Zach Berman
@zberm.bsky.social
Senior Writer at The Athletic
Covers the Eagles and the NFL
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Adjunct: Colo. State.
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Covers the Eagles and the NFL
Prev.: PHLY, Inquirer, Star-Ledger, Wash. Post
Author: UNDERDOGS, The Franchise, Leap Year
Adjunct: Colo. State.
[email protected]
TD, Washington.
Commanders take a 10-7 lead with 3:40 remaining.
The Commanders get the ball coming out of halftime. Eagles need to take advantage of the end of the half — hasn't been an area of strength for them this season.
Commanders take a 10-7 lead with 3:40 remaining.
The Commanders get the ball coming out of halftime. Eagles need to take advantage of the end of the half — hasn't been an area of strength for them this season.
December 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
TD, Washington.
Commanders take a 10-7 lead with 3:40 remaining.
The Commanders get the ball coming out of halftime. Eagles need to take advantage of the end of the half — hasn't been an area of strength for them this season.
Commanders take a 10-7 lead with 3:40 remaining.
The Commanders get the ball coming out of halftime. Eagles need to take advantage of the end of the half — hasn't been an area of strength for them this season.
For those asking why Quinyon Mitchell was not on McLaurin: As @denizselman33.bsky.social astutely observed, the Eagles are keeping Mitchell on the boundary side — not to the side of a WR. They've been doing it since the bye.
Fangio: "It simplifies it a little bit of flipping every other play."
Fangio: "It simplifies it a little bit of flipping every other play."
December 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
For those asking why Quinyon Mitchell was not on McLaurin: As @denizselman33.bsky.social astutely observed, the Eagles are keeping Mitchell on the boundary side — not to the side of a WR. They've been doing it since the bye.
Fangio: "It simplifies it a little bit of flipping every other play."
Fangio: "It simplifies it a little bit of flipping every other play."
Brandon Graham with his third sack.
He's now up to 79.5 in his career. That puts him past Chad Brown and Karl Mecklenberg on the all-time list.
He's now up to 79.5 in his career. That puts him past Chad Brown and Karl Mecklenberg on the all-time list.
December 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Brandon Graham with his third sack.
He's now up to 79.5 in his career. That puts him past Chad Brown and Karl Mecklenberg on the all-time list.
He's now up to 79.5 in his career. That puts him past Chad Brown and Karl Mecklenberg on the all-time list.
TD, Jalen Hurts to DeVonta Smith.
Hurts matches his career-high with 23 passing TDs.
Eagles take 7-3 lead.
Hurts matches his career-high with 23 passing TDs.
Eagles take 7-3 lead.
December 20, 2025 at 10:37 PM
TD, Jalen Hurts to DeVonta Smith.
Hurts matches his career-high with 23 passing TDs.
Eagles take 7-3 lead.
Hurts matches his career-high with 23 passing TDs.
Eagles take 7-3 lead.
Nakobe Dean has a hamstring injury. He's questionable to return.
Dean is now going to the locker room.
Nakobe Dean is injured after that third down.
He's walking off on his own, but struggled getting to his feet initially. He's going to the injury tent.
He's walking off on his own, but struggled getting to his feet initially. He's going to the injury tent.
December 20, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Nakobe Dean has a hamstring injury. He's questionable to return.
Dean is now going to the locker room.
Nakobe Dean is injured after that third down.
He's walking off on his own, but struggled getting to his feet initially. He's going to the injury tent.
He's walking off on his own, but struggled getting to his feet initially. He's going to the injury tent.
December 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Dean is now going to the locker room.
Nakobe Dean is injured after that third down.
He's walking off on his own, but struggled getting to his feet initially. He's going to the injury tent.
He's walking off on his own, but struggled getting to his feet initially. He's going to the injury tent.
December 20, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Nakobe Dean is injured after that third down.
He's walking off on his own, but struggled getting to his feet initially. He's going to the injury tent.
He's walking off on his own, but struggled getting to his feet initially. He's going to the injury tent.
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New Philly Special with @zberm.bsky.social!
