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  • Philly school board elects its president and vice president for next year

    Philly school board elects its president and vice president for next year

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    // Timestamp 12/04/25 6:54pm

    Recap: Philly school board elects president and vice president for 2026, and approves new contract with principals union

    The Philadelphia School Board held its final action meeting of the year at 4 p.m. Thursday. It lasted just under three hours.

    Here are a few takeaways:

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 6:53pm

    Board approves the rest of its agenda and adjourns the meeting

    And the board approved the rest of its agenda unanimously, too.

    Goals and Guardrails happens this time next week, but this is the last action meeting of the year. That’s a wrap!

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 6:50pm

    Board member Lam requests more information from the district on controls in place to prevent cost overrun with vendors

    ChauWing Lam said she’ll support a $43,390 contract with Mothers in Charge for violence prevention services, but has concerns about the cost overrun and controls in place to prevent that.

    Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. said there are controls in place, and promises more information.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 6:47pm

    Board unanimously approves new contract for principals union

    The board also approved CASA’s new contract, also with a 9 to 0 vote.

    Principals union president expresses gratitude to the board for their newly ratified contract

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 6:46pm

    Board unanimously approves meeting schedule for 2026

    Ultimately, the board decides to move forward with its schedule as written: separate action meetings and Goals and Guardrails meetings for 2026.

    The vote was unanimous.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 6:35pm

    Board moves from speakers into its agenda for voting

    That’s the end of the speakers list. Now we’re onto voting.

    The board is voting on its 2026 meeting schedule.

    Board member ChauWing Lam has concerns about keeping the board’s “Goals and Guardrails” meetings separate from action meetings. She’d like more progress monitoring as part of the board’s action meetings.

    Board member Crystal Cubbage says Goals and Guardrails should remain separate. She appreciates Goals and Guardrails happening in a space that’s separate, where she can think about them with a fresh mind.

    Board member Whitney Jones concurs with Cubbage, and says perhaps it’s possible to pilot some Goals and Guardrails in one meeting.

    Joyce Wilkerson, who was president when Goals and Guardrails was developed, said she supports keeping Goals and Guardrails separate. The board often starts its work at 9 a.m. on board days, she said, and it’s better for them to approach Goals and Guardrails with fresh eyes on a different day.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 6:28pm

    Clouden family speaks to the board about the state of Philly schools

    Horace Clouden, a retired district employee, wants to know the true number of underperforming district and charter schools.

    “Families have no confidence” in district schools, Clouden said. Clouden is a proponent of traditional junior high schools, and believes that K-8 schools are leading to poor academic outcomes.

    Mama Gail Clouden (who is married to Horace Clouden) said the district “needs to stop ignoring what we know is happening.”

    “We have too many schools where people don’t know how to teach our children,” Mama Gail said.

    Mama Gail suggests that the superintendent not just go out to schools for photo opportunities. Go into struggling schools, she said.

    Leah Clouden, Mama Gail and Horace Clouden’s daughter, says the district is “warehousing students.”

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 6:22pm

    Retired teacher speaks in support of Keziah Ridgeway and Ismael Jimenez

    Barbara Dowdall, a retired district teacher, said her mother was denied a job as a school librarian because she was Jewish.

    She asks: “What is the school district’s lesson to students” when it mistreats educators Keziah Ridgeway and Ismael Jimenez?

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 6:20pm

    Retired teacher and activist tells board to stop renewing ‘substandard charters’

    “More than half of district charter schools are underenrolled,” said Lisa Haver, a retired district teacher and founder of the Alliance for Philadelphia Public Schools.

    “It’s not right for this board to renew substandard charter schools” but close neighborhood public schools, Haver said.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 6:17pm

    District school psychologist asks the board to halt the facilities planning process

    Paul Brown, a district school psychologist, asks for a re-examination of community engagement around the facilities planning process.

    The current survey does not “truly capture the needs of Philadelphia,” Brown suggests.

    “I’m asking the district to halt the process,” Brown said.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 6:15pm

    Schools need more time for student relaxation, parent says

    Toya Diggs-Clay, a district parent, says schools need more time for student relaxation and movement. They need better breakfasts and lunches, hygiene bundles going home with kids, and more.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 6:13pm

    District speech language pathologist sounds the alarm on lack of pathologists

    Tamara Sepe, a district speech language pathologist and parent, sounds the alarm about a lack of speech language and pathologists in the district, and asks for more transparency around the number of SLP positions in the district.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 6:10pm

    Teacher wants the board to ‘resist’ the congressional investigation ‘as strongly as you can’

    Freda Anderson, a district teacher, said the congressional investigation “is a witch hunt” and “does nothing to protect Jewish people.”

    Anderson suggests the board and district “resist as strongly as you can.”

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 6:07pm

    Teacher tells the board to ‘look closely at which schools have high turnover’

    Philip Belcastro, a teacher at Hill-Freedman World Academy, tells the board: “Teachers aren’t leaving students. In some cases, they’re leaving administrators.”

    Belcastro: “I’m asking you again to look closely at which schools have high turnover,” and to make it publicly available.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 6:05pm

    District educator calls the congressional investigation ‘political theater’

    Alexandra Volin Avelin, a district educator, calls the congressional investigation “political theater.”

    Volin Avelin, an observant Jew, said: “Don’t waste time complying with a redundant investigation.”

    In the 1950s, the House Un-American Activities Committee dismissed 26 teachers for alleged Communism. “Learn from this shameful history and stand up for teachers teaching critical content,” Volin Avelin said.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 6:03pm

    Schools became underenrolled because of disinvestment, parent tells the board

    Melanie Silva, a district parent, tells the board: Schools became underenrolled because of your disinvestment.

    Families aren’t ignoring middle schools because of transitions, Silva said, continuing: We’re ignoring them because you under-resourced them.

    “We expect investment, not displacement,” Silva said.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 6:00pm

    Teacher Keziah Ridgeway tells the board: ‘You are at a crossroads right now, with a national spotlight on you’

    Up now is Keziah Ridgeway, a district teacher who sued the school district earlier this year, alleging civil rights violations. She was alluded to in a recent order for a congressional investigation into alleged antisemitism in the district.

    “All I’ve ever wanted is to protect students in the ways that I wasn’t protected from the racism that permeates the SDP schools,” Ridgeway said.

    “Being a teacher should be heart work,” Ridgeway said. “It’s December and I probably spent $2,000 of our own money on our babies — because they are our babies.”

    “You are at a crossroads right now, with a national spotlight on you,” Ridgeway said, asking if the district will “capitulate to McCarthyism.”

    Keziah Ridgeway, a district teacher, speaks to the Philadelphia School Board during meeting on Dec. 4, 2025.

    Hannah Gann, a district staff member, then spoke to the district about Ridgeway and other educators: “The baseless attacks on some of Philly’s best Black teachers” is meant to distract them, Gann said.

    Allegations of Islamaphobia are just as serious as antisemitism, Gann said. “The district has far more culpability to act when its staff harms students than when its employees feel uncomfortable when they see the word Palestine on a T-shirt,” Gann said.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 5:52pm

    District teacher and former teacher each testify in opposition to any school closures

    Julian Prados-Frank, a district teacher, is testifying “to oppose any plan that would close schools.”

    Schools represent a safe haven for students — sometimes the only place where they get nutritious meals and get social services, Prados-Frank said.

    “Our students rely on their schools as a stable refuge,” Prados-Frank said. In his first period math class, many kids miss because of transportation issues. “These kids can’t miss more math,” he said.

    Jess Morris-Horowitz, a former district teacher, also tells the board: “The anxiety-inducing phrase ‘school closures’ has been coming for months now.”

    The district has spent millions on unnecessary changes, and let buildings languish, she said.

    “I’m here to advocate for a focus on human-centered processes and decision-making,” Morris-Horowitz said. School closures will “critically disrupt” students’ and families’ lives.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 5:50pm

    KIPP North parent speaks to the board in support of the charter

    Lynnette Carroll, parent of KIPP North Philadelphia student Timothy Fontaine, who spoke to the board earlier in the meeting, said her son “is going to be a KIPPster for life.”

    At charters, her kids’ grades were better, and “the support was better,” Carroll said.

    “Leave KIPP alone,” Carroll said.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 5:48pm

    Parent critiques the district’s school selection process

    Anne Dorn, a district parent, is discussing the school selection process and pointing out flaws.

    “We need to trust the people in the buildings [rather than wait for outside consultant reports to tell us what to do],” Dorn said.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 5:45pm

    Retired district school psychologist wants district to consider ‘the possibility of transformation and support for our schools’

    Wendy Galson, a retired district school psychologist and former district parent, talks about Ada B. Lewis, a school where she formerly worked.

    “It was starved” before it was closed in 2012, Galson said. Now, the building is dilapidated, now a crime scene.

    Galson asks: What if the district had taken care of Ada B. Lewis, invested in its kids and families, its importance to the neighborhood?

    “I urge the board to be open to the possibility of transformation and support for our schools,” Galson said.

    Discovery of Kada Scott’s body at Germantown middle school has reignited debate over the vacant building

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 5:42pm

    Pro bono librarian tells the board: ‘School librarians are not expendable.’

    Deborah Herskovitz, a district parent who acts as the pro bono librarian at Vare-Washington, which has one of a clutch of “small guerrilla libraries” around the district, wants the board to know that what she provides is not the same has having a certified school librarian. “The district only has about three of those.”

    “School librarians are not expendable. They are not extras,” Herskovitz said.

    Suburban schools all have school librarians, she said, and these are the schools parents are leaving Philly for.

    “Our library is a signal to perspective parents — we value reading here,” Herskovitz said.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 5:41pm

    Another Mastery charter parent speaks in support of the school

    Amberia Perkins, a parent at Mastery Charter Wister, said her kids love the school, and asks the board to support it.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 5:37pm

    There is too much anti-Blackness and racism and not enough consequences, retired teacher says

    Kristin Luebbert, a retired district teacher, says she witnessed many instances of racism, anti-Islamic, and anti-Palestinian behavior in the district.

    “No consistent effort has been made to make white teachers interrogate their whiteness” and confront racism, Luebbert said.

    “This leads to too many teachers and staff upholding racist and anti-Black attitudes,” said Luebbert, who is white.

    There is too much anti-Blackness and racism, and not enough consequences, Luebbert said. The district must ensure that the staff that should be nurturing students “is not harming them instead,” she said.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 5:35pm

    Teacher shares concerns about ‘politically motivated attacks’ on educators

    Thomas Quinn, a district teacher, tells the board: “Right now, Philly schools are under politically motivated attacks.”

    Quinn was once targeted when he began a campaign to register students to vote.

    “The truth doesn’t matter, as long as they can have a chilling effect,” Quinn said.

    “These attacks on our district educators are attacks on our students,” Quinn said.

    “Our schools are ‘sacred spaces,’ too, and we must be ready to protect our students,” Quinn wrote in The Inquirer in February.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 5:33pm

    Another parent speaks in support of Mastery schools

    Shavon Almodovar, a parent with children at Mastery schools, is also praising her kids’ schools. Mastery has pushed her kids to grow, given them challenging and fun content, and has developed her kids in all areas.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 5:30pm

    Parent urges the board to consider standing behind KIPP North, rather than nonrenew it

    Beanna Hazel, parent of Jovahni Hazel, a KIPP North student who spoke to the board earlier in the meeting, said her kids, including Jovahni, who’s battled medical and other issues since he was 3, have blossomed at KIPP North.

    “Our children … [should] be in schools where teachers truly love the work, and not just show up to do the work,” Hazel said.

    “If we truly believe in equity … then we have to stand behind the places that are already doing that,” Hazel said. She asks the board to keep KIPP North open. (The board has moved to nonrenew KIPP over academic concerns.)

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 5:27pm

    Parents speak in support of two Mastery Charter schools

    Yolanda Williams, a grandparent at Mastery Charter Clymer, says the school has done wonders for her granddaughter.

    “Me, I don’t worry when I drop her off at school because she’s at Mastery. I know she’s fine, I know they’ll treat her right, and I know she’ll get her education,” Williams said.

    Joyletta White, a parent at Mastery Charter Gratz, has had a positive experience at Gratz, where her son is thriving.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 5:20pm

    Principals union president expresses gratitude to the board for their newly ratified contract

    Robin Cooper, CASA president, is speaking first.

    “We’re a long way from two weeks ago,” Cooper said. At the last board meeting, she and others blasted the board for being far apart from CASA on their contract. Now, they’re approving it.

    “It was very clear from actions over the weekend that we were heard loud and clear,” Cooper said. “Any time that men will meet with you on a Sunday — on a football Sunday — you know that a contract is in the making.”

    Philly principals union has a tentative contract

    There were no raises in the 2016 contract (though principals became 12-month employees again, as opposed to the 10-month employees they had been.) There were just bonuses.

    But the board was listening this time, Cooper said. Over half of CASA’s 1,000 members voted on the contract, and 97% voted for it.

    “We are partners with the district,” Cooper said. “We try to lead by example.”

    “We didn’t get everything that we wanted, but we are leaving feeling heard, and we are leaving with a fair contract,” Cooper said.

    Robin Cooper, president of CASA, the principals’ union, speaks to the Philadelphia school board at a meeting on Dec. 4, 2025.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 5:16pm

    Public speakers begin

    We’re onto public speakers now.

    There’s lots of written testimony defending Keziah Ridgeway and Ismael Jimenez, district educators who were alluded to in an order for a congressional investigation into alleged antisemitism in the district.

    A House committee is investigating allegations of antisemitism in Philadelphia schools

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 5:08pm

    Sarah-Ashley Andrews is unanimously reelected as vice president

    Andrews is unanimously reelected vice president, 9-0.

    Andrews thanks her fellow board members “for your continued trust and support, and the push. I really appreciate the push. Thank you for the opportunity to serve again.”

    Streater also responds to his reelection: “This was not a box-checking moment,” and he appreciates that the board still has confidence in him.

    Sarah-Ashley Andrews speaks at City Hall on April 2, 2024.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 5:04pm

    Board moves on to election of vice president

    Sarah-Ashley Andrews is renominated as board vice president.

    Cheryl Harper speaks out for her as a hard worker and steadying force, someone who works with students and community members especially well.

    Crystal Cubbage says: “She has a great sense of the city and her dedication to the residents of the city in all neighborhoods is admirable. I’d like to see her play an expanded role as our vice president if elected.”

    ChauWing Lam, who joined the board at the same time as Andrews, said she admires “the proudness with which she represents this board, her hardworking nature, and the style in which she welcomes those around her, brings people in.”

    Streater is now praising Andrews. “It’s been a blessing to see a young powerful Black woman show up in spaces,” he said. Streater said he sees Andrews as a future president. “I’ve seen you in action and I know you’re ready to take it to the next level,” he said.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 5:03pm

    Streater is reelected as board president

    Streater is reelected 8-0.

    But there was a bit of a suprise: Board member Crystal Cubbage abstained from voting.

    Reginald Streater spoke at City Hall on April 2, 2024.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 4:57pm

    Board prepares to elect its president and vice president for 2026

    We’re into the board reorg now. As secretary, Watlington presides. Reginald Streater is renominated quickly.

    Streater accepted the nomination “humbly,” he said. He praises the whole board for its work in the past year. “We have demonstrated that steady leadership, not reactionary swings, produces real results,” Streater said.

    The board has an enormous job in front of it in the next year: the facilities master planning process, which will bring school closures that will surely be unpopular.

    Philly is nearing a decision on closing some schools. Here’s a look inside the process.

    “The responsibility is not lost on me,” Streater said, “and I gratefully accept.”

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 4:45pm

    Board members respond to superintendent’s report

    Board member Cheryl Harper applauds the CASA contract. Principals, Harper said, “are the backbones pushing education in the schools…you deserve the contract, and I’m so happy that you have it.”

    Lots of praise for CASA from the board, generally.

    Board president Reginald Streater on district principals: “You are first in our line fighting for our babies,” he said.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 4:43pm

    The district has made improvements to the school selection process, Watlington says

    An update on school selection: The superintendent says the district has made improvements to the process, changes recommended by an outside consultant including optimizing the lottery, ranking and waitlist features, and enabling schools more leeway to select criteria for their best-fit students.

    This year, 21,624 students applied to criteria-based schools, up from 16,878 students last school year. There were 67,928 total applications submitted, and 17,744 career and technical education applications submitted (that number is also up).

    Superintendent Tony Watlington shared this slide on progress with the district’s school selection process during a school board meeting on Dec. 4, 2025.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 4:37pm

    5,000 people have taken the facilities planning survey so far, Watlington shares

    An update, now, on the facilities planning process: 5,000 people have responded to the district’s new facilities survey.

    The survey will be open through Dec. 11.

    Take the survey here.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 4:35pm

    Watlington reminds the district of its inclement weather procedures

    Hard to believe, but it’s time for Watlington to discuss inclement weather procedures!

    Weather-related school delays or closings will be announced “as early as possible, but no later than 5:30 a.m.”

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 4:28pm

    Superintendent and CFO outline the details of the newly ratified contract with the principals union

    Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. is delivering his report now.

    First up: CASA, the district’s pricipals’ union, has ratified its contract, and the board will be asked to ratify the deal tonight.

    CFO Mike Herbstman is talking about the specifics of the CASA contract. It includes:

    • 3% salary increases and salary schedule adjustments “to address compression issues and reward experience”
    • $1,500 bonuses in 2025 and 2028
    • Uniform allowance increases
    • A take-home vehicle stipend
    • Hard-to-staff school principal and retention incentives
    • Five weeks of paid parental leave (This is the first time that principals will have parental leave; PFT just got paid parental leave as well.)
    • More professional development

    “It’s been an honor to work with Teamsters Local 502,” Watlington said, noting principals’ key role in student learning. “We ask the board for your favorable adoption of the contract tonight.”

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 4:22pm

    Two students share their love for KIPP North

    Student speakers are up now.

    First is Jovahni Hazel, a student at KIPP North. Jovahni said he never got help at his old school, but he gets lots of help at KIPP. His sister used to hate school, but she loves school at KIPP.

    “Kids like me work hard, we try, we show up, we push through things most people never see … Please keep [KIPP] open.” (The board has moved to nonrenew KIPP over academic concerns.)

    Timothy Fontaine, another KIPP North student, loves his school. Timothy loves music.

    “At KIPP North, they’re really the ones who let me grow with it.”

    A drummer, Timothy has had chances to lead music class. The staff has helped him in many ways.

    “This school is more than a school to me. It’s my home.”

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 4:17pm

    Attendance taken as the meeting begins

    All nine board members are present at tonight’s meeting.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 4:09pm

    Seniors and teacher of the month are honored

    Seniors of the month are Juan Aquino of Olney High School and Andre Carter of Parkway Northwest High School for Peace and Social Justice.

    Teacher of the month is Cynthia Carr from Swenson Arts and Technology High School.

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 4:06pm

    Final school board meeting of the year begins

    School board meeting, here we go!

    The final school board meeting of 2025 is the annual re-organizational meeting, when officers will be elected for 2026.

    School board president Reginald Streater kicks the meeting off.

    Philly school board to host its monthly action meeting

    // Timestamp 12/04/25 3:45pm

    The Philadelphia school board is set to host its monthly action meeting — the last of 2025 — starting at 4 p.m.

    Among the topics on the agenda is the election of the board’s president and vice president for the coming calendar year.

    Follow along for more updates.

  • Eagles news: Kevin Patullo’s home vandalized; Nick Sirianni sticks with OC; Seth Joyner rips A.J. Brown

    Eagles news: Kevin Patullo’s home vandalized; Nick Sirianni sticks with OC; Seth Joyner rips A.J. Brown

    // Timestamp 12/01/25 5:25pm

    Eagles vs. Chargers odds for Week 14

    Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) practices before the game at SoFi Stadium.

    It hasn’t been a fun start to the holiday season for Eagles fans after watching their team lose back-to-back games to the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears.

    After two consecutive losses, the Eagles will prepare for a prime-time matchup at SoFi Stadium, where they’ll face the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football. The last time these teams met was during the 2021 season in a game the Eagles lost, 27-24, at home.

    While the Birds are sliding, the Chargers have won four of their last five games. But their latest win over the Las Vegas Raiders saw quarterback Justin Herbert suffer a broken bone in his nonthrowing hand. Ahead of the teams’ Week 14 matchup, the sportsbooks are favoring Philly, who opens as a 3-point favorite.

    FanDuel

    • Spread: Chargers +3 (-118); Eagles -3 (-104)
    • Moneyline: Chargers (+124); Eagles (-146)
    • Total: Over 40.5 (-115); Under 40.5 (-105)

    DraftKings

    • Spread: Chargers +3 (-108); Eagles -3 (-112)
    • Moneyline: Chargers (+136); Eagles (-162)
    • Total: Over 40.5 (-115); Under 40.5 (-105)
    Eagles open as slim favorites over Chargers in Week 14; plus, updated Super Bowl and MVP odds

    — Ariel Simpson

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    // Timestamp 12/01/25 4:13pm

    Police confirm Kevin Patullo’s home was egged over weekend

    A viral video making the rounds on social media Monday appears to show Kevin Patullo’s home being vandalized. And according to the Moorestown Police Department, Patullo’s house was indeed targeted over the weekend, but the vandals weren’t throwing rocks — they were eggs.

    According to police, Patullo’s Moorestown, N.J., home was vandalized with multiple eggs at around 2:50 a.m. Saturday morning, hours after the Eagles lost, 24-15, to the Chicago Bears on Black Friday.

