Eagles News: Saquon Barkley discusses chasing Eric Dickerson

On December 16, 2024By Littum

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Saquon Barkley opens up on chasing Eric Dickerson’s NFL rushing record – NBCSP
“I know a lot about Eric Dickerson,” Barkley said. “I know he’s got the record. He’s (had it) for 40 years. Obviously, I’ve heard the talk. I know the number. I know what it takes to get it.” it, with the emotions of how I feel about it, but the mindset is don’t be afraid of it, embrace it. It is there. Challenge yourself to try to get it. But at the end of the day, the most important thing is winning football games.” With a huge game in the next three, Barkley could give himself an opportunity to break Dickerson’s mark before the season finale against the Giants, his former team, which could allow Nick Sirianni to close him down a week before if the Eagles are locked into their playoff seed He should average 161 yards against SteelersCommanders and Cowboys to tie the record in 16 games.

Eagles Vibes Check Week – BGN
Because the Steelers don’t care. Vibes are never a problem under Mike Tomlin. They have their share of bumps in the road, but this is the steadiest hand in football. Diontae Johnson has only played 17 and notoriously not 18 snaps for the Ravens with 0 catches since Tomlin shadowed him in a press conference. Kenny Pickett became an Eagle four days after telling Tomlin he wasn’t happy Russell Wilson was the QB1 in OTAs. If the Eagles beat the Steelers at home, who are missing some key players, they will have walked the walk this week. But if they don’t, if we get another slow start on offense, another lousy Jalen Hurts passing performance, another game where AJ Brown is only targeted 4 or 5 times, if we get a delayed Jalen Hurts turnover play – he has never gone five straight games without a turnover, he currently has four in a row. That’s when we’ll see what this team is made of.

Eagles chants erupt as Bill Belichick is introduced at North Carolina basketball game – PhillyVoice
Bill Belichick is no longer in the NFL and heading to the college game as the new coach for North Carolina Tar Heelsbut Super Bowl LII will follow him everywhere. Belichick, the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach, appeared at the North Carolina game at the Dean Smith Center on Saturday. The Tar Heels host Philadelphia’s own La Salle Explorers. Although La Salle fans weren’t in large numbers down in Chapel Hill for the game when Belichick appeared on the field, ‘EAGLE-S’ chants naturally erupted from the fervent few who made the trip down from Philly. La Salle hoops podcast The Gola Standard was in attendance and had video of it.

NFL Week 15 picks, schedule, odds, injuries, fantasy tips – ESPN
Bold prediction: AJ Brown will receive at least four targets in the first quarter. In an effort to quell the potential contention of Philadelphia’s passing game, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Eagles try to force the ball to Brown early. — Walder

NFL week 15 betting notebook – PFF
So much of how you bet on this game depends on whether you think 1) the Eagles can play up front or 2) the Eagles’ offensive line can keep Hurts clean against one of the NFL’s most talented pass rush units . If Hurts has clean pockets to work from, Brown and Smith will have options against a Steelers defense that lives in single-high. I expect Joey Porter Jr. primarily sees Brown, which could limit his production. When Porter loses, he tends to grab, which is yards for the offense, but not for the wide receiver he’s covering. However, Brown has been elite for years against man coverage, so this is definitely a matchup he can win. I prefer DeVonta Smith because he will likely see less of Porter.

Eagles mourn passing of NFL champion Riley Gunnels – PE.com
The Eagles are saddened to learn of the passing of NFL champion Riley Gunnels, who bled well after his playing days and passed on his love of the Eagles to his family. He was 87 years old when he died on Monday. Gunnels was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers as a defensive tackle in 1959 after starting three years as an offensive tackle for the University of Georgia. He learned the tricks of the trade, but was released by the Steelers at the end of training camp. The Eagles brought him on board in 1960, and he combined the skills he honed in Pittsburgh with his massive 6-foot-3, 253-pound frame to earn a key reserve on the championship defense.

