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Today was first time Eagles won a game without a pass play of 20 yards since 2009 opener at Panthers

Won 38-10. Long catch: Avant 18 yards.

— Reuben Frank (@RoobCSN) September 25, 2017

Interesting stat, but also a bit misleading.

The Eagles had a pair of long pass interference penalties that set up 2 of their 3 TDs. You don’t get those penalties if you aren’t throwing the ball down the field. It is true that the team didn’t complete a pass of 20 yards, but they did try to stretch the field a couple of times and it paid off.

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Eagles fans went nuts when Jake Elliott hit his miracle FG to beat the Giants. Here are a couple of notable reactions.

.@JoelEmbiid was HYPED after the Eagles game-winning FG

(via @jaythetallkid) pic.twitter.com/k1BPuaaSxr

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 24, 2017

That’s pretty cool.

This is even better.

Probably the best reaction from @LFFStadium: Jake Elliott's parents. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/5sy9IKjk0L

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 24, 2017

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Caleb Sturgis is now on IR, with the ability to return. So meet the new PK.

Roster Move: #Eagles agree to terms with K Jake Elliott and place K Caleb Sturgis on Injured Reserve. pic.twitter.com/a4zDEIrmgS

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 12, 2017

.@Eagles special teams just got better by signing Jake Elliott. Monster leg on knockoffs and FG's have a real chance from inside 60 pic.twitter.com/VmmBCeyYPF

— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) September 12, 2017

Better? Not so sure about that. Elliot might have a monster leg, but he misses the long FG in that clip. I tend to trust Dave Fipp when it comes to STs so if he thinks Elliott can be the guy for now, so do I.

Elliott was drafted in the 5th round after a great college career. The Bengals have had PK issues in recent years and hoped he would be The Guy. Instead, he was beaten out by a guy named Randy Bullock. Elliott showed enough promise the Bengals put him on their practice squad and hoped to develop him.

Now he’s an Eagle.

Looks like the team checked out some other PKs before deciding to go with Elliott.

#Eagles did not work out any CBs on Tuesday, but worked out Ks Mike Nugent, Josh Lambo, and Marshall Koehn.

— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) September 13, 2017

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Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com wrote about the outstanding defense and poor offense of opening weekend. He focused on the best defenses in the league. The Eagles were one of five teams he singled out.

Philadelphia Eagles: I went into the season believing that Fletcher Cox, Brandon Graham and Tim Jernigan could rival any defensive line trio in the league. Their Week 1 totals: six tackles for loss, four sacks and two forced fumbles against the Redskins, including the one returned by Cox for a game-sealing score. (The group will have to be strong enough to hold the team together until No. 1 cornerback Ronald Darby returns from his dislocated ankle.)

Like the other teams on this list, the Eagles have the requisite depth to keep their stars fresh. Each member of the trio above played fewer than 70 percent of their team’s defensive snaps.

Deep, talented and with playmakers at each level…this defense should have a big season.

Shot 8 – Stingy run defense by the #Eagles all day long. Hard, violent edge set by Curry, Graham cleans up backside pic.twitter.com/1FdRCZNtKd

— Fran Duffy (@fduffy3) September 12, 2017

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Good week for Big Red and his guys.

The Andy Reid coaching family went 5-0 in Week 1, winning by a combined score of 136-59.

That’s Andy Reid, John Harbaugh, Ron Rivera, Doug Pederson and Sean McDermott.

Impressive group.

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This is crazy.

Most 300-yard games in Eagles history
27 … McNabb
12 … Randall
12 … Jaws
10 … Jurgensen
10 … Vick
8 … Foles
8 … Snead
5 … Wentz
5 … Bradford

— Reuben Frank (@RoobCSN) September 11, 2017

That shows you how much the game of football has changed. Jaws only had 12 games with 300 or more yards passing and Carson Wentz already has 5 in 17 starts.

Where is G.J. Kinne on that list?

What happened on that fumble/pass/fumble?

The Washington Post got some comments from the official.

“There was nothing conclusive that would overturn the ruling on the field,” Allen said. “All the views we had were inconclusive, so we have to stay with the ruling on the field.”

When asked what made him comfortable enough to call it a fumble in real time, Allen said, “I just have to go with my gut. And my gut said fumble.”

The answer about “going with my gut” would bug me if I were the Skins. What did you see, not what did you feel happened.

As for not changing it, one of the replays looked somewhat conclusive, but another angle made it look like the ball came out of the hand as a non-pass. I can see where there was enough doubt to let the call stand.

Fletchhhhhhhh (Pt. 2)

BG with the forced fumble, Fletcher does the rest. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/a9k4cfc5vF

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 10, 2017

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There aren't any teams more aggressive than the Eagles. I think we can expect moves to be made – @AdamSchefter

— 975TheFanatic (@975TheFanatic) March 8, 2017

Up until now, I have not heard anything on Kenny Britt and the Eagles – @AdamSchefter

— 975TheFanatic (@975TheFanatic) March 8, 2017

.@AdamSchefter does not think that the Eagles will sign Terrelle Pryor. He believes the Browns are still the top team to sign him

— 975TheFanatic (@975TheFanatic) March 8, 2017

There is a lot of interest in linebackers, I think they could get something back for him – @AdamSchefter on Mychal Kendricks

— 975TheFanatic (@975TheFanatic) March 8, 2017

#Ravens DL Brandon Williams also appears set to do well. Contract could be in range of what DL Damon Harrison (5 yr, $46.25M) got last year.

— Jason Cole (@JasonColeBR) March 8, 2017

Williams is considered the top DT on the free agent market. If he is projected to get just over $9M per year, Bennie Logan should be in the $7.5 to $8M range. That makes him more affordable for the Eagles.

I get the feeling the team wants him back, but the price has to be right. They’re paying Fletcher Cox huge money and can’t give Logan a blank check. We’ll find out soon enough just how much the Eagles do want Logan back and what his price tag is.

Logan’s numbers weren’t great, but he was disruptive.

Welcome back Bennie! Logan knifes into the backfield and Graham cleans it up. @AdrianFedkiw pic.twitter.com/fLWnwZwNqF

— Philly Influencer (@PHL_Influencer) November 13, 2016

Not politics, I’m talking about the Skins.

Or should I say, Pierre Garcon is talking about the Skins.

"Everyone thinks we're a mess right now."
"What should we do?"
"Let's give the head coach a contract extension!" https://t.co/oYGfRLfY3D

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 5, 2017

https://twitter.com/PierreGarcon/status/838592091433365505

Ouch.

Must be fun to walk away from the dysfunctional organization.