Tag: Philadelphia Eagles
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Cheers to Sean Payton for staying true to his risk-taking self | Broncos cheers and boos
Cheers… …. to Sean Payton for staying true to his gambling self. The coach who once called an onside kick in a Super Bowl is still game for taking a risk. His decision to go for two — with 7:36 left in regulation, when a chip-shot extra point would have tied the score — shoved…
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Broncos shock Eagles 21-17 for signature win of Sean Payton era | 3 takeaways
Here are three takeaways from the Broncos’ 21-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday: 1. Sean Payton hit on 16. Trailing 17-16 with 7:36 left in regulation, the Broncos coach went for two when an extra point would have tied the score. Nix and Franklin converted a rollout pass to…
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How ex-NFL QB Matt Ryan, city of Philadelphia shaped Broncos OT Mike McGlinchey
Matt Ryan knew from the very beginning his cousin was special. The retired NFL quarterback grew up in what he called “a big Irish Catholic family” that gathered often to celebrate personal milestones and holidays. Ryan’s aunt, Janet McGlinchey, had six children — including a boy born on Aug. 29, 1994, in Philadelphia. Mike McGlinchey…
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Broncos at Eagles | The Denver Gazette’s picks
The Denver Gazette sports staff predicts Sunday’s game between the Broncos and Eagles in Philadelphia. Paul Klee’s pick: Broncos 20, Eagles 18 It’s lonely here on Upset Island. How will the Broncos win in Philadelphia for the first time since Sean Payton was a college QB at Eastern Illinois in 1986? When in doubt, lean toward…
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Tomasson’s scouting report: Broncos at Eagles
The Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson gives his scouting report for Sunday’s game between the Broncos (2-2) and Eagles (4-0) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Offense The Broncos hope they found an offensive identity in a 28-3 home win over Cincinnati last Monday, when they rolled up 512 yards and Bo Nix threw for a…
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How to watch: Broncos at Eagles
Broncos TV Guide Week 5 TV: CBS (Jim Nantz, play-by-play; Tony Romo, analyst; Tracy Wolfson, sideline) Kickoff: 11 a.m. Sunday Radio: 94.1 FM and 850 AM KOA (Dave Logan, play-by-play; Rick Lewis, analyst; Susie Wargin, sideline) Betting line: Eagles -4.5
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Broncos ready to show their mettle in big game at Philadelphia: ‘We’re going there to win’
ENGLEWOOD — As far as outside linebacker Nik Bonitto is concerned, there is no interest in the Broncos earning a moral victory Sunday. Denver is a 4.5-point underdog at Philadelphia, the defending NFL champion. The Eagles are 4-0 and have won 20 of their last 21 games while the Broncos are 2-2 and searching for…
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Mark Kiszla: A new Broncos cult hero was born and new team identity forged with all the NFL watching
On a night when a new Denver cult hero was born, the Broncos discovered a newfound identity. Ending a month of navel-gazing, the Broncos put their heads down, dug in their cleats and slobber-knocked the stripes off the Bengals in a 28-3 victory. “We showed we’re a tough team,” said running back J.K. Dobbins, who…
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Fox hits record viewership for Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl | Sports Business Insider
The Denver Gazette sports business insider is a reader’s guide to understanding the influence of money, politics and power behind their favorite leagues, teams and players: Sports business insider Fox Sports hit record U.S. viewership for Super Bowl LIX at the Superdome in New Orleans. Short version Fox announced Tuesday that 127.7 million people watched…
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Mark Kiszla: Who’s your buddy now? Broncos Country must count on Vic Fangio to beat Chiefs in Super Bowl
NEW ORLEANS — Cuddly as a cactus and subtle like a sledgehammer, Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio stands in the Super Bowl spotlight while the Broncos sit at home. Three years after being fired in Denver, absence has made Uncle Vic’s heart grow fonder for Broncos Country. Or maybe not. “Hey, how you doin’?”…