* Jalen Hurts' health and his messaging
* Eagles/Commanders predictions
* Mailbag with @daboulciff.bsky.social
And details on the meetup!
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* Jalen Hurts' health and his messaging
* Eagles/Commanders predictions
* Mailbag with @daboulciff.bsky.social
And details on the meetup!
open.spotify.com/episode/3vhA...
Eagles-Commanders Predictions and Mailbag With Zach Berman!
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December 18, 2025 at 1:25 PM
New Philly Special with @zberm.bsky.social!
* Jalen Hurts' health and his messaging
* Eagles/Commanders predictions
* Mailbag with @daboulciff.bsky.social
And details on the meetup!
open.spotify.com/episode/3vhA...
* Jalen Hurts' health and his messaging
* Eagles/Commanders predictions
* Mailbag with @daboulciff.bsky.social
And details on the meetup!
open.spotify.com/episode/3vhA...
End-of-week Eagles notes include:
- Saquon Barkley on verge of back-to-back NFC East titles, 1,000-yard seasons
- Injury updates
- Eagles face another Jalen Hurts backup
- Eagles-Commanders prediction
Read on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
- Saquon Barkley on verge of back-to-back NFC East titles, 1,000-yard seasons
- Injury updates
- Eagles face another Jalen Hurts backup
- Eagles-Commanders prediction
Read on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
Eagles notes: Saquon Barkley on verge of back-to-back NFC East titles, 1,000-yard seasons
No NFC East team has won the division two years in a row in more than two decades, but Philadelphia can accomplish that Saturday.
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
End-of-week Eagles notes include:
- Saquon Barkley on verge of back-to-back NFC East titles, 1,000-yard seasons
- Injury updates
- Eagles face another Jalen Hurts backup
- Eagles-Commanders prediction
Read on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
- Saquon Barkley on verge of back-to-back NFC East titles, 1,000-yard seasons
- Injury updates
- Eagles face another Jalen Hurts backup
- Eagles-Commanders prediction
Read on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
Eight Eagles Thoughts include...
- A clinching opportunity in W16
- Another short week?!
- Breaking a two-decade streak
- Jalen Hurts update
- Why more "under center" talk
- Dallas Goedert in the RZ
- Zack Baun's encore
- DeVonta Smith's Heisman vote
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
- A clinching opportunity in W16
- Another short week?!
- Breaking a two-decade streak
- Jalen Hurts update
- Why more "under center" talk
- Dallas Goedert in the RZ
- Zack Baun's encore
- DeVonta Smith's Heisman vote
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Eight Eagles Thoughts: Jalen Hurts update, playoff bid within reach, another short week
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Eight Eagles Thoughts include...
- A clinching opportunity in W16
- Another short week?!
- Breaking a two-decade streak
- Jalen Hurts update
- Why more "under center" talk
- Dallas Goedert in the RZ
- Zack Baun's encore
- DeVonta Smith's Heisman vote
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
- A clinching opportunity in W16
- Another short week?!
- Breaking a two-decade streak
- Jalen Hurts update
- Why more "under center" talk
- Dallas Goedert in the RZ
- Zack Baun's encore
- DeVonta Smith's Heisman vote
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Brandon Graham continues to add to his legacy on an Eagles' defense that made history — and is showing why Jeffrey Lurie called it a "Super Bowl defense."
Read on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Read on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
December 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Brandon Graham continues to add to his legacy on an Eagles' defense that made history — and is showing why Jeffrey Lurie called it a "Super Bowl defense."
Read on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Read on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
For those who wanted to see Tanner McKee today: The Eagles have pulled Jalen Hurts with a 31-0 lead in the fourth quarter and as many TDs (3) as incompletions.
It's Week 15, the same week Hurts said last year: "So that's what y'all wanted to see, huh?"
It's Week 15, the same week Hurts said last year: "So that's what y'all wanted to see, huh?"
December 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
For those who wanted to see Tanner McKee today: The Eagles have pulled Jalen Hurts with a 31-0 lead in the fourth quarter and as many TDs (3) as incompletions.
It's Week 15, the same week Hurts said last year: "So that's what y'all wanted to see, huh?"
