Bleeding Green Nation - Colts vs. Eagles 2014: Philadelphia is 2-0Philadelphia Eagles rumors, news, analysis, roster updates, depth charts and more.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47571/bleedinggreennation_fave.png2014-09-17T10:03:50-04:00http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/rss/stream/59161822014-09-17T10:03:50-04:002014-09-17T10:03:50-04:00NFC Offensive Player of the Week: Darren Sproles
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<p>Easy choice.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Philadelphia Eagles</a> have announced that running back <span>Darren Sproles</span> has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 2 of the 2014 NFL season.</p>
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<p>Congrats, <a href="https://twitter.com/DarrenSproles">@DarrenSproles</a> on your 2nd career Player of Week Award (1st for offense). <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FlyEaglesFly?src=hash">#FlyEaglesFly</a> <a href="http://t.co/BTj5wnkJOA">pic.twitter.com/BTj5wnkJOA</a></p>
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) <a href="https://twitter.com/Eagles/status/512236877060243457">September 17, 2014</a>
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<p>Believe it or not, it's actually the first time Sproles has been named Offensive Player of the Week. The Eagles also pointed out that in the past 20 years, Sproles is the only NFL running back with two 50+ yard catches and a touchdown run in same game.</p>
<p>Sproles has obviously been very crucial to the Eagles' come-from-behind performances in the first two weeks of the season. Against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/">Colts</a>, Philadelphia's veteran running back caught 7 passes for a total of 152 yards (21.7 average). Sproles also rushed for 26 yards on 4 carries including a 19-yard touchdown run.</p>
<p>In Sproles' first game with Eagles, he broke a career-high by rushing for 49 yards on one play. In Sproles' second game with the Eagles, he broke a career-high mark in receiving yards with 152.</p>
<p>Only time will tell what Sproles does from here on out, but he's already proven to be worth the price of the fifth round pick that the Eagles traded away to acquire him. You really have to wonder if the 0-2 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/">New Orleans Saints</a> regret trading him away.</p>
https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/9/17/6330841/darren-sproles-nfc-offensive-player-week-2-eagles-coltsBrandon Lee Gowton2014-09-17T07:30:02-04:002014-09-17T07:30:02-04:00Eagles PFF Grades: Sproles and Ertz lead the way
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<p>Pro Football Focus is a site that grades NFL player performances. Let's take a look at what they had to say about the performances from the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Philadelphia Eagles</a> 30-27 win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/">Indianapolis Colts</a>. [<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/9/15/6153863/eagles-vs-colts-final-score-philadelphia-indianapolis-30-27-cody-parkey">Recap</a>]</p>
<p>PFF offers explanation on their grading system on their website. <a target="_blank" href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1641758&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.profootballfocus.com%2Fabout%2Fgrading%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bleedinggreennation.com%2F2014%2F9%2F17%2F6277627%2Fphiladelphia-eagles-week-2-pff-grades-darren-sproles-zach-ertz" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">Read more about that here</a>.</p>
<h4>OFFENSE</h4>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph2"><b>Best</b></p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph"><span>Darren Sproles</span> +2.9<br><span>Zach Ertz</span> +2.1<br><span>Jason Peters</span> +1.6</p>
<p id="paragraph6" class="pgh-paragraph"><b>Analysis:</b></p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph">No surprise to see Sproles and Ertz on this list. For the second straight week, Sproles jump-started the Eagles offensive with explosive plays. The veteran running back caught 7 passes for a career-high total of 152 receiving yards (21.7 average). Sproles also rushed for 26 yards on 4 carries including a 19-yard touchdown run.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph">Ertz, on the other hand, finished with 4 catches on 6 targets for 86 yards. He's a mismatch nightmare.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph">Offensive tackle Jason Peters was strong as ever on the outside.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph4"><b>Worst</b></p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph"><span>Riley Cooper</span> -3.5<br><span>Todd Herremans</span> -2.3<br><span>Jordan Matthews</span> -1.8</p>
