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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

NFL underdog report: AFC wild-card matchups

This weekend, six NFL teams will fight to represent the AFC in Super Bowl LIX but only three will advance to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Here’s how the underdogs move on.

Moments that defined the 2024 New York Giants

Giants fans didn’t have much to cheer for as their team finished the 2024 regular season with a 3-14 record.

Moments that defined the 2024 Dallas Cowboys

For better or worse, these are the Cowboys’ most memorable moments.

Eagles' Jordan Mailata suffers another Pro Bowl snub

Mailata could be the most underappreciated player in football.

NFC East X-Factors: Finding meaning in Week 18

While three of four NFC East teams will end their regular season with meaningless matchups, these games give young players (and an old coach) the chance to shine.

Why Eagles miss the mark by benching Saquon Barkley

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is about to take one for the team by sitting out Sunday’s game rather than chase Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record, but Eagles fans are the ones missing out.

NFL underdog report: Steelers, Vikings battle division foes in Week 18

The Giants may have cost themselves the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft with an upset victory over the Colts last week, but these underdogs won’t worry about such things in Week 18.

Celebrating the NFL's 2,000-yard club with a look at each member

After running for 167 yards against the Cowboys in Week 17, Philadelphia’s Saquon Barkley became the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a single season. Here’s a look at the other eight.

Saquon Barkley must play in Eagles' regular-season finale

Barkley needs just 101 yards to break Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards.

Eagles' third-string QB could hold key to NFC East title

Philadelphia will be without Jalen Hurts on Sunday, and backup quarterback Kenny Pickett has been limited with sore ribs. That means little-used quarterback Tanner McKee could be one hard tackle away from winning the NFC East.

NFC East X factors: Records and rookies in play for Week 17

Quarterback Jayden Daniels proved to be the X factor for the Commanders last week, but which players will step up for the NFC East in Week 17? 

NFL underdog report: Division rivals look to play spoiler in Week 17

The Steelers and Texans couldn't pull an upset on Christmas day but two NFC teams have a great chance to beat the odds against division rivals on Sunday.

Celebrating the NFL's best returns of 2024

While the rest of the country returns unwanted gifts, we’re celebrating those NFL players that took it to the house by scoring touchdowns on kick and punt returns.

Naughty or nice: 2024 Washington Commanders

While it’s nice to have a competitive football team in our nation’s capital again, even “feel-good” teams like the Commanders have their share of naughty moments. 

Three Super Bowl matchups we'd like to see

Now that the NFL’s playoff schedule is set, here’s three matchups we’d like to see when Super Bowl LIX kicks off in New Orleans.

Naughty or nice: 2024 Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles may be in first place amid a franchise-record winning streak, but they’ve also had moments that weren’t very nice. 

Naughty or nice: 2024 Dallas Cowboys

We made a list, checked it twice and found this year's version of the Dallas Cowboys to be equal parts naughty and nice.

Naughty or nice: 2024 New York Giants

We made a list, checked it twice and applied it to teams of the NFC East. Believe it or not, the New York Giants weren’t all bad in 2024.

NFC East X factors for Week 16: Sack that quarterback

It’s crunch time in the NFC East, with only the New York Giants mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.

Week 16 NFL underdog report: Chiefs unlikely dogs in early matchup

The Buffalo Bills scored a huge upset victory over the Lions in Week 15, handing Detroit its second loss of the season. These teams look to do the same against favored opponents in Week 16.

UNC could be 'strike three' for Bill Belichick

How badly does Bill Belichick need to win at UNC? More than you think.

NFC East X factors: Wide receivers hold keys to Week 15

Running back Saquon Barkley proved to be Philadelphia’s X factor in a victory over the Panthers on Sunday. But who will step up for the NFC East in Week 15? These players have the best shot.

NFL underdog report: Cowboys should be fighting mad for Week 15

The Jaguars and Seahawks both defeated favored opponents in Week 14. We believe these teams have the best chance to pull an upset in Week 15.

Three losing teams that could still affect the NFL postseason

Already eliminated from playoff contention, these teams can’t wait to ruin the fun for other NFL cities hoping to make it to the postseason.

All eyes on Eagles QB Jalen Hurts against Steelers

Aside from Saquon Barkley, who set Philadelphia’s single-season rushing record on Sunday, the team’s offense has been bad.