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Let\u2019s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links \u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

Jalen Hurts won\u2019t \u2018run away\u2019 from Eagles\u2019 reported frustration – ESPN<\/a>
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts says he was not startled by recent reports of frustration inside the organization directed toward him, saying it comes with the territory. \u201cI\u2019m not surprised by anything. This is kind of the nature of the position,\u201d Hurts said Wednesday. \u201cBut I put my energy and my focus on trying to go out there and do my best and trying to learn, trying to build, trying to take in the things that I can to try and improve.\u201d Some players have grown frustrated by Hurts\u2019 approach this season, according to a report by The Athletic, specifically when it comes to his hesitancy to throw the ball into tight windows against zone coverage. Reporter Derrick Gunn added that the frustration stems primarily from Hurts playing \u201chis game\u201d instead of taking what is discussed during the week and transitioning it to game day. The offense has been a disappointment this season. The Eagles rank 25th in total yards (300.1 per game), 28th in passing (184.9) and 29th in third-down conversion rate (33.87%). They are averaging 115.2 rushing yards per game (17th in NFL), compared with 179.3 in 2024 (2nd).<\/p>\n

Report: Frustrations mount over Jalen Hurts playing \u201chis game\u201d – PFT<\/a>
So, basically, the Eagles are stuck. And Hurts likely knows it. He can listen to coaching, agree with everything said, and then when it\u2019s time to play he can go play \u201chis game.\u201d Without any real consequence. The only thing the Eagles can do is try to make the best of the situation. Circle the wagons. Put out the periodic brushfires, whether internal (from A.J. Brown) or external. Conceal the deeper issues that may exist between Hurts and Brown. Regardless, it\u2019s going to become harder to prevent the internal backlash. Brown\u2019s decision to speak out, which could be easily viewed as selfish, was actually selfless. He put the interests of the team over the easy perception that he\u2019s just another diva receiver, whining about not getting the ball. As the Eagles continue to sail toward another division title and perhaps the No. 1 seed, the issue won\u2019t go away unless and until Hurts stops playing \u201chis game\u201d and starts playing the game that the coaching staff and the team wants him to play.<\/p>\n

Eagles-Lions Film Review: This defense is physical, disciplined, and incredibly well-coached – BGN<\/a>
The Jaelan Phillips effect. The trade has completely changed what the Eagles can do up front. Instead of relying on blitzes, they can rush four and still affect the quarterback. Phillips fakes a drop, disrupts St. Brown\u2019s timing, then explodes off the edge for the sack. On the inside, Jalen Carter absolutely destroys the right guard. Suddenly, the Eagles have two legitimate game-wreckers. It\u2019s no mystery why their blitz rate has dropped and the results have improved. Fangio has always wanted to rush 4 and have 7 in coverage as often as he can.<\/p>\n

NFC East Mixtape Vol. 177: Cowboys\/Eagles Part II – BGN YouTube<\/a>
The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles are set to meet this week for the second time on the season and needless to say things are in a very different plce for both franchises than they were at the opener. Both the Cowboys and Eagles won in Week 11, but the Giants continue to flounder. Washington is trying to figure out how to make thigns less of a mess, but they are struggling as well. Check out the latest edition of the NFC East Mixtape as RJ Ochoa and Brandon Gowton discuss!<\/p>\n

Cowboys and Eagles thoughts, from a Philly perspective – Blogging The Boys<\/a>
Greetings, Dallas Cowboys fans! In case you weren\u2019t already aware, this is Brandon Lee Gowton from Bleeding Green Nation \u2014 the home of SB Nation\u2019s Philadelphia Eagles coverage. Ahead of this week\u2019s Eagles-Cowboys game, we\u2019re trying something new at BGN and Blogging The Boys. In addition to the normal coverage you can expect at both sites, I\u2019m going to be doing some writing here at BTB while RJ Ochoa is going to be contributing over at BGN (here is RJ\u2019s article over on our site). We\u2019re also going to be active in the comment sections of our posts, so, sign up for an account if you haven\u2019t already (fewer ads \u2026 and an exciting new notification system) and join the conversation with us. To kick things off, here are some thoughts I have on both teams.<\/p>\n