<p id="paragraph6" class="pgh-paragraph"><b>Analysis:</b></p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph">Cooper had a terrible game. He caught 1pass on 3 targets for a mere 8 yards. He dropped two passes including a one in the end-zone for a would-be touchdown. Cooper is currently PFF's overall lowest graded wide receiver in the entire league: 111th out of 111 receivers.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph">Herremans allowed 2 quarterback hurries in pass protection. He graded out even worse as a run blocker, however.</p>
<p>Matthews was targeted 4 times but only reeled in 1 pass for 17 yards. PFF marked Matthews down for only one drop but it seemed like there were at least two or three total. Not a great game for the Eagles' much-hyped second round pick from the 2014 NFL Draft.</p>
<h4>DEFENSE</h4>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph2"><b>Best</b></p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph"><span>DeMeco Ryans</span> +3.1<br><span>Malcolm Jenkins</span> +1.6</p>
<p id="paragraph6" class="pgh-paragraph"><b>Analysis:</b></p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph">Ryans graded out very positively as a run defender. He finished with 11 tackles (only 1 missed tackle), 2 assisted tackles, 5 stops, and 1 QB hit.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph">Jenkins missed a few tackles against the run but he graded out well in coverage. He was only targeted once and didn't allow a catch. He recorded one pass defensed and one (clutch) interception.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph4"><b>Worst</b></p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph"><span>Connor Barwin</span> -3.8<br><span>Brandon Bair</span> -2.5<br><span>Trent Cole</span> -1.6<br><span>Beau Allen</span> -1.4<br><span>Nate Allen</span> -1.4<br><span>Brandon Graham</span> -1.3<br><span>Casey Matthews</span> -1.1</p>
<p id="paragraph6" class="pgh-paragraph"><b>Analysis:</b></p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph">Barwin was OK as a pass rusher but he graded negatively as a run defender and in pass coverage. PFF held Barwin responsible for 2 Indianapolis touchdown catches.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph">Bair, Beau Allen, and Nate Allen all struggled in run defense. Bair and Beau Allen didn't record a single stat.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph">Cole was OK against the run but struggled as a pass rusher. He only recorded one quarterback hurry the entire game.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph">Graham committed a costly offsides penalty on 3rd and short that gave the Colts a first down. Indianapolis quarterback <span>Andrew Luck</span> drew Graham to move early with a hard count.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph">Matthews missed an open field tackle on Colts running back <span>Trent Richardson</span> at one point and was just generally really bad.</p>
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https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/9/17/6277627/philadelphia-eagles-week-2-pff-grades-darren-sproles-zach-ertzBrandon Lee Gowton2014-09-16T16:07:14-04:002014-09-16T16:07:14-04:00Eagles beat Colts on the road to go 2-0
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<p>Here are some picture highlights from the Eagles' 30-27 win over the Colts</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Philadelphia Eagles</a> defeated the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night, September 15th, 2014. Philadelphia moved to 2-0 on the 2014 NFL season with a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/9/16/6154307/eagles-colts-final-score-philadelphia-indianapolis-recap-review">30-27 victory.</a> Undrafted rookie free agent kicker <span>Cody Parkey</span>, whom the Eagles acquired from the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/">Colts</a> in a trade this August, booted a 38-yard field goal to earn the win as time expired.</p>
<p>Once again, it was far from a pretty win. The Eagles were down at 20-6 at one point before roaring back for the second straight come-from-behind week in as many weeks.</p>
<p><span>Darren Sproles</span> was vital in Philadelphia's win. The veteran running back caught 7 passes for a career-high total of 152 yards (21.7 average). Sproles also rushed for 26 yards on 4 carries including a 19-yard touchdown run.</p>
<p>On defense, young stud defensive end <span>Fletcher Cox</span> came up big with a forced fumble.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph3">The Eagles are now 2-0 and in sole possession of first place in the NFC East. Not a bad start.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph4"><em>Displayed above this post is a photo gallery of some of the best pictures from the game.</em></p>
https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/9/16/6244249/philadelphia-eagles-defeat-indianapolis-colts-2-0-photo-gallery-highlightsBrandon Lee Gowton2014-09-16T13:28:54-04:002014-09-16T13:28:54-04:00Eagles-Colts Recap: What's going on with Foles?