It's Week 15, the same week Hurts said last year: "So that's what y'all wanted to see, huh?"
Hurts to A.J. Brown for a 27-yard TD.
Hurts has 3 TDs today...and should have 4.
Big-time response by Hurts, who is 12 of 15 for 175 yards, 3 TDs, 39 rushing yards.
Hurts has 3 TDs today...and should have 4.
Big-time response by Hurts, who is 12 of 15 for 175 yards, 3 TDs, 39 rushing yards.
December 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Hurts to A.J. Brown for a 27-yard TD.
Hurts has 3 TDs today...and should have 4.
Big-time response by Hurts, who is 12 of 15 for 175 yards, 3 TDs, 39 rushing yards.
Hurts has 3 TDs today...and should have 4.
Big-time response by Hurts, who is 12 of 15 for 175 yards, 3 TDs, 39 rushing yards.
Eagles defense's sacks by week:
W1: 0
W2: 2
W3: 1
W4: 2
W5: 2
W6: 2
W7: 2
W8: 5
W10: 3
W11: 2
W12: 1
W13: 2
W14: 7
W15: 4 (With 17+ minutes to go)
W1: 0
W2: 2
W3: 1
W4: 2
W5: 2
W6: 2
W7: 2
W8: 5
W10: 3
W11: 2
W12: 1
W13: 2
W14: 7
W15: 4 (With 17+ minutes to go)
December 14, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Eagles defense's sacks by week:
W1: 0
W2: 2
W3: 1
W4: 2
W5: 2
W6: 2
W7: 2
W8: 5
W10: 3
W11: 2
W12: 1
W13: 2
W14: 7
W15: 4 (With 17+ minutes to go)
W1: 0
W2: 2
W3: 1
W4: 2
W5: 2
W6: 2
W7: 2
W8: 5
W10: 3
W11: 2
W12: 1
W13: 2
W14: 7
W15: 4 (With 17+ minutes to go)
Dallas Goedert is the fifth player in Eagles history with 400+ catches.
The others? Harold Carmichael, Zach Ertz, Pete Retzlaff, and Brian Westbrook.
Carmichael, Retzlaff, Westbrook are all in the franchise's Hall of Fame. Ertz will join them one day.
Goedert is in exclusive company.
The others? Harold Carmichael, Zach Ertz, Pete Retzlaff, and Brian Westbrook.
Carmichael, Retzlaff, Westbrook are all in the franchise's Hall of Fame. Ertz will join them one day.
Goedert is in exclusive company.
December 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Dallas Goedert is the fifth player in Eagles history with 400+ catches.
The others? Harold Carmichael, Zach Ertz, Pete Retzlaff, and Brian Westbrook.
Carmichael, Retzlaff, Westbrook are all in the franchise's Hall of Fame. Ertz will join them one day.
Goedert is in exclusive company.
The others? Harold Carmichael, Zach Ertz, Pete Retzlaff, and Brian Westbrook.
Carmichael, Retzlaff, Westbrook are all in the franchise's Hall of Fame. Ertz will join them one day.
Goedert is in exclusive company.
Kevin Patullo + Dallas Goedert in the RZ is a good combo.
Goedert with his second TD (and it could have been third). He's keeping pace with Trey McBride.
Hurts is 11 for 14 with 148 yards and 2 TDs, plus 40 rushing yards.
Goedert with his second TD (and it could have been third). He's keeping pace with Trey McBride.
Hurts is 11 for 14 with 148 yards and 2 TDs, plus 40 rushing yards.
December 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Kevin Patullo + Dallas Goedert in the RZ is a good combo.
Goedert with his second TD (and it could have been third). He's keeping pace with Trey McBride.
Hurts is 11 for 14 with 148 yards and 2 TDs, plus 40 rushing yards.
Goedert with his second TD (and it could have been third). He's keeping pace with Trey McBride.
Hurts is 11 for 14 with 148 yards and 2 TDs, plus 40 rushing yards.
TD, Saquon Barkley.
Eagles take a 17-0 lead with 1:57 remaining in second quarter.
Eagles take a 17-0 lead with 1:57 remaining in second quarter.
