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Eagles week 9 recap |
In a game that was closer than the final score would indicate, the Eagles escaped Atlanta with a win over the Falcons by a final score of 27–17.
From the opening kickoff, this game had the feel of a shootout. Atlanta struck first with a bruising 1-yard touchdown run by RB T.J. Duckett, capping a quick 78-yard drive and setting the tone early. Philadelphia answered immediately—and emphatically. WR Antonio Bryant became the hero of the day for Philadelphia, hauling in a 75-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Gibran Hamdan to even the score at 7–7.
The Falcons briefly reclaimed momentum with a 30-yard field goal by Mike Barth, but Bryant wasn’t done. Later in the first quarter, he snagged another touchdown—this time from 9 yards out—to give Philadelphia a 14–10 edge. By the second quarter, the Eagles offense was in full rhythm. QB Hamdan connected with WR Bryant yet again for a 2-yard score, completing a remarkable first half hat trick for the star WR and pushing the lead to 21–10.
While Atlanta showed flashes offensively—finishing with 399 total yards compared to Philadelphia’s 355—the difference came down to execution. The Falcons struggled mightily on third down, converting none of their 9 attempts, while the Eagles capitalized on key opportunities despite only converting 2 of 11.
The second half shifted into a more defensive battle. Philadelphia leaned on kicker David Akers, who drilled field goals from 36 and 45 yards in the third quarter to extend the lead to 27–10. Though Atlanta responded in the fourth quarter with a 12-yard touchdown run by Travis Minor, it proved too little, too late.
Statistically, the game painted an interesting picture. Atlanta actually outgained Philadelphia and dominated time of possession (23:32 to 20:15), while also posting a stronger rushing attack with 97 yards and two touchdowns. However, a critical interception and failure to sustain drives ultimately stalled their efforts.
Philadelphia’s edge came through the air. QB Hamdan was sharp, completing 20 of 30 passes for 280 yards and 3 touchdowns with no interceptions. His connection with Bryant was unstoppable, accounting for all three passing scores and delivering the game’s biggest plays.
In the end, this matchup proved that explosive plays and red zone efficiency win games. The Eagles made theirs count, while the Falcons were left wondering what the outcome of this game would have been had they been able to make their chances count.
Week 10 will be yet another road game for this Eagles, this time going to Lambeau to face a stacked Packers team. The Eagles are feeling good and are hoping to extend their win streak to 4. |
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(by G_Cohen on 04/05/2026)
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Eagles week 8 recap |
In a must win week 8 matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles shook off an early deficit and surged past the New York Jets for a convincing 23–7 victory.
The game opened with the J-E-T-S scoring on their very first drive, as veteran RB Thomas Jones broke free for a 63-yard touchdown run, that gave the Jets a 7–0 lead late in the first quarter. At that moment, it looked like the Jets might control the tempo behind a dominant ground attack that would ultimately produce 174 rushing yards at an impressive 7.9 yards per carry.
But from the second quarter on, Philadelphia got their shit together, showed some urgency and finally looked like the team GM Gary Cohen envisioned.
QB Gibran Hamdan delivered one of his sharpest performances, carving up the Jets’ secondary with precision and poise. He finished 19-of-35 for 353 yards and two touchdowns, posting a stellar 108.4 passer rating. His favorite target, WR Donte Stallworth, was nearly unstoppable—hauling in 10 receptions for 227 yards and a touchdown, consistently stretching the field and breaking open the game.
The Eagles began their scoring with a 22-yard field goal from David Akers, then seized momentum for good midway through the second quarter. Hamdan connected with Brian Westbrook on a 33-yard touchdown pass to give Philadelphia a 10–7 lead. Just before halftime, Akers drilled another long field goal—this time from 46 yards out—to extend the advantage to 13–7.
New York’s offense, meanwhile, stalled after its explosive start. QB Alex Smith struggled mightily, completing just 16 of 39 passes for 191 yards with three interceptions and no touchdowns. The Jets’ passing game never found rhythm, averaging just 4.9 yards per attempt, and those turnovers proved costly.
Philadelphia continued to pull away in the third quarter when Hamdan struck again, finding Stallworth for a 52-yard touchdown that showcased both arm strength and big-play capability. That score pushed the lead to 20–7 and effectively put the game out of reach.
Defensively, the Eagles were just as impactful. They forced four interceptions and consistently disrupted New York’s passing attack. Cornerback Lito Sheppard stood out, earning Defensive Player of the Game honors with lockdown coverage and key plays that helped neutralize any comeback hopes.
Akers added a final 46-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to cap the scoring at 23–7.
Despite being outgained slightly in total offense (389 to 380), the Eagles dominated where it mattered most—efficiency and ball security. They committed zero turnovers compared to the Jets’ four and averaged nearly double the yards per pass attempt (9.6 to 4. . Time of possession was nearly even, but Philadelphia’s ability to capitalize on big plays and mistakes made the difference.