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<p>The newest edition of BGN Radio is here! (Episode #48) - This episode focuses on a number of topics related to the Philadelphia Eagles NFL Week 2 match-up against the Indianapolis Colts.</p> <p><em>Welcome to the newest edition of BGN Radio!<br><br>BGN Radio is Bleeding Green Nation's regularly scheduled podcast. Each week some combination of myself, Mike Kaye, James Seltzer, Patrick Wall, Dan Klausner, Matt Dering, and host John Barchard will be here to talk about your beloved <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Philadelphia Eagles</a>.</em></p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph1">This episode focuses on a review of the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/9/15/6153863/eagles-vs-colts-final-score-philadelphia-indianapolis-30-27-cody-parkey">Eagles' Monday Night Football 30-27 victory</a> over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/">Indianapolis Colts</a> along with some other topics. This episode was brought to you by <a target="_blank" href="http://ddeagleswin.com/">Dunkin Philly</a>.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph2">• Episode #48 Crew: John Barchard, Patrick Wall, Matt</p>
<p>• Quick thoughts</p>
<p>• What a game!</p>
<p>• Seriously, what is going on with <span>Nick Foles</span>?</p>
<p>• <span>Darren Sproles</span> and <span>Zach Ertz</span>, studs</p>
<p>• <span>Riley Cooper</span> disappearing</p>
<p>• Should Todd Herremans have started at right tackle? How do you feel about the Eagles offensive line?</p>
<p>• Inside linebacker depth (or lack of it)</p>
<p>• <a href="http://ddeagleswin.com/">FREE COFFEE FROM DUNKIN DONUTS</a>!</p>
<p>• The disappointing wide receiving corps</p>
<p>• Red zone struggles</p>
<p>• <span>Fletcher Cox</span> is a beast</p>
<p>• The Brandon Boykin non-call / <span>Malcolm Jenkins</span> interception</p>
<p>• What were the Colts thinking on their last drive?</p>
<p>• How do the Eagles manage to put a full game together?</p>
<p id="paragraph11" class="pgh-paragraph">• Closing thoughts</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph12">• And more!</p>
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https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/9/16/6234805/colts-vs-eagles-recap-nick-foles-bgn-radio-pocastBrandon Lee Gowton2014-09-16T13:00:19-04:002014-09-16T13:00:19-04:00Chip Kelly's play sheet caught on camera<img src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/oakOrD4kJlyyDPLdou2vzGDsayA=/410x410/cdn.vox-cdn.com/fan_shot_images/345508/sf6vERZ.jpg" />
<div class="source source-img"><p><p>I'm not sure Chip wanted this broadcasted on national television.</p></p></div>
https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/9/16/6233791/chip-kelly-play-sheet-eagles-espn-cameraBrandon Lee Gowton2014-09-16T12:01:31-04:002014-09-16T12:01:31-04:00Eagles Snap Counts Week 2: Ertz surpasses Celek
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<p>Here's a look at how often each player saw the field in the Eagles victory over the Colts.</p> <p>These are the player snap counts from the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Philadelphia Eagles</a> 30-27 victory (<i><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/9/15/6153863/eagles-vs-colts-final-score-philadelphia-indianapolis-30-27-cody-parkey">recap</a></i>) over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/">Indianapolis Colts</a>.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph1">The following players were <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/9/15/6152353/chris-polk-active-marcus-smith-ii-inactive-for-eagles-colts">inactive</a>: <span>Josh Huff</span>, <span>Jaylen Watkins</span>, <span>Matt Tobin</span>, <span>Marcus Smith II</span>, <span>Kevin Graf</span>, <span>Taylor Hart</span>, <span>Matt Barkley</span>.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph">The following players were active but did not play: <span>Mark Sanchez</span>, <span>David Molk</span>.</p>
<h3>OFFENSE</h3>
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<th align="center">Position</th> <th align="center">Player</th> <th align="center">Snaps</th> <th align="center">Snap%</th>
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<td align="center">OG</td>
<td align="center"><span>Todd Herremans</span></td>
<td align="center">68</td>
<td align="center">100%</td>
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<td align="center">C</td>
