The Ringer's Philly Special

Sheil Kapadia welcomes Brandon Lee Gowton, a sharp analyst from Bleeding Green Nation, as they dive into the Eagles' playoff prospects against the 49ers. They debate the decision to sit starters in Week 18 and explore the impact on seeding. Brandon shares why he believes the Eagles can make a Super Bowl run, citing key players' health and defensive strength. They also discuss the offensive inconsistencies and potential pitfalls, while keeping an eye on the Sixers and Flyers for a full Philly sports perspective.

Join Zach Berman, a National NFL reporter for The Athletic, as he dives into the Eagles' strategy ahead of their game against the Washington Commanders. Berman explains the pros and cons of resting starters, shares insider injury updates, and discusses players with performance incentives. They play a fun guessing game for potential playoff matchups and explore the implications of winning or losing this crucial game. Fans will love the mailbag discussing everything from wedding tensions to game-day superstitions!

Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to review the film from the victory over the Buffalo Bills this past Sunday. The question remains: Should the Eagles rest their starters with the no. 2 seed in the NFC still in play? Which NFC opponents would the Eagles likely face, and whom should they prefer? Can the Eagles ride their defense to another Super Bowl run? Just how dreadful has the Eagles offense been, according to the numbers? Plus, Shawn’s movie minute and throwback jersey talk. Should the Eagles rest their starters? (02:22) Likely opponents (07:14) The defense (15:21) Jihaad Campbell’s future (27:25) Jalen Carter’s first game back (31:08) Shawn’s Movie Minute (35:53) The offense (42:09) Join us December 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. ET at Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly for our first Philly Special meetup. No RSVP is required. We hope to see you there! Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Lee Gowton, a veteran Eagles writer for Bleeding Green Nation, joins to dissect the Eagles' nail-biting win over the Bills. They debate whether to start the starters in the upcoming game, given playoff implications. Brandon highlights the defense's impressive performance, while questioning the conservative play-calling that silenced the offense in the second half. They also examine key plays that sealed the victory and discuss Nick Sirianni's coaching decisions, weighing the risks and rewards of their playoff strategy.

Zach Berman, Senior NFL reporter for The Athletic, joins to dive into the Eagles' upcoming clash with the Bills. They discuss crucial injury updates on Lane Johnson and Jalen Carter, and explore Jake Elliott's kicking struggles. Zach shares insights on Saquon Barkley praising Nick Sirianni and the strategic debate on whether to rest starters or pursue a higher seed in the playoffs. A lively mailbag adds humor with topics like holiday etiquette and fantasy football ethics, wrapping up with bold predictions for the game!

Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed who’s reviewed the film of the Eagles defeating the Washington Commanders and shares his thoughts on what he saw. What did the guys notice from the offense and the run game? How good is this Eagles defense? Plus, a preview with the matchup against the Bill’s and Shawn’s Movie Minute. The offense (3:02) Shawn’s Movie Minute (26:06) Defense (29:36) The Secondary (43:18) Eagles/Bills preview (46:38) Join us December 30 from 7-9 p.m. ET at Chickie's & 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: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram/TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this discussion, Shawn Syed, a sports analyst for SumerSports, dives into the Eagles' significant victory over the Commanders. He critiques the special teams' mishaps, including a fumble and missed field goals. The conversation shifts to Jalen Hurts' performance, pointing out his efficiency and key plays. They also tackle Nick Sirianni's conservative strategies and analyze the brawl that erupted during a crucial two-point conversion attempt. Plus, Shawn highlights Saquon Barkley's impressive late-game runs.

Zach Berman, a reporter for The Athletic and an insider on the Philadelphia Eagles, joins to dissect Jalen Hurts' injury status and mindset ahead of the big game against the Commanders. They explore the Eagles' playoff outlook, weighing the implications of a win versus a loss. Berman offers insights into how Hurts handles criticism and the team's current health trends. The conversation also dives into fan mailbag questions, touching on everything from tailgating etiquette to the tough choice between social invites and game day.

Shawn Syed, a football analyst and contributor to Sumer Sports, joins to dissect the Eagles' recent shutout against the Raiders. He analyzes whether the Eagles are embracing new offensive strategies and shines a spotlight on their inventive red zone play calling. The discussion shifts to standout linebacker Nakobe Dean and his fearless tackling. They also preview the upcoming matchup against the Washington Commanders and rank the NFC teams, highlighting the toughest challenges for the Eagles. Plus, Shawn shares his take on the K-pop-inspired film, K-pop Demon Hunters.

Brandon Lee Gowton, a writer and analyst for Bleeding Green Nation, joins to discuss the Eagles' commanding 31-0 victory over the Raiders, ending their three-game slump. They explore Jalen Hurts' standout performance and the defense's historic low in allowed yards. The duo also dives into Dallas Goedert's potential touchdown boost as he approaches a contract year. Additionally, they share their current TV picks, blending football insights with entertaining banter.