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Dallas Goedert Dallas Goedert Quietly strong year continues
Sun, Jan 26, 2025, 6:38 PM
Goedert caught seven of eight targets for 85 yards while rushing twice for 13 yards in Sunday's 55-23 win over the Commanders in the NFC Championship Game.
Analysis: Goedert led the Eagles in receptions, tied A.J. Brown for the team lead in targets and finished just 11 receiving yards short of Brown's team-leading total. If you take away Week 6, when Goedert got hurt after playing three snaps against the Browns, he's averaging 52.6 receiving yards in 13 other combined regular-season and postseason games. That average was topped by only George Kittle, Trey McBride and Brock Bowers in the regular season among all NFL tight ends. Goedert will play in his second Super Bowl on Feb. 9 in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, having been part of the Philadelphia team that lost Super Bowl LVII to the Chiefs two years ago. |
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DeVonta Smith DeVonta Smith Four catches in NFCCG win
Sun, Jan 26, 2025, 6:35 PM
Smith caught all four of his targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 55-23 win over the Commanders in the NFC Championship Game.
Analysis: Smith drew a pass interference penalty in the end zone late in the first half to set up a one-yard Jalen Hurts rushing touchdown on the next play. Besides that, Smith didn't make much of an impact as the Eagles scored seven rushing touchdowns and Hurts directed 16 of his 28 passes to either A.J. Brown or Dallas Goedert. Smith has just 66 receiving yards across his last two games heading into Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Feb. 9 after recording at least 55 receiving yards in five of six career playoff games prior to this two-game personal downturn. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Bounces back with 96 yards, TD
Sun, Jan 26, 2025, 6:30 PM
Brown caught six of eight targets for 96 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 55-23 win over the Commanders in the NFC Championship Game.
Analysis: After being held to three catches for 24 yards over the first two games of this playoff run, Brown bounced back with four catches for 61 yards and a touchdown in the first half alone. That production included a 31-yard catch on fourth down in the second quarter on a drive that culminated in the third of Philadelphia's seven rushing touchdowns, followed by a four-yard Brown touchdown catch in the final minute of the first half. Brown paced the Eagles in receiving yards to help clinch their second Super Bowl berth in three years. Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Feb. 9 will either be a rematch against the Chiefs or a battle against the Bills. |
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Jalen Hurts Jalen Hurts Four total TDs in NFCCG victory
Sun, Jan 26, 2025, 6:15 PM
Hurts completed 20 of 28 passes for 246 yards and one touchdown while rushing 10 times for 16 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 55-23 win over the Commanders in the NFC Championship Game.
Analysis: Hurts quickly answered any questions about the health of his knee by powering in a one-yard rushing touchdown on the brotherly shove in the second quarter to cap a drive he extended by converting on fourth-and-5 with a 31-yard pass to A.J. Brown. The dual-threat quarterback then had a 17-yard touchdown run taken off the board by a holding penalty but threw a four-yard touchdown pass to Brown five plays later to help the Eagles take a 27-15 lead into the locker room. Hurts added a nine-yard touchdown run in the third quarter and another on a one-yard sneak in the fourth as the Eagles piled up seven rushing scores in this lopsided win to reach the Super Bowl for the second time in Hurts' tenure with the team. They'll either have a rematch of Super Bowl LVII against the Chiefs or face the Bills in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9 in New Orleans. |
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Saquon Barkley Saquon Barkley Three rushing TDs in NFCCG win
Sun, Jan 26, 2025, 6:08 PM
Barkley rushed 15 times for 118 yards and three touchdowns while catching one of two targets for four yards in Sunday's 55-23 win over the Commanders in the NFC Championship Game.
Analysis: Barkley broke free for a 60-yard touchdown run on Philadelphia's first offensive play, providing an emphatic counter to Washington's 18-play opening drive, which resulted in a field goal. His next carry also went for a touchdown, as Barkley capped the second Eagles drive with a four-yard score after the passing game got them close. He was tripped up at the 1-yard line after a 22-yard run in the third quarter on a drive that was capped by Jalen Hurts' third rushing touchdown of the game, but Barkley got a third rushing score of his own on a four-yard run in the fourth quarter. Philadelphia tacked on a seventh rushing touchdown from rookie Will Shipley down the stretch after the game was well in hand. Barkley's dream first season in Philadelphia -- both in terms of personal and team accomplishments -- will culminate in a trip to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Feb. 9. |
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Kenneth Gainwell Kenneth Gainwell Forced out versus Washington
Sun, Jan 26, 2025, 4:50 PM
Gainwell has been ruled out of Sunday's NFC Championship Game versus the Commanders due to a concussion.
