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

January 23, 2018

Eagles

Data suggests Eagles will have Super Bowl 'home field advantage' over Patriots

by Jimmy Kempski

When a sports franchise wins a lot, and the most key figures in the organization have been caught cheating multiple times, fans of other teams around the league tend to begin to hate that team.

January 23, 2018

Eagles

Nick Foles' pocket presence was 'outstanding' vs. Vikings in NFC Championship Game

by Jimmy Kempski

When Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is at his worst, a lot of times it has been because of his penchant to drift backwards in the pocket. In the past, when Foles has retreated backwards in the pocket, he has thrown off his back foot, with less velocity and accuracy, and often put himself right in the path of edge rushers taking wide paths to the quarterback.

January 23, 2018

Eagles

Eagles have had a lot of success in games officiated by Super Bowl referee

by Jimmy Kempski

In their first two playoff games, the Philadelphia Eagles have had cleanly officiated games by the crews of Bill Vinovich and Ed Hochuli. In the Super Bowl, they'll have another familiar face in Gene Steratore.

January 22, 2018

Eagles

Reliving the Eagles' NFC Championship Game win through the eyes of Cowboys, Giants, and Redskins fans

by Jimmy Kempski

Here's what I found in the comment sections of Cowboys, Giants, and Redskins blogs during the Eagles' blowout win over the Minnesota Vikings.

January 22, 2018

Eagles

Super Bowl LIII odds (yes, next year's odds)

by Jimmy Kempski

Yes, yes, the Philadelphia Eagles are in this year's Super Bowl (in case you missed it), so unlike most years, the fan base is focused on the now, as opposed to the much more familiar "next year."

January 22, 2018

Eagles

Eagles OT Halapoulivaati Vaitai shut down Everson Griffen in NFC Championship win

by Jimmy Kempski

During the 2017 regular season, Minnesota Vikings DE Everson Griffen was fourth in the NFL with 13 sacks, which earned him a trip to the Pro Bowl as well as second team All-Pro recognition. Griffen has a great speed rush to the outside, which he counters with inside moves, most notably his inside spin.

January 21, 2018

Eagles

Report: Injured Vikings players likely to play in NFC Championship Game vs. Eagles

by Jimmy Kempski

When the final injury report was released on Friday, the Vikings listed three players – WR Adam Thielen, S Andrew Sendejo, and CB Mackensie Alexander – as questionable. All three are expected to play.

January 21, 2018

Eagles

Patriots-Jaguars AFC Championship Game thread

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Minnesota Vikings tonight at 6:40 p.m. in the NFC Championship Game, with the winner representing the NFC in the Super Bowl. But first, at 3:05 p.m., the New England Patriots will host the Jacksonville Jaguars for the right to represent the AFC.

January 21, 2018

Eagles

Eagles-Vikings inactives, with analysis

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles have announced their inactives for their divisional-round playoff matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Here they are, with analysis:

January 21, 2018

Eagles

Live updates/open thread: Eagles vs. Vikings, NFC Championship Game

by Jimmy Kempski

After taking care of business last weekend against the Atlanta Falcons, the Philadelphia Eagles are back in the NFC Championship Game for the first time since the 2008 season, and their opponent is the Minnesota Vikings.