    Detectives are still working to determine the identities of those involved in the incident, a police spokesperson said.

    Patullo, the first-year Eagles offensive coordinator, has shouldered the brunt of the blame for the Eagles’ struggles on offense. A website calling for his firing surfaced. Fans chanted for him to be fired during the game Friday.

    Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni reiterated Monday what he said after the game Friday: Patullo will remain the play-caller as the Eagles prepare for their Week 14 game at the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday.

    Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo’s house was vandalized after Bears loss, police confirm

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 12/01/25 3:45pm

    Nick Sirianni reiterates Kevin Patullo will call plays

    Nick Sirianni said Monday that the Eagles spent the weekend — and are still — “evaluating everything,” but he reiterated what he said after Friday’s game: Kevin Patullo remains the play caller.

    The Eagles, Sirianni said, are working through “different things that we want to do” but declined to share any particulars.

    “We’re working through everything,” Sirianni said. “I have a lot of faith in all the players. I have a lot of faith in all the coaches.”

    Nick Sirianni reiterates Eagles are ‘evaluating everything,’ but Kevin Patullo will still call plays

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 12/01/25 2:50pm

    Watch live: Nick Sirianni speaks to reporters

    // Timestamp 12/01/25 2:29pm

    Chargers rookie RB Omarion Hampton could return against the Eagles

    Chargers running back Omarion Hampton has missed the past seven games with an ankle injury.

    After opening his 21-day practice window last week, it appears likely Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton will make his return to the field against the Eagles Monday night.

    CBS Sports reporter Matt Zenitz wrote “there’s optimism” the rookie could return to action this week after missing the past seven games with a broken ankle.

    “Gosh, he looked good,” Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said of Hampton’s return to practice last week.

    Without Hampton in the lineup, the Chargers have relied on the one-two punch of running backs Kimani Vidal and Jaret Patterson. It worked out well Sunday, with the two combining for 180 yards rushing in a blowout win against the Las Vegas Raiders.

    Hampton, a standout at North Carolina taken with the No. 22 pick in the 2025 NFL draft, quickly became a key part of the Chargers offense, both rushing and receiving out of the backfield. He slid into the starting role after Najee Harris’ season-ending Achilles rupture against the Denver Broncos in Week 3.

    If he returns, Hampton will likely find some open running lanes against the Eagles. The Birds defense is allowing 128.9 rushing yards per game, ninth-worst in the NFL, and just gave up 281 yards rushing to the Chicago Bears.

    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 12/01/25 1:51pm

    Nick Foles has a suggestion for Kevin Patullo

    Former Eagles quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles has been weighing in on the team’s offensive struggles.

    Nick Foles sees everyone’s frustrations with the Eagles offense, but he’s not ready to pull the plug on Kevin Patullo just for the sake of making a change.

    Foles doesn’t believe Sirianni wants to call plays himself, and the solution to the Birds’ offensive woes in the long-term might be outside the building.

    So, in the short-term, Foles pitched a few potential solutions, including moving Patullo up from the sideline back into the box, where he’s sat since joining the Eagles in 2021.

    “Being a pass game coordinator, [Patullo’s] role was to be in the box, to be in the booth, to oversee what is happening on the field from an up-above perspective, not being on the sidelines with the players and feeling the emotions from the sideline,” Foles said on the most-recent episode of The SZN podcast he co-hosts with Evan Moore. “He was in a controlled environment to see coverages, to see plays, and to make recommendations for the passing game.”

    Being on the sideline surrounded by the players provides a different perspective than being up in the box, which is also where Vic Fangio calls plays from. It’s a less distracting environment, and it can be easier to make adjustments as the drive develops instead of waiting to watch tape on delay.

    Last week, Foles suggested Patullo might not have what it takes when it comes to calling plays.

    “Kevin Patullo is probably a great dude, a great coach, but there’s an art to play-calling that not everyone has and it’s not showing up this year,” Foles said.

    Kevin Patullo could benefit from move from sidelines to box, according to Nick Foles

    — Gabriela Carroll

    // Timestamp 12/01/25 12:30pm

    Vikings waive WR Adam Thielen, wants to join a contender

    // Timestamp 12/01/25 11:40am

    The NFL’s Cult of Analytics

    FOX NFL analyst Greg Olsen agreed with Nick Sirianni’s two-point attempt.

    You never start an argument with an analytics zealot because you will always lose. They have data and numbers and history. They generally ignore intangibles such as momentum, atmosphere, competition, site, and psyche.

    This matters this week because of the meaningless yet fiery debate, fueled by superb (if somewhat self-anointing) NFL analyst Greg Olsen, surrounding the Eagles’ decision to try a two-point conversion with more than three minutes to play, trailing by nine, to make it a seven-point game. It failed. That meant the Eagles needed two more possessions to win, which was unlikely considering the limited time remaining. It made more common sense to kick the PAT and make it an eight-point game.

    Nick Sirianni said, “I’m always going to go for a two in that scenario,” citing his personal research on the matter over several years. Sirianni is winning at a legendary clip, so maybe his studies show something publicly available analytics do not. Those analytics give a slight edge to doing what Sirianni did.

    But what Sirianni did virtually assured the loss. By doing so, it removed any real incentive from the defense, which had already been on the field 14 minutes more than the offense. The most realistically hopeful scenario after the missed two-point try was for the defense to hold, for the Eagles to score a TD, then for the Eagles to recover an onside kick, which happens at only about a 5% rate the past two seasons.

    Olson and his tribe used X/Twitter to preach their message, which, predictably, incensed the anti-analytics barbarians.

    It was kind of fun to watch the two sides battle, but kind of sad, too.

    Because anyone who watched that game knew the Eagles weren’t going to score another touchdown, anyway.

    Yes, Jalen Hurts is the ‘problem’ for the Eagles, not Kevin Patullo: So what?

    — Marcus Hayes

    // Timestamp 12/01/25 10:34am

    ‘He’s selfish’: Seth Joyner rips A.J. Brown

    // Timestamp 12/01/25 9:29am

    The Eagles’ path to the No. 1 seed in the NFC is difficult

    Jalen Hurts and the Eagles have a difficult path to claim the NFC’s No. 1 seed in the playoffs.

    There’s a new king in the NFC, and it’s the team that strolled into Lincoln Financial Field on Black Friday, ran all over the Eagles, and silenced the critics — this writer included — that said its 8-3 record was fugazi.

    Yes, if the season ended today, all roads would lead to the shirtless final boss, Ben Johnson, and his 9-3 Chicago Bears. And if that pole positioning holds, they’ll have earned it. Chicago’s final five games look like this: at Green Bay, home vs. Cleveland, home vs. Green Bay, at San Francisco, home vs. Detroit.

    In other words, the Bears are holding onto that top seed in a similar way Jalen Hurts held onto the football during that fourth-quarter Tush Push on Friday.

    There are six teams in the NFC now with eight or nine wins, and the Eagles — despite the sky falling on Philadelphia and Nick Sirianni fairly being asked about his offensive coordinator’s job status — are one of them.

    Only two teams have an easier schedule the rest of the way than the Eagles do, and neither team is in the aforementioned group.

    Cue the Lloyd Christmas line. Yes, there’s a chance.

    The math gets a little complicated, so a tip of the hat to Eagles numbers guru Deniz Selman for laying it all out Monday morning on social media.

    There’s a lot going on there. How likely is the No. 1 seed for the Eagles? FTN Fantasy puts the chances at 3.3%. Not great. But not quite the one-in-a-million odds Christmas faced in Dumb and Dumber.

    In fact, considering FTN puts the Eagles’ playoff chances at 93.3%, there’s a better mathematical chance this collapse ends with the Eagles blowing the NFC East and missing the playoffs than the Eagles securing the No. 1 seed.

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 12/01/25 8:14am

    Kurt Warner finds a problem, and it isn’t Jalen Hurts

    Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo during Friday’s loss to the Bears.

    NFL Network analyst and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner took a deep dive on the Eagles’ offense following their Black Friday loss to the Chicago Bears, and came away noticing a big issue in the team’s approach on offense.

    To illustrate his point, Warner spent 15 minutes on his QB Confidential YouTube channel examining a single offensive play from the second quarter, a failed third down pass to what appeared to be a wide open DeVonta Smith.

    From Warner’s perspective, what at first appeared to be a misfire by Jalen Hurts looks more like a failure to plan for defensive pressure. Specifically, the decision for Smith to run a “choice route” that led to a bad throw because he didn’t appear to be on the same page as Hurts facing a Bears’ blitz.

    “To me, this is a losing play scheme-wise because you didn’t define what you wanted to do,” Warner said. “You left too much indecision and too much guessing in a critical situation, and it’s something that cost you.”

    So why did Warner do a deep dive of the play? It appears to be in reaction to several pundits, including Brian Baldinger, blaming Hurts for making an errant throw on the play.

    “Jalen went to exactly the right place and really the only place he can go” in their offense, Warner wrote on social media.

    This is obviously just one play, but speaks to a larger issue my colleague Jeff McLane has written about — a failure along multiple fronts that has led to the Eagles offense dropping from an elite squad to the league’s ninth-worst, averaging just a few more yards per game more than New Orleans Saints.

    “If you want to know why the passing route design sometimes looks rudimentary, look at Sirianni, Patullo and their nondescript scheme,” McLane wrote following Friday’s loss. “But don’t forget the quarterback. There are swaths of the playbook that aren’t touched because Hurts isn’t comfortable with certain concepts.”

    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 12/01/25 7:20am

    Eagles injury updates

    Lane Johnson will sit out at least one more week due to a foot injury.

    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 12/01/25 7:15am

    NFC playoff picture: No change for the Eagles

    An Eagles fan yawns during Friday’s loss to the Bears.

    The Chicago Bears?

    Thanks to the Carolina Panthers’ upset win over the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, the Bears suddenly hold the NFC’s top playoff spot with five games remaining in the season.

    The Eagles remain in the No. 3 spot, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers still hold the No. 4 spot and first place in the NFC South thanks to their win against the Arizona Cardinals, which officially eliminated Jonathan Gannon’s squad from the playoffs.

    The New Orleans Saints were also eliminated from playoff contention Sunday. Despite their loss to the Denver Broncos Sunday night, the Washington Commanders remain mathematically alive, at least for another week. Though their only path is sweeping the Eagles and winning the NFC East with an 8-9 record.

    NFC playoff standings

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    As for the NFC East, the situation is a lot tighter for the Eagles than it was just two weeks ago.

    The Birds will enter Week 14 just one game up on the Dallas Cowboys in the loss column facing a feisty Los Angeles Chargers team that has won four of their last five games.

    The Cowboys face the suddenly desperate Detroit Lions in a few days on Thursday Night Football. The New York Times is only giving Dallas an 8% chance to win the NFC East, but a Cowboys win paired with another Birds loss would change that in a hurry.

    That being said, the Eagles still remain in control of the division. Their magic number — a combination of Birds wins and Cowboys losses — is four, and the overall record of their opponents down the stretch is 24-34, including two games against the 3-8 Commanders.

    NFC East standings

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    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 12/01/25 7:10am

    Eagles reportedly losing front office exec

    Dave Caldwell worked for the Eagles for parts of five seasons after being fired by the Jaguars in November 2020.

    A member of the Eagles’ front office staff will be joining a college football program.

    Eagles senior personnel director/advisor to the general manager Dave Caldwell will become the University of Florida’s college football general manager, per multiple reports. On3.com first reported the news.

    Caldwell will join the staff of Jon Sumrall, the Tulane coach that multiple outlets reported is finalizing a deal to take over the Gators program.

    Caldwell joined the Eagles in 2021 after an eight-year stint as general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars. He spent time with the Atlanta Falcons (2008-12), Indianapolis Colts (1998-07) and the Carolina Panthers (1996-97) prior to to his Jaguars tenure.

    With name, image and likeness realities and the transfer portal taking over college athletics, Power Four programs have increasingly sought dedicated general managers with the experience to handle the acquisition and compensation details of players.

    Florida finished the 2025 season at 4-8.

    Reports: Eagles front office exec Dave Caldwell becoming Florida GM

    — Devin Jackson

    // Timestamp 12/01/25 7:05am

    Justin Herbert may be forced to miss Eagles-Chargers

    Justin Herbert broke his non-throwing hand Sunday and will undergo surgery.

    The Eagles will face the Chargers in a pivotal Week 14 matchup Monday, but Los Angeles may be without their star quarterback.

    Justin Herbert suffered a broken left hand during Sunday’s win against the Las Vegas Raiders. Coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters Herbert is scheduled to undergo surgery Monday and might night be able to play the Birds on Monday Night Football.

    Herbert was a bit more optimistic about his chances of being on the field.

    “I’m treating it as if I’m playing on Monday,” Herbert told reporters.

    Herbert suffered the broken left hand in the first quarter, but missed just a handful of plays before returning to the field. He got a lot of support from running backs Kimani Vidal and Jaret Patterson, who combined for 180 yards rushing Sunday.

    That’s not promising for the Eagles, who just gave up 281 yards rushing to the Chicago Bears.

    If Herbert isn’t able to play, Trey Lance would get the start for the Chargers.

    — Rob Tornoe

    2025 Eagles schedule

    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 12/01/25 7:00am

  • Eagles news: Rookie safety likely headed to IR; Nick Sirianni not changing play-calling duties; playoff updates

    Eagles news: Rookie safety likely headed to IR; Nick Sirianni not changing play-calling duties; playoff updates

    // Timestamp 11/24/25 5:52pm

    Nick Sirianni takes blame for Eagles’ penalty outburst

    Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has some words for an official during the the fourth quarter of his team’s 24-21 loss to Dallas.

    The Eagles matched their high for penalties in the Nick Sirianni era with 14. As mentioned, seven of them were on the offense and a few of them wiped out key plays.

    The Eagles had three false starts. They also had an illegal formation penalty out of the jumbo package with Matt Pryor on the field as an extra blocker.

    The Eagles, according to NFL Stat OASIS, have the sixth-highest percentage of offensive drives with a penalty.

    Sirianni said it’s “hard to sustain the success of a game when you have those.”

    It has made a struggling offense’s problems even worse.

    “Anytime it’s penalties like that, or any time it’s ball security, or any time it’s the fundamentals, or something within ‘tough, detailed, together,’ I’m going to put that on myself,” the Eagles head coach said Monday. “Just point blank, I have to do a better job of coaching it and finding different ways to make sure it gets through.”

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 11/24/25 4:52pm

    Were Eagles surprised by Cowboys’ five-man front? Depends who you ask.

    Quarterback Jalen Hurts scrambles in the second quarter before completing a pass to Saquon Barkley.

    Landon Dickerson said after the game that the Eagles were surprised by Dallas’ frequent use of a five-man front. Jalen Hurts said “that’s how they’re built now” after the Cowboys acquired Quinnen Williams and retooled their defense.

    The front gave the Eagles fits at times, especially as they tried to establish a run game that never got going. Saquon Barkley rushed 10 times for 22 yards.

    Dallas showed that five-man front a week earlier vs. Las Vegas. So, were the Eagles prepared for it or were they not?

    “You go into every week and you’re trying to play the game in your mind as much as you possibly can, not just with how you call it but how you plan it for practice as well, and how you plan for drills,” Nick Sirianni said Monday. “The walk-throughs, the practice, your drill work, you’re trying to identify what you think and what you’re always trying to do is say, ‘how many reps do I need to devote towards this? How many reps do I need to devote towards that?’ And you try to make educated guesses there.”

    Which is to say …

    “We devoted time for all of them,” Sirianni said. “We knew they had that in their package and their plan. They played a little bit more there, even than anticipated. So, of course, as coaches, you say to yourself ‘Well, I wish I would’ve gave them a couple more reps on this one.’

    “Now, you’re limited as far as how many reps you actually have at walk-through, at live, at drill work. … No one’s ever going to pitch a perfect game here. Looking back at it, yeah, sure, I wish I would’ve given us a couple more reps there.

    “We prepared for the things that we thought we were going to get, some more than others, and then sometimes it doesn’t play out that way when you look at it after the game.”

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 11/24/25 3:57pm

    Nick Sirianni sticking with Kevin Patullo as Eagles’ play-caller

    Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts returning to the bench and celebrating with Offensive Coordinator Kevin Patullo at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Arlington , TX.

    One day after the Eagles’ offense stalled and was shut out after building a 21-0 lead 18-plus minutes into the game, Nick Sirianni said the Eagles are “searching for answers” for their ailing offense.

    But the head coach said there won’t be any changes to who is calling plays.

    “I haven’t considered that,” Sirianni said when asked on Monday if he had considered taking play-calling duties away from offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo.

    “It’s every piece of the puzzle: coaching, playing, execution, scheme, everything. We’ve got to be better in all those aspects. And so yesterday, I thought Kevin did a good job of calling it. Obviously, he’s going to want some plays back, just like every player and myself, we all want plays back.”

    The Eagles hurt themselves with self-inflicted wounds. Of their 14 penalties, seven were on the offense. Two of them erased gains of 16 and 20 yards that had a major impact on the game. But even still, the offense that looked dynamic and creative for the first few series’ went silent. The Eagles didn’t get past Dallas’ 38-yard line in the second half.

    What gives Sirianni confidence that the Eagles can make a course correction this late in the season?

    “I feel like we’ve got the right people, as players, as coaches, that have had success,” Sirianni said. “And we’re all searching for answers to make it more consistent. There are some good things, obviously there are some not so good things. And we’ve got to find the things that we really can hang our hat on, and then the complements that come off of that.”

    Nick Sirianni says the Eagles are ‘searching for answers’ on offense, but Kevin Patullo will call plays

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 11/24/25 3:09pm

    Watch: Nick Sirianni addresses reporters on Monday

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    Safety Drew Mukuba suffered leg fracture, likely headed to IR

    Rookie Andrew Mukuba was injured in the Eagles’ loss to the Cowboys.

    Eagles rookie safety Drew Mukuba suffered a right leg fracture in the waning moments of Sunday’s loss, sources confirmed to The Inquirer.

    ESPN and the NFL Network were first to report.

    Mukuba will likely be heading to injured reserve.

    The second-round pick was injured after making a tackle on Dallas wide receiver George Pickens. He was helped into the locker room without being able to put pressure on his right foot, and was later seen in a walking boot and with crutches.

    The Eagles lost both of their safeties to injury before the game ended. Earlier in the game, Reed Blankenship suffered a thigh injury and did not return.

    Sydney Brown filled in for Blankenship and played 26 snaps. It’s unclear if Blankenship will miss Friday’s game vs. Chicago.

    The Eagles are thin at safety and have only those three on the active roster. Andre’ Sam is on the practice squad, and Marcus Epps is on injured reserve.

    Cooper DeJean and Michael Carter II would be potential options if the Eagles need a fill-in for Blankenship.

    You can check out the rest of the Eagles’ injury updates, here.

    — Jeff Neiburg, Jeff McLane

    // Timestamp 11/24/25 2:45pm

    Marcus Hayes: Tom Brady couldn’t help Chip Kelly

    Tom Brady talks with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie before the Birds game against the Cowboys on Sunday.

    The NFL last October allowed Tom Brady to purchase 5% of the Raiders. Brady was not required to leave his post as the top Fox Sports NFL broadcast analyst, despite the clear conflict of interest.

    Brady has been instrumental in the hiring of staff, including retread head coach Pete Carroll and failed Eagles head coach Chip Kelly, the offensive coordinator who was fired Sunday after 11 games. The Raiders reportedly are on the hook for the remainder of Kelly’s three-year, $18 million contract, the amount it took to pry Kelly away from the coordinator job at Ohio State.

    More evidence that Kelly — who also failed in San Francisco — might be able to manage lesser beings in the NCAA, but he clearly lacks the depth to coach the elite, independent athletes in the NFL. Also more evidence that Brady, who reportedly met with Kelly at least twice a week to discuss strategies, is unable to manage the roles he now fills.

    The Raiders are 2-9 and also fired special teams coordinator Tom McMahon on Nov. 7. They visit the Eagles on Dec. 14.

    Jerry Jones reveals who saved the Cowboys’ season; Tom Brady’s Chip Kelly problem; more Week 12 thoughts

    — Marcus Hayes

    // Timestamp 11/24/25 2:15pm

    Early odds for Eagles-Bears on Black Friday

    The Eagles will face St. Joseph’s Prep grad D’Andre Swift, a former Eagles running back, when they host the Bears on Friday.

    After the epic collapse, the Eagles face a short turnaround as they prepare to host the Chicago Bears on Black Friday. The two teams last met during the 2022 season, a 25-20 road win for the Birds.

    This time around, the game will be in Philly as the Eagles attempt to bounce back from an embarrassing loss to their division rivals. Meanwhile, the Bears are heading into Friday’s game on a four-game winning streak, including their latest over the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday. Despite the divergent results, sportsbooks are favoring Philadelphia by a touchdown, with the Eagles opening Week 13 as seven-point favorites.

    FanDuel

    • Spread: Bears +7 (-112); Eagles -7 (-108)
    • Moneyline: Bears (+290); Eagles (-360)
    • Total: Over 44.5 (-104); Under 44.5 (-118)

    DraftKings

    • Spread: Bears +7 (-115); Eagles -7 (-105)
    • Moneyline: Bears (+260); Eagles (-325)
    • Total: Over 44.5 (-110); Under 44.5 (-110)
    Eagles open as Black Friday favorites vs. Bears; plus how loss to Cowboys impacted NFC East, Super Bowl odds

    — Ariel Simpson

    // Timestamp 11/24/25 12:37pm

    Nick Foles has a theory about the Eagles’ offensive struggles

    Nick Foles was the first Eagles quarterback to win a Super Bowl title.

