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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 9h

Kevin Patullo and the Eagles offense used the "mini-bye" to self-evaluate what has gone wrong during the first six games of the season.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 9h

More on how Fangio and the defense are moving on 👇

Adoree’ Jackson ‘probably’ will start at cornerback for Eagles; Quinyon Mitchell’s status in question

Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio indicated that Jackson would get the nod over Kelee Ringo on Sunday at Minnesota. Meanwhile, it “remains to be seen” if Mitchell's hamstring injury has healed enough.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 9h

Vic Fangio said he didn’t have an inkling that Za’Darius Smith was considering retirement ahead of his announcement on Monday.

Now, he is tasked with figuring out the best path forward for the edge rusher corps.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 9h

Rick Tocchet wants to get Nikita Grebenkin more minutes. He also wants to get Jett Luchanko more minutes, and he’d like to find a few more for Matvei Michkov as well.

But so far, he hasn’t been able to because the Flyers just keep taking penalties.

Rick Tocchet wants to play Flyers’ young forwards more, but penalties are cutting into their time

The coach moved Nikita Grebenkin into Matvei Michkov's spot to get a closer look late in the victory against the Florida Panthers.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 11h

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Riding with Philly Rob | Sports Daily Newsletter

The Phillies decide to stick with Thomson for next season.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 11h

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‘It was time’: Penn State players and fans react to James Franklin’s firing

Franklin entered the season with national championship expectations after bringing the Nittany Lions back to relevance.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 11h

Penn State alums, fans, and critics are chiming in after James Franklin’s firing.

Can you tell who said this quote about it all?

A photo of James Franklin with white text near the bottom that says "Who said it?" Underneath that is a quote that says "Regardless of the situation at hand, this one doesn't feel right to me! Coach deserved better! Myself and countless others wouldn't be where we are today without coach! Thank you."

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 13h

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Flyers pay tribute Bernie Parent ahead of home opener against the Florida Panthers

The Flyers skated with Parent's No. 1 patch on their jerseys, and placed his number behind both goals in his honor, which will remain for the entire 2025-26 season.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 13h

Prior to Monday’s home opener, the Flyers paid tribute to legendary goaltender Bernie Parent, who died on Sept. 21 at age 80.

In lieu of the traditional moment of silence, the Flyers opted to honor Parent with a round of applause.

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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 13h

From @phillysport.bsky.social colleague Sean McKeown:

Penn women's basketball has a firm belief that behind its young, but eager roster, ‘anything can happen’

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Penn has a firm belief that behind its young, but eager roster, ‘anything can happen’

Following a season in which the Quakers lost in the first round of the Ivy League tournament for the third straight year, they are out to not just return, but be a surprise.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 13h

For her latest collaboration, Saraiya drew Flyers players with the Philly skyline in the background, using the comic book art style that inspired her early work.

Local sports artist Dhwani Saraiya designed a T-shirt for the Flyers’ home opener: ‘One of the coolest feelings’

For her latest Philly pro sports team collaboration, Saraiya drew Flyers players with the Philadelphia skyline in the background, using the comic book art style that inspired her early work.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 13h

Every fan in attendance for the Flyers’ home opener Monday went home with a Dhwani Saraiya special: a giveaway shirt with a hand-drawn Flyers design.

A photo of Dhwani Saraiya holding up her latest t-shirt with a headline in black text over a white background above it that says "Local sports artist Dhwani Saraiya designed a T-shirt for the Flyers' home opener: 'One of the coolest feelings.'"

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 14h

The Vikings have an elite pass defense, but the Eagles, despite their flaws, aren’t like the other offenses.

Eagles vs. Vikings in Week 7: Here are the numbers that matter

The Vikings have an elite pass defense, but the Eagles, despite their flaws, aren’t like the offenses Minnesota has faced so far.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 15h

Yes, the Vikings have the best pass defense by EPA per play in the NFL. But the opposing quarterbacks they've faced offer some necessary context.

A look at some relevant numbers ahead of Eagles-Vikings:

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Eagles vs. Vikings in Week 7: Here are the numbers that matter

The Vikings have an elite pass defense, but the Eagles, despite their flaws, aren’t like the offenses Minnesota has faced so far.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 15h

Here are five players the Eagles could consider acquiring to bulk up the position ⤵️

Five trade targets for depleted Eagles edge rusher corps, from Trey Hendrickson to Jermaine Johnson

Za'Darius Smith retired on Monday, leaving the Eagles have just four healthy edge rushers. With trade deadline is three weeks away, Howie Roseman could get active for an impactful edge defender.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 15h

Za'Darius Smith retired on Monday, leaving the Eagles have just four healthy edge rushers.

With trade deadline is three weeks away, Howie Roseman could get active for an impactful edge defender.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 15h

Here are their three most pressing questions ⤵️

Phillies offseason preview: Futures of Schwarber, Realmuto, and time for a youth movement?

There will be pressure to improve a roster that figures to undergo more changes this winter than in any of the previous three. Here are their three most pressing questions.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 15h

There will be pressure to improve a roster that figures to undergo more changes this winter than in any of the previous three.

A photo of J.T. Realmuto, Kyle Schwarber, and Justin Crawford with a headline in black text over a white background below that says "Phillies offseason preview: Futures of Schwarber, Realmuto, and time for a youth movement?"

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 16h

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Why the Phillies kept Rob Thomson, and were right to do so | David Murphy

John Middleton could have done the easy thing and deluded himself into thinking that a different manager might have had the Phillies back in the NLCS. He didn’t, and that’s a good thing.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 16h

"Firing the manager is the easy thing to do. For the Phillies, the hardest work lies elsewhere," writes @highcheese.bsky.social.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 16h

The Sixers will honor Allen Iverson and the 2001 NBA Finals team with a reunion game, taking place on Jan. 31 against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Sixers will honor Allen Iverson and the 2001 NBA Finals team with a reunion game in January

The Sixers will honor Allen Iverson and the 2001 NBA Finals team with a reunion game, taking place on Jan. 31 against the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 17h

The Flyers avenged their season-opening loss to the two-time defending champs, as Sean Couturier tallied four points, including the game-winning goal off a brilliant pass from Trevor Zegras, in a 5-2 win.