<td align="center"><span>Jason Kelce</span></td>
<td align="center">68</td>
<td align="center">100%</td>
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<td align="center">OT</td>
<td align="center"><span>Andrew Gardner</span></td>
<td align="center">68</td>
<td align="center">100%</td>
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<td align="center">OG</td>
<td align="center">Dennis Kelly<br>
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<td align="center">68</td>
<td align="center">100%</td>
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<td align="center">OT</td>
<td align="center"><span>Jason Peters</span></td>
<td align="center">68</td>
<td align="center">100%</td>
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<td align="center">QB</td>
<td align="center"><span>Nick Foles</span></td>
<td align="center">68</td>
<td align="center">100%</td>
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<td align="center">WR</td>
<td align="center">Riley Cooper</td>
<td align="center">60</td>
<td align="center">88%</td>
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<td align="center">WR</td>
<td align="center"><span>Jeremy Maclin</span></td>
<td align="center">57</td>
<td align="center">84%</td>
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<td align="center">TE</td>
<td align="center"><span>Zach Ertz</span></td>
<td align="center">52</td>
<td align="center">76%</td>
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<td align="center">RB</td>
<td align="center"><span>LeSean McCoy</span></td>
<td align="center">49</td>
<td align="center">72%</td>
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<td align="center">TE</td>
<td align="center">Brent Celek</td>
<td align="center">46</td>
<td align="center">68%</td>
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<td align="center">WR</td>
<td align="center">Jordan Matthews</td>
<td align="center">34</td>
<td align="center">50%</td>
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<td align="center">RB</td>
<td align="center"><span>Darren Sproles</span></td>
<td align="center">25</td>
<td align="center">37%</td>
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<td align="center">TE</td>
<td align="center">James Casey</td>
<td align="center">9</td>
<td align="center">13%</td>
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<td align="center">WR</td>
<td align="center"><span>Jeff Maehl</span></td>
<td align="center">7</td>
<td align="center">10%</td>
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<td align="center">WR</td>
<td align="center"><span>Brad Smith</span></td>
<td align="center">1</td>
<td align="center">1%</td>
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<p>The biggest takeaway from the offensive snaps is that Zach Ertz surpassed Brent Celek. It was just a slight margin (6%) but it's clear the Eagles went to get Ertz on the field more, and rightfully so. Philadelphia also dialed down Jordan Matthews' snaps this week. He played 66% of the snaps in Week 1 to only 50% against the Colts. It seems Darren Sproles will likely hover around that high 30% mark for most of the season. He obviously makes the most out of his snaps.</p>
<h3>DEFENSE</h3>
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<th align="center">Position</th> <th align="center">Player</th> <th align="center">Snaps</th> <th align="center">Snap%</th>
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<td align="center">Malcolm Jenkins</td>
<td align="center">72</td>
<td align="center">100%</td>
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<td align="center">CB</td>
<td align="center">Cary Williams</td>
<td align="center">72</td>
<td align="center">100%</td>
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<td align="center">ILB</td>
<td align="center">DeMeco Ryans</td>
<td align="center">72</td>
<td align="center">100%</td>
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<td align="center">S</td>
<td align="center">Nate Allen</td>
<td align="center">72</td>
<td align="center">100%</td>
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<td align="center">CB</td>
<td align="center">Bradley Fletcher</td>
<td align="center">70</td>
<td align="center">97%</td>
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<td align="center">OLB</td>
<td align="center">Connor Barwin</td>
<td align="center">62</td>
<td align="center">86%</td>
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<td align="center">DE</td>
<td align="center"><span>Fletcher Cox</span></td>