    Even before Sunday’s game, Nick Foles seemed to have a theory about why the Eagles “superpowered” offense hasn’t been able to get into a good rhythm this year. It’s the playcalling, according to the former Eagles QB, and a lack of creativity.

    Foles called out the team’s route designs, which haven’t put A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith in the best position to get open, which also prevents Saquon Barkley from finding the holes he found last year. The former Eagles quarterback told cohost Evan Moore that the Eagles utilize “simplistic” route trees (or the combination of routes a player can run at a given time) that don’t create space for the players, forcing them to get open and make plays on their own.

    “The great teams, those guys are wide open. Even when I’m watching with [my wife] Tori, she’s like, ‘Why are these guys so wide open?’” Foles explained. “And I’m like, ‘Well, it’s a complementary route to a deep route. … You need those downfield shots because it puts more pressure on the [defensive backs], it opens up more one-on-one matchups, but you’ve got to have complementary [routes], because then the DB can’t key and can’t guess.

    “So the creativity is key as a playcaller, and calling the plays at the right time. … There’s just an art. And I don’t see that this year. I don’t think anyone sees it. Fans that are passionate Eagles fans — because I’ve been to Philly several times, and you hear, every time I run across Philly fans, ’Man, what do you think is going to happen with the offense? What’s going on? Is this Jalen?’ I’m like, ‘Listen, it’s a team thing. Kevin Patullo is probably a great dude, a great coach, but there’s an art to playcalling that not everyone has and it’s not showing up this year.

    “They’re in more of a trajectory of the 2023 season. … I would argue that they’re more on that trajectory than last year’s trend line, but at the same time, I do know that they have the players.”

    What former players and the media are saying about the Eagles

    — Gabriela Carroll

    // Timestamp 11/24/25 11:32am

    Snap count takeaways: Jihaad Campbell’s decreasing playing time

    The Eagles were forced to dip into their depth chart on defense due to multiple injuries during their 24-21 loss to the Cowboys.

    But another player saw his playing time decrease even more Sunday.

    Here are some notes and thoughts on the Sunday snap counts.

    • Jihaad Campbell’s playing time continues to decrease. Nakobe Dean’s play has forced Vic Fangio’s hand, and the Eagles don’t really need Campbell taking snaps on the outside. Campbell played just 11 snaps, and his snap total and snap share (15%) were lows for the season. Campbell told The Inquirer recently that he’s handling the change well and sees the bigger picture.
    • A rare thing happened Sunday: The Eagles started and finished a game with the same offensive line. All five linemen played 100% of the snaps.
    • But Lane Johnson’s absence and Fred Johnson’s start at right tackle led to the Eagles using the jumbo package less. Matt Pryor came on the field for that package just twice Sunday.
    • Tank Bigsby has been running well for the Eagles when given a chance, but the running back was on the field for just three snaps Sunday, five fewer than Will Shipley.
    • Reed Blankenship’s thigh injury led to Sydney Brown playing 26 snaps. Michael Carter II (25) also saw an increase in work after Adoree’ Jackson (26) left with a concussion.
    • Brandon Graham played just eight snaps Sunday, the same number as last week vs. Detroit. Meanwhile, Nolan Smith’s workload increased from 22 snaps last week to 40 this week as he works his way back from a triceps injury.

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 11/24/25 10:39am

    What is going on with Saquon Barkley?

    Eagles running back Saquon Barkley rushed for just 22 yards Sunday.

    There was a disagreement in the visitor’s locker room at AT&T Stadium, 20 minutes and 20 feet apart.

    “I’m in a little funk right now,” Saquon Barkley said at his locker stall after he totaled just 22 rushing yards on 10 carries, his lowest output in a game with at least 10 carries since 2022.

    Jordan Mailata doesn’t agree.

    “He’s not in a funk, man,” Mailata said. “He’s hard on himself. … It’s on all of us up front.”

    One thing the running back and left tackle could probably agree on, though, is that what happened Sunday — the Eagles blowing a 21-point lead in a 24-21 loss to the Cowboys — would never, could never, have happened to the 2024 Eagles.

    The Eagles lost for a lot of reasons Sunday. They beat themselves with 14 penalties, which tied a high in the Nick Sirianni era. They raced to a 21-0 lead behind an opened-up and aggressive playbook and then went too conservative. They didn’t apply enough pressure on Dak Prescott. They struggled covering Dallas’ one-two punch at wide receiver, especially later in the game with a banged-up secondary.

    But they lost Sunday, too, because of their yearlong problem running the football. Yes, they tried to — and sometimes with great success — get their passing game going against one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL, but they have consistently struggled this season to control a game and control the clock with what was their greatest weapon in 2024: a running game that broke records. This, with almost the same personnel.

    Saquon Barkley thinks he’s ‘in a little funk’ as the Eagles fail to put a big lead away in Dallas

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 11/24/25 9:41am

    Eagles secondary will limp into Black Friday matchup against the Bears

    Eagles safety Reed Blankenship limps off the field in the third quarter of Sunday’s loss.

    It is still a little too early to speculate, but the Eagles could be looking at a makeshift secondary for a pivotal Black Friday game vs. the Chicago Bears (8-3) in just four days.

    The unit was decimated during Sunday’s defeat.

    Adoree’ Jackson, who left the Eagles’ Week 7 game in Minnesota and missed their Week 8 home game vs. the New York Giants due to a concussion, suffered another head injury Sunday. He was being evaluated for a concussion and never returned to the game.

    The Eagles opted to roll with Cooper DeJean on the outside in the nickel package and put Michael Carter II in the slot. DeJean was burned twice on deep passes. The Eagles also tried Kelee Ringo for a few snaps, and on his first he was flagged for pass interference.

    The Eagles also lost both safeties. Reed Blankenship left the game first with a thigh injury, and later, Drew Mukuba was injured on the final Dallas drive. Mukuba had to be helped into the locker room by Dom DiSandro and a team trainer and couldn’t put weight on his right foot. He was later seen in a boot and using crutches.

    It’s unclear how severe any of the injuries are — though you can make some assertions regarding Mukuba. Still, there’s a non-zero chance the Eagles enter Friday without either of their safeties.

    What would happen? The Eagles don’t have much safety depth. They could try using Sydney Brown and DeJean, or maybe Brown and Carter, who has the ability to play safety.

    Safety Marcus Epps is on injured reserve, and the Eagles also have Andre’ Sam on the practice squad.

    If DeJean is used as a safety, that would diminish the corner position. That unit, with DeJean at safety and Jackson in concussion protocol, could have Quinyon Mitchell and Kelee Ringo or Jakorian Bennett outside with Carter in the slot.

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 11/24/25 8:50am

    Whoever is captaining the Eagles offense veered off course Sunday

    Offensive Coordinator Kevin Patullo and Jalen Hurts during Sunday’s loss to the Cowboys.

    The Eagles couldn’t run the ball again, and yet, after they jumped out to a 21-0 lead, Saquon Barkley rushed on four first downs in the next five possessions.

    He gained a total of five yards on the carries.

    The play-calling defied logic after the offense had used an 8-18 run-pass ratio to score touchdowns on their first three drives. Offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo powered down the engine, but make no mistake, it was coach Nick Sirianni who was at the commands.

    He’s the driver of the Eagles’ conservatism this season and it finally caught up to his team, who coughed up a 24-21 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.

    There were myriad reasons for the Eagles falling to 8-3. Two uncharacteristic turnovers. Fourteen penalties — many of them unforced. And an injury-marred defense that succumbed under the weight of the offense’s ineffectiveness.

    But Sirianni and Patullo turtled up when they should have pounced on the Cowboys’ sloppiness. Running the ball into five-man fronts — more on that mystery later — was puzzling. The lack of aggressiveness before the half and in fourth-down situations weren’t as egregious, but decisions in those situations were emblematic of the overall timidness.

    “We just weren’t very efficient as an offense in that second half,” Sirianni said. “I didn’t really feel that we took our foot off the gas.”

    It’s been the tale of the Eagles’ offense for the past three months. They have spurts or even an entire half of efficiency. But consistency has been fleeting. The game plan opened with quick passes from quarterback Jalen Hurts to A.J. Brown, and eventually a downfield shot to DeVonta Smith.

    There was diversity in the calls and innovation in the red zone. But the Cowboys adjusted and the Eagles failed to counter.

    Whoever is captaining the Eagles offense — Nick Sirianni or Kevin Patullo — veered off course in loss to the Cowboys

    — Jeff McLane

    // Timestamp 11/24/25 9:49am

    Eagles injury report

    Wide receiver Xavier Gipson was hurt in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Cowboys.
    • With 35 seconds remaining in the game, safety Drew Mukuba went down after George Pickens’ 24-yard catch. On Monday, Jeff McLane reported that he’s headed to IR after suffering a leg fracture.
    • Safety Reid Blankenship left the game in the third quarter after injuring his thigh while making a tackle.
    • Wide receiver Xavier Gipson went down with a shoulder injury following his fourth-quarter fumble on a punt return. He was carted from the medical tent to the locker room. After the game, Gipson was in the locker room with his right arm in a sling.
    • Cornerback Adoree’ Jackson suffered another head injury Sunday. He was being evaluated for a concussion and never returned to the game.

    — Olivia Reiner, Rob Tornoe, Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 11/24/25 7:35am

    NFC playoff picture: Eagles drop out of the top spot

    An Eagles fan reacts to the Birds’ loss against the Cowboys Sunday.

    The Los Angeles Rams’ (9-2) blowout win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-5) Sunday night bumped the Eagles (8-3) down to the No. 2 spot in the NFC.

    The Birds’ last-second loss to the Dallas Cowboys (5-5-1) dropped Philly’s odds of landing the No. 1 seed (and a first-round bye) down to 33%, according to the New York Times playoff simulator.

    The Eagles will face the Chicago Bears (8-3) on Friday, with the winning team gaining a crucial tiebreaker as the top NFC teams remain bunched together in the standings.

    While they aren’t scheduled to play the Seattle Seahawks (8-3) this season, the Eagles currently hold the tiebreaker with a better conference record (7-2 vs. 4-3).

    The San Francisco 49ers (7-4) could also quietly improve to eight wins with a win against the Carolina Panthers (6-5) Sunday night. While that would give the 49ers a better conference record than the Birds (8-2 vs. 7-2), the Eagles would remain in the No. 2 spot because San Francisco trails the Rams in the division.

    We also had our first playoff elimination — the New York Giants (2-10), who lost to the Detroit Lions (7-4) Sunday.

    It’s the earliest playoff exit for the Giants since 1976 and the soonest a team has been eliminated since the New York Jets in 2020, according to NFL playoffs analyst Joe Ferreira. The Giants also became just the 11th team since 1990 to be eliminated from playoff contention before their bye week.

    NFC standings

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    As for the NFC East, the Eagles’ magic number remains four.

    Despite Sunday’s loss, the Birds still hold a 2.5 game lead over the Cowboys in the division with six games remaining. The New York Times gives the Eagles a 98% chance to win the NFC East, so long as they can avoid a 2023-level collapse.

    The Cowboys kept their playoff hopes alive, almost assuring their Thanksgiving matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs (6-5) will be the most-watched regular season NFL game in league history.

    The Washington Commanders (3-8) were on their bye Sunday, but with Jayden Daniels sidelined, their playoff chances are barely better than the eliminated Giants.

    NFC East standings

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    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 11/24/25 7:30am

    Refs were off the mark again during Eagles-Cowboys

    Jalen Hurts and DeVonta Smith talk with the ref after offensive pass interference call in the fourth quarter Sunday.

    Can we go a single week without a bad penalty impacting a game?

    During the Eagles’ loss to the Cowboys Sunday, Cooper DeJean was called for pass interference on a 48-yard Cowboys pass that seemed very clearly to be offensive pass interference by CeeDee Lamb. Though neither Tom Brady nor Fox rules analyst Mike Pereira seemed to notice.

    “A little hand fighting,” Brady said during the broadcast.

    Fox’s cameras caught the appropriate reactions of Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and kicker Jake Elliott.

    The Eagles also benefited from a roughing the punter call that gave them a free first down in the first quarter. The ball was tipped, which should have negated the penalty, but the refs missed it and the Cowboys didn’t challenge.

    Poor officiating wasn’t limited to the Eagles-Cowboys game. Over in Kansas City, CBS analyst Tony Romo blasted the refs over a phantom offensive pass interference penalty called on Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

    “This is the worst call I have seen all year,” Romo said.

    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 11/24/25 7:25am

    Raiders fire former Eagles head coach Chip Kelly

    Chip Kelly was in his first season as the Raiders’ offensive coordinator.

    The Eagles won’t get to face their former head coach after all.

    The Las Vegas Raiders fired offensive coordinator Chip Kelly following a 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns, the team announced Sunday night.

    “I spoke with Chip Kelly earlier this evening and informed him of his release as offensive coordinator of the Raiders,” head coach Pete Carroll said in a statement. “I would like to thank Chip for his service and wish him all the best in the future.”

    The Raiders hired Kelly away from Ohio State in February, where he served as offensive coordinator and helped push the Buckeyes to a national title. He was reportedly being paid $6 million a year. He also served as the head coach of UCLA and spent one season with the San Francisco 49ers after the Eagles fired him with one game left in the 2015 season.

    The Eagles face the Raiders in Week 15 on Dec. 14.

    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 11/24/25 7:20am

    Chicago Bears up next on a short week for the Eagles

    Caleb Williams and the Bears will face the Eagles on Black Friday.

    No rest for the weary.

    The Eagles (8-3) will be back in action in just a couple of days, taking on the Chicago Bears (8-3) the day after Thanksgiving on Amazon’s Black Friday game.

    The Bears are coming off a narrow win against the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5), where Caleb Williams threw for three touchdowns and Aaron Rodgers didn’t play due to a fractured left wrist.

    The surprising Bears have now won four straight games behind the league’s second-best rushing offense, averaging 142.3 yards on the ground per game. Former Eagles running back D’Andre Swift leads the team with 649 yards rushing, through he was stonewalled Sunday by the Steelers, limited to just 15 yards rushing on eight carries.

    The Eagles have faced the Bears just twice over the past seven seasons (2019 and 2022) and won both games, though they were close.

    While Thanksgiving games have been a tradition for decades, it’s just the third season the NFL has scheduled a game on Black Friday, which will stream exclusively on Amazon’s Prime Video.

    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 11/24/25 7:15am

    Photos from the Eagles’ loss to the Cowboys

    2025 Eagles schedule

    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 11/24/25 7:10am

  • At Philly school board meeting, concerns bubbled up over the school closing process and principals working without contracts

    At Philly school board meeting, concerns bubbled up over the school closing process and principals working without contracts

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 7:23pm

    Recap: Philly school board hears concerns over the principal’s union contract negotiations, potential school closings, the district’s wellness policy, and more

    The Philadelphia School Board held its monthly action meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday. It lasted a little over three hours.

    Here are a few takeaways:

    • Principals showed up to the meeting in full force, urging the board to give them a fair contract after working without one for three months. Principal’s union president Robin Cooper spoke early in the meeting, asking the board: “What about the administrators?”
    • Many parents and members of advocacy group Lift Every Voice Philly spoke to the board about its wellness policy, emphasizing the need for guaranteed bathroom breaks, lunch time, access to recess, and more. Some took issue with Superintendent Tony Watlington’s comments at a meeting earlier in November that some parents could be making claims without evidence.
    • The facilities planning process was also a hot-button issue. Many urged the board not to close schools. The school board and superintendent asked the public to take their survey by Dec. 11 to share their concerns.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 7:22pm

    Board approves its final item and adjourns the meeting

    And the board approved the Intermediate Unit action item unanimously. The IU item included contracts with various vendors for a school safety grant for non-public schools, worth $1.5 million.

    And now the meeting really is over! The next board meeting will be held in two weeks, on Dec. 4.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 7:20pm

    Board approves all the items on its agenda

    The board zips through its consent agenda, adopting all items unanimously.

    The board meeting is over — but not really! In a Philly-only quirk, the board is also the board for the Philadelphia Intermediate Unit, which handles some special education matters.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 7:18pm

    Streater tells the public: ‘We are chronically underfunded’

    Board president Reginald Streater wraps up public comment by reminding the public that “we are chronically underfunded” and said that everything folks asked for “has a cost.”

    But he says the board is listening, even if they don’t say anything.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 7:17pm

    Retired district staffer speaks out about charter schools

    Lynda Rubin, a retired district staffer and a member of the Alliance for Philadelphia Public Schools, decries charter schools.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 7:13pm

    Retired Philadelphia teacher urges board not to close schools

    Deborah Grill, a retired Philadelphia teacher and member of the Alliance for Philadelphia Public Schools: “public education is not a business. It is a civic obligation,” she said. “The school district is not a business to be rightsized.”

    “The facilities planning process has been a disaster from the start,” Grill said. A “last-minute” survey will not fix it, she said.

    “No community wants their neighborhood school closed,” she said.

    “You’re failing as a business to give the customer what they want, so my question is: What community are you catering to, because it’s not your school communities?” Grill said.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 7:11pm

    Community member tells the board the district is ‘dooming these children to slavery’

    Leah Clouden, daughter of Mama Gail and Horace Clouden, tells the board: “K-8 in our urban area do not work.”

    “We need the basics put back in school — phonics and cursive writing,” Clouden said. Without the basics, the district is “dooming these children to slavery.”

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 7:07pm

    Mama Gail Clouden, a regular speaker at school board meetings, calls ‘on the ancestors to fix this’

    Mama Gail Clouden is “calling on the ancestors to fix this” — issues in the district.

    “We have been better, and we’re going to be better with or without you,” Mama Gail says to Watlington. Talking about the district’s accolades is great, but “when the children in my neighborhood aren’t doing well, that’s a problem.”

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 7:03pm

    Retired district building engineer urges board to consider a junior high model

    Horace Clouden, a retired district building engineer, is again emphasizing his belief that restoring a junior high model will improve the entire district.

    Students aren’t prepared for high school coming from a K-8 setting, Clouden said.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 7:02pm

    Retired district teacher speaks to the board about Ada Lewis

    Barbara Dowdall, a retired district teacher and member of the Alliance for Philadelphia Public Schools, is talking about Ada Lewis, namesake of a now-closed school and a teacher who authored the report that helped integrate Philadelphia schools.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 6:56pm

    Parent and Lift Every Voice member asks Watlington not to question their group’s honesty as they fight for students’ bathroom rights

    LaTi Spence, a parent of two students at Houston Elementary, stresses that there are no guarantees for student bathroom breaks, and no guidance to teachers on how to make this happen.

    “The superintendent has publicly called parents’ concerns unsubstantiated, said he has never seen a child in a diaper,” Spence said. “Lift Every Voice would never question the superintendent’s honesty. We expect the same good faith in return.”

    “Bathroom accidents are humiliating — ask any child,” Spence said. Parents send girls to school in Depends because they’re not always able to change sanitary pads when they have their periods. “This is a lived experience — this is not a rumor.”

    Parents won’t scapegoat teachers, she said. Watlington has said he knows some children need to use the bathroom multiple times a day. “Right now, the child that needs to use the bathroom seven times a day has no guaranteed right to use it even once,” Spence said.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 6:55pm

    District parent draws attention to 88 schools with poor/unsatisfactory building scores

    Emily Pugliese, a district parent and staffer at a climate nonprofit, is drawing attention to the 88 schools that received poor/unsatisfactory building scores in the district’s assessment.

    “I hope that you will pause this process even further,” and work with the community to prioritize safety and comfort, and building upgrades.

    “We know the current administration and school board isn’t responsible” for the poor condition of many district schools. But it has a host of organizations and community members ready to help, Pugliese said.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 6:52pm

    District climate manager asks the board for a fair contract

    Shawn Viera, a district climate manager, tells the board: “Climate managers and other members of CASA deserve a fair contract.”

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 6:49pm

    Lift Every Voice board member and Philly graduate questions Watlington over wellness issues

    Inella Ray, a community member, is questioning Watlington’s assertion from a previous meeting that he never heard a report of a student wearing diapers because they couldn’t use the bathroom.

    Parents from Lift Every Voice have been reporting this issue for years, she said.

    “Girls wear Depends because they cannot always change their pads, and we must believe them,” Ray said.

    Ray was suspended at age 12 because she asked to use the bathroom and was ignored, and when “I took care of my basic needs, my humanity was dismissed,” Ray said.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 6:47pm

    Olney High principal says district is ‘experimenting’ with charters at the expense of traditional public schools

    Michael Roth, principal of Olney High, said he is not against charters — he used to work for one. But the district is “experimenting” with charters, Roth said, at the expense of traditional public schools.

    The board just approved a dual enrollment school to serve schools in Olney’s zip code, even though Olney offers dual enrollment.

    “Let’s support all students,” Roth said. He tells the board: Get our house in order before authorizing new schools.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 6:45pm

    Volunteer with the Friends of Bache-Martin shares the value of school libraries

    Barbara O’Connell, a volunteer with the Friends of Bache-Martin, talks about her group’s efforts to run the school library, and how beneficial it’s been to students.

    “The library is creating kids who not only can read, but also will satisfy their curiosity, and that will transport them, and stay with them throughout their lives,” O’Connell said. She urges the board to provide school libraries for all students.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 6:41pm

    School psychologist tells the board: ‘We need to keep our schools open’

    School psychologist Paul Brown said the facilities planning process overemphasizes efficiency and under-values sustainability.

    “The demographics of my high school is a direct result of the closing of Germantown High School in 2013,” said Brown, who works at Roxborough. There’s “unsustainable stress on our public school system. We need to keep our schools open. The goals of efficiency should not come at the expense of our most vulnerable.”

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 6:40pm

    Lift Every Voice member advocates for guaranteed bathroom and lunch breaks

    Sarah Burgess, a parent at Lea Elementary and a Lift Every Voice member, is advocating for guaranteed bathroom breaks and time to eat lunch.

    “Parents aren’t looking for scapegoats. We’re asking for a system-wide policy,” Burgess said. “I know implementation is easier said than done. I know there can be staffing challenges, and I know there are competing priorities,” but this is an issue we all agree on, she said.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 6:35pm

    ‘When is things going to change?’ community member asks the board

    Jason Grisby, a community member, said the same issues have plagued city schools for years. “When is things going to change?” Grisby said.

    He also shared concerns about the security of schools. He walked into a city school without being questioned as an outsider, Grisby said. Superintendent Watlington tells Grisby that a security official will speak to him, and no one should be able to walk into a school.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 6:33pm

    Community members speak to the board about using data to support schools and the importance of family engagement

    Donna Fields, a mother of three former district students and community researcher, urges the board to consider data to support schools.

    Quibila Divine, another community member, said 98% of parents in a North Philadelphia survey felt unwelcome in their child’s school. Meaningful family engagement leads to better student outcomes, Divine said, but teachers are often not trained on how to do this.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 6:27pm

    Legislative aide for Councilmember Thomas speaks on his behalf in favor of joy campaign

    Zach McGrath, a legislative aide for Councilmember Isaiah Thomas, is reading a statement on behalf of Thomas. He supports Lift Every Voice’s joy campaign and its call for explicit promises for bathroom and water breaks for students.

    “We maintain our support for their five wellness policy recommendations,” Thomas wrote. District-wide solutions are needed for these matters.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 6:24pm

    Activist tells the board: ‘We don’t need another survey. We don’t need another meeting.’

    Lisa Haver, of the Alliance for Philadelphia Public Schools, criticizes City Council’s recent district hearing. The questions were “insipid,” Haver said.

    “We don’t need another survey. We don’t need another meeting,” Haver said of the facilities planning process.

    She asks the crowd: Does anyone want their school closed?

    “NO,” the crowd yells.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 6:23pm

    Community member speaks on student access to year-round swimming

    Gloria Presley, of Philly Aquatics, is also calling for indoor, year-round swimming opportunities for all students.

    “We cannot afford to wait any longer,” Presley said. “We cannot afford to turn our backs on Philly youth.”

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 6:19pm

    Roxborough High teacher urges the board not to close schools

    Daniel Reyes, a teacher at Roxborough High and member of Stand Up for Philly Schools, tells the board: “I’m here to advocate against closing schools,” Reyes said.

    Closing schools destabilizes neighborhoods, Reyes said, asking: Why is the process downsizing the district without addressing the effect of charters on the district?

    “We need stable, K-12 systems in all neighborhoods that meet the needs of all students,” Reyes said.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 6:17pm

    Speakers address the board about student experiences, wellness, school facilities planning, and more

    Jasmine Pearson, a parent of a student at Mastery Simon Gratz High School, tells the board the school is readying her child to graduate.

    Parent Julie Krug urged the board to update its wellness policy to ensure students have access to recess, bathroom breaks, and time to eat their lunch.

    Community member Ryan Pfleger came to the board with a request: Don’t close any schools. He urged the board to reconsider closing buildings and instead invest in communities with underutilized buildings.

    Carrera Wilson-Allure spoke to the board about joy.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 6:06pm

    CASA chief steward Deana Ramsey says their union is the ‘backbone of district leadership’

    Deana Ramsey, a district principal and CASA’s chief steward, speaks on behalf of the principals.

    The union “is the backbone of district leadership,” Ramsey said. The union represents principals, assistant principals, climate managers, and safety supervisors.

    Dozens of principals in attendance stood up to chant and hold up signs after Ramsey’s comments.

    Board president Streater said the board cannot comment on negotiations, but said he looks forward to a contract. “We’re a family, and sometimes family has disagreements,” he said.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 5:58pm

    Parents speak in support of Mastery Wister and Mastery Clymer

    Johncarlos Quiles, a parent at Mastery Wister, is saying the school has changed his perspective on charters.

    “When I was in school, the communication was nonexistent between parents and the teachers,” Quiles said. Wister has changed that because families are very involved, he said.

    Wister has helped his son develop into a “super, super kid,” Quiles said. “We’re looking for that [charter] renewal.”

    Ahlizee Wright, a parent at Mastery Clymer, said her son’s school is a “special place.” Her son’s previous school neglected his learning and safety, Wright said.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 5:56pm

    Head of Philly Aquatics advocates for year-round swimming opportunities

    Charisma Presley, head of Philly Aquatics, is advocating for year-round swimming opportunities for city schools. Marcus Foster and Pickett Pools are the group’s priorities.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 5:49pm

    Principals turn out in force to the school board meeting, as union president asks: ‘What about the administrators?’

    Philadelphia principals are out in force tonight. Before Robin Cooper, president of the principals’ union, speaks, a chant breaks out. “Who are we? TEAMSTERS? What do we want? A CONTRACT! NOW!”

    Principals in the district have been working without a contract for three months.

    Robin Cooper, president of CASA, the principals’ union, speaks to the Philadelphia school board at a meeting on Nov. 20, 2025.

    “I stand here in a situation that I’ve never experienced as the president- the proud president of Teamsters Local 502,” Cooper said. “I find myself not advocating for our students, not advocating for public education, not advocating for unconstitutional funding formulas, but rather advocating … to pay leaders their worth.”

    Principals have done everything they were asked for, Cooper said: boosted attendance, improve academics, market schools, advocate for their schools.

    Cooper said the district has asked for professional development funding and more. She suggests the district is not bargaining in good faith.

    “The partnership is often one-sided,” Cooper said. Board meeting after board meeting, the district gives out contracts to outside providers, but refuses to arrive at a contract for its nearly 1,000 administrators, she said.

    Cooper said that CASA is “fighting our own district.” Watlington often asks “what about the children?” CASA is now asking “what about the administrators?” Cooper said.

    “We fight, we partner, we lead, and we have been doing so with no support,” Cooper said. “I have but one ask — if we have been a good partner to the school district of Philadelphia.

    CASA and the district spent 12 hours at the table, Cooper said. They submitted multiple counterproposals, and the district came back with the same proposal. “We have given our blood, our sweat and our tears,” Cooper said.

    “I am expecting a win-win, and I hope that you are too,” Cooper said.

    Superintendent Watlington thanks Cooper and responds: “You are valued, and we’re going to get this done.”

    Principals turned out in force at the Philadelphia school board meeting on Nov. 20, 2025, asking the district for a contract. They have been working without a contract for three months.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 5:41pm

    Public comment set to begin

    Now we’re onto public comment. Thirty speakers have signed up to testify; there are four speakers on the waiting list.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 5:38pm

    Streater urges community members to take the survey

    Streater said he completed the survey with his parent hat on — Streater has two children in a neighborhood K-8 school — and said it was easy to complete, finished in about five minutes.

    Take the survey

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 5:37pm

    Board member applauds the district’s good financial news

    Board member Joan Stern notes the good financial news.

    “We are very proud of continuing to receive upgrades in our credit rating,” Stern said. The state budget — newly passed — is a help, but the district must be “constantly vigilant about our finances.”

    What to know about Pennsylvania’s long-overdue state budget

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 5:36pm

    The survey is the public’s last chance to weigh in on facilities planning, board member says

    Board member Wanda Novales reminds the public that this is their last chance to weigh in on school facilities planning before decisions are made, and urges principals to push the surveys out to families.

    She also asks Superintendent Watlington to talk about how this survey is different. He says it’s more open-ended, not ranked.

    “We’re going to consider every bit of the feedback,” Watlington said.

    School closings are coming to Philly. Here are four themes that are emerging as leaders come closer to decisions.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 5:28pm

    Board member applauds staff efforts on attendance

    Board member Cheryl Harper calls for a round of applause for principals, assistant superintendents, and staff for increases in student and teacher attendance.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 5:25pm

    District is beginning to receive community feedback from survey

    The current survey, Watlington said, will be open until Dec. 11. The district’s data analysts “may get some external support” to process all the information received in the survey.

    The four themes emerging from feedback to far, Watlington said:

    1. Reinvest in neighborhood high schools.

    2. Expand access to schools with a 5-12 grade span.

    3. Reduce the number of school transitions (from 13 to about 6.)

    4. Increase building utilization.

    Take the survey here.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 5:20pm

    Watlington says they are committed to getting the facilities planning process right

    “We’re committed to not fumbling the football on the two-yard line,” Watlington said.

    The district wants to get facilities planning process correct and will take “just a little bit more time” to finalize the plan, which will include school closings, officials have said.

    The purpose of the facilities planning process, Watlington said, is to improve education for students citywide — to maximize offerings, to offer 21st-century learning.

    “We do not want to prepare our students for minimum-wage jobs,” the superintendent said.

    Philadelphia school closure decisions have been delayed

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 5:19pm

    School district gets a credit rating upgrade

    “Exciting news” on the district’s financial outlook, Watlington said: The district got a credit rating upgrade, its third in three years. It’s now Baa1 rated by Moody’s.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 5:17pm

    Fewer students have dropped out this year compared to this time last year, Watlington says

    On dropouts:

    In October this year, 384 students dropped out.

    It was 707 students in October of 2024, Watlington said.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 5:15pm

    Student and teacher attendance is on the rise, Watlington shares with the board

    Good news on student attendance, Watlington said: 79% regular attendance in October — a 3 percentage point increase compared to last year.

    For teachers, 84% of teachers attended 90% or more. That’s up from 79% regular attendance in October of 2024.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 5:09pm

    Board returns from recess with a poem

    And we’re back. Board president Streater allowed Frantzceska Dorvilien, the Mastery Simon Gratz High School student, to read a poem she wrote about how Gratz helped her on her journey.

    Now we’re on to Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr.’s presentation.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 4:49pm

    Board takes a brief recess

    That’s the end of the student speakers list. The board is taking a five-minute recess because it’s dealing with technical difficulties.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 4:45pm

    Students from KHSA, home of a student-built library, urge the board to invest in school libraries

    Dayniyah Little, a student at Kensington Health Sciences Academy, is asking for more access to school libraries and librarians.

    KHSA students banded together to open their own library, DreamEscape Library, but they staff it themselves. There are just a handful of certified school librarians in city schools.

    These Philly students built their own school library. The community has their back.

    Isabella Le, another Kensington Health Sciences Academy student, says “libraries are a privilege to have in Philadelphia schools.” She’s proud of the DreamEscape library, Isabella said, which helps address the literacy crisis.

    Of libraries, Isabella said: “The absence of them in our schools hinders the possibility to expand literacy at all.”

    “We understand the budget is tight, but withholding libraries is not the answer,” Isabella tells the board.

    The brand-new DreamEscape Library at Kensington Health Sciences Academy.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 4:42pm

    Philly student shares his experience learning to swim and row at Philly Aquatics

    Whitman Dougherty, a Philadelphia student, entertains the crowd with tales of learning to swim and row. He’s a member of Philly Aquatics, a group advocating for year-round swim opportunities for all.

    “Opportunity doesn’t depend on luck. It depends on access,” Whitman says.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 4:37pm

    Two students speak about their experiences at Simon Gratz High School

    Student speakers are on now.

    The first is Devon Choice, a senior at Mastery Simon Gratz High School. Devon says he’s been challenged and encouraged at Gratz, which offers students myriad opportunities.

    Frantzceska Dorvilien, another Gratz High School student, is testifying in Spanish through an interpreter. Frantzceska has lived in the U.S. for three years, and it hasn’t been easy, she said, but school is a bright spot — her teachers have pushed her to be the best, and supported her, regardless of challenges.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 4:29pm

    Roll call: All members present but one

    Roll call: All board members are present for today’s meeting except Crystal Cubbage.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 4:28pm

    Updates from the board’s executive session

    The board met in executive session to discuss several matters, including “property disposition” and confidential charter and investigation matters.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 4:24pm

    This year’s state budget ‘moves us in the right direction,’ Streater says

    On the state budget, the board president says “this year’s budget moves us in the right direction,” but says the state must move forward more quickly to meet the educational adequacy gap identified by experts.

    “We have made meaningful progress, but Pennsylvania must keep moving toward adequacy so every student in every neighborhood has the resources they need to learn, grow and thrive,” Streater said.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 4:22pm

    No applications for new charter schools

    Streater says the school board has not received any applications for new charter schools.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 4:19pm

    Board honors students and teacher of the month

    One of the seniors of the month is Mario Rodriguez of Thomas A. Edison High School, who came to Philadelphia from El Salvador. Streater says he is a strong student with scholarship offers in hand already.

    The other senior of the month is Kateryna Sobolevska. A George Washington High School student who came to the U.S. from Ukraine, she’s an International Baccalaureate student who was chosen for a prestigious Princeton University journalism program.

    Teacher of the month is Takia McClendon of Bethune Elementary.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 4:16pm

    Streater shouts out board member for recent prize

    Board president Streater reminds the crowd that board member Joyce Wilkerson recently won a prize as the nation’s top urban educator.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 4:06pm

    School board meeting begins

    School board meeting, here we go!

    Board president Reginald Streater is detailing board visits this month: including to MYA (Middle Years Alternative), and spending time at the Council of Great City Schools‘ national conference, held this year in Philadelphia.

    // Timestamp 11/20/25 4:00pm

    Philly school board to host its monthly action meeting

    The Philadelphia School Board is set to host its monthly action meeting on Thursday at 4 p.m.

    There are a variety of issues expected to come up, including concerns over the school closing process and anger from principals who have been working for three months without a contract.

    Follow along for more updates.

  • Three Philly restaurants earn prestigious Michelin stars; some notable snubs

    Three Philly restaurants earn prestigious Michelin stars; some notable snubs

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    Map of Philly restaurants recognized by Michelin

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    Philly earns three Michelin stars

    The Philadelphia chefs acknowledged at the Michelin Guide announcements at the Kimmel Center Tuesday.

    For the first time ever, Philadelphia has a Michelin star. Three, in fact.

    Chefs Amanda Shulman and Alex Kemp won a prestigious Michelin star for Her Place Supper Club. She started in the biz by cooking for friends at her Penn campus apartment. The second star went to Chad and Hanna Williams’ Friday Saturday Sunday. And the third restaurant to earn a star was Nicholas Bazik’s Provenance.

    Michelin added 21 Philadelphia restaurants to their “Michelin Recommended” category: Ambra, Forsythia, High Street, Hiroki, Honeysuckle, Illata, Kalaya, Laser Wolf, Laurel, Little Water, Mish Mish, My Loup, Pietramala, River Twice, Roxanne, Southwark, Suraya, Vedge, Vernick Food & Drink, Vetri Cucina, and Zahav. The broader Recommended (or “Selected”) category includes restaurants deemed noteworthy and reliably good.

    Ian Graye at Pietramala won a Michelin Green star. This distinction is given to restaurants that demonstrate commitment to sustainability.

    Below the star level is the Bib Gourmand, highlighting restaurants offering high-quality food at good value, usually in a more casual format. Philadelphia also got strong representation in that category. Angelo’s, Dalessandro’s, Del Rossi’s, Fiorella, El Chingon, Dizengoff, 4th Street Deli, Pizzeria Beddia, Royal Sushi & Izakaya, and Sally all were awarded Bib Gourmands.

    Philly earns three Michelin stars

    — Michael Klein

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    Cheesesteaks dominated Philly’s surprising list of Bib Gourmands

    A cheesesteak at Del Rossi’s.

    Of all the Michelin choices, the most surprising category was the Bib Gourmands.

    There are three cheesesteak specialists on the list — Angelo’s, Dalessandro’s, and Del Rossi’s — but only El Chingon as representative for the city’s huge Mexican scene.

    Fiorella also seems like an odd choice for a Bib — sure, it’s “high quality food at a moderate price” but it’s in a difference price bracket than say, Dizengoff.

    — Margaret Eby

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    Restaurants Inquirer readers thought deserved a Michelin star

    The gaeng pae, khao mun klone and moo yaang prik at Kalaya.

    Last week we asked readers what local restaurants should win a Michelin Star. Here’s how accurate you were:

    Of the three restaurants that actually received a star, only Friday Saturday Sunday received a majority of their vote, with 63.3% of readers saying they’ll win one.

    Her Place Supper Club (34.9%) and Provenance (37.8%) fared much better in the real awards than readers gave them credit for.

    A majority of Inquirer readers also gave stars to Royal Sushi & Izakaya (65.9%), Kalaya (59.3%), and Zahav (51.4%) – all three received recommendations but no stars.

    — Sam Morris

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    What Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan thought of tonight’s Michelin star winners

    The sweetbreads in mustard-gin sauce, scallop crudo, and bean and prosciutto-stuffed farfalle at Her Place Supper Club.

    Her Place Supper Club

    It’s hard to overstate the broader influence of Her Place Supper Club, with its frequently changing tasting menus, TED Talk-like course narrations, and Instagram-stoked reservation scrambles that helped launch Amanda Shulman’s star. But the James Beard-nominated chef has never lost sight of the goal of making her original 24-seat gem into one of Philly’s most exquisitely polished dining experiences, with a thoughtfully concise drink program, an ever-whimsical vibe, and hyper-seasonal menus with French, Italian, and nostalgic Jewish influences, crafted together with chef de cuisine Ana Caballero and sous chef Santina Renzi. Whether it’s a refreshing red drum crudo over chilled cucumber-honeydew gazpacho, smoky lamb merguez with eggplant and chanterelles, or delicate caramelle dumplings stuffed with sweet corn over creamy blue cheese sauce, the dishes here are a pitch-perfect collaboration of an all-female kitchen locked in sync. Cultivating that team has been essential as Shulman’s gone on to open My Loup with husband Alex Kemp and readies another project on Fitler Square. Her Place’s continued success very much reflects that Shulman has allowed it to become their place, too.

    The octopus and beans from the bar menu at Friday Saturday Sunday.

    Friday Saturday Sunday

    The buzz might seem impossible to live up to for Friday Saturday Sunday after being named most outstanding restaurant in America by the James Beard Foundation in 2023. But with one astounding bite after another on the recent tasting menu — starting with a shatteringly crisp, thimble-sized cup of nori pastry filled with a tartare duo of veal and tuna, all crowned with caviar — Chad and Hanna Williams are clearly not resting on any laurels. Their townhouse oasis off Rittenhouse Square, already the most exciting fine dining experience in Philly, has only gotten better. The airy beignet stuffed with braised oxtail and smoked yam purée was so ethereal, I wished it was more than just a singular “snack.” Pastry chef Amanda Rafalski’s strawberry tarte may also be the most beautiful strawberry confection I’ve ever eaten. It was so vivid, we needed to pause on the way out for a celebratory drink at the ground-floor Lovers Bar, whose leopard-print stools are designated for walk-ins only. It’s a worthwhile stop on any visit to spin Paul MacDonald’s brilliant cocktail carousel for a lucky mystery drink, sip through several obscure amari, and conclude (once again) that the hype for Friday Saturday Sunday is absolutely legit.

    Steelhead Trout “En Croûte” with beurre cancalaise served at Provenance.

    Provenance

    When you’re paying $225 to sit down for a 2½ hour dinner (figure between $700 or $800 for two all-in with tip and tax, depending on what you drink), there isn’t much room for error. And there are still too many menu missteps at Provenance, where only about half of the 47 compositions I tasted over two meals were a complete success.The focal point of Provenance is an 11-seat counter wrapped around a gleaming steel kitchen that is also a stage — where chefs and servers are the protagonists. And the drama is high at Provenance, the most ambitious French fine-dining project to open in Philly since Jean-Georges in 2019.Such a grand tasting should, ideally, paint a picture with a compelling narrative and a distinct point of view. For Bazik, who has spent 15 years in local kitchens, including Fork, Bistrot La Minette, Good King Tavern, and Lacroix at the Rittenhouse, that portrait is clearly of his passion for updating French classics with influences from the Korean pantry, introduced to him by his wife, Eunbin Whang.Details, however, too frequently marred the bigger picture. With such intricate compositions, where there are bull’s-eyes of sauces within sauces within sauces, the slip of a knife, the rapid cooling of a protein meant to be served hot, or the miscalculated intensity of any one element, can tip the balance.

    — Craig LaBan

    // Timestamp 11/18/25 8:37pm

    Notable Michelin snubs include Kalaya, Royal Sushi & Izakaya

    Chef-owner Jesse Ito at work at Royal Sushi & Izakaya.

    Giving Kalaya and Vetri Cucina a recommended but not a star was a notable snub. But perhaps the spiciest choice of the night was awarding a Bib Gourmand to Jesse Ito’s Royal Sushi & Omakase, long considered a star contender.

    One wonders if the inspectors had trouble getting into the vaunted omakase.

    Another notable snub: Phila and Rachel Lorn, owners of Mawn and Sao, were nowhere to be seen. Nor was Northeast restaurant impresario Stephen Starr.

