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Founder/Writer/Editor: Between The Hashmarks.
FOX29 Sports On-Air Contributor
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Have covered the NFL for 15 Seasons, including stops at NJ.com and Heavy Sports
It’s that first sentence where you’re wrong.
It’s this weird hubristic worried headspace that I’m seeing in Eagles fans that I’m in awe of
Bears are legit, and have been for a month the way they’re playing. Dallas is a completely different team since trade deadline. GB is legit and was a great W.
It’s this weird hubristic worried headspace that I’m seeing in Eagles fans that I’m in awe of
Bears are legit, and have been for a month the way they’re playing. Dallas is a completely different team since trade deadline. GB is legit and was a great W.
No. We know the rest of the league is weak. We know that.
Which makes this *more* frustrating. B/c we should be killing these teams. But we've played so badly we haven't.
The issues we all saw clear as day in the beginning of the year have not been cleaned up. We're not exaggerating.
Which makes this *more* frustrating. B/c we should be killing these teams. But we've played so badly we haven't.
The issues we all saw clear as day in the beginning of the year have not been cleaned up. We're not exaggerating.
I see soooooooooooo much of this from family and friends who only watch the Eagles.
Not just over exaggerating Philly’s issues, but continually undervaluing opponents and what they do well.
I get it, I watch and view football much differently than most, but it’s like Eagles fans live in a bubble
Not just over exaggerating Philly’s issues, but continually undervaluing opponents and what they do well.
I get it, I watch and view football much differently than most, but it’s like Eagles fans live in a bubble
November 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
It’s that first sentence where you’re wrong.
It’s this weird hubristic worried headspace that I’m seeing in Eagles fans that I’m in awe of
Bears are legit, and have been for a month the way they’re playing. Dallas is a completely different team since trade deadline. GB is legit and was a great W.
It’s this weird hubristic worried headspace that I’m seeing in Eagles fans that I’m in awe of
Bears are legit, and have been for a month the way they’re playing. Dallas is a completely different team since trade deadline. GB is legit and was a great W.
Philly’s schedule is too weak down the stretch to allow that to happen
They get two games against the Commanders’ skeletons, and the Raiders who folded up the tents and quit en masse two weeks ago
Maybe one and done in the playoffs, but the loss will come at home and this team isn’t as good as ‘23
They get two games against the Commanders’ skeletons, and the Raiders who folded up the tents and quit en masse two weeks ago
Maybe one and done in the playoffs, but the loss will come at home and this team isn’t as good as ‘23
If this didn’t feel like a season I’ve seen already (2023), I personally wouldn’t be as annoyed. I had to hear “we haven’t played our best football yet” every week and then they collapsed.
November 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Philly’s schedule is too weak down the stretch to allow that to happen
They get two games against the Commanders’ skeletons, and the Raiders who folded up the tents and quit en masse two weeks ago
Maybe one and done in the playoffs, but the loss will come at home and this team isn’t as good as ‘23
They get two games against the Commanders’ skeletons, and the Raiders who folded up the tents and quit en masse two weeks ago
Maybe one and done in the playoffs, but the loss will come at home and this team isn’t as good as ‘23
I see soooooooooooo much of this from family and friends who only watch the Eagles.
Not just over exaggerating Philly’s issues, but continually undervaluing opponents and what they do well.
I get it, I watch and view football much differently than most, but it’s like Eagles fans live in a bubble
Not just over exaggerating Philly’s issues, but continually undervaluing opponents and what they do well.
I get it, I watch and view football much differently than most, but it’s like Eagles fans live in a bubble
I would actually recommend that Eagles fans who are "fed up" force themselves to root for another team for a while. And they can't pick the Chiefs (they could have done that any time in the 2010s).
Bills and Ravens fandom is great right now. Right?
Bills and Ravens fandom is great right now. Right?
My Eagles supporting in laws said they should find a new team to root for, potentially the Bears. There aren’t many worse fandom swaps I can think of.
November 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I see soooooooooooo much of this from family and friends who only watch the Eagles.
Not just over exaggerating Philly’s issues, but continually undervaluing opponents and what they do well.
I get it, I watch and view football much differently than most, but it’s like Eagles fans live in a bubble
Not just over exaggerating Philly’s issues, but continually undervaluing opponents and what they do well.
I get it, I watch and view football much differently than most, but it’s like Eagles fans live in a bubble
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November 29, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Back of the napkin power rankings:
1. Rams
2. Patriots
3. Seahawks
4. Broncos
5. Bears
6. Packers
7. Eagles
8. Colts
9. Cowboys
10. Chiefs
1. Rams
2. Patriots
3. Seahawks
4. Broncos
5. Bears
6. Packers
7. Eagles
8. Colts
9. Cowboys
10. Chiefs
November 29, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Back of the napkin power rankings:
1. Rams
2. Patriots
3. Seahawks
4. Broncos
5. Bears
6. Packers
7. Eagles
8. Colts
9. Cowboys
10. Chiefs
1. Rams
2. Patriots
3. Seahawks
4. Broncos
5. Bears
6. Packers
7. Eagles
8. Colts
9. Cowboys
10. Chiefs
Caleb Williams calls Game.
November 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Caleb Williams calls Game.
