Chris Franklin
@cfranklinnews.bsky.social
NFL Writer for NJ.com, LehighValleyLive.com, PennLive.com, and the South Jersey Times. Member of the PFWA.
It's the year of the blocked kick/punt
November 7, 2025 at 3:46 AM
It's the year of the blocked kick/punt
There are some good contested catches being made in this Miami (OH)-Ohio game.
November 5, 2025 at 3:17 AM
There are some good contested catches being made in this Miami (OH)-Ohio game.
Reposted by Chris Franklin
New edge rusher chart!
I've adjusted this to show double team rate + chip rate (at edge) on x axis. A little messy because we're mixing data sources (possible overlap) but I think important to get chips in there.
Y axis is pass rush win rate at edge.
I've adjusted this to show double team rate + chip rate (at edge) on x axis. A little messy because we're mixing data sources (possible overlap) but I think important to get chips in there.
Y axis is pass rush win rate at edge.
October 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM
New edge rusher chart!
I've adjusted this to show double team rate + chip rate (at edge) on x axis. A little messy because we're mixing data sources (possible overlap) but I think important to get chips in there.
Y axis is pass rush win rate at edge.
I've adjusted this to show double team rate + chip rate (at edge) on x axis. A little messy because we're mixing data sources (possible overlap) but I think important to get chips in there.
Y axis is pass rush win rate at edge.
Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux said the Denver Broncos created a blueprint for the Eagles’ run game Sunday.
“They had some copycat plays. They did some stuff that we saw from the team that just played us, so they were able to take advantage of some of our weak points.”
“They had some copycat plays. They did some stuff that we saw from the team that just played us, so they were able to take advantage of some of our weak points.”
October 26, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux said the Denver Broncos created a blueprint for the Eagles’ run game Sunday.
“They had some copycat plays. They did some stuff that we saw from the team that just played us, so they were able to take advantage of some of our weak points.”
“They had some copycat plays. They did some stuff that we saw from the team that just played us, so they were able to take advantage of some of our weak points.”
Feels like we will be getting a pool report on that Otton catch & review process. Also, where is the Hawk-Eye technology that was used earlier in the season to show the yardage needed for a first down? Haven't really seen it used that much on broadcasts. That play feels like a good spot to use it.
October 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Feels like we will be getting a pool report on that Otton catch & review process. Also, where is the Hawk-Eye technology that was used earlier in the season to show the yardage needed for a first down? Haven't really seen it used that much on broadcasts. That play feels like a good spot to use it.
Broncos share what led to comeback win vs. Eagles: ’This town’s probably not happy with us’
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Broncos share what led to comeback win vs. Eagles: ’This town’s probably not happy with us’
The Denver Broncos scored 11 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, including a crucial two-point conversion to secure a 21-17 win over the Eagles.
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October 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Broncos share what led to comeback win vs. Eagles: ’This town’s probably not happy with us’
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Week 4 is going to be another crazy one isn't it?
September 26, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Week 4 is going to be another crazy one isn't it?
Win or lose, this is the type of game that has to get Marvin Harrison Jr. a jump start to get going for the rest of the year.
September 26, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Win or lose, this is the type of game that has to get Marvin Harrison Jr. a jump start to get going for the rest of the year.
Rams star sounds off after last-second loss to Eagles: ‘We had that game won’
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Rams star sounds off after last-second loss to Eagles: ‘We had that game won’
The Los Angeles Rams player admitted the team "got too into ourselves" after building a substantial lead before Philadelphia's dramatic comeback.
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September 21, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Rams star sounds off after last-second loss to Eagles: ‘We had that game won’
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According to Next Gen Stats, the Rams had a 91% chance to win the game with 12 minutes and 40 seconds left in the third quarter and up 26-7. The #Eagles scored 26 unanswered points and won the game 33-26.
September 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
According to Next Gen Stats, the Rams had a 91% chance to win the game with 12 minutes and 40 seconds left in the third quarter and up 26-7. The #Eagles scored 26 unanswered points and won the game 33-26.
Malcolm Jenkins (in the photographer vest), LeGarrette Blount (the honorary captain for today's game), and Darren Sproles greet each other on the sideline in a mini-Super Bowl LII reunion. #Eagles
September 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Malcolm Jenkins (in the photographer vest), LeGarrette Blount (the honorary captain for today's game), and Darren Sproles greet each other on the sideline in a mini-Super Bowl LII reunion. #Eagles
Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert, who missed last week's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, is back and will be available today against the Los Angeles Rams.
September 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert, who missed last week's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, is back and will be available today against the Los Angeles Rams.
Eagles LB Nolan Smith and the defensive line will need to get consistent pressure on Rams QB Matthew Stafford to disrupt the Rams' passing attack. In the first 2 games of the season, Stafford has completed 45.5% of his passes (10 of 22) when he was under pressure (via @PFF).
September 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Eagles LB Nolan Smith and the defensive line will need to get consistent pressure on Rams QB Matthew Stafford to disrupt the Rams' passing attack. In the first 2 games of the season, Stafford has completed 45.5% of his passes (10 of 22) when he was under pressure (via @PFF).
Safe to say there will be no snow in the forecast for today's Eagles-Rams game.
September 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Safe to say there will be no snow in the forecast for today's Eagles-Rams game.
I'd love to see replay assist used for enforcing delay of game calls. Teams often get an extra second, like the Dolphins just did on that drive that ended with a touchdown. I get maybe a quarter or half second, but that... Maybe an automated buzzer or something could help. #NFL
September 19, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I'd love to see replay assist used for enforcing delay of game calls. Teams often get an extra second, like the Dolphins just did on that drive that ended with a touchdown. I get maybe a quarter or half second, but that... Maybe an automated buzzer or something could help. #NFL
Via the NFL: #Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has 45 career games with a rushing touchdown, including the playoffs. He passed Steve Young today (44) for the third-most games by a quarterback in NFL history, including the postseason. Hurts only trails Cam Newton (65) and Josh Allen (58).
📸: Charlie Riedel/AP
📸: Charlie Riedel/AP
September 15, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Via the NFL: #Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has 45 career games with a rushing touchdown, including the playoffs. He passed Steve Young today (44) for the third-most games by a quarterback in NFL history, including the postseason. Hurts only trails Cam Newton (65) and Josh Allen (58).
📸: Charlie Riedel/AP
📸: Charlie Riedel/AP
The only thing the Commanders have going for them so far tonight has been limiting Keisean Nixon on punt returns (3 yards on 2 returns). I know it's a short week, but overall, everything else with the Commanders...oof.
September 12, 2025 at 2:24 AM
The only thing the Commanders have going for them so far tonight has been limiting Keisean Nixon on punt returns (3 yards on 2 returns). I know it's a short week, but overall, everything else with the Commanders...oof.
