Zach Berman
@zberm.bsky.social
Senior Writer at The Athletic
Covers the Eagles and the NFL
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Adjunct: Colo. State.
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Covers the Eagles and the NFL
Prev.: PHLY, Inquirer, Star-Ledger, Wash. Post
Author: UNDERDOGS, The Franchise, Leap Year
Adjunct: Colo. State.
[email protected]
The way the Eagles lost would have been peevish if it were not predictable.
"It’s been the same thing all year," Saquon Barkley said.
On the silence of a locker room (and an offense) and the fallout ahead, on @theathletic.com: nytimes.com/athletic/696...
"It’s been the same thing all year," Saquon Barkley said.
On the silence of a locker room (and an offense) and the fallout ahead, on @theathletic.com: nytimes.com/athletic/696...
January 12, 2026 at 12:46 PM
The way the Eagles lost would have been peevish if it were not predictable.
"It’s been the same thing all year," Saquon Barkley said.
On the silence of a locker room (and an offense) and the fallout ahead, on @theathletic.com: nytimes.com/athletic/696...
"It’s been the same thing all year," Saquon Barkley said.
On the silence of a locker room (and an offense) and the fallout ahead, on @theathletic.com: nytimes.com/athletic/696...
49ers 23, Eagles 19. 2:54 to go.
I stood with Jeffrey Lurie outside the locker room in the Super Bowl last year when Lurie gushed that Jalen Hurts has the "clutch gene." It's a term Hurts takes pride in.
Well, here it is: 2:54, he needs a TD in the playoffs.
I stood with Jeffrey Lurie outside the locker room in the Super Bowl last year when Lurie gushed that Jalen Hurts has the "clutch gene." It's a term Hurts takes pride in.
Well, here it is: 2:54, he needs a TD in the playoffs.
January 12, 2026 at 12:32 AM
49ers 23, Eagles 19. 2:54 to go.
I stood with Jeffrey Lurie outside the locker room in the Super Bowl last year when Lurie gushed that Jalen Hurts has the "clutch gene." It's a term Hurts takes pride in.
Well, here it is: 2:54, he needs a TD in the playoffs.
I stood with Jeffrey Lurie outside the locker room in the Super Bowl last year when Lurie gushed that Jalen Hurts has the "clutch gene." It's a term Hurts takes pride in.
Well, here it is: 2:54, he needs a TD in the playoffs.
TD, Christian McCaffrey,. The 49ers take the lead with 2:54 remaining.
January 12, 2026 at 12:32 AM
TD, Christian McCaffrey,. The 49ers take the lead with 2:54 remaining.
Playoff Quinyon.
Quinyon Mitchell gets his second INT after no INTs during the regular season — just like last postseason.
Darius Slay used to tease Mitchell for his hands. Slay is in the house tonight. I'm eager to hear what Slay thinks of this one.
Quinyon Mitchell gets his second INT after no INTs during the regular season — just like last postseason.
Darius Slay used to tease Mitchell for his hands. Slay is in the house tonight. I'm eager to hear what Slay thinks of this one.
January 12, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Playoff Quinyon.
Quinyon Mitchell gets his second INT after no INTs during the regular season — just like last postseason.
Darius Slay used to tease Mitchell for his hands. Slay is in the house tonight. I'm eager to hear what Slay thinks of this one.
Quinyon Mitchell gets his second INT after no INTs during the regular season — just like last postseason.
Darius Slay used to tease Mitchell for his hands. Slay is in the house tonight. I'm eager to hear what Slay thinks of this one.
TD, 49ers.
The 49ers run a double-reverse, with a J. Jennings pass off the reverse. C. McCaffrey catches the TD.
Jalen Carter is flagged for roughing the passer.
49ers setting up for an XP to take the lead.
49ers 17, Eagles 16.
The 49ers run a double-reverse, with a J. Jennings pass off the reverse. C. McCaffrey catches the TD.
Jalen Carter is flagged for roughing the passer.
49ers setting up for an XP to take the lead.
49ers 17, Eagles 16.
January 12, 2026 at 12:02 AM
TD, 49ers.
The 49ers run a double-reverse, with a J. Jennings pass off the reverse. C. McCaffrey catches the TD.
Jalen Carter is flagged for roughing the passer.
49ers setting up for an XP to take the lead.