I honestly think what you’re seeing in Philly is the consequences of having a Head Coach of the Vibes.
Easy to build team chemistry when you have the world’s best offensive line and an identity (1/2)
Easy to build team chemistry when you have the world’s best offensive line and an identity (1/2)
November 28, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I honestly think what you’re seeing in Philly is the consequences of having a Head Coach of the Vibes.
Easy to build team chemistry when you have the world’s best offensive line and an identity (1/2)
Easy to build team chemistry when you have the world’s best offensive line and an identity (1/2)
They have *zero* answers.
I have also been screaming to anyone who would listen that the Bears are more than some cute little upstart story.
No one listened …
I have also been screaming to anyone who would listen that the Bears are more than some cute little upstart story.
No one listened …
Getting beaten up this badly on run defense this late in the season is a bad omen 😳
November 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM
They have *zero* answers.
I have also been screaming to anyone who would listen that the Bears are more than some cute little upstart story.
No one listened …
I have also been screaming to anyone who would listen that the Bears are more than some cute little upstart story.
No one listened …
I could see the Eagles moving off Kevin Petullo if this doesn’t turn around.
A first scapegoat/sacrificial lamb, if nothing else. But there’s no identity to that offense despite an insane amount of talent at the skill positions.
A first scapegoat/sacrificial lamb, if nothing else. But there’s no identity to that offense despite an insane amount of talent at the skill positions.
November 28, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I could see the Eagles moving off Kevin Petullo if this doesn’t turn around.
A first scapegoat/sacrificial lamb, if nothing else. But there’s no identity to that offense despite an insane amount of talent at the skill positions.
A first scapegoat/sacrificial lamb, if nothing else. But there’s no identity to that offense despite an insane amount of talent at the skill positions.
Kyle Monangai made that look way too easy.
The Bears running game has absolutely ruled the afternoon.
The Bears running game has absolutely ruled the afternoon.
November 28, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Kyle Monangai made that look way too easy.
The Bears running game has absolutely ruled the afternoon.
The Bears running game has absolutely ruled the afternoon.
Huge completion by Caleb Williams. Did a great job going through his progressions to Colston Loveland in a massive spot.
November 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Huge completion by Caleb Williams. Did a great job going through his progressions to Colston Loveland in a massive spot.
Jalean Phillips has been such a critical addition to that Eagles defense. What a difference maker.
November 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Jalean Phillips has been such a critical addition to that Eagles defense. What a difference maker.
Huge statement by the Eagles’ defense. They needed that, because the freight train was about to take off.
November 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Huge statement by the Eagles’ defense. They needed that, because the freight train was about to take off.
The Bears are just decimating the Eagles up front. What a clinic …
November 28, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The Bears are just decimating the Eagles up front. What a clinic …
This Bears offense is starting to really resemble the way the Lions run the ball, with really similar blocking schemes and success …
November 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
This Bears offense is starting to really resemble the way the Lions run the ball, with really similar blocking schemes and success …
Uncharacteristic miss from Jalen Hurts. If he leads him … deuces ✌🏼
November 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Uncharacteristic miss from Jalen Hurts. If he leads him … deuces ✌🏼
They just dictated at every level and punched Philly in the mouth.
That’s one heck of an opening statement and what Chicago has been doing for the past month, backed by a defense that seems to always create turnovers.
That’s one heck of an opening statement and what Chicago has been doing for the past month, backed by a defense that seems to always create turnovers.
November 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
They just dictated at every level and punched Philly in the mouth.
That’s one heck of an opening statement and what Chicago has been doing for the past month, backed by a defense that seems to always create turnovers.
That’s one heck of an opening statement and what Chicago has been doing for the past month, backed by a defense that seems to always create turnovers.
Monangai for 6, Monangai for 5, Swift for 7, Monangai for 9 … not great for Vic Fangio’s front …
November 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Monangai for 6, Monangai for 5, Swift for 7, Monangai for 9 … not great for Vic Fangio’s front …
Caleb Williams can’t miss that throw. I’m sorry. That’s an easy touchdown.
November 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Caleb Williams can’t miss that throw. I’m sorry. That’s an easy touchdown.
Kyle Monangai is going to be really, really good. He’s already looking like insane value for the Bears. Such great vision, such explosive burst.
November 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Kyle Monangai is going to be really, really good. He’s already looking like insane value for the Bears. Such great vision, such explosive burst.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
So, hey, I just tried to extend all the new subscriptions for this deal, and you can only add it by 90 days
So … If you take advantage of this deal, you won’t be charged again until MARCH 2027
That means you’re locked in through TWO legal tampering periods. It works out to about $3.25 per month 👀
So … If you take advantage of this deal, you won’t be charged again until MARCH 2027
That means you’re locked in through TWO legal tampering periods. It works out to about $3.25 per month 👀
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November 28, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Honestly "Don't Engage, Just Block" has transformed my social media experience so profoundly that it's hard for me to describe. It's just so much better to be online now.
i also liked the fact that most of us who had come from the other site had the mentality of not giving "bad actors" the benefit of the doubt on here , and told all to block, not mute, an move on
November 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Honestly "Don't Engage, Just Block" has transformed my social media experience so profoundly that it's hard for me to describe. It's just so much better to be online now.