The Ringer's Philly Special

The Eagles are set to face off against the Green Bay Packers in the opening round of the playoffs. Sheil has four initial thoughts on the matchup. How will the injuries to Packers QB Jordan Love and WR Christian Watson factor into the game (3:16)? Why should Birds fans feel confident that this team could make a Super Bowl run (9:50)? Should Eagles fans feel nervous about the offense heading into the game (24:44)? What’s at stake for Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts (31:59)? Plus, some thoughts from Cliff and the reverse parking debate continues.Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com 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 KapadiaProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss the latest Eagles’ headlines and injury news. How is Jalen Hurts progressing following his concussion and finger injury (5:46)? Saquon Barkley will not play in the final game of the regular season, meaning he will not break the single-season rushing record. How has he taken the news, and does he wish he had the opportunity to play (12:55)? Who should the Eagles want to play in the first round of the playoffs (24:25)? Plus, your emails and predictions!Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com 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. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and EJ SmithProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles embarrassed their hated rival Cowboys on Sunday by a score of 41-7. Sheil is joined by Princeton University receivers coach Brian Flinn to discuss the lopsided victory. Are we possibly witnessing the best Eagles team of our lifetime (3:48)? The Eagles are faced with a huge dilemma heading into Week 18. Should Saquon Barkley play and attempt to break Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record against his former team, or should he rest and prepare for the playoffs (25:52)? He’s only 101 yards shy of making history. Jalen Hurts is also recovering from a concussion. Should he take some snaps against the Giants as well (1:00:46)?Email/Sponsor Us: Ringerphilly@gmail.comThe 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 KapadiaGuest: Brian FlinnProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who will be starting at QB for the Eagles on Sunday? Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss the Eagles' second matchup against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys. What's the latest on QB Jalen Hurts after suffering a concussion against the Washington Commanders (2:40)? The Nick Sirianni temperature check is heating up following a contentious exchange he had with Commanders tight end Zach Ertz after the Eagles' loss to Washington(10:42). If the Eagles win or lose, what will the headlines be (29:51)? Plus, e-mails, predictions, and Sheil finally gives his top five Biggie songs.Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com 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.Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and EJ SmithProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports of the Eagles close loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday and point out a few things in all three phases that was the difference in winning and losing the game. Even though the defense caused five turnovers, where could they have been better at (4:52)? Does the defense need to figure out how to be better against mobile QB’s (20:13)? Why did the kickoff give up so many yards on returns (31:27)? How did the passing game fare after Jalen Hurts went out due to injury (35:37)? Plus, more on the run game and favorite Christmas movies. Email: Ringerphilly@gmail.com 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.Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Shawn SyedProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles fell to the Commanders on Sunday, 36-33, ending the longest win streak in franchise history. Sheil and Brandon Lee Gowton break down the whirlwind that was this game. What are their biggest takeaways (03:24)? Jalen Hurts left in the first quarter after he suffered a concussion. How did Kenny Pickett and the offense look after Hurts's exit (14:26)? Did Saquon Barkley and the run game suffer with Pickett at QB compared to Hurts (28:02)? The Eagles defense had five takeaways, but still gave up a few crucial plays (42:43). Plus, a Nick Sirianni temperature check, BLG date update, and Cliff avoids the curse.Email: Ringerphilly@gmail.comThe 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.Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Brandon Lee GowtonProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss the Eagles' second matchup against the division rival Washington Commanders. What’s the latest on the injury front (04:31)? Earlier this week, Jay Glazer reported that Brandon Graham and Dom DiSandro visited Jalen Hurts over the bye week and pleaded with him to connect with his teammates. How much validity is there to that story (08:11)? Should Nick Sirianni get Coach of the Year consideration (19:49)? Plus, emails on Wawa and bar etiquette and predictions (35:33)!Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comThe 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.Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and EJ SmithProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eagles legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins joins Cliff on behalf of Boehringer & Lilly’s It Takes 2 health initiative and discussed his outstanding career. B-Dawk also discussed the similarities between the 2024 Eagles and his 2004 Eagles, who reached the Super Bowl. Plus, he ranks the top three hits he’s ever made.Email: Ringerphilly@gmail.comThe 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: Cliff AugustinProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film and are here to break down how the Eagles improved the passing game on Sunday following a week of drama leading up to the matchup against the Steelers. What was different about Jalen Hurts and the passing game (03:33)? Vic Fangio put on yet another master class on the defensive side of the ball (27:11). How will this matchup against the Commanders be different than the first meeting earlier this season (50:26)?Email: Ringerphilly@gmail.comThe 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.Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Shawn SyedProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles defeated the Steelers 27-13 in the Battle of Pennsylvania for their 10th straight victory. There were a ton of discussions during the week about Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown’s relationship that were completely dispelled by their performances Sunday. Hurts found Brown eight times for 110 yards and a touchdown. Sheil breaks down Hurts’s performance and the defense being outstanding yet again. Plus, the Lions fell to the Bills. Is the 1-seed in the NFC still in play for the Birds?Email: Ringerphilly@gmail.comThe 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 KapadiaProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices