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

October 23, 2016

Eagles

Handing out 10 awards from the Eagles-Vikings game

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles entered their Week 7 showdown against former friend Sam Bradford, AKA Sammy Sleeves, AKA Sleevie Wonder, up against the ropes, in dire need of a win to keep pace in the surprisingly competitive NFC East. And win they did, convincingly, while battering Sleevie throughout the day. As always, win or lose, we hand out 10 awards.

October 23, 2016

Eagles

Eagles-Vikings Week 7 inactives, with analysis

by Jimmy Kempski

As we noted earlier this week, the Philadelphia Eagles will come into their Week 7 matchup very healthy, as they have in every other game this season. The Vikings, on the other hand, come into this matchup without their two starting offensive tackles, their legendary running back, and their original starting quarterback.

October 23, 2016

Eagles

Recap: Updates/open thread as the Eagles host the Vikings

by Jimmy Kempski

Feel free to discuss the Eagles game and the action around the rest of the league below.

October 22, 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.

October 21, 2016

Eagles

Eagles-Vikings Friday injury update, with analysis

by Jimmy Kempski

Over their last two games, the Philadelphia Eagles have faced teams who were missing several starters due to injury, but they were unable to take advantage. This Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, the relatively healthy Eagles will face a team missing several starters. Here's the Friday injury report, with analysis.

October 21, 2016

Eagles

Eagles vs. Vikings: Five matchups to watch

by Jimmy Kempski

After dropping two straight games to the Detroit Lions and Washington Redskins on the road the last two weeks, the Philadelphia Eagles will head home, where it won't get any easier against the undefeated Minnesota Vikings. Here are five matchups to watch.

October 20, 2016

Eagles

Bears-Packers Thursday Night Football open thread

by Jimmy Kempski

On Thursday Night Football, there are a pair of NFC teams that will square off in the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears. The Bears are done and potentially headed toward a top five pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. We killed off the Bears and 49ers in our Hirerarchy/Obituary earlier this week.

October 20, 2016

Eagles

Eagles DE Connor Barwin likely to see his snaps decrease

by Jimmy Kempski

Through the first five games of the season, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Connor Barwin leads all defensive linemen in total snaps played. However, he has just nine tackles (including just four solo tackles), one sack, and no tackles for loss so far this season.

October 20, 2016

Eagles

Report: It'll be Carson Wentz vs. Dak Prescott Week 8 in Dallas

by Jimmy Kempski

As we noted last week, a Dallas Cowboys beat writer opined that the Philadelphia Eagles would not see Tony Romo when they face the Cowboys Week 8 in Dallas. Instead, they'll face rookie quarterback Dak Prescott. Yesterday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported more definitively that the Cowboys will indeed roll with Prescott.

October 19, 2016

Eagles

Eagles power ranking roundup: Back to mediocrity

by Jimmy Kempski

As we know, power rankings are kind of pointless, but we click them anyway. Here's a roundup of where the Eagles "rank" a week after their second straight loss of the season.