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Go Birds! Evenings, Part 1: Players or Coaches? (feat. Brandon Lee Gowton) – SportsRadio 94WIP<\/a>
Eliot Shorr-Parks and Brandon Lee Gowton debate if the Eagles players or coaching staff is more to blame for their continued struggles on offense.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Go Birds! Evenings, Part 2: Even A Jalen Guy Can Blame Jalen (Feat. Brandon Lee Gowton) – SportsRadio 94WIP<\/a>
Eliot Shorr-Parks and Brandon Lee Gowton discuss how much of the Eagles\u2019 offensive struggles come down on quarterback Jalen Hurts\u2019 shoulders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Eagles-Cowboys preview: Five things to watch – PhillyVoice<\/a>
5) Can the Eagles\u2019 offense at least be watchable? Before the bye week, it felt a little like the offense was starting to emerge, as Jalen Hurts had a monster performance against the Vikings, followed by Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby having huge days on the ground against the Giants. But coming out of the bye, the offense has been really tough to watch. Whether it\u2019s give-up runs to Will Shipley on 3rd and long, playing 10 on 11 with Grant Calcaterra on the field as a run blocker, extremely basic route concepts that a Pop Warner coach should be ashamed of; or just a general malaise exhibited by A.J. Brown, the offense has no juice whatsoever, to put it mildly. Like, forget the matchups at this point. Can we just see something from this offense that won\u2019t bore us to tears?<\/p>\n

Why is A.J. Brown struggling against zone coverage? Here\u2019s what the film says about his inconsistency – Inquirer<\/a>
The Eagles have Smith and Brown run hitch routes above league-average this year (16.5%), at 24.5% and 23.7%, respectively, according to Next Gen, and that will always be an identity of the offense. But adding in more variations, where Brown isn\u2019t always working along the sidelines, could help open some throwing windows for Hurts. Whether it\u2019s adding him more to the slot or utilizing more empty formations and 11 personnel, there has to be a more concerted effort for the Eagles to find more easy targets for Brown and find answers to their issues against zone coverage. Unlocking this dimension could be the step forward the offense needs.<\/p>\n

NFL Fantasy 2025 Start \u2018Em, Sit \u2018Em: Quarterbacks for Week 12 – NFL.com<\/a>
SIT: DAK PRESCOTT. Let\u2019s get spicy! Prescott is fresh off one of his best games of the season. He has shown to have a very high ceiling, but has struggled at times in tough matchups. That is exactly what he gets this week against a Philly defense that knows him extremely well. The unit already held Dak to 188 passing yards and no touchdowns in Week 1. The Eagles have allowed the fewest passing touchdowns in the NFL. What is scary is that they are seemingly only getting better defensively. Since Week 7, they have allowed just two passing touchdowns while logging three interceptions. Both their pressure and sack rates have climbed dramatically in that stretch. They held Jared Goff and Jordan Love to fewer than 13 fantasy points in the last two weeks.<\/p>\n

Fred Johnson is back \u2018to make a name for himself\u2019 as Eagles starter replacing Lane Johnson – The Athletic<\/a>
Hurts is No. 8 in the NFL in EPA\/dropback with Lane Johnson on the field since he entered the NFL. He\u2019s No. 43 (of 59 qualified quarterbacks) with him off the field. Hurts completed 67 percent of his pass attempts for 7.8 yards per attempt with Lane Johnson on the field compared to 58 percent for 6.7 yards per attempt without. Hurts also faced a pressure rate of 36 percent with Lane Johnson on the field compared to 41 with him off the field. \u201cLane\u2019s shoes are already filled with his work ethic and what he\u2019s put on film,\u201d Fred Johnson said. \u201cNow I feel it\u2019s my time to show what I can do on the right side this year, last year was the left side. It\u2019s a big test for me.\u201d
The Eagles will make adjustments to compensate for Lane Johnson\u2019s absence, understanding that they often leave him on an island. They cannot expect one Johnson to be the other. But Roseman acquired Fred Johnson with the realization that they\u2019ll need another starter at some point. They don\u2019t view Fred Johnson as a typical backup. The role has changed. He\u2019s ready to show he\u2019s a starter. \u201cI have a lot of confidence in Fred. He\u2019s a great player; he\u2019s shown that,\u201d Hurts said. \u201cHe\u2019s always stepped in and been an anchor for us. Obviously, Howie\u2019s very intentional about what he does. We all have confidence in Fred. We know he\u2019ll relish this opportunity ahead of him.\u201d<\/p>\n

NFL Week 12 Preview: Schedule, storylines, matchups to watch and betting spreads – PFF<\/a>
Matchup to watch: Eagles CB Quinyon Mitchell vs. Cowboys WR George Pickens. Eagles corner Quinyon Mitchell (71.0 grade; 20th) has been a black hole for quarterbacks in 2025. Mitchell has allowed just 26 receptions on 60 targets for 280 yards, the third-lowest completion rate among cornerbacks, and he\u2019s done that against some top-level competition. He\u2019ll have to repeat that against Cowboys receiver George Pickens (87.3 grade; 24th. Pickens is having a career year, catching 58 passes (8th) for 908 yards (2nd) and seven touchdowns (3rd) and will be a handful for Mitchell all day. Both are physical players, and we could be in for a star-studded matchup.<\/p>\n