49ers 17, Eagles 16.
The 49ers run a double-reverse, with a J. Jennings pass off the reverse. C. McCaffrey catches the TD.
Jalen Carter is flagged for roughing the passer.
49ers setting up for an XP to take the lead.
49ers 17, Eagles 16.
TD, Hurts to Dallas Goedert.
Eagles were initially flagged for an ineligible player downfield, but flag was picked up.
Eagles 13, 49ers 7.
Goedert remains money in the RZ.
Eagles were initially flagged for an ineligible player downfield, but flag was picked up.
Eagles 13, 49ers 7.
Goedert remains money in the RZ.
January 11, 2026 at 10:34 PM
TD, Hurts to Dallas Goedert.
Eagles were initially flagged for an ineligible player downfield, but flag was picked up.
Eagles 13, 49ers 7.
Goedert remains money in the RZ.
Eagles were initially flagged for an ineligible player downfield, but flag was picked up.
Eagles 13, 49ers 7.
Goedert remains money in the RZ.
The Eagles don't go with the Tush Push at the 1. They hand the ball off to Dallas Goedert, who is their RZ threat.
Say what you want about Kevin Patullo, he's been outstanding as a RZ designer/caller this season.
As for the Tush Push, more here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
Say what you want about Kevin Patullo, he's been outstanding as a RZ designer/caller this season.
As for the Tush Push, more here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
The NFL tried to ban the tush push — in some ways, the Eagles are doing it for them
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January 11, 2026 at 9:59 PM
The Eagles don't go with the Tush Push at the 1. They hand the ball off to Dallas Goedert, who is their RZ threat.
Say what you want about Kevin Patullo, he's been outstanding as a RZ designer/caller this season.
As for the Tush Push, more here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
Say what you want about Kevin Patullo, he's been outstanding as a RZ designer/caller this season.
As for the Tush Push, more here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
Demarcus Robinson had 3/74 here in the playoffs for the Rams last season. He beat Quinyon Mitchell for a 61-yard reception and then for a TD — the first TD Q. Mitchell allowed this season. He's someone the Eagles know well.
49ers 7, Eagles 0.
49ers 7, Eagles 0.
January 11, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Demarcus Robinson had 3/74 here in the playoffs for the Rams last season. He beat Quinyon Mitchell for a 61-yard reception and then for a TD — the first TD Q. Mitchell allowed this season. He's someone the Eagles know well.
49ers 7, Eagles 0.
49ers 7, Eagles 0.
Kyle Shanahan said this week "you gotta give them a reason to be quiet" when asked about the Philly crowd.
It's quiet in here after that opening drive. Eagles offense must respond.
It's quiet in here after that opening drive. Eagles offense must respond.
January 11, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Kyle Shanahan said this week "you gotta give them a reason to be quiet" when asked about the Philly crowd.
It's quiet in here after that opening drive. Eagles offense must respond.
It's quiet in here after that opening drive. Eagles offense must respond.
Eagles-49ers preview: Kyle Shanahan-Vic Fangio matchup, Niners vs. Saquon Barkley
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
Eagles-49ers preview: Kyle Shanahan-Vic Fangio matchup, Niners vs. Saquon Barkley
The 49ers are dealing with a rash of injuries, while the Eagles have been inconsistent on offense despite deep talent.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Eagles-49ers preview: Kyle Shanahan-Vic Fangio matchup, Niners vs. Saquon Barkley
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
Saquon Barkley calls Christian McCaffrey “one of the best to ever do it, to be completely honest.”
The past two offensive player of the year award winners are friends — and competitors.
Just ask Barkley who won their last chess game…
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
The past two offensive player of the year award winners are friends — and competitors.
Just ask Barkley who won their last chess game…
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
Saquon Barkley says Christian McCaffrey is ‘one of the best to ever do it’ ahead of Eagles-49ers
Barkley, the 2024 NFL offensive player of the year, and McCaffrey, the 2023 offensive player of the year, are extremely competitive
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January 9, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Saquon Barkley calls Christian McCaffrey “one of the best to ever do it, to be completely honest.”
The past two offensive player of the year award winners are friends — and competitors.
Just ask Barkley who won their last chess game…
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
The past two offensive player of the year award winners are friends — and competitors.
