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USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
49ers DB could reignite feud after blatant troll of Eagles WR duo
49ers DB could reignite feud after blatant troll of Eagles WR duo 49ers DB Ji'Ayir Brown insinuates he could cover Eagles star WR duo It's funny how things change. Had you polled most Philadelphia Eagles fans about ten years ago, they would have probably told you they have the utmost respect for the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers. Both teams wear gold. Sure, they're different hues of gold, but gold nonetheless. Once upon a time, it seemed that those weren't just team colors. They were standards, but that is no longer the case. It's hard to respect the Niners and the Pack now. Both teams lost recent playoff games in Philadelphia, including the NFC Championship Game ahead of Super Bowl 57 (San Francisco) and last January's NFC Wild Card Game (Green Bay). That wasn't the upsetting part. What was most disturbing was that they couldn't take the losses and move on. Neither team is technically a rival, but both are definitely on Philadelphia's most wanted list, and recently, a Niners defensive back fanned the flames of an already consuming fire. Ji'Ayir Brown trolls A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith on social media. Youngsters these days... They can't stay off social media. They, at times, lack self-awareness. Welcome to Ji'Ayir Brown's portion of the conversation. Most Birds fans have never had a problem with him. He played for the Penn State Nittany Lions. He hails from Trenton, New Jersey. He could have said anything and gotten a thumbs-up from the Philadelphia faithful. Instead, he decided to wear the black hat in an attempt to antagonize them. Clips that were shared initially by Brown are circulating. They contain two plays showing Ji'Ayir playing tight coverage on A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith in coverage. Okay, perspective is needed here. A few things need to be stated, and they must happen immediately. First, while Brown plays well on two carefully selected plays here, no one believes that he can consistently stick with A.J. and DeVonta in coverage. Ji'Ayir Brown doesn't even believe he can stick with A.J. and DeVonta in coverage. Per Pro Football Focus, he boasted a 69.5 coverage grade and a 53.6 run defense grade. Those numbers rank 33rd and 105th among 171 qualified safeties, respectively. He also missed seven tackles. It's safe to assume that, if A.J. and DeVonta line up across from him, Philadelphia's duo would win on the play more often than not. Here's something else to mull over. Brown entered the 2024 NFL season as San Fran's presumptive starting safety, but after struggling, he was benched in favor of rookie Malik Mustapha. This year, he may be needed by his team again. Mustapha is recovering from a knee injury, and Talanoa Hufanga left during free agency. Perhaps that's where he should center his focus. Philly doesn't play the 49ers during the regular season. Boy... Could you imagine if they did? Maybe they'll cross paths during the postseason. It feels like it's about time for another grudge match.
Forbes
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
2025-2026 NFL Schedule: Key Primetime Matchups Late In The Season
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 12: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ... More ball in the first quarter of a game against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Lincoln Financial Field on January 12, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by) With the 2025-2026 NFL schedule officially revealed, so too were the dates and time slots of various marquee matchups throughout the upcoming season. Former champions such as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will be gracing the primetime spotlight multiple times during the calendar year. However, they are just two of many NFL organizations that feature key late season matchups that potentially can feature playoff implication. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 12: Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles stiff arms ... More Carrington Valentine #24 of the Green Bay Packers before scoring a third quarter touchdown during the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Lincoln Financial Field on January 12, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by) A rematch of last season's NFC Wild Card Game pitts the reigning super bowl champion Eagles versus the young upstart Green Bay Packers during the second week of November. The game will be Philly's first matchup following its Week 9 bye and a potential tone setter to begin the second half of its regular season. DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 31: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball and is ... More tackled by Tracy Walker III #21 of the Detroit Lions during the second half at Ford Field on October 31, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by) The Eagles will draw a primetime game for a second consecutive week in a matchup between the NFC's reigning top overall seed from a season ago. The projected heavyweight fight could feature major postseason positioning while also serving as a playoff preview. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 25: Baker Mayfield #17 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates a ... More touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium on December 25, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by) In a matchup against two reigning division winners, Baker Mayfield gets to go against his former team in the Rams who arguably resuscitated his professional career. On the implications front, Tampa Bay and Los Angeles will likely be jockeying for important postseason positioning. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 16: Quarterback Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals scrambles in ... More front of linebacker Odafe Oweh #99 of the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter of the game at M&T Bank Stadium on November 16, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by) Cincinnati and Baltimore meet for the first time in 2025 as the nightcap to an intriguing day of Thanksgiving football. The two AFC North rivals are division favorites this upcoming season and will likely be fighting for first-place in a crucial primetime matchup. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 21: Patrick Mahomes #15 and Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City ... More Chiefs celebrate after Mahomes' rushing touchdown in the first quarter of a game against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by) A rematch of last season's divisional playoff matchup features two potential conference playoff factors. For Kansas City, it'll be the team's last Sunday Night Football matchup of the year. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 03: KhaDarel Hodge #12 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball to score ... More a game winning 45 yard touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during overtime at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 03, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) The Bucs and Falcons will hold its second divisional matchup between each other in Week 15 with potential division title stakes on the line. Last year, the two had an epic barnburner showdown that saw Atlanta pull away with a Week 5 36-30 victory in last year's Thursday Night Football matchup. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 03: Kamren Kinchens #26 of the Los Angeles Rams scores a fourth ... More quarter touchdown after an interception during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on November 03, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by) Last season, the Seahawks and Rams were in a close-knit battle for the NFC West title, before the Rams ultimately came away victorious. This year, the two will meet for the second and final time in a matchup that may decide the division.
USA Today
13-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles will face the Packers on Monday Night Football in a playoff rematch in Week 10
Eagles will face the Packers on Monday Night Football in a playoff rematch in Week 10 Philadelphia Eagles will travel to Green Bay to face the Packers on Monday Night Football on November 10 (Week 10). Game is on ABC/ESPN. The Eagles will not play on Christmas Day this year after the NFL announced a Week 10 matchup against the Packers at Lambeau Field on November 10. The defending Super Bowl champions will play on four different days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday) and will certainly have several Sunday afternoon contests. The full schedule will be released on Wednesday night. Still, we can confirm that Philadelphia will face Dallas on September 4, Chicago on November 28, and Washington on December 20, along with the Green Bay matchup. Last season, Philadelphia advanced to the NFC Divisional round after a convincing 22-10 victory over Green Bay in the NFC Wild Card Game. Jalen Hurts threw two touchdown passes in his first game since a Week 16 concussion, and Dallas Goedert had the play of the game. That win came after a 34-29 Eagles win in Week 1 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