Week 11 QB Notebook: Should the Vikings Bench J.J. McCarthy? – The Ringer<\/a>
There\u2019s just a little bit of a lag for Hurts as he goes from one read to the next, but that can make a big difference when working the middle of the field, where windows are tighter and close in the blink of an eye. The coaching staff could be doing more to help Hurts out, but he\u2019s also got to take the opportunities when they\u2019re there.<\/p>\n

Eagles\u2019 secret weapon could fix offensive woes with more playing time: \u2018He\u2019s eager\u2019 – NJ.com<\/a>
Bigsby has made a strong impression on his teammates, as evidenced by Hurts\u2019 praise. \u201cI\u2019m a big fan of him as a player, but (also) as a person who shows up and how he works,\u201d Hurts said on Wednesday. \u201cYou see him running hard and dragging people and being very hard to bring down, almost undeniable. \u201cHe practices just like that. He\u2019s given the scout team fits. He is stepping in there, and he\u2019s eager to take advantage of the opportunity. Never hesitant to ask a question to try to make sure we are good and on the same page. It\u2019s been fun to watch him play when he gets those opportunities.\u201d Offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo has been encouraged by Bigsby\u2019s effort. \u201cYeah, when he comes in, he brings a lot of energy, Patullo said on Tuesday. \u201cThe energy and the juice that he brings is awesome. He runs extremely hard.\u201d \u2026<\/p>\n

Why Drew Mukuba laughs watching tape of 1st Cowboys game – NBCSP<\/a>
The Eagles are preparing to face the Cowboys this week, which means watching plenty of tape from their Week 1 win over Dallas. What\u2019s it like for rookie Drew Mukuba to watch it back? \u201cOh my God,\u201d Mukuba said with a big smile. \u201cI wouldn\u2019t say it was bad but you could tell that was my first game in the NFL, for sure.\u201d At that point, the second-round rookie hadn\u2019t yet become the Eagles\u2019 full-time starter at safety but he was well on his way. And over the last few months, he has experienced plenty of ups and downs \u2014 just like you\u2019d expect from any rookie starting on a championship-caliber defense.<\/p>\n

2025 My Cause My Cleats – PE.com<\/a>
The National Football League\u2019s My Cause My Cleats campaign, now in its tenth season, is an annual initiative that empowers players to showcase their commitment to the causes they support through creative artwork and custom designs on their game cleats. To recognize and celebrate the positive impact players are having across the country, the Philadelphia Eagles will join the NFL community by lacing up their custom cleats on Sunday, November 23rd, 2025 in Dallas.<\/p>\n

Daily Slop: 20 Nov 25 – ESPN\u2019s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler discuss potential post-bye return to play for Jayden Daniels – Hogs Haven<\/a>
Graziano: As for Daniels, the Commanders have a bye this week and will examine everything. They\u2019ve lost six games in a row to drop to 3-8 in what looked like a promising season, and there has been external debate about whether it makes sense to bring back Daniels at all this season. From what I\u2019ve been told, the plan in Washington is still that Daniels will return to the starting lineup once doctors clear him from his elbow injury.<\/p>\n

Jaxson Dart injury: NY Giants\u2019 QB returning to practice on Wednesday – Big Blue View<\/a>
New York Giants\u2019 quarterback Jaxson Dart, who missed Sunday\u2019s game against the Green Bay Packers, with a concussion, took the next step in the NFL concussion protocol on Wednesday by participating in a non-contact practice. Dart stretched with teammates last Friday, but this will be his first real practice action since suffering his concussion Week 10 against the Chicago Bears. This would indicate that Dart is trending toward being available Sunday when the Giants face the Detroit Lions in a Week 12 matchup.<\/p>\n

The Lions lost the Matthew Stafford trade with Rams, and it\u2019s finally clear – SB Nation<\/a>
The league may not totally agree. There are lots of Goff-Lions-esque experiments currently cooking, with mistake-prone, physically limited QBs captaining big-time rosters. From Sam Darnold\u2019s Seahawks to Daniel Jones\u2019 Colts, these are currently successful teams that may find themselves lacking under center when it matters most. The ultimate counterpoint to what I\u2019m preaching is Nick Foles, who won Super Bowl LII over Tom-freaking-Brady with a great supporting cast. But Foles might be the exception that proves the rule: his Linsanity run through the postseason cannot be explained by science, and thus probably shouldn\u2019t be used to model rational team building. For the Lions and Rams, the 2021 trade made perfect sense. The devil was in the after-the-fact details, which the Rams have succeeded in, and the Lions increasingly have not \u2014 I would be shocked if the Lions won the Super Bowl with Goff ever, and would not be remotely surprised if the Rams won another with Stafford this year. With our hindsight glasses on, we can confidently say: the Rams won the trade. QED.<\/p>\n

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