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 3, 2016

Eagles

Eagles TE Zach Ertz will play Sunday vs Lions; CB Leodis McKelvin likely to play

by Jimmy Kempski

In the Philadelphia Eagles' last two games against the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers, the Birds were without TE Zach Ertz and CB Leodis McKelvin. Both players will likely play this Sunday against the Detroit Lions.

October 2, 2016

Eagles

NFL Sunday open thread: Eagles bye week edition

by Jimmy Kempski

And on the fourth week, Carson rested. But that doesn't mean that hardcore Philadelphia Eagles fans will do anything other than watch football on Sunday during the Birds' bye week, because, you know, there's football on. Here's a place to discuss a whole bunch of non-Eagles games today.

October 2, 2016

Eagles

Eagles bye week comes at inopportune time, but schedule still favorable overall

by Jimmy Kempski

When the Philadelphia Eagles' schedule came out, there was one glaring disadvantage -- a Week 4 bye, which is the earliest possible time you can get your week off. Generally speaking, NFL teams like to get their bye week later in the season, when the grind of the season really begins to take a toll on players' bodies.

October 1, 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.

September 30, 2016

Eagles

Carson Wentz among favorites to win MVP award; Eagles' Super Bowl odds jump

by Jimmy Kempski

With the Philadelphia Eagles sitting at 3-0 with an NFL-best +65 point differential, gambling websites have taken notice and have shortened the odds for the Birds to win the Super Bowl. According to Canadian-based Bovada.lv, the Eagles are now the 10th most likely team to win it all.

September 30, 2016

Eagles

Eagles QB Carson Wentz's trophy case is filling up quickly

by Jimmy Kempski

Eagles rookie quarterback Carson Wentz is good. There. I said it. This hot take was brought to you by whatever ad you see below. Over the first three weeks of his NFL career, Wentz has racked up quite a number of awards.

September 29, 2016

Eagles

Thursday Night Football open thread

by Jimmy Kempski

Here's an open thread to discuss the Thursday Night Football game, the Birds, the rest of the league, and how Carson Wentz is the biggest dinker who ever dunked.

September 29, 2016

Eagles

Carson Wentz should not get credit for the Eagles' success because he 'dinks and dunks'

by Jimmy Kempski

If you're an Eagles fan and you're excited about the early success of rookie quarterback Carson Wentz, I'm sorry to inform you that Wentz should not be given any credit because he doesn't take shots down the field.

September 29, 2016

Eagles

Week 4 NFL picks

by Jimmy Kempski

For the gambling degenerates, here are my Week 3 NFL picks. To note, the helmets indicate who I think will win the game, not cover the spread. At the end of the picks, I'll note a few teams that I like based on the spread.

September 29, 2016

Eagles

Eagles DT Fletcher Cox named NFC Defensive Player of the Month

by Jimmy Kempski

Fletcher Cox is one of the elite defensive players in the NFL, and he was rewarded as such for his play over the first three weeks of the season, as he was named the NFC Player of the Month for September.