the game where they can change the game,” said Hurtt, the former Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator who worked with Calais Campbell and Vince Wilfork at the University of Miami. The opponents know these plays are coming. Carter could be quiet off the field. He is not quiet on the field. “Who are you all practicing for?” Carter said he asks opposing offensive linemen. In this way, he confirms that their week began with number 98 on the board in their meeting room. Hurtt doesn’t even have to ask. “You can see it on film,” Hurtt said. “There are so many protections going his way. People recognize where he’s at to make sure he doesn’t ruin a game.”

Roob’s Eagles Observations: Why hasn’t Howie Roseman re-signed anyone yet? – NBCSP
6. Nolan Smith’s jump from one sack last year to 5½ so far this year is the largest increase by an Eagle from Year 1 to Year 2 since 1998, when Al Wallace had 6.0 sacks after not recording a sack as a rookie ( when he only played in one game). The only other major increase from Year 1 to Year 2 came from defensive tackle Andy Harmon, who had 7.0 sacks in 1992 after not having a sack as a rookie in 1991.

Week 16 NFL Tips: Steelers or Ravens on Saturday? Will the Eagles secure the NFC East with a win in Washington? -NFL.com
Why Tom Chose the Eagles: The continuous string of Ws on Philly’s schedule looks a little crazy from a picking perspective. At 10 games, the winning streak is the longest in franchise history – and I’m not particularly sure that winning streak will last until Week 16, especially because it’s difficult to go even a few weeks in the NFL without being in it to land on the wrong side of an unexpected outcome or misfortune. Like the injuries AJ Brown and Saquon Barkley downplayed earlier this week. Washington is also probably the strongest opponent still on the Eagles’ schedule. I just think Vic Fangio’s defense will ultimately keep Jayden Daniels in check. And of course, the presence of cornerback Marshon Lattimore — who missed these teams’ Week 11 meeting as Philly established itself as a heavyweight in this NFC East rivalry — should help the Commanders. But how much can one player do for a unit that allows 405.5 yards per game against opponents with winning records (fourth-most yards in the NFL this season)? So the Eagles should be able to pull themselves together on offense enough to make predicting when they’ll lose again in 2024 a problem for some future players.

NFL Week 16 Picks, Schedule, Odds, Injuries, Fantasy Picks – ESPN
Bold Prediction: McLaurin will rush for less than 35 yards. I fully buy the Eagles secondary, and he is by far the most important commander target a defense is trying to stop.

Vic Fangio may be a “hard egg to crack,” but an up-and-coming Eagles defense is having fun with the Fangio-isms – Inquirer
Vic Fangio’s film reviews are often characterized by a mix of dry humor, sophisticated detail, and the occasional imitation of his players’ signature celebrations. When Fangio takes on the entire defense on Mondays after games, he’s just as likely to draw a frown next to a player or write the word “blind” to indicate a misdiagnosis as he is to celebrate Josh Sweat’s signature sack celebration or the team-wide one gesture that Cooper DeJean launched last month while watching a big game of the group. “If he sees that we’ve had a lot of success on film, he’ll do it,” Eagles linebacker Zack Baun said. “He does all the celebrations. … He’s hard to crack, but once you crack the shell, you realize he likes to have fun.”

Game Preview: Eagles vs. Commanders – PE.com
1. Washington is a different team at home. The numbers say it all: The Commanders averaged 411.1 yards per game at home in 2024 (second in the NFL, behind Detroit), and the Commanders averaged 183.5 rushing yards per game (best in the NFL) and scored 29.7 points per home game. They controlled the clock and the game, averaging 32 minutes and 8 seconds of possession. These are impressive numbers, and they give the impression that Washington is very comfortable at home and feeling the home advantage. Obviously the Eagles need to play well, and they’ve done that on the road, losing only in Tampa Bay this season.

The majority of Cowboys fans are ready to consider a surprise Micah Parsons move – Blogging The Boys
That word “usually” sent shockwaves. Jerry Jones quickly jumped in and said they hadn’t considered trading Parsons. Still, the idea of ​​filling the roster with young draft picks acquired in a Parsons trade was somewhat viable. That’s why we asked you if you would even consider the idea. And a majority of 59% said they would do it.

Draft Analyst: The Deion Factor Shouldn’t Deter New York Giants from Shedeur Sanders – Big Blue View
I have expressed some concerns in the past about bringing Shedeur Sanders to the Giants due to the looming presence of his father, Deion “Prime Time” Sanders. Emory Hunt of Football Gameplan and CBS Sports attempted to allay my fears in a recent podcast appearance. Easterling echoed him, saying it would be a mistake to abandon Sanders for fear his father would distract him too much. “If you’re an NFL franchise owner and you really want the best for your team, that means you have to have the courage to take the best player and deal with whatever you perceive as a distraction,” Easterling said. “You have to deal with all of that because when you really judge those two quarterbacks at the top and say they’re the number one at the end and they have the choice, when you say, man, we really think Shedeur is the one better players, but we really don’t want to deal with Dieon, and we think that might be a side effect or distraction, so we’ll take Cam Ward instead – if you take a player you don’t think is just as good, just because you think his father will be like one “Being a distraction, which is weak to me, like scaring me, that is, hitting the ball on fourth down from the 39-yard line… that’s not how I would run an NFL franchise.”

How can the Chiefs secure the top spot in Week 16? -SB Nation
Chiefs Result: The Chiefs defeated the Texans 27-19 and improved to 14-1. If the Bills lose to the Patriots on Sunday, the Chiefs will secure the No. 1 seed in the AFC. If Buffalo wins, Kansas City can secure the No. 1 seed in Week 17 with a win against Pittsburgh or a Bills home loss to the Jets.

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