They all matter. They all have value, and every single player who reports to the NovaCare Complex understands his responsibility: Be ready when called upon. This is a mentality that extends beyond the 53-man roster. The 4-0 Eagles, one of only two unbeaten teams in the NFL, treasure each and every spot on the team – gameday roster, 53-man roster, practice squad. It is the latter portion of the roster that is the focus here, ... Read more
Malcolm Jenkins Watched the Eagles’ Walk-Off Win From a Viewpoint That Changes Everything About the Moment
Malcolm Jenkins is no stranger to being on the sideline, as he was for the dramatic, walk-off field goal block by Jordan Davis that the big man returned 61 yards for a touchdown to put an exclamation point on Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Rams. Jenkins' role on Sunday was, however, out of the ordinary. In a viral video circulating on social media, Jenkins sits proudly in awe, watching as Davis motored his way toward ... Read more
Eagles Outlast Buccaneers 31-25 in a Week 4 Showdown That Went Down to the Wire
The Eagles leave Tampa Bay with a 31-25 victory over the Buccaneers to improve to 4-0. The Eagles led by as many as 21 points, but a Tampa Bay comeback made it a one possession game. Philadelphia's defense held late, though, as Jihaad Campbell had an end zone interception to help secure the victory. Here's how it happened: First Quarter 4th & 5 at TB 48 (12:59) 1st-and-goal at TB 2 (7:12) 4th-and-19 ... Read more
The Eagles Are 4-0 and These 11 Eye-Opening Observations Reveal Why They Look Unstoppable
On the final play for the exhausted defense, as a show of what it means to be a full team – every single player on the 53-man roster and the practice squad understood what it meant: Get a stop. Anyway. Anyhow. Cornerback Parry Nickerson, signed from the practice squad to the active roster only days earlier to shore up an injury-depleted unit, was the one in coverage on Tampa Bay tight end Cade Otten. It was Nickerson, in ... Read more
Jordan Davis Just Earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week and Proved Why He’s a Hidden Weapon in the League
Jordan Davis is the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after his game-winning blocked field goal against the Rams. With the Eagles leading by one and just three seconds remaining, Davis swatted Joshua Karty's 44-yard attempt at the line of scrimmage, picked up the ball, and returned it 61 yards for a touchdown. It was an iconic moment at Lincoln Financial Field as the Eagles erased a 19-point deficit to remain ... Read more