Just ask Barkley who won their last chess game…
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
Reposted by Zach Berman
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January 7, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Reminder that starting next week, you can watch every episode of The Ringer NFL Show on Netflix!
Tush push or pain in tush?
The tush push numbers are down, and the Eagles are having short-yardage success in other ways. But “It’s still our bread and butter."
A look at the state of the signature player entering the postseason, for @TheAthletic: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
The tush push numbers are down, and the Eagles are having short-yardage success in other ways. But “It’s still our bread and butter."
A look at the state of the signature player entering the postseason, for @TheAthletic: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
January 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Tush push or pain in tush?
The tush push numbers are down, and the Eagles are having short-yardage success in other ways. But “It’s still our bread and butter."
A look at the state of the signature player entering the postseason, for @TheAthletic: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
The tush push numbers are down, and the Eagles are having short-yardage success in other ways. But “It’s still our bread and butter."
A look at the state of the signature player entering the postseason, for @TheAthletic: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
Nick Sirianni emphasizes "joy" within the Eagles' culture — from speeches to office decorations.
It's a concept he learned from Steve Kerr.
When the Warriors visited Philly, I spoke to Kerr and Sirianni about why and how.
Read @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
It's a concept he learned from Steve Kerr.
When the Warriors visited Philly, I spoke to Kerr and Sirianni about why and how.
Read @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
January 6, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Nick Sirianni emphasizes "joy" within the Eagles' culture — from speeches to office decorations.
It's a concept he learned from Steve Kerr.
When the Warriors visited Philly, I spoke to Kerr and Sirianni about why and how.
Read @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
It's a concept he learned from Steve Kerr.
When the Warriors visited Philly, I spoke to Kerr and Sirianni about why and how.
Read @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
The Eagles wanted to rest key starters. That happened.
They needed the Lions to beat the Bears. That happened.
The one part of their ideal scenario that did not work? They couldn't beat the Commanders with Tanner McKee and Co.
More on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
They needed the Lions to beat the Bears. That happened.
The one part of their ideal scenario that did not work? They couldn't beat the Commanders with Tanner McKee and Co.
More on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
January 5, 2026 at 3:55 PM
The Eagles wanted to rest key starters. That happened.
They needed the Lions to beat the Bears. That happened.
The one part of their ideal scenario that did not work? They couldn't beat the Commanders with Tanner McKee and Co.
More on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
They needed the Lions to beat the Bears. That happened.
The one part of their ideal scenario that did not work? They couldn't beat the Commanders with Tanner McKee and Co.
More on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
The Eagles will host the Carolina Panthers in 2026.
That spot on the schedule was up for grabs.
It also means the Eagles aren't scheduled to play the Bucs. They've played each other six times in five seasons.
That spot on the schedule was up for grabs.
It also means the Eagles aren't scheduled to play the Bucs. They've played each other six times in five seasons.
January 4, 2026 at 9:25 PM
The Eagles will host the Carolina Panthers in 2026.
That spot on the schedule was up for grabs.
It also means the Eagles aren't scheduled to play the Bucs. They've played each other six times in five seasons.
That spot on the schedule was up for grabs.
It also means the Eagles aren't scheduled to play the Bucs. They've played each other six times in five seasons.
Reposted by Zach Berman
New Philly Special with @zberm.bsky.social!
Right decision to sit starters?
Will the Eagles win anyway?
Lines for potential Packers, Rams, 49ers matchups
Mailbag with @daboulciff.bsky.social!
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Right decision to sit starters?
Will the Eagles win anyway?
Lines for potential Packers, Rams, 49ers matchups
Mailbag with @daboulciff.bsky.social!
open.spotify.com/episode/5L0l...
Eagles-Commanders, Playoff Opponents, and Mailbag With Zach Berman!
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January 2, 2026 at 11:01 PM
New Philly Special with @zberm.bsky.social!
Right decision to sit starters?
Will the Eagles win anyway?
Lines for potential Packers, Rams, 49ers matchups
Mailbag with @daboulciff.bsky.social!
open.spotify.com/episode/5L0l...
Right decision to sit starters?
Will the Eagles win anyway?
Lines for potential Packers, Rams, 49ers matchups
Mailbag with @daboulciff.bsky.social!
open.spotify.com/episode/5L0l...
Which Eagles scout team players are excelling behind the scenes?
I surveyed the locker room to find out.
Among the answers?