Analysis: Gainwell logged three carries and two catches before exiting Sunday's game. The 25-year-old appeared to take a blow to the head/neck area while blocking on the opening kickoff of the second half. In his absence, rookie Will Shipley will have to step up as RB2 behind Saquon Barkley. Should the Eagles hold on to win versus the Commanders, then Gainwell will have two weeks to clear concussion protocol before the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 9 |
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Britain Covey Britain Covey Ruled out to face Washington
Fri, Jan 24, 2025, 3:21 PM
Covey (neck), who remains on IR, was limited in practice Friday and is ruled out for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Commanders.
Analysis: Covey logged three consecutive limited practice sessions this week, but he won't be activated to the 53-man roster in time for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against Washington. His next chance to return will arrive if Philadelphia advances to the Super Bowl via a win over the Commanders. |
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Jalen Hurts Jalen Hurts Likely to wear knee brace Sunday
Fri, Jan 24, 2025, 3:09 PM
Hurts doesn't have a designation for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Commanders, but he expects to wear a brace on the left knee that he injured during the Eagles' divisional-round win versus the Rams, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Hurts opened the week with a limited walkthrough Wednesday, but he followed it up with back-to-back uncapped sessions, thereby clearing him for Sunday's contest. The aforementioned health concern appeared to hinder him down the stretch this past Sunday, but he mentioned Friday that his left knee has "been progressing." As a result, the potential exists for Hurts' notable mobility to be scaled back somewhat, which could result in an even more run-focused game plan featuring standout running back Saquon Barkley. |
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Dallas Goedert Dallas Goedert Clear for NFC Championship Game
Fri, Jan 24, 2025, 3:01 PM
Goedert (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's NFC Championship Game versus the Commanders.
Analysis: The Eagles held Goedert out of drills both Wednesday and Thursday due to an ankle injury, but he got back on the field Friday as a full participant and thus will be available this weekend. He even relayed to Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia that the plan all along was for Philadelphia to manage the tight end to ensure he was good to go with the team just one win away from a Super Bowl berth. In his sole appearance against Washington this season back in Week 11, Goedert hauled in all five of his targets for 61 yards, which marked his third-highest yardage total of the campaign (including playoffs). |
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Dallas Goedert Dallas Goedert Aiming to play Sunday
Fri, Jan 24, 2025, 12:52 PM
Goedert (ankle) said Friday that he intends to play in Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Commanders, Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal reports. "I feel great," Goedert added.
Analysis: Goedert was held out of drills Wednesday and Thursday due to an ankle issue, but he was spotted on the side in the latter session and then was present during the media-access portion of Friday's practice, per Brooks Kubena of The Athletic. The tight end's optimism aside, the Eagles still may tag Goedert with a designation ahead of Sunday's contest, something that'll be clarified on Friday's injury report. |
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Dallas Goedert Dallas Goedert Returns to practice Friday
Fri, Jan 24, 2025, 11:48 AM
Goedert (ankle) is participating in the early portion of Friday's practice open to the media, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Goedert missed practice Wednesday and Thursday due to an ankle issue, so his participation in even a limited capacity Friday would represent a notable step in the right direction. Friday's official injury report will reveal whether Goedert officially carries an injury designation for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Commanders. |
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Dallas Goedert Dallas Goedert Officially DNP on Thursday
Thu, Jan 23, 2025, 4:59 PM
Goedert (ankle) didn't practice Thursday.
Analysis: Coach Nick Sirianni told Tim McManus of ESPN.com earlier Thursday that Goedert would be on the practice field. Per Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the preceding came to pass, but Goedert also didn't take part in warmups and remained on the sideline, ultimately going down as a DNP for a second straight day. Goedert thus will have one more chance to mix into drills this week Friday, at which point the Eagles could make a ruling on his availability for Sunday's NFC Championship Game versus the Commanders. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Gets back to full Thursday
Thu, Jan 23, 2025, 4:55 PM
Brown (knee/rest/illness) was a full practice participant Thursday.