<td align="center">61</td>
<td align="center">85%</td>
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<td align="center">OLB</td>
<td align="center">Trent Cole</td>
<td align="center">59</td>
<td align="center">82%</td>
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<td align="center">ILB</td>
<td align="center">Mychal Kendricks</td>
<td align="center">53</td>
<td align="center">74%</td>
</tr>
<tr onmouseover="this.bgColor='#C7D9EC'" onmouseout="this.bgColor='#FFFFFF'" bgcolor="#FFFFFF">
<td align="center">DE</td>
<td align="center">Cedric Thornton</td>
<td align="center">50</td>
<td align="center">69%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">NT</td>
<td align="center">Bennie Logan</td>
<td align="center">43</td>
<td align="center">60%</td>
</tr>
<tr onmouseover="this.bgColor='#C7D9EC'" onmouseout="this.bgColor='#FFFFFF'" bgcolor="#FFFFFF">
<td align="center">OLB</td>
<td align="center">Brandon Graham</td>
<td align="center">23</td>
<td align="center">32%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">CB</td>
<td align="center">Brandon Boykin</td>
<td align="center">21</td>
<td align="center">29%</td>
</tr>
<tr onmouseover="this.bgColor='#C7D9EC'" onmouseout="this.bgColor='#FFFFFF'" bgcolor="#FFFFFF">
<td align="center">DE</td>
<td align="center">Vinny Curry</td>
<td align="center">20</td>
<td align="center">28%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">ILB</td>
<td align="center">Casey Matthews</td>
<td align="center">14</td>
<td align="center">19%</td>
</tr>
<tr onmouseover="this.bgColor='#C7D9EC'" onmouseout="this.bgColor='#FFFFFF'" bgcolor="#FFFFFF">
<td align="center">DE</td>
<td align="center"><span>Brandon Bair</span></td>
<td align="center">11</td>
<td align="center">15%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">NT</td>
<td align="center"><span>Beau Allen</span></td>
<td align="center">10</td>
<td align="center">14%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">CB</td>
<td align="center">Nolan Carroll II</td>
<td align="center">5</td>
<td align="center">7%</td>
</tr>
<tr onmouseover="this.bgColor='#C7D9EC'" onmouseout="this.bgColor='#FFFFFF'" bgcolor="#FFFFFF">
<td align="center">ILB</td>
<td align="center">Emmanuel Acho</td>
<td align="center">2</td>
<td align="center">3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Nothing too out of the ordinary here. Mychal Kendricks left the game early with a calf injury but is <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/9/16/6163837/mychal-kendricks-injury-calf-spasm-update-eagles">expected to be OK</a>. Both Nolan Carroll II and Earl Wolff played less than they did in Week 1. Wolff didn't even register a single snap on defense.</p>
<h3>SPECIAL TEAMS</h3>
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<tbody>
<tr bgcolor="#EDF1F3">
<th align="center">Position</th> <th align="center">Player</th> <th align="center">Snaps</th> <th align="center">Snap%</th>
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<td align="center">TE</td>
<td align="center">James Casey</td>
<td align="center">27</td>
<td align="center">84%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">S</td>
<td align="center">Chris Maragos</td>
<td align="center">24</td>
<td align="center">75%</td>
</tr>
<tr onmouseover="this.bgColor='#C7D9EC'" onmouseout="this.bgColor='#FFFFFF'" bgcolor="#FFFFFF">
<td align="center">OLB</td>
<td align="center"><span>Bryan Braman</span></td>
<td align="center">24</td>
<td align="center">75%</td>
</tr>
<tr onmouseover="this.bgColor='#C7D9EC'" onmouseout="this.bgColor='#FFFFFF'" bgcolor="#FFFFFF">
<td align="center">S</td>
<td align="center"><span>Earl Wolff</span></td>
<td align="center">20</td>
<td align="center">62%</td>
</tr>
<tr onmouseover="this.bgColor='#C7D9EC'" onmouseout="this.bgColor='#FFFFFF'" bgcolor="#FFFFFF">
<td align="center">ILB</td>
<td align="center">Casey Matthews</td>
<td align="center">20</td>
<td align="center">62%</td>
</tr>
<tr onmouseover="this.bgColor='#C7D9EC'" onmouseout="this.bgColor='#FFFFFF'" bgcolor="#FFFFFF">
<td align="center">RB</td>
<td align="center">Chris Polk</td>
<td align="center">20</td>
<td align="center">62%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">CB</td>
<td align="center">Nolan Carroll II</td>
<td align="center">15</td>
<td align="center">47%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">S</td>
<td align="center">Malcolm Jenkins</td>
<td align="center">15</td>
<td align="center">47%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">K</td>
