Jimmy Kempski

Jimmy Kempski has covered the Philadelphia Eagles since 2013, with stops at the Allentown Morning Call and Philly.com before joining PhillyVoice in 2014. His year-round coverage includes analysis and breaking news, told through words and poorly drawn stick figures. Follow him at the social media outlet of your choice @JimmyKempski.

jimmy@phillyvoice.com

December 22, 2021

Eagles

Eagles power ranking roundup: Week 16

by Jimmy Kempski

The Eagles picked up a win over Washington on Tuesday night. Was a victory over a depleted division rival enough for them to move up in the latest batch of NFL power rankings? Let's take a look...

December 22, 2021

Eagles

Handing out 10 awards from the Eagles-Washington game

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles and their fans had to wait a couple extra deals to face the Washington Football Team in Week 15, but that patience paid off, as the Birds (eventually) beat up on Washington, 27-17. As always, win, lose, or tie, we hand out 10 awards.

December 21, 2021

Eagles

A look back at 15 nicknamed Eagles games

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles are going to play a football game Tuesday night against the Washington Football Team under oddball circumstances. Since that game has some nickname potential, let's take a look back at some nicknamed Eagles games of yesteryear, in chronological order.

December 21, 2021

Eagles

Live updates/open thread recap: Eagles 27, Washington 17

by Jimmy Kempski

The Eagles' Week 15 matchup against the Washington Football Team was postponed, meaning you get some Tuesday Night Football as the Birds jockey for playoff position against a division foe dealing with a massive COVID outbreak. We've got you covered with live updates, highlights and more...

December 21, 2021

Eagles

Ron Rivera updates Washington's quarterback situation vs. Eagles

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Football Team have until 4:00 p.m. today to activate any players who remain on the COVID list.

December 21, 2021

Eagles

Who is Garrett Gilbert?

by Jimmy Kempski

The Washington Football Team's top three quarterbacks — Ryan Fitzpatrick, Taylor Heinicke and Kyle Allen — are all out against the Philadelphia Eagles Tuesday night. That means it'll be Garrett Gilbert under center against the Birds. Who? Let's find out...

December 21, 2021

Eagles

Eagles-Washington inactives, with analysis

by Jimmy Kempski

Heading into Week 15, the Philadelphia Eagles are a relatively healthy team, rested and relaxed coming off their bye week, plus a couple of extra unnecessary days off. Conversely, the Washington Football Team is an absolute mess, with 13 players currently on their COVID list.

December 20, 2021

Eagles

Monday Eagles notes: Playoff odds, draft positioning, Landon Dickerson, and more

by Jimmy Kempski

Normally on a Monday morning we'd be discussing the outcome and events of the Philadelphia Eagles' game on Sunday, but as you're aware, the NFL postponed games to help three teams avoid roster issues caused by COVID, when they said in clear terms in July that they would not do that. And so, we wait for Tuesday. Until then, let's catch up on some things that did happen on Sunday.

December 19, 2021

Eagles

NFL live updates/open thread, Week 15: Idiotic postponement edition

by Jimmy Kempski

The Eagles should be playing a football game today. But because the NFL is just making things up as they go, the Birds will play their game against the Washington Football Team on Tuesday instead. In the meantime, we've got you covered with scores, highlights and more from the games that are actually being played.

December 19, 2021

Eagles

Week 15 non-Eagles rooting guide

by Jimmy Kempski

In past seasons, Philadelphia Eagles fans generally rooted for their own team, and kept an eye on the rest of the NFC, with a focus on the NFC East. They'll still do that in 2021, but there are even more peripheral rooting interests for Birds fans this season because they own 2022 draft picks from other teams.