December 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
TD, Saquon Barkley.
Eagles take a 17-0 lead with 1:57 remaining in second quarter.
Eagles take a 17-0 lead with 1:57 remaining in second quarter.
Jalen Hurts has his most first-down rushes since Week 6 and most first-down rushing yards since Week 4. He's converted a first down on three of those 5 rushes.
This is when the offense is at its best — when it uses the RPRs (run/pass/QB run) to keep defense off balance.
This is when the offense is at its best — when it uses the RPRs (run/pass/QB run) to keep defense off balance.
December 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Jalen Hurts has his most first-down rushes since Week 6 and most first-down rushing yards since Week 4. He's converted a first down on three of those 5 rushes.
This is when the offense is at its best — when it uses the RPRs (run/pass/QB run) to keep defense off balance.
This is when the offense is at its best — when it uses the RPRs (run/pass/QB run) to keep defense off balance.
Eagles settle for a 27-yard FG to take a 10-0 lead.
That's the consolation after the drop. Need to score TDs when those opportunities are there. (And that one isn't on Hurts or Patullo, the two most in crosshairs.)
That's the consolation after the drop. Need to score TDs when those opportunities are there. (And that one isn't on Hurts or Patullo, the two most in crosshairs.)
Dallas Goedert drops a walk-in TD. Would have given him the lead among TEs — and spoiled a nice play design.
December 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Eagles settle for a 27-yard FG to take a 10-0 lead.
That's the consolation after the drop. Need to score TDs when those opportunities are there. (And that one isn't on Hurts or Patullo, the two most in crosshairs.)
That's the consolation after the drop. Need to score TDs when those opportunities are there. (And that one isn't on Hurts or Patullo, the two most in crosshairs.)
Dallas Goedert drops a walk-in TD. Would have given him the lead among TEs — and spoiled a nice play design.
December 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Dallas Goedert drops a walk-in TD. Would have given him the lead among TEs — and spoiled a nice play design.
Big fourth-down stop when Jaelan Phillips knocks down a pass at the line. Moro Ojomo also had a big sack to push the Raiders out of range. The defensive line is in position to overpower the Raiders this afternoon.
December 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Big fourth-down stop when Jaelan Phillips knocks down a pass at the line. Moro Ojomo also had a big sack to push the Raiders out of range. The defensive line is in position to overpower the Raiders this afternoon.
Nakobe Dean with a big tackle on Brock Bowers.
They were college teammates who both share December 13 (yesterday) as their birthday.
They were college teammates who both share December 13 (yesterday) as their birthday.
December 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Nakobe Dean with a big tackle on Brock Bowers.
They were college teammates who both share December 13 (yesterday) as their birthday.
They were college teammates who both share December 13 (yesterday) as their birthday.
TD, Hurts to Goedert on a shovel off play-action.
Nice play design — RZ play design has been impressive this season — and Goedert is in the end zone for the 8th time this season.
Nice play design — RZ play design has been impressive this season — and Goedert is in the end zone for the 8th time this season.
December 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
TD, Hurts to Goedert on a shovel off play-action.
Nice play design — RZ play design has been impressive this season — and Goedert is in the end zone for the 8th time this season.
Nice play design — RZ play design has been impressive this season — and Goedert is in the end zone for the 8th time this season.
...And a designed run from Jalen Hurts to move the chains. Eagles aren't changing the offense, but these are all flip-a-switch parts of the system that can improve the offense.
Eagles also getting into tempo early. From locker room conversations, it's seemed this is something the players have wanted and how they think the offense functions best right now. The key, though, is to avoid incompletions/negative plays.
December 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
...And a designed run from Jalen Hurts to move the chains. Eagles aren't changing the offense, but these are all flip-a-switch parts of the system that can improve the offense.
Eagles also getting into tempo early. From locker room conversations, it's seemed this is something the players have wanted and how they think the offense functions best right now. The key, though, is to avoid incompletions/negative plays.
December 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Eagles also getting into tempo early. From locker room conversations, it's seemed this is something the players have wanted and how they think the offense functions best right now. The key, though, is to avoid incompletions/negative plays.