    — Margaret Eby

    // Timestamp 11/18/25 8:25pm

    Provenance, open less than a year, awarded a Michelin star

    Chef Nicholas Bazik, of Provenance with wife Eunbin Whang, is awarded a star at Tuesday’s Michelin ceremony.

    Provenance, chef Nicholas Bazik’s hushed atelier across from Headhouse Square, was awarded a star — a stunning development for a restaurant open less than a year.

    Michelin international director Gwendal Poullennec asked Bazik what his inspiration was. He pointed to his wife, Eunbin Whang.

    — Michael Klein

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    Friday Saturday Sunday awarded a Michelin star

    Friday Saturday Sunday chef Chad Williams is congratulated after learning his restaurant earned a Michelin star.

    Friday Saturday Sunday, run by chef Chad Williams and his wife, Hanna, earns a star.

    Good thing they’re expanding their Rittenhouse townhouse next door.

    — Michael Klein

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    First-ever Philly Michelin star goes to Her Place Supper Club

    Chef and owner Amanda Shulman sweeps between seatings at Her Place Supper Club.

    For the first time ever, Philadelphia has a Michelin star.

    Amanda Shulman and Alex Kemp won the prestigious Michelin star for Her Place Supper Club. She started in the biz by cooking for friends at her Penn campus apartment.

    Shulman started in the biz by cooking for friends at her Penn campus apartment.

    — Michael Klein

    // Timestamp 11/18/25 8:15pm

    Angelo’s, Dalessandro’s among Bib Gourmand winners

    Here is the list of Philly restaurants awarded the Bib Gourmand, which highlights “high-quality food at a moderate price”:

    • 4th Street Deli
    • Angelo’s
    • Dalessandro’s
    • Del Rossi’s
    • Dizengoff
    • El Chingon
    • Fiorella
    • Pizzeria Beddia
    • Royal Sushi & Izakaya
    • Sally

    — Rob Tornoe

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    Laser Wolf, Vetri Cucina among Philly restaurants recommended by Michelin

    Here is the lengthy list of Philadelphia-area restaurants recommended by Michelin but not awarded a star:

    • Ambra
    • Hiroki
    • Illata
    • Laurel
    • High Street
    • Kalaya
    • Forsythia
    • Honeysuckle
    • Laser Wolf
    • Little Water
    • Mish Mish
    • My Loup
    • Pietramala
    • River Twice
    • Roxanne
    • Southwark
    • Suraya
    • Vernick Food & Drink
    • Vedge
    • Vetri Cucina
    • Zahav

    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 11/18/25 7:57pm

    Ian Graye of Pietramala awarded Michelin Green Star

    Ian Graye, of Pietramala earned a Green Star award Tuesday night.

    Chef Ian Graye of Pietramala, never one to get fancy, traded his chef coat for a biker jacket tonight.

    Graye was awarded a Michelin Green Star at its ceremony at the Kimmel Center Tuesday night.

    Michelin awards its Green Star to restaurants “at the forefront of the industry when it comes to their sustainable practices.”

    — Michael Klein, Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 11/18/25 7:53pm

    Philly shut out in individual Michelin awards

    Here is a rundown of the individual honors awarded by Michelin Tuesday night in Philadelphia:

    • Cocktail Award: Boong Boonnak of Mahaniyom in Brookline, Mass.
    • Sommelier Award: Annie Shi of Lei in New York City
    • Service Award: Amy Cordell of Ever in Chicago
    • Best Young Chef Award: India Doris of Markette in New York
    • Chef Mentor Award: José Andrés of Minibar in Washington, D.C. 

    — Rob Tornoe

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    What it looks like inside the Kimmel Center

    The energetic and anxious crowd of chefs and restauranteurs during the Michelin ceremony at the Kimmel Center Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025.

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    Watch live: Michelin awards ceremony in Philly

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    Jean-Georges Vongerichten hopes to add to his Michelin star collection

    (From left) Kateryna Brooke, Jean Georges Vongerichten, and Marc Vetri during the cocktail hour at the Kimmel Center.

    Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten drew a crowd of onlookers.

    Vongerichten is one of the most decorated restaurateurs ever, and recalled his first Michelin experience in 1973 when his parents took him to dine at the three-starred Auberge de l’Ill in Alsace.

    I asked him how many Michelin stars he had among his restaurants and he said, “I don’t know. My whole head is full of stars. I hope to pick up more tonight.”

    — Michael Klein

    // Timestamp 11/18/25 6:26pm

    Kimmel lobby getting crowded ahead of Michelin ceremony

    Chef Marc Vetri (left), and Chad Williams, of Friday Saturday Sunday, during the cocktail hour at the Kimmel Center.

    The Kimmel lobby is becoming a crush of people, photographers, and cater-waiters, handing out wine and hors d’oeuvres.

    There is a lot of French being spoken in the crowd, befitting Michelin.

    “I always get nervous before an awards ceremony,” said chef Marc Vetri, here with his wife and a crew of five people, including his business partner, Jeff Benjamin.

    “These events are great,” Vetri said. “I can say, ‘hey, chef,’ and not worry about their name.”

    The lobby of the Kimmel Center ahead of the Michelin ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025.

    — Michael Klein

    // Timestamp 11/18/25 6:17pm

    ‘I’ve been nervous all month’

    Chef Nicholas Bazik of Provenance, seen here making Golden Ossetra with Squash and Tofu earlier this month.

    We ran into Nicholas Bazik of Provenance and his wife, Eunbin Whang.

    Nervous, Nich?

    “I’ve been nervous all month,” he told me. “Now I have no reason to be.”

    — Michael Klein

    // Timestamp 11/18/25 6:13pm

    The Michelin Man has arrived in Philly

    The Michelin Man poses with guests at the Michelin ceremony at the Kimmel Center Tuesday.

    The Michelin Man is here.

    His name is Bibendum, or Bib for short. That explains why one category of the awards is Bib Gourmand.

    According to Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan, the Bib Gourmand is supposed to represent a “step below a star.” The award represents “high-quality food at a moderate price,” often with a focus on casual dining.

    — Michael Klein

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    How many Michelin stars will Philly get?

    Michelin has editions of its Red Guide to cover regions around the world. It started in France.

    There are a lot of factors at play, but to get an estimate, let’s look at how other cities fared in 2024’s guides.

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    With almost two decades of guides under its belt and a population of almost 8.5 million, it’s no surprise that New York City topped the list of cities with the most starred restaurants in 2024. New York City was the first American city to get a Michelin Guide, in 2006.

    In this top ten both Atlanta and Washington, D.C., serve as a better comparison to Philly. Atlanta, with about 513,000 residents, earned five one-star ratings in 2023, the first year that Michelin awarded stars there. Washington’s population was about 700,000 in 2017, the same year the Michelin Guide was introduced there and awarded 15 restaurants with star ratings. Population isn’t always a good indicator though. Houston, with 2.3 million residents, earned six stars in its first year.

    Kiki Aranita, a food writer (and former chef and restaurateur) for The Inquirer, predicts four or five Philadelphia restaurants will earn a Michelin star this year. She also thinks we might see a Bib Gourmand or two.

    Will Philly get any two- or three-star ratings?

    Paula Forbes, a senior writer and restaurant critic at Texas Monthly who has reported on the Michelin Guide in Texas, says that “generally speaking, I think that there is sort of an attitude towards, you have to kind of grow into it. You have to get your first star, then your second star, and then your third star.”

    Restaurants often don’t earn a two- or three-star rating the first time they achieve a rating and it often takes several years for a restaurant to move up a rank, if at all. Texas has yet to earn a two- or three-star rating. In its third year, Colorado gained its first two-star rating.

    The Michelin Guide comes to Philadelphia: All your questions, answered

    — Aileen Clarke

    // Timestamp 11/18/25 3:00pm

    The Michelin effect

    Michelin’s guide to France. The tire company premiered its guides in 1900 as a promotional tool.

    City and state tourism boards partner with Michelin — the French-based tire company that has been publishing the influential dining guides for decades — as food tourism plays a growing role in travel planning.

    Michelin has expanded rapidly in the United States over the last several years. Besides the American South region — covering Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee — there are guides for Texas and Colorado. Atlanta’s 2023 guide has since been rolled into the South. The Florida guide, launched in 2022, now includes Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. Internationally, it recently arrived in Qatar, New Zealand, and the Philippines.

    The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau cites an Ernst & Young study, commissioned by Michelin, showing the guide’s influence: 74% of travelers consider Michelin’s presence a decisive factor when choosing a destination; 76% say they would extend a trip to dine at a recommended restaurant; and 80% report being willing to pay more for what they view as a Michelin-level dining experience.

    For restaurants that receive distinctions, the impact is immediate as restaurants append “Michelin” to their social-media profiles.

    The reservations boost can be dramatic. In Charlotte, the 18-seat Counter sold about 900 reservations in the days after earning a star at the 2025 American South ceremony on Nov. 3, booking out through mid-February, chef-owner Sam Hart told Axios. About half the reservations came from out-of-town guests, including some international travelers.

    In many U.S. markets, the guide is explicitly part of tourism strategies: Axios has reported that the states included in the South edition are collectively paying Michelin $5 million over three years. PHLCVB has not disclosed how much it paid for Michelin’s partnership, which was announced in May.

    Not only can reservations rise, so can menu prices at the winning restaurants. A widely cited 2018 analysis by Carly Shin of George Washington University found that a one-star rating increases menu prices by about 15%, two stars by 55%, and three stars by roughly 80%.

    Michelin says that 82% of chefs report increased revenue after receiving a distinction, 60% add new staff, and 58% say a nod boosts team motivation and morale — though anecdotally, some chefs acknowledge enormous pressure to maintain such a high level.

    In connection with Michelin, the PHLCVB Foundation is sponsoring the Philabundance Community Kitchen program, a 16-week culinary vocational training and life-skills program for adults with low or no income, offering hands-on kitchen experience, ServSafe certification, and post-graduation employment support in the food service and restaurant industry. The foundation will connect the recognized chefs and restaurateurs to the PCK program.

    — Michael Klein

    // Timestamp 11/18/25 1:16pm

    Rittenhouse Square weighs in on which spots deserve Michelin stars

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    What to expect at tonight’s Michelin ceremony

    Gwendal Poullennec, the Michelin Guide’s international director, will help emcee tonight’s ceremony.

    Awards will be presented live with TV host Java Ingram serving as emcee alongside Gwendal Poullennec, the Michelin Guide’s international director. Gregg Caren, president and CEO of the PHLCVB, will open the evening.

    Lillia Callum-Penso, a reporter who covered the American South awards for the Greenville News earlier this month, said she was struck by the atmosphere onstage during the ceremony. Many of the chefs already knew one another from festivals or previous jobs. “There was a lot of conviviality among the chefs when they were called on stage,” she said. “It was kind of moving — that to me was a very telling and interesting part of the ceremony.”

    Michelin may be a huge part of the foodie lexicon, but it might not be a household word everywhere. Because Michelin North America’s headquarters are in Greenville, “people in Greenville know Michelin as the tire company,” Callum-Penso said.

    Many residents, she said, were surprised to learn “there’s a whole lifestyle component to Michelin.”

    Go figure.

    — Michael Klein

    // Timestamp 11/18/25 11:23am

    Philly in the spotlight as chefs gather for prestigious Michelin awards

    Gwendal Poullennec, Michelin’s international director, attends a dinner in Michelin’s honor in May at Philadelphia’s Her Place Supper Club.

    Philadelphia will be thrust onto the world culinary stage tonight as chefs, restaurateurs, tourism officials, sponsors, and international media gather at the Kimmel Center for the unveiling of the Michelin Guide’s expanded Northeast Cities edition. It covers restaurants in Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C., and, for the first time, Boston and Philadelphia.

    The ceremony, marking a milestone for Philadelphia’s profile as a dining destination, is the city’s highest-profile appearance since 2018, when the James Beard Foundation announced that year’s finalists for its annual chef, restaurant, and media awards.

    Given that five cities are involved — with two newcomers — it’s likely that more than a hundred restaurants will be honored tonight overall. The results will appear online only; there will be no published book.

    Michelin, which operates in secrecy, bases the selections on its anonymous inspectors. Stars denote excellence: one star signals very good cuisine that’s “worth a stop,” two stars indicate excellence “worth a detour,” and three stars represent exceptional dining “worth a special journey.” Below the star level is the Bib Gourmand, highlighting restaurants offering high-quality food at good value, usually in a more casual format. The broader Recommended (or “Selected”) category includes restaurants deemed noteworthy and reliably good. There also is a Green Star, given to restaurants that demonstrate commitments to sustainability. Restaurants, not the chefs, get the award.

    In Philadelphia, speculation on who will win — and even who was invited to the ceremony — is all chefs have been talking about for the last several weeks. Michelin does not inform winners beforehand (though early this month, the list of the American South winners was accidentally leaked 12 hours before the ceremony in Greenville, S.C.).

    Last week, Michelin did inform the owners of three three-star restaurants — Alinea, the Inn at Little Washington, and Masa — that they would each lose a star at tonight’s awards.

    As Philadelphia City Hall was lit up in Michelin red last night, the partying began. OpenTable took over Sao, a hot, new South Philadelphia restaurant, for a cocktail reception for chefs who use the reservation platform. Guests included Ian Graye of Pietramala, Omar Tate of Honeysuckle, and Chad and Hanna Williams of Friday Saturday Sunday.

    Late this afternoon, chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten will host a private reception at Jean-Georges Philadelphia at the Four Seasons, with chefs shuttled to the ceremony by private bus. A cocktail hour will precede the awards, and multiple after-parties are scheduled, including a gathering at the Arts Ballroom sponsored by OpenTable and Evian, and a Resy/Amex and Visit Philly takeover at Dancerobot — the new Center City izakaya from Jesse Ito and Justin Bacharach — featuring drinks, food, and karaoke.

    — Michael Klein

    // Timestamp 11/18/25 10:40am

    How to stream tonight’s Michelin ceremony

    The Kimmel Center at Broad and Spruce Streets will host the Michelin Guide’s Northeast Cities ceremony.

    Top chefs from across the Northeast are flocking to Philadelphia Tuesday for the Michelin Guide’s Northeast Cities ceremony at the Kimmel Center.

    Don’t have a ticket? 6abc will stream the event live beginning at 7 p.m. on its website and apps.

    • What: Michelin Guide’s Northeast Cities ceremony
    • When: Tuesday, Nov. 18
    • Where: Kimmel Center, Philadelphia
    • Time: 7 p.m. Eastern
    • Streaming: 6abc

    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 11/18/25 10:35am

    What are Michelin stars?

    Michelin Stars are finally coming to Philly. How well will the city’s restaurants fare?

    A Michelin star is a coveted award among restaurants and chefs and is the most prestigious of the awards the Michelin Guide bestows. Only 259 restaurants in the United States earned a star rating in 2024. In addition to the star ratings, the Michelin Guide also awards the Bib Gourmand to recognize restaurants that are serving high-quality meals at a reasonable price and a Green Star to symbolize excellence in sustainability.

    Restaurants are not nominated nor do they apply to be evaluated. Stars are awarded annually and can be lost or gained year-on-year. Michelin keeps most details of the process secret, but we know a few vague details.

    Anonymous inspectors visit restaurants multiple times to evaluate the restaurant during different dining periods, different days of the week, and different seasons. Restaurants around the world are evaluated by the same inspectors, to ensure that restaurants are judged by the same standards, and those inspectors make decisions to award stars as a collective.

    Inspectors evaluate based on the following criteria:

    • Quality of ingredients
    • Harmony of flavors
    • Mastery of techniques
    • Personality of chef expressed through cuisine
    • Consistency across menu and time
    The Michelin Guide comes to Philadelphia: Everything you need to know

    — Aileen Clarke

    // Timestamp 11/18/25 10:30am

    South Philly weighs in on what spots deserve Michelin stars

    What will Michelin mean for the Philly restaurant scene?

    Provenance chef-owner Nicholas Bazik greets guest in the Headhouse Square restaurant on Oct. 17, 2024.

    Dining rooms in Philly are abuzz with talk of Michelin’s impending arrival in Philadelphia — whose stars (or lack thereof) are set to be announced on Tuesday.

    On a recent night, while celebrating my wedding anniversary at the elegant Friday Saturday Sunday, diners at tables on either side of mine discussed the potential of the restaurant winning a star. That same week, at the hushed, luxe soapstone counter at Provenance, where spotlights shine precisely upon the parade of twenty-some courses (which costs $300 inclusive of tax and service charge, but not beverages) placed in front of diners, Michelin was brought up by every single guest to chef Nich Bazik as he made his rounds.

    “I’ve been to a lot of Michelin-starred places and they’ve been mediocre. But I think you’re going to get one,” I overheard one diner telling Bazik.

    Anticipation is high. But what would getting Michelin recognition actually mean to Philadelphia restaurants? In at least one case, it might translate to survival. For the rest of the city, the guide’s arrival is both foreboding and exciting.

    What will Michelin mean for the Philly restaurant scene?

    — Kiki Aranita

    // Timestamp 11/18/25 10:25am

  • Eagles news: Lane Johnson could be headed to injured reserve; Cris Collinsworth rips refs; NFC playoff picture

    Eagles news: Lane Johnson could be headed to injured reserve; Cris Collinsworth rips refs; NFC playoff picture

    // Timestamp 11/17/25 4:09pm

    Nick Sirianni defends fourth-down decisions

    The Eagles failed to convert a pair of crucial fourth downs in the their last two games, but still managed to come away unscathed.

    Six days after the analytics overwhelmingly supported the Eagles punting on fourth down at the end of the Packers game — to the tune of a 5% increase in win percentage had they punted — Nick Sirianni again made an aggressive fourth-down decision that didn’t go the Eagles’ way.

    The Eagles, ahead by 10 points, tried to Tush Push their way to a first down on a fourth-and-1 from their own 29-yard line with three minutes to play. The Eagles, down two starters on the offensive line, got stuffed, and the Lions took over in scoring range. They cut the lead to one score and almost got the ball back again to try for a game-tying drive.

    Sirianni took the blame for the decision not working after the game, and on Monday was asked again about the topic. The fifth-year Eagles coach said the decision starts with his confidence in his players and the play.

    “The analytics can say what it wants, but if you don’t have faith in the players to go execute it, that doesn’t give you a lot of confidence,” he said. “Analytics is a piece of the puzzle. All these different things are a piece of the puzzle: your past successes, the league studies that you do. All these things play into that. I love our process. Just because you have a great process doesn’t automatically mean you’re going to convert every fourth down.”

    The Eagles have learned that over the last two weeks.

    “Ultimately I have to make those tough calls and be able to have that conviction,” Sirianni said. “When you don’t convert on fourth down it is always going to be on you as a head coach because you ultimately made that decision. And you’re not going to get a lot of praise when you get it on first down … it just doesn’t go that way.

    “You have to have a major process that you go through to put yourself in a position where you can have major conviction when you make those decisions. Fully accept all the criticisms that happen when you don’t get it, because that’s my job as the coach, but it can’t affect you moving forward of making the right decisions with the right process as we continue on.”

    Sounds like he’d probably do it again.

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 11/17/25 3:10pm

    Eagles film review: Jalen Carter’s dominance, Brandon Graham’s impact

    — Devin Jackson

    // Timestamp 11/17/25 3:03pm

    Watch: Nick Sirianni to speak to reporters

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    What is a Lisfranc injury, and what is Lane Johnson’s recovery time?

    Lane Johnson is waiting on X-ray results to determine if he needs season-ending surgery.

    Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson is expected to miss multiple weeks with a Lisfranc sprain in his foot that could land him on injured reserve.

    Johnson suffered the midfoot injury in the first quarter and did not return to the game.

    What is a Lisfranc injury?

    According to the Neville Foot & Ankle Centers, “Lisfranc injuries often occur as a result of a high-energy impact to the midfoot. It’s common to see fractures of the Lisfranc Joint in contact/collision sports like American Football, however low energy incidents (like twisting) can also be a cause.”

    According to the Cleveland Clinic, a Lisfranc injury is “any damage to the Lisfranc joint on top of your foot. It’s where your metatarsal bones (the bridges to your toes) connect to the rest of your foot.”

    Cleveland Clinic describes the Lisfranc joint as “a busy highway or on-ramp” because so many parts of the foot meet up in one place.

    Where does the name come from?

    The Lisfranc was named, according to the National Institutes of Health, in homage to French physician Jacques Lisfranc de St. Martin, “who was the first to describe an amputation through this joint.”

    Lisfranc was a surgeon and OBGYN who during the Napoleonic Wars was brought in to help France, which was dealing with a physician shortage.

    The story has it that a soldier dismounting from his horse had his foot stuck in the stirrups. The blood flow to his lower limb was stopped and it created a “gangrenous foot,” according to the Neville Foot & Ankle Centers. Lisfranc described the surgery as “amputation of the foot through the tarsometatarsal articulation.”

    Does a Lisfranc injury require surgery?

    Unlike in Lisfranc’s days, the injury isn’t a prescription for an amputation anymore.

    It sometimes doesn’t even require surgery.

    In Johnson’s case, it might. He is awaiting results from X-rays from Dr. Robert Anderson. While he is believed to have suffered a sprain, a decision will be made if he needs potentially season-ending surgery, according to sources.

    Non-surgical Lisfranc injuries could take about six to eight weeks to recover, but sometimes less. If Johnson doesn’t require surgery, he could be back on the field after four to six weeks.

    Anderson, a former Packers and Panthers physician, is a sort of NFL authority on the Lisfranc injury.

