Eagles grades by position after running over Rams in LA originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Behind another stellar rushing performance and an impressive evening from their defense, the Eagles put together a complete performance in their 37-20 win over the Rams. They have now won seven straight games and are rolling as they enter Week 13 …
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Saquon Barkley vaults his way into MVP conversation with record performance
Saquon Barkley vaults his way into MVP conversation with record performance originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia INGLEWOOD, Calif. — There’s no doubt about it anymore. Saquon Barkley absolutely deserves to be in contention for the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award. “I don’t know why he wouldn’t be,” Lane Johnson said. Johnson isn’t alone. Because anyone who watched Barkley’s record-breaking …
Read More »Saquon Barkley gives another most valuable lesson in Eagles’ rout of Rams
The Eagles’ Saquon Barkley runs around Rams safety Quentin Lake in the third quarter. Barkley finished with a franchise-record 255 yards on the ground. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Saquon Barkley isn’t just penning a spectacular chapter of his NFL career, he’s rewriting his entire story. The New York Giants allowed Barkley to walk away. Now the superstar running …
Read More »Rams takeaways: Even after loss to Eagles, the NFC West is well within their grasp
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts passes before blitzing Rams safety Quentin Lake can make a tackle. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Rams 37-20 on Sunday night at SoFi Stadium. What we learned from a loss that dropped the Rams’ record to 5-6. Rams fortunate to be in middling NFC West Rams receiver Puka Nacua is …
Read More »Top players to watch at 2024 CHL-USA Prospects Challenge
Rachel Doerrie, ESPNNov 25, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseRachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. The CHL USA Top Prospects Challenge is taking place on …
Read More »‘Enthusiasm unknown to mankind’: How the Harbaugh family mantra began
(Photos by Associated Press; Photo Illustration by Tim Hubbard / Los Angeles Times) While their sons add another chapter to their unmatched slice of NFL history, Jack and Jackie Harbaugh will be tuned in from across the country. The warm and endlessly enthusiastic couple will be celebrating their 63rd anniversary Monday when sons John and Jim coach against each other …
Read More »Rams are run over as Saquon Barkley’s 302 yards spark an Eagles rout
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley runs 70 yards for touchdown on the first play of the second half against the Rams. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) The Dodgers’ World Series trophy was in the house. So was Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles. Also on hand Sunday night at SoFi Stadium were members of the St. Louis Rams’ 1999 Super …
Read More »Will John Mara change his mind and clean house?
Last month, Giants co-owner John Mara said he doesn’t anticipate making any major changes during or after the 2024 season. Sunday’s outcome will test his resolve. For multiple reasons. Beyond the embarrassing 30-7 home loss to the Buccaneers, multiple players called the team “soft” and questioned the effort of the team. Then, Mara got to watch former Giants running back …
Read More »Winners, losers as Eagles rout Rams 37-20 on Sunday Night Football
Winners, losers as Eagles rout Rams 37-20 on Sunday Night Football originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Welcome to the Saquon Barkley show. The Philadelphia Eagles kept rolling with a dominant 37-20 road result at the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football. Los Angeles led in the first quarter but Barkley helped Philadelphia take control at the interval, where …
Read More »Week 12 Care/Don’t Care: The Saquon Barkley-MVP debate is not productive
5 things I care about Philly’s D-line beats up on L.A. One of the matchups I was most keen to watch in Week 12 was the Eagles defense against the Rams offense. Despite some of the gaudy efficiency numbers Los Angeles boasts when it has all its star skill-position players on the field together, there appeared to be some leaks …
Read More »Warner admits embarrassment after 49ers’ blowout loss to Packers
Warner admits embarrassment after 49ers’ blowout loss to Packers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area GREEN BAY, Wisc. — There were no bright spots for the 49ers’ defense in their 38-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, which is new territory for Fred Warner. “This is probably one of the worst ones I’ve been a part of,” …
Read More »Brandon Graham vows to lead Eagles even after season-ending injury
Brandon Graham vows to lead Eagles even after season-ending injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia INGLEWOOD, Calif. — In the coming days, there will probably be a few tears. But there was no time for that on Sunday night. As Brandon Graham announced after the Eagles’ 37-20 win over the Rams at SoFi Stadium that his season was over …
Read More »Shanahan explains his outburst after 49ers’ penalties vs. Packers
Shanahan explains his outburst after 49ers’ penalties vs. Packers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area GREEN BAY, Wisc. — Coach Kyle Shanahan had a disagreement with referee Craig Wrolstad about the legitimacy of the first of back-to-back penalties for 12 men on the field. But the second one, there was little room for interpretation. The 49ers blew it. The …
Read More »Did Austin Seibert just suffer the most agonizing few minutes in NFL history?
Austin Seibert takes in his second missed extra point against the Dallas Cowboys.Photograph: Peter Casey/USA Today Sports If you’re under the impression that NFL special teams this season have been especially wonky, you are completely and utterly correct. Still, as weird as it special teams had been through the first 11 weeks of the season, nothing could quite compare to …
Read More »Saquon Barkley: I love being in the MVP conversation, but it’s a team sport
Saquon Barkley put together his best game of what’s already been a career season on Sunday night against the Rams, accounting for 302 yards from scrimmage in the 37-20 victory. Barkley rushed for a career-high 255 yards on 26 carries, scoring touchdowns on runs of 70 and 72 yards in the second half. But even without those 142 yards, the …
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