<td align="center"><span>Cody Parkey</span></td>
<td align="center">13</td>
<td align="center">41%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">TE</td>
<td align="center">Zach Ertz</td>
<td align="center">13</td>
<td align="center">41%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">NT</td>
<td align="center">Bennie Logan</td>
<td align="center">13</td>
<td align="center">41%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">OLB</td>
<td align="center">Brandon Graham</td>
<td align="center">12</td>
<td align="center">38%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">LS</td>
<td align="center"><span>Jon Dorenbos</span></td>
<td align="center">11</td>
<td align="center">34%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">P</td>
<td align="center">Donnie Jones</td>
<td align="center">11</td>
<td align="center">34%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">ILB</td>
<td align="center">Emmanuel Acho</td>
<td align="center">10</td>
<td align="center">31%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">CB</td>
<td align="center">Brandon Boykin</td>
<td align="center">8</td>
<td align="center">25%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">CB</td>
<td align="center">Cary Williams</td>
<td align="center">8</td>
<td align="center">25%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">CB</td>
<td align="center">Bradley Fletcher</td>
<td align="center">8</td>
<td align="center">25%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">OG</td>
<td align="center">Todd Herremans</td>
<td align="center">7</td>
<td align="center">22%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">OG</td>
<td align="center"><span>Dennis Kelly</span></td>
<td align="center">7</td>
<td align="center">22%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">OT</td>
<td align="center">Andrew Gardner</td>
<td align="center">7</td>
<td align="center">22%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">OG</td>
<td align="center"><span>Wade Smith</span></td>
<td align="center">7</td>
<td align="center">22%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">TE</td>
<td align="center"><span>Trey Burton</span></td>
<td align="center">6</td>
<td align="center">19%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">RB</td>
<td align="center">Darren Sproles</td>
<td align="center">6</td>
<td align="center">19%</td>
</tr>
<tr onmouseover="this.bgColor='#C7D9EC'" onmouseout="this.bgColor='#FFFFFF'" bgcolor="#FFFFFF">
<td align="center">OLB</td>
<td align="center">Trent Cole</td>
<td align="center">6</td>
<td align="center">19%</td>
</tr>
<tr onmouseover="this.bgColor='#C7D9EC'" onmouseout="this.bgColor='#FFFFFF'" bgcolor="#FFFFFF">
<td align="center">ILB</td>
<td align="center">DeMeco Ryans</td>
<td align="center">5</td>
<td align="center">16%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">OLB</td>
<td align="center">Connor Barwin</td>
<td align="center">5</td>
<td align="center">16%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">DE</td>
<td align="center">Cedric Thornton</td>
<td align="center">5</td>
<td align="center">16%</td>
</tr>
<tr onmouseover="this.bgColor='#C7D9EC'" onmouseout="this.bgColor='#FFFFFF'" bgcolor="#FFFFFF">
<td align="center">DE</td>
<td align="center">Brandon Bair</td>
<td align="center">5</td>
<td align="center">16%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">NT</td>
<td align="center">Beau Allen</td>
<td align="center">10</td>
<td align="center">14%</td>
</tr>
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<td align="center">WR</td>
<td align="center">Brad Smith</td>
<td align="center">4</td>
<td align="center">12%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>This is why the Eagles kept Chris Polk: they like his ability to contribute on special teams.<br>...</p>
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https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/9/16/6221705/eagles-snap-counts-week-2-zach-ertz-brent-celekBrandon Lee Gowton2014-09-16T11:27:56-04:002014-09-16T11:27:56-04:00Brandon Boykin no-call was the correct decision
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<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/-Rb6tZQniIV5yBQ8OjIjhimd2sE=/0x240:4000x2907/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/38646362/20140915_ajw_ss1_235.JPG.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