Analysis: Brown was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough due to knee/rest, which dates back to Week 16 prep. Despite getting back to full one day later, he also was listed with an illness. In two playoff games to date, Brown has earned at least a 90 percent snap share both times but compiled a measly 3-24-0 line on 10 targets. He'll look to be more involved on offense Sunday against a Commanders defense that he put up a combined 13 catches (on 23 targets) for 162 yards and one touchdown in two regular-season matchups. |
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Jalen Hurts Jalen Hurts Logs full practice Thursday
Thu, Jan 23, 2025, 4:49 PM
Hurts (knee) practiced fully Thursday.
Analysis: Hurts hurt his left knee during this past Sunday's divisional-round win versus the Rams. He operated with a cap on his reps at Wednesday's walkthrough, after which he said, "I'm progressing, taking it a day at a time," per Eric Edholm of NFL.com. Hurts proceeded to handle a full workload Thursday, clearing him up ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Commanders. In his one full game versus Washington this season back in Week 11, he completed 18 of 28 passes for 221 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions and took 10 carries for 39 yards and one TD. |
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Dallas Goedert Dallas Goedert Set to practice Thursday
Thu, Jan 23, 2025, 12:59 PM
Head coach Nick Sirianni noted that Goedert (ankle) will practice Thursday, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Goedert was deemed a non-participant in Wednesday's walkthrough, but the tight end's looming return Thursday has him trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Commanders. The Eagles' upcoming injury report will reveal Goedert's participation level in his return to practice. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Listed as limited in walk-through
Wed, Jan 22, 2025, 4:51 PM
Brown (knee/rest) was listed as limited on Wednesday's practice estimate.
Analysis: Brown continues to manage a knee issue, but the wideout has been available for both of the Eagles' playoff contests and we don't expect that to change in Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Commanders. Barring any setbacks, look for the wideout to practice fully by Friday and head into the weekend without an injury designation. |
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Dallas Goedert Dallas Goedert Listed as non-participant
Wed, Jan 22, 2025, 4:49 PM
Goedert (ankle) did not participate during Wednesday's estimated practice.
Analysis: Goedert, who led the Eagles with four catches for 56 yards (four targets) during the team's divisional-round win over the Rams, appears to have picked up an ankle issue during last Sunday's' contest. The starting tight end will have two more chances to upgrade his practice level ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against Washington. Through two playoff games thus far Goedert has posted an 8-103-1 receiving line on 10 targets, so it would be a notable blow for Philadelphia's game if he's less than 100 percent to face the Commanders. |
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Jalen Hurts Jalen Hurts Estimated as limited Wednesday
Wed, Jan 22, 2025, 4:43 PM
Hurts (knee) was listed as limited on Wednesday's practice estimate.
Analysis: The Eagles held a walk-through Wednesday, so key context with regard to Hurts' standing for Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Commanders will arrive after Thursday's practice. On the plus side, per Zach Berman of The Athletic, the quarterback -- who was shaken up during this past weekend's divisional-round win over the Rams -- noted Wednesday that he's feeling better and expects to be available versus Washington. |
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Britain Covey Britain Covey Practice window opens
Wed, Jan 22, 2025, 2:14 PM
The Eagles announced Wednesday that Covey (neck) has been designated for return from IR, which opens his 21-day practice window, Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reports.
Analysis: Covey is being designated to return to practice at his earliest date of eligibility, which may bode well for his chances for gaining clearance to play in time for Sunday's home NFC Championship Game against the Commanders. Once he's gained full medical clearance and retakes the field, the third-year wideout will contribute in a depth role on offense, as well as taking work in the return game. |
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Cameron Latu Cameron Latu Headed to Philadelphia
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 7:06 PM
The Eagles signed Latu to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: Latu spent most of the 2024 regular season on the Browns' practice squad after being waived by the 49ers at the end of training camp in late August. Latu will have an opportunity to work with Eagles' training staff in the spring during OTAs and minicamp and will aim to earn a spot on the 53-man roster for the 2025 campaign. He has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game since being selected by San Francisco in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 101st overall. |
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