The Ringer's Philly Special

The Eagles snapped a 21-year streak, winning their second straight NFC East title after defeating the Washington Commanders 29-18 on Saturday night. Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to review the most important parts of the game. How garbanzo beans was special teams after Will Shipley fumbled the opening kickoff and Jake Elliott missed three field goals? Has Nick Sirianni been too conservative this season? How can the Eagles get Saquon to have more games like he’s had the past two weeks? Plus, what happened on the two-point conversion that caused a massive brawl?

Initial thoughts (2:50)

Special teams blunder (9:44)

Jalen Hurts’s performance (14:35)

Sirianni being conservative (30:02)

Saquon’s performance & the brawl (39:51)

The defense (57:49)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Shawn Syed

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest from Novacare Complex. Jalen Hurts appeared hobbled late in the third quarter of the Eagles' win against the Raiders. What is his status heading into the game against the Commanders this Saturday? Does Hurts have a message for the doubters that may be inside and outside the building? How are the Eagles approaching the matchup against the Commanders, understanding they have a chance to clinch the division? Plus, a monster mailbag, and predictions.

Eagles injury report (5:50)

Jalen Hurts’s mindset heading into the Commanders game (10:46)

Temperature check (26:07)

If the Eagles win, what will the headline be? (35:01)

If the Eagles lose, what will the headline be? (40:25)

Mailbag (46:16)

Predictions (1:45:11)

Join us December 30th from 7-9 PM ET at Chickies & Pete’s in South Philly for our first ever Philly Special meetup. No RSVP is required. We hope to see you there!

Email hot takes: [email protected].

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Zach Berman

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to discuss the film from the Eagles' shutout of the Raiders on Sunday. Find out whether the Eagles are finally trying new things on offense. What has stood out with the red zone play calling? Which linebacker has been attacking downhill with no fear? The guys then preview Saturday’s matchup against the Washington Commanders. Sheil and Shawn also rank the NFC teams and get into Shawn’s Movie Minute.

Eagles experimenting on offense (4:44)

Red zone offense (14:58)

Shawn’s Movie Minute (27:24)

Nakobe Dean (37:38)

Commanders matchup preview (49:12)

NFC hierarchy (53:47)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Shawn Syed

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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The Eagles blanked the Raiders 31-0 on Sunday, snapping a three-game losing streak. Sheil and Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation discuss the lopsided victory and what this means for the Eagles late in the season. Where are the Eagles currently seeded in the NFC? How did Jalen Hurts perform in this game? What stood out on the defensive side of the ball? Is there a concerted effort to get Dallas Goedert touchdowns in a contract year? Plus, what TV shows are the guys watching?

Initial thoughts on the victory and seeding (1:20)

The offense (10:29)

The defense's performance (19:12)

Dallas Goedert’s big day (37:22)

Leftovers (42:34)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the current state of the Eagles in the midst of their losing streak. Is there a possibility that Jalen Hurts will get benched? How does owner Jeffrey Lurie feel about the current state of the team? Will this season be a wasted one if the Eagles fail to get back to the Super Bowl? Where did the bunny that appeared in the locker room come from? Plus, a big mailbag and predictions.

Is benching Jalen Hurts a possibility? (02:39)

Jeffrey Lurie on the current state of the team (17:54)

Is this team still a Super Bowl contender? (28:41)

Who brought the bunny into the locker room? (31:22)

Player approval ratings (41:25)

Injury updates (47:14)

What will we be talking about if the Eagles win? (49:41)

What will we be talking about if the Eagles lose? (53:15)

Mailbag (55:24)

Predictions (1:52:56)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Zach Berman

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to discuss another dreadful Eagles offensive performance following their third consecutive loss. They break down the most important plays of the 'MNF' game, and what happened on the final play that sealed the win for the Chargers in overtime. Kyle Schwarber has re-signed with the Phillies on a reported five-year, $150 million contract. Anthony Dabbundo joins to discuss what the signing means for the future of the Phillies. Plus, Shawn’s movie minute, and a brief Sixers discussion.

Last play of the game (3:11)

Shawn’s zag (15:56)

Nick Sirianni’s involvement in the offensive game planning (22:20)

The Eagles are too reliant on talent (34:04)

Are the players playing hard enough? (46:30)

The defense (58:15)

Schwarber re-signs with the Phillies (1:08:40)

Quick Sixers discussion (1:31:42)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guests: Shawn Syed and Anthony Dabbundo

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the Eagles falling to the Chargers for their third consecutive loss. What is wrong with this team? Has coaching failed this team? Are the players showing maximum effort? Why did Jalen Hurts turn the ball over so much? The offense failed the defense yet again.

Last play of the game and Initial thoughts on the loss (6:50)

The defense held up their end of the field (13:46)

The offensive performance (28:00)

Assessment of Jalen Hurts (44:34)

AJ Brown’s performance (53:07)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the Eagles coming off of two straight losses and heading to Los Angeles for a matchup with the Chargers. Following the Cowboys loss on Thursday, the Eagles playoff chances have significantly increased. Did that alleviate some pressure off the team? Jalen Carter had surgery on both shoulders this week. What is his expected timeline to return? Could the Eagles reunite with Darius Slay after he was cut by the Steelers? Has the tush push lost its lure? What are we talking about in the event that the eagles win or lose? Plus, mailbag and predictions!

Jalen Carter undergoing surgery (5:48)

Kevin Patullo will continue calling plays (9:05)

Darius Slay possibly returning? (17:05)

Tush-push conversation (26:21)

What are we talking about if the Eagles win (37:00)

What are we talking about if the Eagles lose (40:44)

Mailbag (48:19)

Predictions (1:50:07)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Zach Berman

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film from the Eagles' Black Friday loss to the Bears and discuss key plays, offensive weaknesses, and why the Bears were able to run so easily against the Eagles defense. Is the offense fixable, or is it too late in the season? Have teams figured out the tush push? Plus, Shawn’s Movie Minute.

What are the top offensive minds in the NFL doing to confuse defenses? (2:08)

Offensive film breakdown (16:04)

Can the offense be fixed? (19:26)

Why has the blocking regressed? (42:32)

The Bears' ground game destroyed the Eagles' front (51:24)

Shawn’s Movie Minute (1:03:49)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Shawn Syed

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the Eagles falling to the Chicago Bears on Black Friday 24-15. What will it take to correct this offense? Does there need to be a new play caller immediately? Can the 2025 Eagles turn this season around? Is Jalen Hurts the problem? How were the Bears so successful at running on the Eagles? Plus, some leftovers.

Big takeaway’s (5:05)

Assessing the Eagles coaching (9:36)

Can the Eagles turn the season around? (26:51)

Is Jalen part of the problem? (39:24)

Why the Bears ran all over the Eagles (51:38)

Leftovers (1:05:04)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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