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USA Today
11-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Signature Eagles moments that were mysteriously left off of an NFL tribute
Six signature plays from the Eagles' past 25 years are absent from a ranking of iconic NFL moments. Just like that, Philadelphia Eagles fans are almost ready to put the bow on the new millennium's first 25 years. We've gone from fear that computers would stop working at the close of 1999 to the final six months of 2025. What have we learned, other than time flies? We can think of a few things. Many are more important than the following, but hey, what can we say? This one means a lot to us. Nothing compares to football. Nothing at all... Not the NBA, not the World Series. While baseball may be considered the national pastime, football is truly America's passion. Three iconic Eagles plays find their way onto a list of top NFL moments from the past quarter century. The Eagles have turned the page from this past season's Super Bowl run. The same is true of media members and fans who follow this team's every move, but the latter two contingents are often allowed the freedom to reminisce more often. Take CBS Sports' top 25 NFL moments of the 2000s' first 25 years. It's hard to trim two and a half decades down to 25 moments, but Cody Benjamin did a nice job. He also left off a few that should have made the cut. We'll discuss that more in detail in a moment. Topping Benjamin's list is David Tyree's helmet catch vs. the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 42. '4th and 26' didn't make the cut, but it earned an honorable mention. Three Eagles moments found their way onto the ranking: Saquon Barkley's backwards hurdle (25), DeSean Jackson's punt return vs. the New York Giants in 2010, a.k.a. the Miracle at the New Meadowlands (20), and the Philly Special (9). All are deserving entries, but let's be frank. Three noticeable inclusions are missing. Add these five Eagles highlights to CBS Sports' list Let's not waste a ton of time here. We'll acknowledge the three plays already mentioned, add 4th and 26, and include these last six. The Eagles trailed the Minnesota Vikings by a 7-0 score with 6:42 remaining in the first quarter. Patrick Robinson took care of that. His interception and TD return tied the score. Philly never looked back and won by a 38-7 margin. Everyone has their theory about when they knew the Eagles had Super Bowl 59 in the bag. For many, that thought came early. Cooper DeJean's pick-six off Patrick Mahomes' arm followed consecutive sacks on first and second down and put Philly up by a 17-0 margin. Whenever they have crossed paths, the Eagles have owned Sean McVay for most of his era as the L.A. Rams head coach. Saquon Barkley punished them during two games in his inaugural Eagles season. No one will forever forget his run through the snow. The Rams made a late rally, leading to tense moments, but if not for this beauty, Philadelphia wouldn't have outlasted Los Angeles in the snow. A ball-control offense by Ron Rivera's Washington Commanders helped eat up the clock and end the 2022 Eagles' undefeated streak at eight games. Two years later, it seemed Dan Quinn's squad hoped to employ a similar formula during the most recent NFC Championship Game. Washington chewed up the first 7:57 of game time but was only able to convert a field goal. Following the ensuing kickoff, a toss play was called to Saquon Barkley. There isn't an Eagles fan walking that doesn't remember how that turned out. Never have two Michigan Wolverines met on opposite sides and produced a more iconic moment. Once upon a time, the New England Patriots benefited from the tuck rule and saw a strip-sack overturned. Then came Super Bowl 52. Brandon Graham made one of the greatest defensive plays in Eagles history, knocking the ball from Tom Brady's grasp. A Jake Elliott field goal followed, placing Philly up by eight points. The score would hold, making this the greatest strip sack not only in Super Bowl history but in NFL history as well. Ah yes... Jason Kelce on the Rocky Steps. Name another victory parade speech that carried so many iconic moments. Hungry dogs run faster... No one likes us, and we don't carry... As kids, we memorized speeches in grade school. As adults, Kelce's offering is another that we may be able to recite verbatim.
Fox Sports
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Defenders' monster TDs highlight top plays from UFL Championship Game
The 2025 UFL season is complete, and the DC Defenders are your new league champions. The Defenders went off in Saturday's championship game against the Michigan Panthers, scoring a league-record 58 points in their victory. But the Panthers brought plenty of excitement as well, dropping 34 points in the 58-34 loss. As there was a lot of high-flying action in Saturday's championship game, here are the 10 best plays from the tilt. 10. Defenders' special teams unit forces the fumble After taking a 15-13 lead in the second quarter, the Defenders got the ball back immediately after forcing a fumble on the kickoff return. Micah Baskerville ripped the ball out of Xavier Malone's grasp, allowing Willie Drew Jr. to recover the ball at the Panthers' 7-yard line. 9. Defenders QB Jordan Ta'amu and WR Jaydon Mickens link up for huge gain During one of the few moments that the Defenders were trailing in Saturday's game, Ta'amu and Mickens helped chip away at the Panthers' lead after connecting for a 66-yard reception. The play got the Defenders down to the Panthers' 9-yard line, setting them up for a field goal early in the second quarter. 8. Ta'amu and Mickens connect for their first big play Ta'amu dropped a dime to Mickens for a 26-yard touchdown on a third-and-10 play in the middle of the first quarter. 7. Panthers WR Malik Turner spins his way for six The Panthers kept fighting late in Saturday's game despite trailing 52-19. After hauling in a pass from QB Bryce Perkins, Turner ran downfield and spun out of a Defenders' tackler to reach the end zone for a 26-yard touchdown. 6. Defenders WR Seth Williams makes a big grab Plenty of Defenders' playmakers got in on the fun in Saturday's game. Williams was among them, making a long 46-yard reception on a deep pass from Ta'amu late in the third quarter. 5. Defenders WR Chris Rowland backflips his way into the end zone DC poured it on until the end of Saturday's title game, with Rowland rushing for a 19-yard touchdown before showing off some acrobatics to put the finishing touches on the win. 4. Defenders run "Philly Special" on two-point conversion After scoring a touchdown late in the first half, the Defenders dialed up some trickery. Mickens took his turn to throw a completion to Ta'amu, finding his quarterback in the end zone after getting the ball on an end-around to complete the two-point conversion and extend their lead to 31-13. 3. Panthers RB Nate McCrary dashes away for six Michigan got the first big play of the game when McCrary rushed for a 35-yard touchdown, grabbing a 6-0 lead. 2. Turner takes off for long TD Right after the Defenders ran the "Philly Special" to add to their lead, the Panthers found the end zone with a long touchdown. Perkins lobbed a pass to Turner, who turned a 10-yard completion into a 71-yard touchdown by breaking multiple tackles and dragging a Defenders player with him into the end zone. 1. Ta'amu throws another deep TD to cap off wild first half The back-and-forth scoring between the Defenders and the Panthers in the final two minutes of the first half of Saturday's game concluded with Ta'amu throwing a deep 73-yard touchdown to Ty Scott. The score gave the Defenders a 37-19 lead with 27 seconds remaining in the first half. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily ! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience United Football League DC Defenders Michigan Panthers recommended Get more from United Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Axios
09-06-2025
- Health
- Axios
The Philly Special: 7pm dinner rez is the real winner
Just call it the Philly Special — most of us make dinner reservations for the early evening. Why it matters: Eating earlier in the day supports your body's natural clock — boosting metabolism and improving sleep, experts say. Driving the news: 7 o'clock dinners are our jam in Philly, with 19.6% of reservations booked in the 7-8pm hour compared to 17.5% for the rest of the country, per Resy data shared with Axios. Some of us are late Birds, with a higher share of reservations booked after 9pm than those sleepyheads everywhere else. Zoom out: Nationally, dinner times have shifted earlier since the pre-pandemic years. What they're saying: If you have a later dinner, but eat the same amount, "that by itself leads to an increase in cravings, changes in appetite hormones and fewer calories burnt across the waking hours," Frank Scheer, Harvard Medical School professor and Medical Chronobiology Program director, tells Axios.
Fox News
14-02-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Philadelphia police officers reenact Eagles' tush push ahead of Super Bowl parade
Even the Philadelphia police are getting in on the Eagles' action. The Eagles celebrated their Super Bowl victory Friday. And just as the Philly Special from 2018 lives forever in fans' hearts, the tush push will always have a place in Eagles lore. Made famous for being pretty much unstoppable, the Birds' tush push has become a staple. And while it's often imitated, it's never duplicated, at least not nearly to the Eagles' success rate. Philadelphia police officers also imitated the play before Friday's parade. A video of the police officer tush push was reposted by the NFL and Philadelphia Police Department. Because of a top-notch offensive line and Jalen Hurts' ability to squat over 600 pounds, the play has been successful over 90% of the time over the last three years for Philly. The play has become controversial because it seems that it cannot be stopped. However, it's clear that nobody is as good at it as the Eagles are. During the NFC title game, the Washington Commanders' Frankie Luvu jumped offside numerous times trying to jump the snap for the push, and referees almost awarded the Eagles a touchdown in response. The Eagles busted out the play for their first of many scores in a 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Friday's parade was marred by the shooting of two women who sustained leg injuries but reportedly remained in stable condition. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
USA Today
10-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles fans celebrate in Philadelphia streets after Super Bowl win: See photos
Eagles fans celebrate in Philadelphia streets after Super Bowl win: See photos Show Caption Hide Caption Jubilant Eagles fans scale truck in Philadelphia Eagles fans took to the streets of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to celebrate their team's 40-22 defeat of the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. Some started fires. Others climbed garbage trucks and scaled light poles. Multitudes watched fireworks light up the night sky. Philadelphia Eagles Fans took to the streets to celebrate in Eastern Pennsylvania Sunday night to celebrate their team's 40-22 defeat of the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59. Following their team's victory, photos show large crowds on streets surrounding City Hall cheering in the streets in the moments the team became two-time winning Super Bowl champions. The team won its first big game during Super Bowl 52 in 2018 by beating the New England Patriots in Minneapolis. The game is known for the trick play "Philly Special" that culminated in a touchdown for the victory. See historic moments from Philadelphia Eagles fans celebrating: Philadelphia police clash with some fans celebrating along city streets Photos also show fires set by fans and other celebrators clashing with police in some photos. At some point, Philadelphia Police Department officials ordered the crowd to disperse, local emergency management officials reported. It was not immediately known whether any arrests were made. USA TODAY has reached out to police. Contributing: Jordan Mendoza Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
