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

November 7, 2016

Eagles

Darren Sproles is the Eagles' lead back, per Doug Pederson

by Jimmy Kempski

All season long, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson has maintained that Ryan Mathews is the lead running back. More recently, it is crystal clear that he is not.

November 7, 2016

Eagles

Film breakdown: The final incompletion from Carson Wentz to Jordan Matthews

by Jimmy Kempski

Way back in Week 1 of the Philadelphia Eagles' opening drive of the season, the Eagles faced a 2nd and 9 from the Cleveland Browns' 19 yard line. Carson Wentz dropped back and threw a pristine pass to Jordan Matthews, who was running a "slot fade" route.

November 6, 2016

Eagles

Eagles-Giants Week 9 inactives, with analysis

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles come into their Week 9 matchup against the New York Giants missing four players, most notably DT Bennie Logan. Meanwhile, the Giants have been notoriously susceptible in injuries in mass quantities the last few years, however, they have largely avoided the injury bug in 2016, with the exception of the safety spot.

November 6, 2016

Eagles

Recap: Live updates/open thread: Eagles vs. Giants

by Jimmy Kempski

In a game that head coach Doug Pederson described as a "must win," the Philadelphia Eagles head up to Metlife Stadium in the great state of New Jersey to take on the New York Giants.

November 6, 2016

Eagles

Handing out 10 awards from the Eagles-Giants game

by Jimmy Kempski

The New York Giants begged the Philadelphia Eagles to pull out an ugly road win at Metlife Stadium Sunday afternoon, but the Birds simply wouldn't have it. And so they drop to 4-4, and 0-3 in NFC East play. As always, we hand out 10 awards.

November 5, 2016

Eagles

Grocery shopping: Five college players to watch who could interest the Eagles in the 2017 NFL Draft

by Jimmy Kempski

As long as you're taking in some college football action this Saturday afternoon/evening, here are some players who could make some sense for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2017 NFL Draft.

November 4, 2016

Eagles

Eagles vs. Giants: Five matchups to watch

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles have owned the New York Giants in recent years, winning 13 of the previous 16 matchups, although their Week 17 wins over their NJ Turnpike rivals were both of the meaningless game variety. Here are five matchups to watch this Sunday.

November 4, 2016

Eagles

Eagles-Giants injury report, with analysis

by Jimmy Kempski

Over the last few years, the New York Giants have been notoriously susceptible in injuries in mass quantities, however, they have largely avoided the injury bug in 2016, with the exception of the safety spot. Here is the Friday injury report.

November 3, 2016

Eagles

Eagles release WR Josh Huff after gun/drug arrest

by Jimmy Kempski

The Eagles announced on Thursday that they have released wide receiver Josh Huff, who was arrested Tuesday morning for DUI, possession of a handgun, possession of a magazine filled with hollow-point bullets, and possession of marijuana.

November 3, 2016

Eagles

Did Josh Huff have his gun on Eagles' premises?

by Jimmy Kempski

Howie Roseman spoke with reporters Thursday afternoon in the wake of Josh Huff's arrest Tuesday and subsequent release Thursday morning. While Roseman didn't say much of anything during his press conference, one of the pertinent questions he was asked was how Huff's arrest differed from linebacker Nigel Bradham's dual arrests earlier this season. After all, Bradham's second arrest involved a gun as well.