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Match Preview – PHI at WAS – Iggles Blitz
No matter what the Eagles do, they have to get the ball to Saquon Barkley. You may remember that he put on some plays when we first met. Barkley totaled 198 yards and 2 TDs in November. He had TD runs of 23 and 39 yards. He had a catch-and-run for 43 yards, which gave him more points. Get this man the ball. Kellen Moore has done a lot of no-huddle this year and it’s been pretty effective. The Eagles could use that a lot on Sunday to get Barkley going and keep Washington on his heels.

Eagles at Commanders: Foreword – Hogs Haven
Barkley appears to have been anything but healthy from last Sunday’s game against the Steelers. It’s possible that his effectiveness will be affected if he’s not at 100% today, which could limit the threat from the Eagles’ offense; However, reports from Philly say he is doing well. The commanders must find a solution to stop Barkley. Washington’s defensive front ranks 24th in run-stop win rate (29.1%), while the Eagles’ offensive line ranks ninth in run-block win rate (72.9%). The Commanders also give up the sixth-most rushing yards per game to running backs, giving up 5.0 yards per carry.

Did the Commanders start too hot? – BGN
WASTEAM opened the season 4-1, then went 7-2. Then they reached the cliff, Kliff Kingsbury. They have won two in a row, but last week against the Saints they went to the final. This is a playoff team and yet they will enter the offseason with a lot of holes. They have no real skill depth behind Terry McLaurin. This is an old roster, 13 players are over 30. They may need a new offensive coordinator. If you had told the Commanders at the start of the season that they would win seven games this year, they would have taken it. You will make double-digit profits. The 2024 Washington Football Team Commanders feel like the 2022 Giants: new front office, new head coach, a bunch of hardened veterans on short-term contracts to shape the culture while rebuilding a bad roster… and then they unexpectedly made the playoffs. The Giants, especially their owners, mistakenly thought they had arrived, which only set the franchise back further. Oh no. Washington has a distinct advantage over the Giants team in Jayden Daniels, but that could give them even more reason to buy their own hype. The ingredients are there to make Washington think they are closer to the goal than they actually are. Let’s hope so.

Bryce Huff grateful for chance to return from wrist surgery – NBCSP
Bryce Huff missed Sunday’s game against the Commanders, but he’s grateful to be returning at all this season. “One hundred percent,” Huff said. “Because it just hurt and I was kind of mad that I couldn’t use my hand. I felt like I was wasting reps so I decided to get it done. I’m glad I can be back at the end of the season.” The 26-year-old Huff underwent surgery for a torn ligament in his left wrist on November 21st and is about to return from injured reserve. He participated in practice this week after his practice window opened. The surgery, Huff said, helped. He has far more functionality in this wrist than he did in November when he finally decided to have the procedure.

Eagles DBs Darius Slay and Quinyon Mitchell fined for skirmishes with Steelers after avoiding penalty – PFT
Officials penalized only the Steelers after a scuffle in the first quarter of their game with the Eagles on Sunday, although Philadelphia cornerbacks Darius Slay and Quinyon Mitchell threw punches. In a pool report, referee Alan Eck said, “No punches were observed.” The league announced fines for four players involved in the brawl, including larger fines for Slay and Mitchell than for the Steelers involved in the game.

From Tackle to Guard: A Q&A with Mekhi Becton – PE.com
Mekhi Becton has turned his career around since signing with the Eagles in April. The Jets’ former No. 11 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft played 28 games at left tackle and two at right tackle during his four years in New York. Since joining Philadelphia, Becton has been highly coachable, working through the offseason and making the transition to guard with the help of run game coordinator/offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland and the rest of the Eagles staff. The Highland Springs, Virginia native has now started every game he has played this season (13) and performed well. According to Pro Football Focus, he ranked 16th in the league among guards with a grade of 77.1. Becton spoke with PhiladelphiaEagles.com for an exclusive question and answer session to learn more about the former Louisville product on and off the field.

Bold NFL Week 16 Predictions: Jayden Daniels beats Jalen Hurts; Cooper Kupp recovers in BIG way – NFL.com
Jalen Hurts and Jayden Daniels are two of only four quarterbacks this season to have a passer rating above 100 while also rushing for over 400 yards. In their first meeting in Week 11 (an Eagles win), the two combined for two touchdowns, with Hurts rushing for one and the rookie throwing for the other. In the rematch, Daniels stepped up his game, scoring five total touchdowns (two rushing, three passing) to surpass Hurts and maintain the Commanders’ playoff aspirations.

How can the Commanders secure a playoff spot in Week 16? -SB Nation
As already mentioned, the Commanders can punch their postseason ticket this weekend. But they will need a significant amount of help. Washington has three different paths to the playoffs this weekend. In the first scenario, the Commanders defeat the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Combined with an Atlanta Falcons loss or tie against the New York Giants and a Los Angeles Rams loss or tie against the New York Jets, this would secure Washington a spot in the playoffs.

Cowboys Hot Topic: Osa Odighizuwa’s good play could get him kicked out of Dallas – Blogging The Boys
When Odighizuwa hits the market, teams will come calling. Despite being slightly undersized at 280 pounds, Odighizuwa uses his wrestling background to provide tremendous leverage and push much larger offensive players into the backfield. He is strong against the run and helps keep the linebackers clean. Teams that see themselves as competitors will be willing to pay him for those services and pay him well. It would be the Cowboys’ job to make defensive tackles a top priority this offseason and bring Odighizuwa back. However, given the way Dallas handles contracts, don’t be surprised if the 2024 season is his last with the Cowboys.

New York Giants roster change: Bobby Okereke’s season is over – Big Blue View
As usual the day before a game, the New York Giants announced a number of roster moves on Saturday to strengthen the roster before facing the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The Giants have added linebacker Bobby Okereke and (former Eagles) edge defender Patrick Johnson to their already crowded injured reserve list. Okereke, a defensive captain, played every snap for the Giants in 2023. This is the first season since 2020 in which he has missed games.

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