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John Gidley

John Gidley is a lifelong resident of suburban Philadelphia, with career stops at NFL Films and Sports Illustrated. John loves his family, the Phillies, and the Eagles. His pet peeves are the Dallas Cowboys and interleague play, not necessarily in that order.

Inside Super Bowl LVIII numbers: NFL's repeat hex is lifted

Using Stathead from Pro Football Reference, Yardbarker shines a spotlight on key names and numbers from Super Bowl LVIII.

Lions OC Ben Johnson shows faith in HC Dan Campbell

A wrench was thrown into the NFL coaching carousel Tuesday when it was reported that Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson — presumed to be a top candidate for head-coaching openings in Washington and Seattle — would stay in his current role.

Potential departure of lead NFL analyst could be disaster for Fox Sports

Sunday's NFC Championship Game marked the final NFL broadcast of the season for Fox Sports, with CBS set to air Super Bowl LVIII. There's also a chance Sunday's game was the last time play-by-play man Kevin Burkhardt and analyst Greg Olsen share the broadcast booth.

Inside Super Bowl LVIII numbers: A rematch with throwback defenses

Using Stathead from Pro Football Reference, Yardbarker shines a spotlight on key names and numbers from the participants of Super Bowl LVIII:

Eagles expected to hire defensive coordinator with history of turning teams around

It will take the work of a seasoned veteran to turn the Eagles defense around, and given his track record, he appears to be up for the challenge.

Inside divisional-round numbers: What Josh Allen has in common with a former congressman

Using Stathead from Pro Football Reference, Yardbarker shines a spotlight on key names and numbers from Sunday's divisional-round action.

Inside divisional-round numbers: Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey run wild

Using Stathead from Pro Football Reference, Yardbarker shines a spotlight on key names and numbers from Saturday's divisional-round action.

Patrick Mahomes makes spot-on comparison to rivalry with Josh Allen

Ahead of Sunday night's third playoff meeting between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, Mahomes compared the rivalry between the two of them to the greatest quarterback duel of all time.

History shows there's no Super Bowl grace period

Not even a year has passed since the Philadelphia Eagles came within one score of winning Super Bowl LVII, and at least one fan is already out on head coach Nick Sirianni.

Inside Super Wild Card Weekend numbers: This team has a surprising playoff losing streak

While Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin is hailed as one of the best in the NFL for taking unlikely teams to the playoffs, Monday's loss continued an ugly streak.

Inside Super Wild Card Weekend numbers: Lions' playoff win is bad news for these two teams

Using Stathead from Pro Football Reference, Yardbarker shines a spotlight on key names and numbers from Sunday's Super Wild Card Weekend action.

Inside Super Wild Card Weekend numbers: Browns pounded, Dolphins grounded

Using Stathead from Pro Football Reference, Yardbarker shines a spotlight on key names and numbers from Saturday's Super Wild Card Weekend action.

Inside NFC playoff numbers: What Dak Prescott has in common with HOFer

Using Stathead from Pro Football Reference, Yardbarker shines a spotlight on key names and numbers ahead of Super Wild Card Weekend in the NFC.

Inside AFC playoff numbers: Dolphins RB in rare company with this Hall of Famer

Yardbarker shines a spotlight on key names and numbers ahead of Super Wild Card Weekend in the AFC.

Commanders need to make big splash in head coach hire

Since 1993, Washington has won just two playoff games. 

One big change Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni must make

Once upon a time, the Philadelphia Eagles ran their record to an NFL-best 10-1 with wins over such playoff-bound teams as Miami, Dallas, Kansas City and Buffalo. What changed?

Inside Week 18 NFL numbers: Jets exorcise Foxborough demons

The final week of the 2023-24 NFL regular season was a wild one as statistical milestones rose and fell.

Outgoing Ole Miss RB proves hard truth about transfer portal

If a program lives by the portal, it can also get rocked by the portal.

Eagles WR A.J. Brown should be upset with this coach

If Brown wants a coach to take his frustration out on, he should look no further than the toxic presence of this play-caller.

ESPN's Paul Finebaum flip-flops on Michigan stance

Paul Finebaum seems to have changed his tune regarding Michigan following their Rose Bowl win.

Inside Week 17 numbers: Ravens set high, Panthers set low

Week 17 in the NFL saw multiple history-making moments, some good, some bad, all interesting. Diving into the statistics from another action-packed Sunday of football.

Why former Eagles DC is getting last laugh in return to Philadelphia

Although the Eagles are a double-digit favorite, they shouldn't take the Cardinals for granted.

Inside CFP numbers: History repeats itself for Alabama

Yardbarker shines a spotlight on key names and numbers from the two College Football Playoff semifinals on New Year's Day.

NFC home-field advantage is still up for grabs — who's favored for top seed?

The NFC playoff picture got more interesting with the San Francisco 49ers' 33-19 to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night.

Inside Week 16 numbers: Detroit parties like it's 1993

Using Stathead from Pro Football Reference, Yardbarker shines a spotlight on key names and numbers from Sunday's NFL action: