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Bruce Ewing

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Bruce Ewing is 183 pounds of twisted steel and Happy Meals. His work has appeared on Yardbarker, 5th Down Fantasy, Inside the Iggles and MSN. Give a Philly fan a break and follow him on Twitter/X at @fantasybruce.

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NFL, Philadelphia Eagles, WWE

AFC underdog report: Divisional round

Just four teams remain in the AFC playoffs. Here’s how the underdogs move beyond the divisional round.

Watch: Two NFL coaches handle talk of their future quite differently

After an early playoff exit for both Pennsylvania teams, one NFL coach had a childish response when asked about his job security, and it’s probably not who you think.

NFC underdog report: Divisional round

Hold on to your kneecaps, the NFC playoffs are down to its final four teams. Here’s how two underdogs can make it to the championship round. 

Watch: Angry run from WR Khalil Shakir puts Bills up for good over Steelers

With the Bills up a touchdown late in the fourth quarter of Monday’s wild-card game against the Steelers, quarterback Josh Allen hit Khalil Shakir with a two-yard pass in the red zone.

Watch: What the heck is a horse-collar tackle?

The NFL's horse-collar tackle rule needs to be called more consistently.

Watch: Packers RB Aaron Jones gets stitched up on sidelines

With just 27 yards on his first nine carries, running back Aaron Jones didn’t exactly tear the Cowboys defense apart, but after a pair of quick touchdowns his jersey said otherwise.

Next man up in Eagles offense is ultimate wild card vs. Bucs

With A.J. Brown ruled out for the team’s wild-card game, the Eagles hope their future Hall of Fame receiver can turn back the clock against Tampa Bay.

Buccaneers RB says things will be 'different' in wild-card rematch against Eagles

The Eagles easily defeated Tampa Bay in Week 3, but Buccaneers running back Rachaad White believes things will be different when the teams meet on Monday in the wild-card round.

'Big Dom' is back for Philadelphia, but Eagles have bigger issues

Casual fans will tell you that Philadelphia went 1-5 to end the regular season but sharp football minds know the Eagles went 1-5 without “Big Dom.”

Three Lions selected to PFF's All-Rookie Team

According to Pro Football Focus, the Detroit Lions crushed the 2023 NFL Draft with a trio of outstanding players making plays on both sides of the ball.

Watch: NFL experts are unimpressed with Eagles

Even with an 11-6 record, the Eagles have been hard to watch this year but those who did see serious problems on both sides of the ball.

Former player offers wild solution for Eagles' offensive woes

On a recent episode of "The Farzy Show" podcast, former defensive lineman Hollis Thomas had an interesting take on how to fix the Eagles suddenly anemic offense: Let the offensive line coach call plays. 

AFC underdog report: Wild-card round

Six teams from the AFC are about to meet in the playoffs. Here’s how three of them can score an upset over favored opponents.

NFC underdog report: Wild-card round

Six NFC teams are about to meet in the playoffs. Here’s how three can score an upset over favored opponents.

All signs point to an early playoff exit for the Philadelphia Eagles

The city of Philadelphia is rich with history, but its playoff history with Tampa Bay isn’t good, especially when its football team plays at Raymond James Stadium.

Things could be worse for the Philadelphia Eagles

Some see Philadelphia’s 1-5 finish to end the regular season as the worst collapse in Eagles history but it’s not. The year was 1994…

The Eagles should fire head coach Nick Sirianni

After going 34-17 with three straight playoff appearances, it’s hard to imagine the Eagles moving on from head coach Nick Sirianni, but they should give it serious thought.

Both the Eagles and Lions 'won' the D'Andre Swift trade

Eight months ago, the Lions sent D’Andre Swift to the Eagles for draft picks. With identical 11-5 records, both teams have done well since, but did either team "win" the trade?

Message to Eagles players: Avoid MetLife Stadium

With a second-straight division title unlikely for the Eagles, head coach Nick Sirianni shouldn’t let his starters anywhere near the turf at MetLife Stadium this week.

Pro Bowl snubs do not include Eagles' DeVonta Smith

Smith is an outstanding player but according to the numbers, he falls short in nearly every statistical category.

The Eagles need a Bulldog at defensive coordinator

Sorry, Sean Desai. Move over, Matt Patricia. The Philadelphia Eagles need a new defensive coordinator. Maybe they should go back to Georgia.

Week 18 NFL underdog report: Pride, playoff seeds and home-field advantage

One team wants a No. 2 seed, the other would like a two-game win streak. Both hope to avenge an earlier loss to a division rival. 

Week 18 NFC East predictions: Cowboys on top, Commanders bottom out

The Cowboys look to win their 25th division title as the NFC East stays in house for Week 18.

Eagles HC Nick Sirianni 'not concerned' about job security amid poor stretch

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has a security problem and this time it has nothing to do with “Big Dom.”

Three free-agent running backs for the Dallas Cowboys in 2024

The Dallas Cowboys might be in need of a new running back next season. Here are three free agents who could help them in that regard, two of whom hail from NFC East rivals.