    Have other Eagles suffered Lisfranc injuries?

    Yes. Many of them.

    Offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo suffered a Lisfranc injury in September of 2021 that required season-ending surgery. Two years earlier, defensive tackle Malik Jackson suffered a season-ending Lisfranc injury in a season-opening game.

    More recently, Nakobe Dean suffered a Lisfranc sprain in early November of 2023 that required surgery and ended his season.

    Others, like Cre’Von LeBlanc, have suffered Lisfranc sprains that did not require surgery. LeBlanc suffered his injury in training camp in 2019, and while he did not have to have surgery, he did not make his season debut until December.

    Johnson’s timeline will all depend on the severity of his sprain.

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 11/17/25 1:28pm

    Eagles open as road favorites over Cowboys

    The Eagles beat the Cowboys, 24-20, in their season opener at the Linc.

    After securing a 16-9 win at home over the Lions, the Eagles are gearing up to travel to AT&T Stadium to face the Dallas Cowboys. The teams last met in the season opener at the Linc, a game that saw the Eagles pull out a 24-20 win at home despite a big ejection, a lightning delay, and some shaky early defense.

    Now, the Eagles defense looks the best they have all season. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are preparing to play the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football after losing their last two games.

    Ahead of their Week 12 matchup, sportsbooks are favoring Philadelphia, who opens as a 4.5-point favorite at both FanDuel and DraftKings.

    FanDuel:

    • Spread: Cowboys +4.5 (-110); Eagles -4.5 (-110)
    • Moneyline: Cowboys (+188); Eagles (-225)
    • Total: Over 50.5 (-110); Under 50.5 (-110)

    DraftKings:

    • Spread: Cowboys +4.5 (-112); Eagles -4.5 (-108)
    • Moneyline: Lions (+185); Eagles (-225)
    • Total: Over 50.5 (-110); Under 50.5 (-110)
    Eagles open as road favorites over Cowboys — and improve their Super Bowl odds after latest win

    — Ariel Simpson

    // Timestamp 11/17/25 1:25pm

    Fred Johnson, who will likely replace Lane Johnson, wasn’t even on the roster a few months ago

    Fred Johnson replaced Lane Johnson during Sunday’s win against the Lions.

    Fred Johnson, you’re up.

    The 28-year-old swing tackle is likely to start in place of Lane Johnson at right tackle after he sustained a Lisfranc injury in the Eagles’ 16-9 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday night. The injured Johnson, 35, is likely headed to injured reserve and is expected to miss at least the next four to six weeks.

    The younger Johnson will likely play a critical role at right tackle on the Eagles offensive line for the next month and a half. But just a few months ago, he wasn’t even on the team.

    Howie Roseman acquired the 6-foot-7, 326-pound Johnson from the Jacksonville Jaguars on Aug. 24, two days before the roster cutdown deadline, in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick. Johnson had signed to the Eagles’ practice squad in 2022 and had served as the depth tackle from 2023-24, but he opted to join the Jaguars in free agency with the aspiration to earn a starting gig.

    That didn’t work out, but Johnson said he wasn’t disappointed in the aftermath of the trade.

    “I went down there with the right mentality, with the right goals, and I attacked it the right way, the process,” Johnson said on Aug. 27. “It’s one of those things that didn’t end up working out. I developed a lot more of my game mentally and what I go through and how I attack stuff. I’m back here, back ready to do what I’ve got to do for this team and get another opportunity and do what I’ve got to do.”

    Johnson played his first substantial snaps with the Eagles in 2024 and started his first game since the 2021 season when he was a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, the team that claimed him off waivers from the Pittsburgh Steelers in his rookie year in 2019. The Steelers had signed Johnson as an undrafted free agent out of Florida.

    He played a critical role in the Eagles’ 2024 Week 3 win over the New Orleans Saints when he stepped in for Johnson, who went down with a concussion in the first quarter. Johnson started one game at right tackle and four at left tackle last season while Jordan Mailata was sidelined with a hamstring issue.

    This year, Johnson has filled in for the elder Johnson on 144 snaps as he dealt with various injuries. He’s also served as the sixth offensive lineman when the Eagles utilize their jumbo package. With Johnson expected to start at right tackle, Matt Pryor is the next in line to step into the sixth offensive lineman role.

    — Olivia Reiner

    // Timestamp 11/17/25 12:02pm

    Lane Johnson waiting on X-ray results, season-ending surgery possible

    // Timestamp 11/17/25 11:43am

    Lane Johnson expected to miss 4-6 weeks with foot injury

    Lane Johnson could be back in time for the playoffs.

    Eagles star right tackle Lane Johnson is dealing with a Lisfranc sprain in his foot likely to sideline him for multiple weeks, league sources confirmed to The Inquirer.

    NFL Network was first to report the update on Johnson, who left Sunday’s 16-9 Eagles win over the Detroit Lions after playing just 14 snaps.

    Johnson will undergo further testing, and while the injury is not expected to end his season, he is likely to miss four to six weeks. A placement on injured reserve, which is likely, would force him to miss at least the next four games.

    Johnson, who is 35 years old and playing in his 13th season, has dealt with multiple injuries this season. He left the Eagles’ Week 3 game against Los Angeles with a stinger, then left the team’s Week 4 game due to a shoulder injury. He left last week’s game vs. the Green Bay Packers due to an ankle injury and missed a large chunk before returning in the fourth quarter.

    Johnson, who has been a first- or second-team All-Pro selection in each of the last four seasons, has played in every game this season and continues to play at a high level despite battling multiple injuries.

    This one, however, will cost him at least a few contests. The Eagles are 12-23 in games Johnson hasn’t started since the beginning of the 2016 season. But backup tackle Fred Johnson has filled in well this season — and last year — when Johnson has missed time.

    Source: Lane Johnson to be sidelined for multiple weeks with foot injury

    — Jeff Neiburg, Jeff McLane

    // Timestamp 11/17/25 11:05am

    How did the Eagles bat so many balls?

    Jalen Carter puts pressure on Jared Goff during Sunday’s win against the Lions.

    Jordan Davis, who batted three of Jared Goff’s passes, said it started with film study earlier in the week.

    The Eagles noticed Goff had an arm angle that would give them a chance to deflect balls up front, so they spent extra time this week practicing deflections. The Eagles coach their players along the defensive front to get their hands in the air when they’re being double-teamed or if their pass rush is failing on a given play.

    This week, the Eagles worked more on the tip drill. Sometimes it was Nick Sirianni at quarterback. Other times it was defensive line coach Clint Hurtt or player development assistant Matt Leo.

    Turning drills in practice into on-field success was reminiscent of the Eagles’ Week 7 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Prior to that game, the Eagles sent their edge rushers through extra catching drills. Jalyx Hunt had dropped an interception a week earlier. Against Minnesota, Hunt dropped into coverage and returned an interception for a touchdown.

    On Sunday, the Eagles batted five of Goff’s passes. Davis started it all on the first drive, when he batted a pass into the air that Cooper DeJean intercepted.

    For the second consecutive game, the Eagles, with their new-look defensive front, dominated a good opponent.

    Batted balls helped the Eagles’ defensive front wreck the game for a ‘statement’ win over Lions

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 11/17/25 10:13am

    Jaelan Phillips’ busy night, Jihaad Campbell getting less playing time

    Eagles linebacker Jaelan Phillips played 76% of the defensive snaps Sunday night.

    The Eagles’ offense was on the field for 72 snaps Sunday while the defense played 59 plays. Here are some notes and thoughts from Sunday’s snap counts vs. the Lions:

    • Rookie linebacker Jihaad Campbell saw his lightest workload of the season. His 20 snaps were just behind the 21 he played in Week 8 vs. the New York Giants. Nakobe Dean’s return (40 snaps, 68%) has meant less time on the field for Campbell, who, according to Pro Football Focus, lined up on the edge just three times and in the box 17 times.
    • Cornerback Adoree’ Jackson saw much more of the field Sunday than he did last week vs. Green Bay. That’s because the Eagles were rarely in their base package with just four defensive backs. When that package is deployed, Cooper DeJean moves outside. But the Eagles were often in nickel and at least once went into a dime package. Jackson played 57 of a possible 59 snaps. The 57 snaps tied a season-high. Jackson held up well, too, despite being burned for a long pass to Jameson Williams.
    • Jaelan Phillips led the edge rushers with 45 snaps (76%). Nolan Smith still seems to be on a pitch count like he was last week when he returned from a triceps injury that had him on injured reserve since after Week 3. Smith played 37% of the snaps while Jalyx Hunt was on the field 61% of the time. Brandon Graham got out there for eight snaps (14%) and almost picked up his first sack of the season. Josh Uche, meanwhile, is the odd one out of the rotation. He played solely on special teams (nine snaps).
    • Offensively, the Eagles played a lot of 11 or 12 personnel. They rarely had more than two receivers on the field. Jahan Dotson played 23 snaps (32%), though he did contribute with two catches for 43 yards. Darius Cooper, meanwhile, the fourth receiver, saw just three snaps.
    • Lane Johnson left a game early for the fourth time this season. He finished with just 14 snaps before suffering a foot injury. Cam Jurgens also left early. He played 61 snaps before Brett Toth came in for the final 11 offensive plays.
    • Saquon Barkley’s workload was over 80% (58 snaps, 81%) for the first time since Week 6.

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 11/17/25 9:32am

    Defending Nick Sirianni

    Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni just keeps winning.

    The narrative that the Eagles win in spite of Nick Sirianni still exists despite his continued success.

    His detractors were given more ammunition on Sunday with another lackluster offensive performance and another aggressive fourth-down gamble from the coach that failed. They’ll point to contradictory decision-making that leaned conservative early on, but was almost reckless in the latter stages at Lincoln Financial Field.

    Sirianni’s critics will credit Vic Fangio and his defense for the Eagles’ 16-9 victory over the Detroit Lions. They’ll say any coach can win with the roster general manager Howie Roseman has assembled. And some will spend the next week digging through stats and film to support their claim.

    They might have an argument, especially this season. This version of the Eagles may defy logic. But it’s hard to debate facts. They’re 8-2 and possibly two more wins from clinching the NFC East before December. They sit atop the conference having already beaten the 8-2 Rams, not to mention five other playoff teams from last season.

    And Sirianni just piles up Ws — 56 in his first 78 regular season games — and in each of his five seasons in Philly he’s found a different way to do so. For most of this season, the Eagles have been a team in search of an identity.

    They haven’t quite found one on offense and that remains a concern. But after two dominating defensive performances, it’s clear the Eagles can ride Fangio’s unit to the playoffs as long as Sirianni’s aesthetically unpleasing philosophy holds.

    Nick Sirianni wins in spite of himself, some might say. Those critics are wrong.

    — Jeff McLane

    // Timestamp 11/17/25 8:43am

    NFC playoff picture: Eagles in the driver’s seat

    Eagles linebacker Jaelan Phillips celebrates following Sunday’s win against the Lions.

    The Eagles’ magic number to win the NFC East is four.

    The Birds improved to 8-2 Sunday night, and are currently four-and-a-half games up on the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East, which the Eagles could clinch before December.

    If the Cowboys lose tonight against the Las Vegas Raiders and the Birds defeat them next week in Dallas, the Eagles will be five-and-a-half games up with just six to play. The Washington Commanders, currently five games back, have their bye next week.

    The Cowboys’ upcoming schedule is also tough, which also helps the Eagles. After the two face off Sunday, Dallas has to play the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions.

    Eagles in the driver seat for the No. 1 seed

    Currently the Eagles have a 50% chance of landing the NFC’s No. 1 seed and securing a first-round bye, according to the New York Times playoff calculator.

    What helps is the Eagles currently hold tiebreakers against four of the top six NFC teams — the Lions, Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Green Bay Packers. They can add the Chicago Bears to that list on Black Friday.

    As for the rest of the NFC, the Rams, Bears, and Buccaneers are currently the division leaders, while the three wild card teams are the Seattle Seahawks, Packers, and San Francisco 49ers.

    If the season were to end today, the Lions wouldn’t qualify for the playoffs.

    NFC playoff picture

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    Week 12 elimination scenarios

    As of now, it doesn’t look like there are any official elimination scenarios in the NFC heading into Week 12, but it seems unlikely five teams — the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Washington Commanders, New Orleans Saints, and New York Giants — have much of a shot of turning things around.

    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 11/17/25 7:48am

    Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ offense struggled again

    Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense have scored just 26 points combined in their last two games.

    The Eagles are a very good team. Winning football games is important. But so is progress. Right now, the Eagles are a long way off from being the best team they can be.

    Nothing that we saw from them on Sunday night suggests their fundamental problem has been solved. It isn’t just that the Eagles aren’t scoring enough points. It’s that they don’t appear to be getting any better.

    They have scored 17 or fewer in four of their last six games, including a combined 26 in their last two. Are they capable of winning a Super Bowl in their current form? Absolutely. But you can’t ignore how different their current form is from the one that saw them win the Super Bowl last season.

    For the second straight game, and for the fifth time this season, the Eagles failed to crack 300 yards of total offense. That only happened three times all last season. Heck, it only happened five times in 2023.

    Give them credit for trying something new. They tried to force the ball to Brown, which is something that he and plenty of Eagles fans have been lobbying for in recent weeks. His 11 targets were more than he had in the last two games combined, including last week’s three-target, two-catch nothingburger in Green Bay.

    The concerning thing is that nothing else changed. Brown’s seven catches went for just 49 yards. The Eagles scored just one touchdown. Even on a night where Jared Goff was out of sync and the Lions went 0-for-5 on fourth down, Detroit’s offense looked like the more highly evolved unit. The pinnacle came in the second quarter, when Goff hit Amon-Ra St. Brown for 34 yards and then Jameson Williams for a 40-yard touchdown. The 74 yards the Lions gained on two plays were more than the Eagles had gained all game to that point.

    A.J. Brown was right. The Eagles offense is still a bleep show. They need to fix it soon.

    — David Murphy

    // Timestamp 11/17/25 7:36am

    Cris Collinsworth rips refs over late penalty

    A.J. Brown and the Eagles benefited from a bad call late in the game.

    Thankfully the worst pass interference call so far this season worked in the Eagles’ favor.

    With just under two minutes left, Jalen Hurts failed to connect with A.J. Brown, which would have given the Lions one final chance to tie the game.

    Instead, the officials called pass interference on Lions defender Rock Ya-Sin, a call so bad even NBC’s Cris Collinsworth ripped the refs.

    “Oh come on. That is terrible,” Collinsworth said during the broadcast. “That is an absolutely terrible call that’s going to decide this football game.”

    And it did. The penalty gave the Eagles a first down, and they were able to run out the clock, preventing Jared Goff and the Lions offense from getting one final shot at evening the score.

    Following the game referee Alex Kemp was asked by the Athletic’s Zach Berman, the designated pool reporter, about the penalty.

    “The official observed the receiver’s arm getting grabbed and restricting him from going up to make the catch,” Kemp said. “So, the ball was in the air, there was a grab at the arm, restricted him and he called defensive pass interference.”

    “I thought he played defense like he did the whole game,” Lions head coach Campbell told reporters following the game. “I thought he challenged and played it like he did the very first rep that we played man-to-man. So I wouldn’t tell him to do anything different: Get up there and challenge and play your style. That’s it.”

    The Eagles were also the victim of a bad call. Facing third-and-1 from their own 41-yard line in the middle of the third quarter, right guard Tyler Steen was called for a false start when it seemed obvious he was pointing out Lions defender Tyleik Williams had entered the neutral zone.

    “That’s a neutral zone infraction,” said NBC rules analyst and former NFL referee Terry McAulay.

    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 11/17/25 11:52am

    Eagles injury report

    Lane Johnson (center) gives a pep talk to his teammates prior to Sunday’s win against the lions.
    • Offensive tackle Lane Johnson went down with a foot injury late in the first quarter and didn’t return. He suffered a Lisfranc sprain in his foot and is expected to miss four to six weeks.
    • Center Cam Jurgens, who entered the game with a right knee injury, left late in the fourth quarter. The 26-year-old starting center went indoors after a visit to the medical tent and was replaced by Brett Toth.

    — Olivia Reiner

    // Timestamp 11/17/25 7:25am

    NFC standings: Eagles remain on top

    Eagles fans celebrate during the Birds’ win against the Lions Sunday.

    The Eagles remain at the top of the NFC for another week thanks to their win against the Detroit Lions Sunday night.

    It’s the fourth straight season the Eagles have started 8-2 or better, and Nick Sirianni is a perfect 11-0 as a coach against the NFC North, including playoff games.

    Speaking of the playoffs, the Birds now have the head-to-head tiebreaker against four of the top six teams, with a chance to add the Chicago Bears on Black Friday.

    NFC standings

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    The Eagles also extended their lead in the NFC East Sunday thanks to the Washington Commanders’ wild overtime loss against the Miami Dolphins.

    The Dallas Cowboys play tonight against the Las Vegas Raiders. A loss will push the Cowboys back four-and-a-half games behind the Eagles with seven left to play.

    NFC East standings

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    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 11/17/25 7:20am

    Cowboys up next for the Eagles

    The Eagles defeated Dak Prescott and the Cowboys 24-20 way back in Week 1.

    The Eagles will need another dominating performance by their defense next week against the Dallas Cowboys.

    The Cowboys, who play tonight against the Las Vegas Raiders, are averaging 29.2 points per game, fourth-best in the NFL. Dallas has the No. 3 offense in the league and leads the NFL in passing yards, averaging 257.8 points per game.

    It’s not like the Eagles’ defense isn’t capable. The Birds held the high-powered Detroit Lions offense to just nine points and 317 total yards, and the Eagles defense hasn’t allowed more than 10 points for two straight weeks.

    The Eagles narrowly won their first matchup against the Cowboys, a 24-20 nail-biter in the NFL kickoff game, helped by CeeDee Lamb’s fourth-down drop late in the game. Dallas has lost three of their last four games, and are quietly watching their playoff hopes fade away.

    The good news for the Eagles is the Cowboys have the third-worst defense in the league, allowing 378.4 yards and 29.2 points per game. If Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense can’t get things going against the Cowboys, the Birds may be in store for a tough playoff run.

    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 11/17/25 7:15am

    Photos of the Eagles’ win against the Lions

    2025 Eagles schedule

    Nick Sirianni speaks with Eagles general manager Howie Roseman before Sunday’s game.

    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 11/17/25 7:10am

  • Eagles news: Peyton Manning’s A.J. Brown suggestion; another Tush Push controversy; injury updates

    Eagles news: Peyton Manning’s A.J. Brown suggestion; another Tush Push controversy; injury updates

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    // Timestamp 10/27/25 7:12am

    Eagles injury report

    Saquon Barkley warms up before Sunday’s win against the Giants.
    • Running back Saquon Barkley left the game following the final play of the third quarter with a groin injury, but told reporters he could have gone back into the game if needed.
    • Wide receiver A.J. Brown sat out Sunday’s game with a hamstring injury. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported Brown shouldn’t be sidelined for long and is expected to be able to play in the Birds’ Week 10 matchup against the Green Bay Packers after the bye.
    • Center Cam Jurgens didn’t play Sunday with a knee injury. It’s unclear when he’ll return.
    • Wide receiver DeVonta Smith left briefly in the third quarter and went to the medical tent to have his right hand examined, but returned to the game.

    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 10/27/25 5:25pm

    Nick Sirianni weighs in on Kevin Patullo’s growth this season

    Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts talks to Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and Offensive Coordinator Kevin Patullo during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia , PA.

    Maybe the bye week is coming at a bad time. Who wouldn’t want to keep it rolling after the offense put together arguably its best four-quarter performance under new coordinator Kevin Patullo?

    The Eagles posted a complete effort Sunday and finally found success running the football and passing it during the same game. They schemed up the pin-and-pull block game and showed their under-center versatility.

    It has been a bumpy first eight games for Patullo after taking the reins from Kellen Moore. But Sunday — which followed a strong showing with the aerial attack last week — showed the Eagles might be on a better path.

    “I think he’s done a good job of continuing to get better, just like our players,” Sirianni said of Patullo. “Every team is a new team so there’s a growth period whether there’s a first-time play caller or not. There’s a growth period within each year for the players, for the coaches, everything. That’s what the first weeks of the season are for, is to find ways to win, find ways to get better, and really be in that continual growth mindset all the way through so you’re playing your best football in November, December, January hopefully.”

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 10/27/25 5:11pm

    Report: Carson Wentz to undergo season-ending surgery

    // Timestamp 10/27/25 4:11pm

    Updated Eagles’ Super Bowl and Jalen Hurts MVP odds

    Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs off the field after beating the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.

    The Eagles improved to 6-2 after a dominant 38-20 win over the New York Giants Sunday. Jalen Hurts had another efficient performance in which he threw for 179 passing yards and four touchdowns — and just five incompletions. Meanwhile, the Birds’ running game took a big step forward, recording 276 yards on the ground.

    As the Birds head into the bye week, they are still the favorites to win the NFC East and remain one of the top five favorites to win the Super Bowl, according to FanDuel.

    • Chiefs (+500)
    • Lions (+700)
    • Packers (+750)
    • Bills (+800)
    • Eagles (+950)

    But at DraftKings, the Birds remain outside of the top five, behind the Los Angeles Rams and the Indianapolis Colts.

    • Chiefs (+500)
    • Lions (+650)
    • Packers (+700)
    • Bills (+750)
    • Colts (+900)
    • Rams (+1000)
    • Eagles (+1100)

    In terms of MVP odds, Hurts’ chances have slightly improved after his performance in the Eagles’ win on Sunday. Meanwhile, Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes continue to battle for the top two spots at both sportsbooks.