In the end - New York was undone by turnovers and inconsistency while a resilient Philadelphia squad leaned on explosive passing and opportunistic defense to secure a decisive win. Week 9 will see the Eagles travel to Atlanta to take on the Falcons. Philadelphia will look to continue their momentum a push their win streak to 3. |
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(by G_Cohen on 04/05/2026)
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Eagles week 7 recap |
In a tense divisional matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles leaned on their efficiency and a clutch fourth-quarter performance to defeat the New York Giants 23–16.
The game opened with the Giants striking first, as QB Tony Romo connected with WR Reggie Williams on a 3-yard touchdown pass to cap a 9-play, 66-yard drive. But that would be one of the few highlights for New York’s passing attack, which struggled to find rhythm against a locked in Eagles defense.
Philadelphia leaned on Kicker David Akers. Akers kept the Eagles within striking distance early, drilling three field goals (21, 21, and 29 yards) to give Philadelphia a 9–7 lead midway through the second quarter. QB Gibran Hamdan then delivered the game’s first big play through the air, hitting WR Donte Stallworth for a 20-yard touchdown with just 15 seconds left before halftime, extending the Eagles’ lead to 16–7.
Stallworth was the standout performer of the day, hauling in 10 receptions for 156 yards and a touchdown, consistently beating coverage and moving the chains.
The Giants attempted to claw back into the contest in the second half, relying heavily on the ground game. Tiki Barber led all rushers with 113 yards on 20 carries which helped New York control possession for over 26 minutes. However, drives repeatedly stalled in key moments.
Defensively, the Eagles did bend but they didn’t break. Corey Simon anchored the effort up front, tallying multiple tackles and disruptive plays that earned him Defensive Player of the Game. Philadelphia forced three turnovers, including two interceptions off Romo and a critical fumble recovery that halted a promising Giants drive.
New York trimmed the tied the game late in the fourth quarter after Bryant’s third field goal, but the Eagles responded with the decisive moment of the game. Running back Brian Westbrook, who quietly amassed 82 yards on 16 carries, broke through the line for a 31-yard touchdown run with just over a minute remaining. The explosive play capped a quick 4-play, 43-yard drive and put Philadelphia ahead for good.
Hamdan finished an efficient 16-of-29 for 252 yards with one touchdown and one interception, outplaying Romo, who completed just 14-of-31 passes for 171 yards while being sacked six times.
Despite being outgained on the ground (156–96) and losing the time of possession battle, the Eagles made the most of their opportunities.
By the numbers:
• Turnovers: Eagles 2, Giants 3,
• Total Offense: Eagles 348 yards, Giants 295 yards
• Time of Possession: Giants dominated the clock for 26:11
• Red Zone Efficiency: Both teams were perfect in the red zone (Eagles 3-3 and Giants 4-4)
Next up for the Eagles is a home game vs the other team from New Jersey, the Jets. The Eagles will look to string together a win streak in hopes to make a playoff push. |
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(by G_Cohen on 03/29/2026)
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Eagles week 6 recap |
Following a disappointing loss to division rivals Washington Redskins, the Philadelphia Eagles traveled to Jerrah’s world to face another division rival in the form of division leader Dallas Cowboys. On this day, the Dallas Cowboys delivered a dominant, all-phase performance, crushing the Philadelphia Eagles 35–7 in a game that quickly spiraled out of reach and showed that the two teams are not in the same class (but we will be there soon!!!!!!).
The Cowboys wasted no time getting on the board. Quarterback Mark Brunell orchestrated a crisp opening drive, finishing it with a 4-yard touchdown pass to Ashley Lelie. Just minutes later, the game took a sharp turn when linebacker Keith Bulluck jumped a pass and returned it 59 yards for a touchdown, doubling the lead to 14–0.
Meanwhile, Eagles QB Gibran Hamdan struggled, completing just 16 of 41 passes on the day and tossing three interceptions—one of which shifted momentum permanently.
Dallas continued its onslaught in the second quarter—this time without the offense needing to do the work. After a forced fumble, Thomas Davis Sr. scooped it up and raced 27 yards to the end zone. With that, the Cowboys surged ahead 21–0, capitalizing on Philadelphia’s mounting mistakes.
By halftime, the Eagles had already committed multiple turnovers and were pretty much out of the game.
The Cowboys leaned on their run game after the break. Running back Steven Jackson finished with 78 yards on 26 carries and added a receiving touchdown, proving to be a reliable engine for the offense.
Philadelphia finally broke through in the fourth quarter when Hamdan connected with Antonio Bryant on a 33-yard touchdown pass. But any hope of a comeback was short-lived.
Brunell who replaced the injured Drew Brees finished with an efficient stat line: 12 completions on 27 attempts, 165 yards, 1 touchdown, and no interceptions. The Eagles did not expect him to perform this well, and GM Gary Cohen was overheard in a heated conversation with legendary DC Jim Johnson - something both men have said will make them and the team better going forward.