Steelers vs. Eagles: BTSC Staff Predictions for Week 15 – Behind The Steel Curtain
The outlook for this game feels pretty bleak at first glance. 6.5-point underdogs, on the road against a team the Steelers haven’t won a road game against since 1965. They’re without their best wide receiver. They are without one of their top defenders in the secondary with George Pickens and top run defender in De’Shon Elliott and another anchor on the defensive line (and locker room) with Larry Ogunjobi. Still, it doesn’t feel like a moment too big for this team that has shown grit and resilience despite the many, many doubts surrounding the league. Philadelphia, on a nine-game winning streak, with one of the league’s best rushing attacks – further underscoring how much the loss of Elliott could mean in this game. This has all the makings of a classic low-scoring, physical match where the last team standing emerges victorious. Pittsburgh’s ability to keep track of QBs this season (not without contributions from Elliott, of course) and the number of playmakers capable of generating turnovers should at least make it close. Steelers 13, Eagles 14 in the big battle for PA. —Kate Magdziuk

Washington Commanders Roster Moves: Kicker insurance and Jamison Crowder returns from IR – Hogs Haven
The Washington’s commanders announced four roster moves before Sunday’s road game against New Orleans Saints. WR Noah Brown suffered a serious kidney injury during the Week 13 game vs Tennessee Titans. Head coach Dan Quinn said it would likely keep him out for the rest of the season, and the team moved to claim WR KJ Osborn off waivers from New England Patriots. Brown was officially placed on injured reserve today. Washington gets another wide receiver back from injured reserve. Jamison Crowder was placed on IR with a calf injury on Oct. 2, and his 21-day practice window opened Monday as the team returned from its bye. He was a full participant in practice all week, and had a questionable designation due to still being on IR. Crowder will be available to play WR and help return if needed, unlike Osborn who will likely need another week to integrate into Kliff Kingsbury’s offense.

Report: Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs to have season-ending surgery – Blogging The Boys
The Dallas Cowboys damage failures continue to be a thing. Cornerback Trevon Diggs, who was listed as questionable for the Cowboys Week 15 game against Carolina Panthershas been downgraded to out with a knee injury, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Not only is he out on Sunday, but it is being reported that he will have season-ending surgery.

Stephen Jones ‘can’t imagine’ seeing Micah Parsons play anywhere else as Cowboys enter crucial 2025 offseason – NFL.com
The Cowboys are 5-8 heading into today’s game against the Panthers, and in the words of manager Stephen Jones, “they’re just trying to win a game.” It’s been that kind of season for Dallas, one destined to end in disappointment no matter how the final four games of the regular season go. That’s why the team’s brass will spend the offseason examining how they got there and what led them down this frustrating path. Note: Jerry Jones, Stephen Jones, vice president of player personnel Will McClay and other members of the team’s brass will explore what effects signing high-profile, big-money players has on the rest of their players. . “To me, it would be irresponsible if every year you don’t look at the whole job and the big picture and how those guys fit into the big picture,” Stephen Jones told NFL.com at the conclusion of the NFL’s December league. Meeting in Las Colinas, Texas, on Wednesday, “and how we want to think about our team in terms of the big picture going forward.” With a potential blockbuster contract extension for star defenseman Micah Parsons looming, this investigation could become extremely interesting.

Week 15 rooting guide for New York Giants fans: First overall pick scenarios – Big Blue View
The Athletic currently gives the Giants a 41% chance to end up with the first pick in the draft, while the Pro Football Network gives the Giants a 38.9% chance to be on the clock as soon as the season ends. However, as PFN explains, no team currently “controls their destiny” with regard to the first pick in the draft. This is because there are far too many pieces involved in tiebreakers that teams have no control over. All the Giants — or the Raiders, for that matter — can do is lose. In addition to the two-win teams, there are currently six more teams with three wins, and a lone win by the Giants could potentially drop them from a Top-2 pick all the way down to No. 8 overall.

18 Things Jake Haener Looks Like Because He Definitely Doesn’t Look Like An NFL QB – SB Nation
The Saints are forced to make a change at QB after Derek Carr injured his non-throwing hand, and Jake Haener gets the nod. It comes with the realization that no one in the history of sports has looked less like an athlete than Jake Haener.