    FanDuel

    • Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs (+135)
    • Josh Allen, Bills (+380)
    • Drake Maye, Patriots (+420)
    • Matthew Stafford, Rams (+1400)
    • Jalen Hurts, Eagles (+2200)

    DraftKings

    • Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs (+125)
    • Josh Allen, Bills (+350)
    • Drake Maye, Patriots (+475)
    • Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers (+1100)
    • Jalen Hurts, Eagles (+2500)

    — Ariel Simpson

    // Timestamp 10/27/25 3:56pm

    Nick Sirianni’s message to coaches and players for the bye week

    Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni walks with Dom DiSandro before the team’s game against the Giants.

    The Eagles hit the bye this week with a 6-2 record.

    For players, it’s a time to relax and heal up and get some time away from the facility. For coaches, it’s a time to rest but also get ready for the rest of the season.

    What’s Nick Sirianni’s message to both parties?

    For the coaches: “I think it’s so important that we are completely locked in and focused on finding ways to get better, identifying issues, identifying strengths, and this is a really important week,” Sirianni said Monday. “We’ve benefited from this week in the past, whether that be going into the playoffs or whether it’s in the regular season. It’s that same motivation and that same hunger to do everything that we can do to help the football team.”

    As for the players, Sirianni said the message was mostly about getting rest but staying mentally focused on what’s ahead.

    “This bye week sets you up for some things for the rest of the season,” Sirianni said.

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 10/27/25 3:28pm

    A.J. Brown is ‘not going to get traded,’ says ESPN’s Adam Schefter

    Eagles general manager Howie Roseman hasn’t been shy about making moves at the trade deadline in the past.

    A.J. Brown sat out of Sunday’s game due to a hamstring injury. Despite Brown’s absence, the Eagles offense dominated, finishing the game with a season-high 427 total yards. DeVonta Smith remained the centerpiece of the Birds’ passing game, recording six receptions (on nine targets) for 84 yards.

    Everything came together for the Eagles, including the team’s previously spotty running game. The Birds recorded 276 yards on the ground, with Saquon Barkley eclipsing 100 rushing yards for the first time this season.

    With all the drama surrounding Brown’s latest social media posts, and the team’s success without him on the field, there’s already even more discussion centered around whether the team should trade the receiver.

    “The only thing that gets or punctures momentum and a loaded roster is drama,” said Colin Cowherd on The Colin Cowherd Podcast. “And I’m watching them today and I’m like oh [expletive]. They almost have 300 yards rushing. Some of this is tied to A.J. Brown’s absence. They’re just free to do what they want to do. … I just don’t think this team needs A.J. Brown.”

    However, on Sunday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Eagles would not trade the three-time Pro Bowler ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline. He reinforced that notion Monday.

    “They’re not going to trade A.J. Brown,” Schefter said on ESPN’s Get Up. “Here’s the deal. They’re trying to repeat as a Super Bowl champion. They’re in the business of acquiring talent, not giving it away. And whatever they can get back for A.J. Brown, they can get back in February or March before the draft. They’re going to want him here to help the stretch run after the big win here, he’s not going to get traded.”

    Expect the Eagles to make a trade before the deadline — just not A.J. Brown — and what else they’re saying

    — Ariel Simpson

    // Timestamp 10/27/25 3:20pm

    Big Dom brought pizza and cheesesteaks to Cam Skattebo after Philly ankle surgery

    // Timestamp 10/27/25 3:02pm

    Nick Sirianni speaks to reporters

    // Timestamp 10/27/25 1:51pm

    A new Tush Push controversy

    Saquon Barkley signals first down after Jalen Hurts’ fumble was negated by an early whistle.

    The NFL continues to allow the Eagles to run the Tush Push, but that play earned another strike against it when the owners meet next spring.

    Assuming a team introduces another proposal to ban the controversial short-yardage play — which has been assailed as an injury risk, which is ridiculous, and has been assailed as a penalty magnet, which is legitimate — Sunday’s debacle will add fuel to whatever fire remains from last spring’s 22-10 vote, which was two ballots shy of a ban.

    Facing fourth-and-1 at the Giants’ 11 early in the second quarter, Jalen Hurts and his line surged forward and Hurts peeled off slightly to the left. Floating on a sea of humanity, Hurts clearly never stopped moving toward the line to gain, and as he reached the ball forward, Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux stripped him of the ball and recovered it.

    The play was not reviewable because forward progress is not a reviewable issue.

    The larger issue here is, officials don’t seem to be able to consistently rule correctly on a number of areas, among them: whether the defense moves too early; whether the defense lines up in the neutral zone; whether the offensive line moves early; or whether the offense lines up in the neutral zone.

    Sunday, they didn’t properly gauge forward progress, even with the runner in plain view.

    The final was 38-20, but the call was enormous in the context of the game. Instead of losing the ball to a Giants team that had just completed a 52-yard touchdown drive, the Eagles retained possession and scored a touchdown two plays later to make it 14-7.

    It was just the first seven-point swing the officials delivered to the home team.

    Are the refs now favoring the Eagles? Plus, the Birds’ red-zone success and a new Tush Push controversy

    — Marcus Hayes

    // Timestamp 10/27/25 1:30pm

    The Giants rarely tested Quinyon Mitchell

    Quinyon Mitchell breaks up a pass intended for Darius Slayton during Sunday’s win.

    Teams don’t often test Quinyon Mitchell, but the Giants on Sunday took to staying away from the second-year corner in a way no other team has.

    Jaxson Dart threw to Mitchell’s primary responsibility just once on Sunday. According to Next Gen Stats, Mitchell had never allowed fewer than two targets in a game and no receptions in his career prior to Sunday, and he became one of 10 cornerbacks to allow one or fewer targets for no receptions in a game this season.

    Mitchell played 27 coverage snaps Sunday, and 13 of those were in man coverage. His lone target came in man coverage. Mitchell broke up a third-and-16 throw from Dart to Darius Slayton with the Giants near midfield and trailing just 14-7 near the midway point of the second quarter.

    Mitchell is allowing a passer rating of just 73.9 so far in 2025, down from 88.7 during his rookie season. Mitchell’s catch allowed percentage is at 47.9%, down from 56.6%. That percentage is third among all NFL defensive backs who have been targeted 25 or more times this season, according to Next Gen.

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 10/27/25 12:00pm

    Jalyx Hunt’s big day comes with the NFL trade deadline looming

    Jalyx Hunt, seen here pressuring Jaxson Dart, had one of the best games of his NFL career.

    Jalyx Hunt finally got home and sacked the quarterback, and it was a fitting day for the second-year edge defender to at long last get into the sack column.

    Hunt had arguably his best day as an NFL player. According to Next Gen Stats, Hunt totaled a career-high nine pressures on 22 pass rushes, four more than his previous best of five. His 40.9% pressure rate was also the best of his young NFL career. Hunt, according to Next Gen, created pressures against four different Giants offensive linemen, including six pressures against right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor on 17 matchups.

    The sentiment in the locker room last week in Minnesota, after the Eagles’ rush finally got to Carson Wentz in key moments, was that more sacks were coming. The Eagles got to Dart for five sacks Sunday, with five different players getting on the board.

    The Eagles dressed just three edge rushers for Sunday’s game. Hunt played 71% of the snaps while Josh Uche played 60% and Patrick Johnson played 50% of the time. The edge rushing corps has been decimated by injury and then the retirement of Za’Darius Smith. But more help is on the way. The Eagles signed Brandon Graham out of retirement this week and are due to get Nolan Smith back from injured reserve soon.

    Hunt’s big day came at an interesting time for the Eagles. The trade deadline is just a week away, on Nov. 4, and edge rush was still an area the Eagles were thought to need some help — even after they brought Graham back.

    It remains to be seen if Howie Roseman will be comfortable with a rotation of Smith, Hunt, Uche, Johnson, Graham, and Azeez Ojulari (when healthy), or if he’ll add more talent, but Hunt has made a strong case that the Eagles have enough right now. He had five pressures last week and has six games this season of at least three.

    He also made an impact against the run. Hunt, according to Next Gen, had three run tackles on 14 run snaps, and the Giants tallied just 3.8 yards per carry when running in Hunt’s direction.

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 10/27/25 11:06am

    ‘We almost didn’t bring him back’: Dallas Goedert a key part of Eagles’ 6-2 start

    Dallas Goedert has seven receiving touchdowns this season, tied for the most in the NFL.

    Let’s allow Jordan Mailata to explain the season Dallas Goedert is having in the way Mailata does best, with a touch of swearing and some humorous perspective.

    “That [expletive] guy,” Mailata said Sunday after Goedert caught two touchdowns in the Eagles’ 38-20 win over the New York Giants. “We almost didn’t bring him back. Can you believe that [stuff]? How funny is that? How funny is that?”

    Yes, there was a time during the offseason when it appeared as if the Eagles would part ways with Goedert after seven seasons. Goedert himself even confronted that possibility before the Eagles reworked his contract to bring him back on a one-year deal worth more than $10 million but less than the original $14.25 million that would’ve been owed to him on his previous deal.

    Just how valuable has Goedert been to the Eagles? He is tied for the NFL lead in receiving touchdowns with seven. He reached a new career-high with his sixth touchdown of the season on a second-quarter score Sunday then got to the end zone again early in the fourth quarter to extend the Eagles’ lead to 31-13 and put the game out of reach.

    The Eagles and Dallas Goedert could have parted ways. Instead, Goedert is having a career year.

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 10/27/25 10:12am

    Eagles numbers: Nick Sirianni in good company, Jalen Hurts’ historic streak

    Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni speak during Sunday’s win against the Giants.

    The Eagles are 6-2 at the bye. The Packers (.786) are the only NFC team with a higher winning percentage. Who do the Eagles play after the bye? Should be a fun one at Lambeau.

    Here are some notable numbers (courtesy of the Eagles) after the Eagles’ 38-20 victory over the Giants:

    • According to Elias, Nick Sirianni is the eighth head coach in league history to start 6-2 or better in four of their first five career seasons. The others are Paul Brown, Guy Chamberlin, Jon Gruden, George Halas, Chuck Knox, Don Shula and Mike Tomlin.
    • Sunday’s win was Sirianni’s 60th including the postseason, tied with Dick Vermeil for third all-time in franchise history.
    • The Eagles are 13-0 against the Giants at Lincoln Financial Field since 2014 (including playoffs). The Eagles are 16-4 overall vs. New York over the last 20 matchups.
    • The Eagles’ 276 rushing yards Sunday are the most by an NFL team this season.
    • Including the playoffs, Saquon Barkley has eight rushing touchdowns of 60-plus yards since he joined the Eagles. That’s the same amount as the next three closest Eagles combined since 2000: Miles Sanders (3), Brian Westbrook (3) and Bryce Brown (2).
    • Barkley and Tank Bigsby became the first Eagles duo to each rush for 100-plus yards in a game since Bryce Brown (115) and LeSean McCoy (133) on Dec. 22, 2013 vs. Chicago.
    • Jalen Hurts is the third Eagles quarterback since the 1970 NFL merger to produce a 140-plus passer rating in consecutive games, joining Nick Foles (2013) and Randall Cunningham (1992).
    • Dallas Goedert is tied with Amon-Ra St. Brown for the NFL lead in receiving touchdowns (7).
    • Lane Johnson made his 166th career regular season appearance, tying Tra Thomas for the ninth-most games played in franchise history. Johnson and Thomas are also tied for the second-most games by an Eagles offensive lineman in the Super Bowl Era, trailing only Jason Kelce (193).

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 10/27/25 9:26am

    Eagles snap counts: Nakobe Dean overtaking Jihaad Campbell?

    Nakobe Dean defends a pass to Giants running back Devin Singletary during Sunday’s game.

    The Eagles were able to pull their defensive starters with six minutes to go after building a 25-point lead, so Sunday’s snap counts are a little busier than normal. Let’s get to some of the takeaways from the playing time.

    • Jihaad Campbell’s workload decreased. Nakobe Dean’s, meanwhile, increased. Campbell played just 21 of the 52 (40%) defensive snaps while Dean played 33. A changing of the guard? We won’t know Vic Fangio’s thoughts until after the bye.
    • The early pulling of the defense meant two rookies saw their first work of the season with the defense: Linebacker Smael Mondon Jr., and cornerback Mac McWilliams, both of whom played seven snaps.
    • The Eagles rolled with three active edge rushers: Jalyx Hunt (71%), Josh Uche (60%), and Patrick Johnson (50%). Campbell also took eight of his 21 snaps along the defensive front, according to Pro Football Focus. The Eagles finally rushed well for nearly a complete game, and they’re adding Brandon Graham to the mix and will soon get Nolan Smith back, likely after the bye.
    • Kelee Ringo (81%) started the game and played until it was time to pull the starters. Is the revolving door at CB2 over with? We’ll see.
    • Over on offense, the Eagles were able to start and finish a game with an offensive line unit intact. That’s been a rarity. Of course, Cam Jurgens missed the game with an injury, but the Eagles didn’t have to move pieces around on the fly. They did get to put rookie Drew Kendall in the game in the fourth quarter for his first four snaps of the season.
    • The Eagles dressed four running backs, but AJ Dillon didn’t see the field. That’s two straight weeks the veteran wasn’t used after he was inactive last week vs. Minnesota. Saquon Barkley (59%) probably would have played a little more if he didn’t tweak his groin. Behind Barkley was Tank Bigsby (27%), who went over 100 yards on just nine carries, and Will Shipley (14%). That seems to be the pecking order right now.
    • With A.J. Brown out, it was a heavy workload for Jahan Dotson, who played 42 of the 59 snaps (71%). Darius Cooper, activated off injured reserve, saw more snaps (26) than he had in his first three games (20). John Metchie (9) and Xavier Gipson (5) even saw extended run.
    • Tanner McKee (4 snaps) also got on the field for the first time this season.

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 10/27/25 8:18am

    Unlike 2023, Eagles righted the ship before bye week

    Seventeen days ago, Jalen Hurts and the Eagles lost to Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants. They more than righted the ship in the rematch.

    It was just 17 days ago that the Eagles lost for the second straight time, lost to the New York Giants by 17 points at MetLife Stadium, lost in so humiliating a fashion that their All-Pro right tackle called out the play-calling as predictable and their star wide receiver admitted that with more than 11 minutes left in the game he had already resigned himself to defeat. It was bad.

    Two seasons before, it had been worse. The Eagles had lost back-to-back games to the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys, and those pathetic performances triggered the kind of midseason change that reveals a franchise’s leadership has started to panic. The defensive coordinator was demoted. A Bill Belichick acolyte was promoted. And what began as a pebble rolling down a hill turned into an avalanche: six losses in seven games, a head coach whose job was in jeopardy, a collapse whose psychological residue remained on this team for a long time.

    Maybe, after their 38-20 victory Sunday in their rematch against the Giants, the Eagles can assure everyone that they’ve scraped away the last of that sticky stuff from 2023. Their Super Bowl win in February took care of most of it, but burping up that late lead against the Denver Broncos on Oct. 5 and getting manhandled by Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo four days later brought up all those bad memories again. The Eagles were 4-2 but reeling, still formidable but vulnerable, and it was fair to wonder whether they could straighten themselves out over their two games before their bye week.

    They did. They won a challenging road game against the Minnesota Vikings, then handled an inferior opponent Sunday. Now they enter their 15-day break with a 6-2 record, with a stranglehold on the NFC East, and — despite several injuries to key players, despite the ever-present mist of controversy around A.J. Brown — without the worry that their season was spiraling out of control.

    The Eagles had two games to get themselves right before their bye. They did that and then some.

    — Mike Sielski

    // Timestamp 10/27/25 7:10am

    Tom Brady’s F-bomb

    Tom Brady talks with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie before Sunday’s win against the Giants.

    During Sunday’s Eagles-Giants broadcast, Tom Brady made a mistake we all make in the living room with our family watching the game — the only problem was that he was live on air for Fox.

    After an early scramble by Jalen Hurts to escape a Brian Burns tackle in the first quarter, Brady took a moment to compliment the Eagles starter.

    While describing Hurts’ ability to escape the pocket, Brady dropped an obscenity before quickly finishing his sentence in hopes no one noticed … but we noticed.

    “Whenever I watch him play it’s like the D-line is almost there to get him,” Brady said. “And then nope, he just squirts away, and they can’t f— …”

    Cue awkwardness.

    Jaxson Dart get his flowers, Tom Brady’s flub, and more from the Eagles-Giants broadcast

    — Sean McKeown

    // Timestamp 10/27/25 7:05am

    Brandon Graham got Tom Brady again

    // Timestamp 10/27/25 7:00am

    Peyton Manning on the A.J. Brown situation

    A.J. Brown didn’t play Sunday with a hamstring injury.

    Eagles receiver A.J. Brown sat out Sunday’s game with a hamstring injury, but that didn’t prevent him from being the center of attention leading up to the game.

    ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported Brown wasn’t expected to be traded by the Birds ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline. The news comes after Brown posted a photo of himself on Instagram last week captioned, “Using me but not using me.”

    At the NFL’s fall league meetings in Manhattan last week, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini asked Eagles owner Jeff Lurie what he’d do if Brown asked for a trade.

    “We do what’s best for the team,” Lurie said. “We don’t even consider it seriously unless it’s best for the Eagles. We will always do what gives us the best chance of winning big. Everything else is secondary.”

    So how do you keep a star receiver happy?

    That’s what former New York Jets coach Rex Ryan asked Hall of Famer Peyton Manning yesterday on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown. Manning is more than just an observer — he has said he speaks regularly with Jalen Hurts about the offense and certain plays, and had some advice on the Brown situation.

    “People always ask, ‘Hey, why did Marvin Harrison never complain about not getting the ball?’ Because I always threw him the ball!” Manning said.

    “I would tell A.J. the grass isn’t always greener on the other side,” Manning added, pointing out he’ll play in some big games over the next few months if he remains in Philly.

    “There’s only one ball,” Manning said. “He’s not going to have 10 catches for 160 every single week, but if he just stays in there, I can promise you good things are coming.”

    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 10/27/25 6:58am

    NFC standings: Eagles pad their lead heading into bye week

    Jordan Mailata jogs to the vintage Eagles logo at the Linc ahead of Sunday’s game.

    The Eagles (6-2) padded their lead in the NFC East Sunday, defeating the Giants (2-6) at the Linc and watching the Dallas Cowboys (3-4-1) get blown out by the Denver Broncos.

    The Birds head into their bye week two and a half games up on the Cowboys. The Washington Commanders (3-4) play Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs (4-3).

    NFC East standings

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    It remains crowded at the top of the NFC, with seven teams with five or more wins.

    The Green Bay Packers (5-1-1) remained in first place, thanks to their win against the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3) on Sunday Night Football. The Eagles (6-2) head into their bye in second place, and will play the Packers in Week 10 on Monday Night Football on Nov. 10.

    The Birds are one of two NFC teams with a 6-2 record, but hold the tiebreaker against the Buccaneers (6-2) thanks to the Eagles’ Week 4 win.

    NFC standings

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    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 10/27/25 6:55am

    Eagles won’t play at 1 p.m. again for a while

    Jordan Davis stands during the national anthem before Sunday’s game.

    Next week is the Eagles’ bye, and when the Birds come back they’ll play five straight national games — three in prime time, one in the late afternoon window on Fox, and one on Black Friday.

    They won’t have another 1 p.m. kickoff until Week 15, when they host the Las Vegas Raiders at the Linc on Dec. 14. That could also be their last, with two games against the Washington Commanders yet to be scheduled.

    In Week 16, the Birds will play the Commanders on Saturday, Dec. 20, which will be either a 4:30 p.m. or an 8 p.m. kickoff. They’ll also face the Commanders in Week 18, a game that could be elevated to late afternoon or even prime time, depending on what’s at stake.

    So why did the NFL lump the Eagles’ two Commanders games into a three-week span at the end of the season? Onnie Bose, the NFL’s vice president of broadcasting (and a Lower Merion High School grad), said the league tries to schedule as many divisional games late in the season as possible, and it just rolled out this way for the Eagles.

    “Division games late in the season matter,” Bose told The Inquirer in May. “Playing a team in the division twice in three weeks might feel like a lot, but it does happen.”

    The remaining schedule also means it’s not likely you’ll see the Eagles flexed into Sunday Night Football or Monday Night Football this season, unless the Raiders somehow become a compelling story over the next eight weeks.

    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 10/27/25 6:45am

    Photos from Eagles’ win against the Giants

    2025 Eagles season

    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 10/27/25 6:40am

  • Eagles news: A.J. Brown’s comments caught by Fox; Brandon Graham returning to the Birds

    Eagles news: A.J. Brown’s comments caught by Fox; Brandon Graham returning to the Birds

    // Timestamp 10/20/25 8:19pm

    Brandon Graham set to come out of retirement to rejoin Eagles

    Brandon Graham appears ready to come back to the Birds.

    Seven months after he gave a tear-filled speech announcing his retirement following 15 seasons with the Eagles, Brandon Graham is set rejoin the team, league sources told The Inquirer.

    Momentum toward a deal was building over the weekend, and league sources confirmed to The Inquirer Sunday that the wheels were on motion for Graham’s return to football.

    Graham on Monday night posted on social media a teaser to a Tuesday morning announcement that he’ll make on his podcast, Brandon Graham Unblocked. PHLY Sports, which hosts Graham’s podcast, said a deal was agreed to Monday.

