Inside the Birds: A Philadelphia Eagles Podcast Birds Weekly With Ray Didinger, Derrick Gunn: "What We Saw Was A Throwback Game"
Nov 12, 2025
Ray Didinger and Derrick Gunn recap a nail-biting 10-7 win against the Packers, likening it to a vintage defensive showdown. They dive into Vic Fangio's defensive strategy and praise Brandon Graham's locker room influence. Discussion also centers on Jalen Phillips' instant impact, the depth of the Eagles' front seven, and N'Kobe Dean's blitzing strengths. Offensively, they analyze timing issues, Devonta Smith's reliability, and AJ Brown's limited targets. The hosts critique late-game decisions and preview looming challenges as the team aims to improve.
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Game Felt Like A Defensive Throwback
- Monday night's 10-7 game felt like a throwback driven by defense rather than offense.
- Ray Didinger and Derrick Gunn both enjoyed the low-scoring, physical style as a sign of strong defenses.
Fangio's Scheme Neutralized Big Plays
- Vic Fangio's scheme kept everything in front and forced the Packers into short gains.
- Consistent pressure and two-deep safety usage limited Green Bay's big-play ability.
Red Zone Performance Explains Record
- The Eagles excelled in red-zone defense and red-zone offense, which explains their record despite middling overall metrics.
- Ray credits red-zone touchdown prevention and scoring efficiency as the season's decisive edges.