"This motherf—er right here has given us stomach ulcers."
Find out on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
I surveyed the locker room to find out.
Among the answers?
"This motherf—er right here has given us stomach ulcers."
Find out on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Eagles locker room survey: Which scout team players deserve attention ahead of season finale?
www.nytimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Which Eagles scout team players are excelling behind the scenes?
I surveyed the locker room to find out.
Among the answers?
"This motherf—er right here has given us stomach ulcers."
Find out on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
I surveyed the locker room to find out.
Among the answers?
"This motherf—er right here has given us stomach ulcers."
Find out on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
From August: How skin cancer turned Tanner McKee into a sunscreen-drenched, bucket hat-clad QB: www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
December 31, 2025 at 7:57 PM
From August: How skin cancer turned Tanner McKee into a sunscreen-drenched, bucket hat-clad QB: www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
This is a big week for Tanner McKee — and the Eagles.
The Eagles are bullish on McKee; they were reluctant to move him last offseason when there was interest elsewhere.
He excelled in Week 18 last year. This could be another audition to teams seeking a QB this offseason.
The Eagles are bullish on McKee; they were reluctant to move him last offseason when there was interest elsewhere.
He excelled in Week 18 last year. This could be another audition to teams seeking a QB this offseason.
December 31, 2025 at 7:57 PM
This is a big week for Tanner McKee — and the Eagles.
The Eagles are bullish on McKee; they were reluctant to move him last offseason when there was interest elsewhere.
He excelled in Week 18 last year. This could be another audition to teams seeking a QB this offseason.
The Eagles are bullish on McKee; they were reluctant to move him last offseason when there was interest elsewhere.
He excelled in Week 18 last year. This could be another audition to teams seeking a QB this offseason.
In Week 18 last season:
- The Eagles played 34 players
- They had 10 players in uniform who did not play, including 2 reserve QBs and 8 starters/key contributors
- They listened 11 starters inactive
- The Eagles played 34 players
- They had 10 players in uniform who did not play, including 2 reserve QBs and 8 starters/key contributors
- They listened 11 starters inactive
An update on the Eagles' plan for Sunday:
- They will rest some starters
- There will be other starters who are limited
- There will be starters who will dress, but will not play. (This isn't the 3rd preseason game. The Eagles only have so many players available to play.)
- They will rest some starters
- There will be other starters who are limited
- There will be starters who will dress, but will not play. (This isn't the 3rd preseason game. The Eagles only have so many players available to play.)
December 31, 2025 at 7:57 PM
In Week 18 last season:
- The Eagles played 34 players
- They had 10 players in uniform who did not play, including 2 reserve QBs and 8 starters/key contributors
- They listened 11 starters inactive
- The Eagles played 34 players
- They had 10 players in uniform who did not play, including 2 reserve QBs and 8 starters/key contributors
- They listened 11 starters inactive
Nick Sirianni informed the players of the plan today. They have a walkthrough this afternoon. They're on the practice field tomorrow.
An update on the Eagles' plan for Sunday:
- They will rest some starters
- There will be other starters who are limited
- There will be starters who will dress, but will not play. (This isn't the 3rd preseason game. The Eagles only have so many players available to play.)
- They will rest some starters
- There will be other starters who are limited
- There will be starters who will dress, but will not play. (This isn't the 3rd preseason game. The Eagles only have so many players available to play.)
December 31, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Nick Sirianni informed the players of the plan today. They have a walkthrough this afternoon. They're on the practice field tomorrow.
An update on the Eagles' plan for Sunday:
- They will rest some starters
- There will be other starters who are limited
- There will be starters who will dress, but will not play. (This isn't the 3rd preseason game. The Eagles only have so many players available to play.)
- They will rest some starters
- There will be other starters who are limited
- There will be starters who will dress, but will not play. (This isn't the 3rd preseason game. The Eagles only have so many players available to play.)
December 31, 2025 at 7:56 PM
An update on the Eagles' plan for Sunday:
- They will rest some starters
- There will be other starters who are limited
- There will be starters who will dress, but will not play. (This isn't the 3rd preseason game. The Eagles only have so many players available to play.)
- They will rest some starters
- There will be other starters who are limited
- There will be starters who will dress, but will not play. (This isn't the 3rd preseason game. The Eagles only have so many players available to play.)