Roob’s Obs: Putting Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean into context originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Can you imagine a time when there’s a Roob’s 10 Random Eagles Observations every day? That would be 70 observations per week, 3,650 obs per year and 365,000 each century. You never know what the future holds! For now, we’ll put Quinyon Mitchell and …
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Joe Flacco: Wanted to provide a spark, wasn’t able to do it
The Colts made another quarterback change on Wednesday when they reversed course from two weeks ago by benching Joe Flacco and returning Anthony Richardson to the starting lineup. When Flacco was elevated to the starting lineup, the explanation was that he would give the team their best chance to win games. Flacco threw four interceptions and two touchdowns while losing …
Read More »Eagles vs. Commanders predictions for Week 11 of the NFL season
Eagles vs. Commanders predictions for Week 11 of the NFL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles (7-2) host the Commanders (7-3) in an NFC East battle on Thursday Night Football at the Linc. Let’s get to the predictions: Reuben Frank (4-5) The Eagles’ victims on their five-game winning streak are the 2-7 Browns, 2-8 Giants, 4-6 Bengals, …
Read More »Eagles notebook: The biggest test yet for Quinyon Mitchell
Eagles notebook: The biggest test yet for Quinyon Mitchell originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Quinyon Mitchell has been fantastic during his rookie season but will face another huge test on Thursday night against the Commanders. He’s going to get a full game against Terry McLaurin. “Just watching the tape, knowing he’s going to be on my side the whole …
Read More »Thursday Night Football: How to watch the Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles NFL game tonight
Jalen Hurts #1 and the Philadelphia Eagles play the Washington Commanders this Thursday. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images) Week 11 of the 2024 NFL season kicks off tonight with a Thursday Night Football game between the Washington Commanders and the New York Jets. Headed into tonight’s match, the Commanders are 7-3 and the Eagles are 7-2. The odds for tonight’s TNF game …
Read More »Lamar Jackson: “I don’t know” why we we’ve struggled against Steelers
When looking at Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s history against the Steelers, two things immediately jump out. One is that he’s missed more games against Pittsburgh since becoming the starter than he’s actually played and the other is that the two-time MVP has not been successful in the four starts he’s made over the last five seasons. The Ravens are 1-3 …
Read More »Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay know pain in New England. Are Rams in line for more?
Facing the Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., has been called intimidating, especially during New England’s heyday. (Charles Krupa / Associated Press) Matthew Stafford has played in 215 regular-season games and eight playoff games during his 15-plus NFL seasons. But the Rams quarterback has played only once against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. It did not go …
Read More »NFL Week 11 picks: Can Bills knock off unbeaten Chiefs? Bengals test Chargers defense
(Tim Hubbard / Los Angeles Times) Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups this week. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Record last week 8-6 (.571); season 98-54 (.645). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 6-8 (.429); season 82-69-1 (.543). Off: Cardinals, Buccaneers, …
Read More »Does Aaron Rodgers want to play in 2025? “I think so, yeah”
Aaron Rodgers’s post-Packers playing career has not gone well. Perhaps he thinks the third year will be the charm. Asked by reporters on Wednesday whether he still intends to play another year, Rodgers said, “I think so, yeah.” Rodgers currently has a $37.5 million compensation package for 2025. The money is not guaranteed. Which means the Jets will first have …
Read More »Bills are favored Sunday, but Chiefs with Patrick Mahomes are 11-3 as underdogs
The Bills are favored to beat the undefeated Chiefs on Sunday, but if we know anything about Patrick Mahomes, it’s that betting against him is risky. Kansas City is a two-point underdog at Buffalo, making Sunday’s game the 15th time the Chiefs have been underdogs with Mahomes as a starter. In those 15 games, the Chiefs are 11-3 straight up …
Read More »Falcons designate Lorenzo Carter to return from IR
The Falcons are getting one of their defensive contributors back on the field. Atlanta announced on Wednesday that the team has designated outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter to return from injured reserve, opening his 21-day practice window. Carter went on IR in mid-October after being placed in concussion protocol following Atlanta’s victory over Carolina in Week 6. Carter, 28, started five …
Read More »Tyron Smith, C.J. Mosley out of practice for Jets
Wide receiver Davante Adams had plenty of company on the sideline at Jets practice on Wednesday. Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich told reporters before practice that Adams would be sidelined by an illness and a wrist injury. The team’s injury report brought word of five other non-participants. The list is headlined by left tackle Tyron Smith (neck) and linebacker C.J. …
Read More »Titans cut S Mike Edwards
Mike Edwards’ tenure with the Titans lasted a week. He signed with Tennessee last Wednesday. The Titans cut him today, the team announced. Edwards was inactive for the team’s game against the Chargers this past Sunday. The Bills released Edwards after he played in three games, seeing action on seven defensive snaps and 13 on special teams. He totaled one …
Read More »Montez Sweat doesn’t practice Wednesday
The focus of the Bears’ week has been on firing offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, but Wednesday’s injury report offered a reminder that there are other issues for the team to deal with heading into their game against the Packers. The status of defensive end Montez Sweat (knee) will be something to watch after he was listed as out of practice. …
Read More »Nick Herbig a full participant, Najee Harris DNP on Wednesday
The Steelers are still on track to have linebacker Nick Herbig return in Sunday’s game against the Ravens, but several players did not participate in Wednesday’s practice. Herbig (hamstring) was a full participant on Wednesday, a positive sign in his recovery. Herbig has not played since the Oct. 6 loss to the Cowboys. But with Alex Highsmith sidelined with an …
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