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<p>Here's proof.</p> <p>One of the most crucial plays for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Philadelphia Eagles</a> in their Week 2 Monday Night Football victory over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/">Indianapolis Colts</a> was a <span>Malcolm Jenkins</span> interception with just over five minutes left in the fourth quarter. The Colts were up 27-20 at the time and had moved into scoring territory at Philadelphia's 22-yard line. Indianapolis quarterback threw a pass that went directly to Jenkins. It almost looked too easy for the Eagles. Here's the play:</p>
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<script src="//platform.vine.co/static/scripts/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>It was easy to see why the interception took place. Colts wide receiver <span>T.Y. Hilton</span>, whom Luck was targeting, fell down as the ball came his way. Eagles slot cornerback <span>Brandon Boykin</span> was in coverage. It appeared as Boykin may have gotten away with pass interference and/or illegal contact. But did he?</p>
<p>After watching that play over and over, I'm just not seeing where the flag should have been. Someone over at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reddit.com/r/eagles">r/Eagles</a> did a nice <a target="_blank" href="http://imgur.com/a/YwrpU#0">frame-by-frame breakdown</a> of the play and came to the same conclusion. Big credit to reddit user "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.reddit.com/user/im_at_work_now">im_at_work_now</a>" (great name).</p>
<p><b>Here's<a target="_blank" href="http://www.reddit.com/r/eagles/comments/2gk4ai/why_it_wasnt_a_penalty_photos_to_illustrate/"> the breakdown</a>, along with captions:</b></p>
<p><img class="decoded" alt="http://i.imgur.com/KBburta.png" src="http://i.imgur.com/KBburta.png"></p>
<p>Within 5 yards: Here we can clearly see that contact occurred within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage. That means contact is legal. But, a hold still is not, so let's look at whether it was pass interference or a hold or not.</p>
<p><img class="decoded" alt="http://i.imgur.com/3p4vjM0.png" src="http://i.imgur.com/3p4vjM0.png"></p>
<p>Ball still in Luck's hands when contact starts: Because Luck hasn't thrown the ball when contact occurred, pass interference is off the table. For it to be a hold, Boykin would have to visibly grab and pull the jersey of Hilton. But wait, is that Hilton reaching out into Boykin too?</p>
<p><img class="decoded" alt="http://i.imgur.com/k4nQGc4.png" src="http://i.imgur.com/k4nQGc4.png"></p>
<p>Why yes it is: Notice that Hilton is leaning far to his right, showing he was trying to make a quick cut back outside. He reaches out to push off Boykin for help, while Boykin reaches out to break up the timing of the route. Notice no pulling of the jersey is seen.</p>
<p><img class="decoded" alt="http://i.imgur.com/bXiFWWV.png" src="http://i.imgur.com/bXiFWWV.png"></p>
<p>How to physics? Finally we see Hilton falling away from Boykin, in the direction of his cut. A hold would pull Hilton's torso in toward Boykin, away from the cut he was making, while Hilton's legs would be attempting to run toward the outside. Instead we see the opposite, with Hilton's legs underneath him while he cuts away from Boykin and falls in the direction he tried to cut. Yes, there was contact. No there wasn't a hold. Contact inside of 5 yards is legal, and so is this play.</p>
<p>...</p>
<p>And there you have it.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/9/16/6225045/brandon-boykin-message-to-eagles-haters">Take it away, My. Boykin</a>:</p>
<p><img alt="Qhdsx7p" src="http://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/fan_shot_images/345456/QHDSX7P.jpg"></p>
https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/9/16/6225385/eagles-colts-brandon-boykin-no-call-video-replay-correct-decisionBrandon Lee Gowton2014-09-16T10:57:40-04:002014-09-16T10:57:40-04:00Brandon Boykin's message to Eagles haters<img src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/hrMh4N7W9q0U2jZ64Cl2D7hvQf8=/410x410/cdn.vox-cdn.com/fan_shot_images/345456/QHDSX7P.jpg" />
<div class="source source-img"><p><p>Long live Brandon Boykin(g). ... (<a href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/9/16/6225385/eagles-colts-brandon-boykin-no-call-video-replay-correct-decision" target="new">Here's the no call he was referencing, by the way</a>.)</p></p></div>
https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/9/16/6225045/brandon-boykin-message-to-eagles-hatersBrandon Lee Gowton