    Graham, 37, is the Eagles’ all-time leader in games played with 206, a number he will add to, and is third with 76½ sacks. He returns to the Eagles at a time when they desperately need help at his position.

    An already thin group of edge rushers took a hit last week when Za’Darius Smith abruptly retired from football. Then Azeez Ojulari went down with a hamstring injury during the first quarter Sunday in Minneapolis. Nolan Smith and Ogbo Okoronkwo are both on injured reserve with triceps injuries. Smith is due back, likely after the Week 9 bye week, but Okoronkwo’s season is over.

    A reunion with the Eagles became more of a possibility as the injuries mounted, and Graham is a low-cost addition that adds depth and leadership to the defense. They still might need to make a move for another pass rusher. The rush had a stronger performance Sunday, with Joshua Uche earning his first sack of the season, but they have not consistently gotten to quarterbacks for impact plays.

    The Eagles had an open spot on the 53-man roster and do not have to make a corresponding move after adding Graham.

    Brandon Graham set to come out of retirement to rejoin the Eagles

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 10/20/25 4:39pm

    The Vikings tried a new way to stop the Tush Push

    Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts lines up for a Tush Push during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings.

    When the Eagles lined up for their first Tush Push Sunday, the Vikings showed a new wrinkle the Eagles hadn’t yet seen as NFL teams try to stop the play the Eagles are so good at.

    The Vikings had linebacker Tyler Batty lie down in front of Cam Jurgens.

    The Eagles’ first attempt was a successful push, though it was close. They lined up to run the play once more, and the Vikings did the same thing, but A.J. Brown jumped offsides and the Eagles were forced to back up.

    “We ran it one time and we got it one time,” Sirianni said.

    “We’re always going to see new and unique ways. That’s not new to us. When you run something the amount of times that we’ve ran that play, you’re going to see everything. You’re going to see unique ways. You’re going to see teams working on that all offseason to try to figure out how to stop it. We’ve seen a ton, but then they threw something a little bit different at us.

    “We’re ready for that. We’re ready to account for that and we’re expecting those different things. We’ll have little wrinkles based on how they’re lining up to counter some of those things.”

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 10/20/25 4:13pm

    A ‘unique’ matchup against the Giants

    New York Giants cornerback Cordale Flott intercepts a pass intended for Eagles wide receiver Jahan Dotson during their Week 6 matchup on “Thursday Night Football.”

    Nick Sirianni said the Eagles will treat this game week like it’s any other game, though he did say it was a “unique” game week for the Eagles considering they played the Giants 12 days before game planning for them was again due to begin.

    “It’s a unique game in that you play a team a second time, and it’s even more unique that it’s been one game of games since then,” Sirianni said.

    “You have things that you look at because it’s slightly different, but nothing changes in respect to your process. You still have a week to prepare. All the things, business as usual. But we’ll have some things that we look at as coaches knowing that we just played them and we know they will as well.”

    The Eagles will have plenty to study from their 34-17 loss at MetLife Stadium in Week 6, but they’ve already poured over that film plenty during the mini-bye that followed that Thursday night game.

    The Giants, meanwhile, suffered a heartbreaking defeat and blew a late lead Sunday in Denver.

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 10/20/25 3:58pm

    Nick Sirianni on Cam Jurgens’ status: ‘We’ll see’

    Eagles center Cam Jurgens was injured on the first play against the Vikings.

    Nick Sirianni said he hadn’t yet met with the Eagles’ medical team when he spoke via Zoom with reporters late Monday afternoon but planned to later in the day — not that the Eagles’ head coach would have revealed much about the status of center Cam Jurgens a day after Jurgens left the Eagles’ 28-22 win in Minneapolis with a right knee injury.

    Jurgens appeared to suffer the injury on the first play of the game and wore a brace during the team’s second offensive possession. By the third drive, Brett Toth was in at center.

    Toth said after the game that Jurgens would have an MRI.

    Jurgens had back surgery after the Super Bowl and has not played like the Jurgens of last season at times through seven games this season.

    The Eagles play the Giants Sunday and then have their bye week, which will be welcomed timing for an offensive line that has been banged up.

    “We’ll see,” Sirianni said when asked about Jurgens’ status. “I know he’ll do everything he can do to be ready as soon as he possibly can.”

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 10/20/25 3:18pm

    Nick Sirianni speaks to reporters

    // Timestamp 10/20/25 1:41pm

    A first for Andy Reid, and other NFL odds and ends

    The Chiefs’ win against the Raiders was a first for Andy Reid.

    Before Sunday, former Eagles coach Andy Reid had 304 NFL wins, including playoffs. He’d won three Super Bowls and he’d coached in three more.

    But he’d never had a shutout.

    Then on Sunday he faced Pete Carroll and the injury-depleted Raiders in Kansas City and won, 31-0.

    This is remarkable, considering the four coaches near Reid’s win total — Don Shula, George Halas, Bill Belichick, who are ahead of him, and Tom Landry, whom he passed two years ago — all have at least a dozen shutouts.

    Granted, Shula, Halas, and Landry coached in an era in which scoring was less prolific, but Belichick is a contemporary. And anyway, when you coach teams as successful as the Eagles and Chiefs, you’d expect more than one shutout among 305 wins.

    More from across the NFL

    Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons.
    • Packers edge Micah Parsons, the biggest offseason name to change teams, finally went off Sunday. He delivered the last of his career-high three sacks with 27 seconds to play in Arizona. He’d had just 2½ sacks in his first five games since being traded by the Cowboys just after preseason, then signing a four-year, $186 million extension. 
    • At this point, Shane Steichen is the runaway leader in the Coach of the Year race. The Colts are 6-1, and while all of their wins aren’t impressive — Titans, Raiders, Cardinals, Dolphins — they beat Justin Herbert’s 420-yard effort on the road Sunday against the L.A. Chargers. Steichen also has turned Giants bust Daniel Jones into an MVP candidate.
    • The craziest scene among the crazy scenes during the Giants’ mile-high collapse at Denver was, just before the New York’s last touchdown, the spectacle of coach Sean Payton losing his mind and running into the middle of the field at the goal line to protest a pass interference penalty on his defense. Like, all the way to the 2-yard line. Right in the middle of the action. It was like something out of an awful Oliver Stone football movie.
    Eagles’ Jalen Hurts again roasts Carson Wentz; A.J. Brown says ‘Just throw me the bleeping ball’

    — Marcus Hayes

    // Timestamp 10/20/25 1:08pm

    Eagles film: Jalyx Hunt and Cooper DeJean

    // Timestamp 10/20/25 12:02pm

    Former Eagles defender wants more ‘consistency’ after Birds’ win

    While one former defensive end, Brandon Graham, mulls a comeback, another, Chris Long, is still hesitant about the Birds despite the win, after even an improved offense had to leg it out against a backup quarterback in Wentz.

    “This is a definite step in the right direction when it comes to the big-play ability of the offense,” Long said. “You’d love to see them play with more rhythm. I’m not sitting up here hating on a win on the road, but I would like to see a little bit more consistency. If you play like that against a major league quarterback, it might not go that way.”

    Wentz finished 313 yards and a pair of interceptions through the air, and another 28 yards on the ground.

    Despite the too-close-for-comfort win, the offensive line was “fantastic” and Jalen Hurts was “perfect,” so it was still a big improvement over the Birds’ two previous losses, according to Long.

    Eagles lucky they weren’t facing ‘a major league quarterback,’ Jalen Hurts balled out, and what else they’re saying

    — Gabriela Carroll

    // Timestamp 10/20/25 11:16am

    Eagles open as favorites against the Giants

    A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith celebrate during Sunday’s win against the Vikings.

    The Eagles and the New York Giants have already met this season in a Week 6 matchup that resulted in a 34-17 loss for the Eagles.

    Heading into their last matchup, the Birds were coming off of their first loss of the season to the Denver Broncos. Four days later, in a quick turnaround, they traveled to MetLife Stadium to compete against the Giants on Thursday Night Football.

    After two consecutive losses, the Eagles have returned to the win column with a win over the Minnesota Vikings in a game that saw Hurts throw for 326 yards and three touchdowns in a fantastic performance with his two star receivers, who each exceeded 100 yards.

    Meanwhile, the Giants are coming off an embarrassing 33-32 loss to the Broncos, giving up a 19-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

    Ahead of their Week 8 matchup, the sportsbooks are favoring Philadelphia as they open as 7-point favorites.

    FanDuel:

    • Spread: Giants +7 (-112), Eagles -7 (-108)
    • Moneyline: Giants (+290), Eagles (-360)
    • Total: Over 43.5 (-105) / Under 43.5 (-115)

    DraftKings:

    • Spread: Giants +7 (-110), Eagles -7 (-110)
    • Moneyline: Giants (+280), Eagles (-335)
    • Total: Over 44.5 (-105) / Under 44.5 (-115)

    — Ariel Simpson

    // Timestamp 10/20/25 10:43am

    ‘I think we miss his vibe in the locker room’: Eagles players on Brandon Graham’s potential return

    Brandon Graham may pause his budding media career to rejoin the Eagles.

    Jalyx Hunt was unaware, or at least acted like he was, that Brandon Graham may be nearing a return to the Eagles. Perhaps the edge rusher was locked in before the game and didn’t see the social media reports.

    But after the Eagles won on Sunday — a victory Hunt had a big role in — Hunt was asked if he had seen the reports that “BG is considering a return to football, a return to the Eagles.”

    “Brandon Graham?” Hunt replied. “Shout out BG. Shout out BG.”

    What would Graham’s return mean?

    “Appreciate the heads up … anything in the room is added. He’s got years of experience. … We’re just going to use him as a well and excited to have him back. That’s the guy.”

    Zack Baun was similarly surprised.

    “Oh, really? Oh, [expletive],” Baun said when asked about the topic.

    What could Graham bring?

    “The juice, the energy, the vibe,” Baun said. “He just lives his life with so much to give. Obviously his play as well. I thought last year, him retiring, he was at the point where he could still do a lot and still go out there and play and play well. But I think we miss his vibe in the locker room.”

    Edge rusher Patrick Johnson said he’d seen the rumors on social media. If Graham does return, Johnson said he’d be a welcomed presence to his position group.

    “He’s going to bring that spark that we need for sure and that leadership,” Johnson said.

    Graham’s former locker stall was given to Za’Darius Smith, but now it’s open, a fact pointed out by Moro Ojomo.

    “BG is BG, man,” Ojomo said. “He’s just an amazing guy. I love to be around that guy.

    “Jeffrey Lurie said it last year, said it perfectly, that there are people that are energy takers and energy givers and BG is an energy giver and I think we all feel that.”

    Brandon Graham ‘strongly considering’ coming out of retirement to rejoin Eagles

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 10/20/25 9:28am

    Jalen Hurts: We ain’t ‘losers no more’

    Jalen Hurts had a perfect passer rating against the Vikings.

    The Eagles wanted to run the ball. They wanted to emerge from the mini-bye — just like they had after breaks in previous seasons — with a ground-focused offensive attack.

    They just couldn’t.

    But it didn’t matter, ultimately, at least on this day. Jalen Hurts and the drop-back pass game delivered the kind of explosive performance that has mostly been lacking from the offense this season, the kind needed after a two-game losing streak had even the Eagles doubting themselves.

    “We ain’t [bleeping] losers no more,” Hurts said as he headed into Eagles’ postgame locker room after they skirted past the Minnesota Vikings, 28-22, on Sunday.

    The Eagles quarterback confirmed his quote that was videoed and posted on social media by an NBC Sports reporter.

    “That’s all I could think about throughout these last two weeks,” Hurts said. “Having opportunities to finish the game, to finish the fourth quarter. I really think this is the first time we’ve finished the fourth quarter and then finished in the second half. …

    “There was some fire there, but within that fire you have to be the calm.”

    Hurts sparked a dormant offense with a career-best statistical outing in which he completed 19 of 23 throws for 326 yards and three touchdowns. And he was a steely eyed presence against a Vikings pass defense that entered first in expected points added (EPA) per dropback.

    Eagles still can’t run the ball, but Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith, and A.J. Brown made sure it didn’t matter

    — Jeff McLane

    // Timestamp 10/20/25 8:29am

    Eagles snap counts: Jalen Carter back to being a workhorse

    Jalen Carter pressures Carson Wentz during the Eagles win over the Vikings Sunday.

    Here are some notes and thoughts from Sunday’s Eagles snap counts vs. the Minnesota Vikings:

    • With AJ Dillon as a healthy scratch, Tank Bigsby saw his first work of the season with the offense. He was on the field for four offensive snaps and carried once for 11 yards while hauling in one pass for a one-yard loss. Will Shipley, meanwhile, was on the field for eight snaps while Saquon Barkley (39 snaps) saw 78% of the action.
    • Cam Jurgens was on the field for 15 plays before Brett Toth (35 snaps) came on in relief. Jurgens’ injury will be one to monitor as the Eagles prepare for their final game before a Week 9 bye.
    • The Eagles used a heavy package a few times, bringing backup tackle Fred Jackson onto the field. They went heavy on DeVonta Smith’s 79-yard touchdown score. Jalen Hurts took an under-center snap, faked to Barkley, and hit Smith for the longest reception of Smith’s career.
    • The Eagles did not use a fourth wide receiver. John Metchie dressed but didn’t see the field.
    • Tight end EJ Jenkins dressed for the first time this season after being elevated from the practice squad. He saw five snaps.
    • On defense, the Eagles worked Nakobe Dean back into a role with the defense one week after he was activated from the PUP list to make his season debut vs. the Giants. Dean played 31 snaps. Jihaad Campbell’s workload didn’t decrease much, as he got plenty of work on the edge and finished with 60 snaps (87%).
    • Cooper DeJean played the entire game on defense (69 snaps) while also adding five special teams snaps and one on offense (he is the deep “safety” when the Eagles are in victory formation).
    • Azeez Ojulari was on the field for the Eagles’ first defensive play, but he only played four snaps before a hamstring injury knocked him from the contest. An already thin group of edge rushers took another hit. Patrick Johnson saw his largest workload of the season with 26 snaps. Jalyx Hunt, meanwhile, saw 52 snaps while Joshua Uche played 33.
    • A few weeks after Vic Fangio questioned his fitness level, Jalen Carter was back to being a workhorse once again. Carter was on the field for 67 of a possible 69 snaps.
    • Adoree’ Jackson got the start at cornerback opposite Quinyon Mitchell but ended up with nearly an equal share of snaps to Kelee Ringo (22 snaps), who came on for Jackson (23 snaps) after Jackson suffered a concussion.
    • Kick returner Xavier Gipson dressed for the first time. He was on the field for seven special teams plays. He returned five kicks for 128 yards (25.6 yards per return).

    Full snap counts are here.

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 10/20/25 7:32am

    Eagles injury report

    Jeremiah Trotter Jr. walks off the field at the end of the first quarter.

    Three Eagles players exited the game due to injury in the first quarter — center Cam Jurgens (knee), edge rusher Azeez Ojulari (hamstring), and linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (ankle).

    All three players were ruled out in the third quarter.

    Jurgens played just two drives in the first quarter, then Brett Toth took over at center for the rest of the game. His status for next week’s Giants game is uncertain.

    Adoree’ Jackson went down in the third quarter after he appeared to hit his head while colliding with T.J. Hockenson. He was quickly ruled out with a concussion.

    Ojomo was also evaluated for a concussion in the fourth quarter when he collided head-first with Kelee Ringo, who had entered the game in relief of Jackson.

    Eagles center Cam Jurgens suffers right knee injury, status uncertain for Giants game

    — Olivia Reiner

    // Timestamp 10/20/25 7:25am

    Eagles numbers: Sirianni remains perfect, Hurts matches Birds history

    Nick Sirianni is a perfect 9-0 against NFC North teams.

    The Eagles are 5-2 or better through seven games for the fourth consecutive season, which is tied for the longest stretch in franchise history, a record that dates back to the 1950 season. The last time the Eagles got off to 5-2 starts or better in consecutive seasons was a three-year stretch from 1979 to 81.

    Here are some other historical numbers from Sunday courtesy of the Eagles:

    • King of the North: Nick Sirianni is 9-0 against NFC North teams. That’s the most wins without a loss by a team against any division since 2021.
    • Jalen Hurts is the third passer in Eagles history to have a perfect passer rating (158.3), joining Nick Foles (Nov. 3, 2013 at Oakland) and Donovan McNabb (Sept. 23, 2007 vs. Detroit). Hurts logged his most passing yards (326) since Dec. 4, 2022 vs. Tennessee (380).
    • DeVonta Smith posted a career-high 183 yards and A.J. Brown had a season-high 121. They combined for 304 yards and three touchdowns on 13 receptions Sunday. It was the first time both receivers had 100-plus yards in the same game since Dec. 12, 2024 vs. Pittsburgh.
    • Smith’s 183 yards are the most by a player so far during the 2025 season.
    • The Eagles held the Vikings to one touchdown and five field goals in the red zone. The 16.7% opponent red zone touchdown efficiency tied for the Eagles’ best mark since 2000 in games in which they faced 6-plus opponent red zone drives (Sept. 19, 2013 vs. Kansas City).

    — Jeff Neiburg

    // Timestamp 10/20/25 7:20am

    A.J. Brown’s comments after TD catch caught by Fox

    A.J. Brown celebrates during Sunday’s win against the Vikings.

    Comments made by A.J. Brown are making the rounds again, but this time they’re cloaked in an Eagles’ victory.

    After Brown scored his second touchdown during Sunday’s win against the Minnesota Vikings, Fox’s camera picked up the star wide receiver venting a bit about his last of production in recent weeks.

    “Just throw me the f— ball!” Brown shouted.

    A lot has been written about the Eagles’ offensive struggles in recent weeks. None of that was apparent Sunday, with Hurts throwing for 326 yards and three touchdowns, ending the day with a perfect passer rating.

    “Jalen Hurts was fantastic,” The Inquirer’s Jeff McLane wrote. “He seems to always play his best when doubt seeps in about his abilities.”

    Brown hauled in four of those passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns, including a 45-yard catch late in the fourth quarter that sealed the win. It’s just the second time he’s eclipsed 100 receiving yards all season, and comes after the star let his frustrations with the offense go public.

    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 10/20/25 7:15am

    Eagles to face the Giants in kelly green before heading into bye week

    The Giants and rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart will be headed to Philly Sunday.

    The Eagles (5-3) will face the New York Giants (2-5) for the second time in three weeks Sunday, this time at the Linc.

    The Giants easily handled the Eagles in Week 6 on a Thursday night game (on the same night the Phillies were eliminated from the playoffs). This time around, New York is coming off a last-second loss to the Denver Broncos, who scored 33 points in the fourth quarter after being held scoreless through three quarters.

    “This is going to haunt us for a long time,” Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger told reporters after the game.

    The Eagles hope so. The Birds opened up as early favorites against a Giants defense that’s fourth-worst in the NFL in yards allowed (376 yards per game).

    Saquon Barkley was wearing kelly green during his “reverse hurdle” against the Jaguars last season.

    The Birds will be decked out in their kelly green uniforms for the first time this season. It’s the first of three games the Eagles will wear their classic, fan-favorite jerseys, which they’ll also don in Week 12 against the Dallas Cowboys and Week 18 against the Washington Commanders.

    So far, the throwbacks have been good luck. Since bringing them back in 2023, the Birds are an undefeated 4-0 while wearing kelly green.

    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 10/20/25 7:10am

    NFC East Standings: Eagles remain on top

    Jalen Hurts claps after the Eagles beat the Vikings Sunday.

    The Eagles grew their lead in the NFC East Sunday, thanks to the Birds’ win against the Vikings and the Dallas Cowboys’ blowout of the Washington Commanders.

    The Birds are one and a half games up on the Cowboys thanks to their tie against the Green Bay Packers in Week 4. Meanwhile, the New York Giants slid further down the standings with their wild loss against the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

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    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 10/20/25 7:05am

    Photos from Eagles’ win against the Vikings

    2025 Eagles schedule

    • Week 1: Eagles 24, Cowboys 20
    • Week 2: Eagles 20, Chiefs 17
    • Week 3: Eagles 33, Rams 26
    • Week 4: Eagles 31, Buccaneers 25
    • Week 5: Broncos 21, Eagles 17
    • Week 6: Giants 34, Eagles 17
    • Week 7: Eagles 28, Vikings 22
    • Week 8: Giants at Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 26, 1 p.m. (Fox 29)
    • Week 9: Bye week
    • Week 10: Eagles at Packers, Monday, Nov. 10, 8:15 p.m. (6ABC, ESPN)
    • Week 11: Lions at Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 16, 8:20 p.m. (NBC10)
    • Week 12: Eagles at Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 23, 4:25 p.m. (Fox 29)
    • Week 13: Bears at Eagles, Friday, Nov. 28, 3 p.m. (Amazon Prime Video)
    • Week 14: Eagles at Chargers, Monday, Dec. 8, 8:15 p.m. (6ABC, ESPN)
    • Week 15: Raiders at Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 14, 1 p.m. (Fox 29)
    • Week 16: Eagles at Commanders, Saturday, Dec. 20, TBD (Fox 29)
    • Week 17: Eagles at Bills, Sunday, Dec. 28, 4:29 p.m. (Fox 29)
    • Week 18: Commanders at Eagles, TBD (TBD)

    — Rob Tornoe

    // Timestamp 10/20/25 7:00am