By the Numbers
The stat sheet tells the story of dominance:
• Turnovers: Cowboys 1, Eagles 5
• Total Offense: Cowboys 251 yards, Eagles 234 yards
• Time of Possession: Cowboys controlled the clock for 24:20
• Red Zone Efficiency: Dallas went a perfect 3-for-3
Next up, the Eagles will travel to New Jersey to face their third division rival in as many weeks when they take on the Giants. Philadelphia will hope to stop this skid before it is too late and their season over. |
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(by G_Cohen on 03/28/2026)
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Eagles week 5 recap |
In a game between two division rivals, the Washington Redskins pulled out a clutch 20–19 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Philadelphia struck first with a 24-yard field goal from David Akers, capping a steady opening drive. Washington responded in the second quarter, but not without some back-and-forth between both teams. Kicker Martin Gramatica drilled a 22-yarder to tie things up, only for Akers to answer again—this time from 30 yards—to give the Eagles a 6–3 edge.
Then came the first major turning point - with under a minute left in the first half, QB Patrick Ramsey found TE Jason Witten for a 60-yard TD. The quick-strike drive—just two plays covering 72 yards—flipped the momentum entirely and gave Washington a 10–6 lead. Gramatica added another field goal just before halftime, extending the advantage to 13–6.
Philadelphia came out of the locker room with urgency. Early in the third quarter, QB Gibran Hamdan connected with WR Donte Stallworth on a stunning 75-yard touchdown pass that tied the game at 13. The Eagles continued to lean on their ground game, with RB Brian Westbrook pounding out tough yardage en route to a 116-yard performance on 26 carries. A 31-yard field goal from Akers later in the quarter gave Philadelphia a 16–13 lead.
The fourth quarter belonged to tension—and kickers.
Akers added yet another field goal, this time from 40 yards, pushing the Eagles ahead 19–13. Despite controlling possession for over 27 minutes and racking up 334 total yards, Philadelphia couldn’t quite put the game away.
That opened the door for Washington’s final push.
QB Drew Henson (entered the game due to a Patrick Ramsey injury) engineered a late drive that would define the game. With under a minute remaining he found TE Witten (again!!!!) - this time for a 19-yard touchdown. The connection marked Witten’s second score of the day and gave Washington a 20–19 lead after the extra point.
Philadelphia had one last chance, but Washington’s defense held firm and sealed the deal for a Washington win.
By the Numbers:
• Washington totaled 282 yards of offense, led by 158 receiving yards from Witten on six catches.
• Ramsey averaged an impressive 10.6 yards per attempt, while Henson added a touchdown in relief.
• Philadelphia outgained Washington (334–282) and dominated time of possession, but three interceptions proved costly.
• Westbrook’s 116 rushing yards paced a strong ground attack, but the Eagles failed to convert drives into touchdowns in the red zone.
In a game where Philadelphia controlled much of the flow, it was Washington that made the plays that mattered most. |
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At A Glance
| TEAM CAPTAINS |
Off. Captain
QB Gibran Hamdan |
Def. Captain
CB Lito Sheppard |
ST Captain
HB Brian Westbrook |
| NFC East |
| RNK |
TEAM |
W-L-T |
PCT |
DIV |
| #4 |
 Cowboys |
4-1-0 |
0.800 |
1-0 |
| #5 |
 Redskins |
3-1-0 |
0.750 |
2-0 |
| #8 |
 Eagles |
3-1-0 |
0.750 |
1-1 |
| #18 |
 Giants |
2-3-0 |
0.400 |
0-3 |
| EAGLES SCHEDULE |
| Preseason |
| WK |
DATE |
OPPONENT |
SCOUT/RESULT |
| P1 |
Mon |
at  Ravens #28 |
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| P2 |
Fri |
vs  Panthers #17 |
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| P3 |
Sun |
at  Steelers #11 |
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| P4 |
Thu |
vs  Jets #19 |
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| Regular Season |
| 1 |
Sun |
at  Packers #31 |
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| 2 |
Mon |
vs Redskins #5 |
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| 3 |
Sun |
vs  Lions #13 |
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| 4 |
Sun |
at Giants #18 |
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| 6 |
Sun |
at Jets #19 |
Match-up |
| 7 |
Sun |
vs  Bears #30 |
Match-up |
| 8 |
Sun |
at  Vikings #20 |
Match-up |
| 9 |
Sun |
vs Cowboys #4 |
Match-up |
| 10 |
Sun |
at Redskins #5 |
Match-up |
| 11 |
Sun |
vs  Dolphins #23 |
Match-up |
| 12 |
Sun |
at  Patriots #7 |
Match-up |
| 13 |
Sun |
vs  Seahawks #9 |
Match-up |
| 14 |
Sun |
vs Giants #18 |
Match-up |
| 15 |
Sun |
at Cowboys #4 |
Match-up |
| 16 |
Sun |
at  Saints #25 |
Match-up |
| 17 |
Sun |
vs  Bills #29 |
Match-up |
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