May 15May 15 Apparently the NFL gives teams the option of a bye after an international game. So the Eagles turned it down.
May 15May 15 3 hours ago, HazletonEagle said:Ohhhh no.... its over for Hurts. I dont know how one comes back from this.I would believe you are Drake but even you are not that white.
May 15May 15 10 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:Apparently the NFL gives teams the option of a bye after an international game. So the Eagles turned it down.That makes sense based on all of their travel late in the season.
May 15May 15 21 minutes ago, NCiggles said:That makes sense based on all of their travel late in the season.And honestly, London really isn't that different than a trip to LA for the Eagles. 7 hour flight to London vs. 5 hours to LA, but with the gametime, they should be back home in Philly Sunday night. If they leave London after the game, should be home around 10pm on Sunday. Coming back from LA, they would get in later since game wouldn't even be over until ~7:30pm EDT, so likely land in Philly well after midnight.
May 15May 15 I wonder if they still give that option for international games. They clearly wouldn't give the Rams or 49ers an option of a Week 2 Bye. Beyond that, there are so many international games now I wonder how it works from a scheduling perspective.
May 15May 15 2 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:I wonder if they still give that option for international games. They clearly wouldn't give the Rams or 49ers an option of a Week 2 Bye. Beyond that, there are so many international games now I wonder how it works from a scheduling perspective.That's why they have the game on Thursday (usual night for opening) instead of Friday. To give those teams additional rest for travel back from Australia.Makes sense that the Eagles would opt for a later bye. 7 hour flight from Philadelphia which is just an hour longer than the flight they will be making to Sam Francisco later in the year. That international trip doesn't hit the Eagles as hard as it would some other teams.
May 15May 15 1 hour ago, Diehardfan said:This is awesome and exactly how the Cowboys seasons goOk but that jump was incredible.. even cleared that guard rail.
May 15May 15 1 hour ago, Sack that QB said:Apparently the NFL gives teams the option of a bye after an international game. So the Eagles turned it down.I think it was the Colts quite a few years ago that took the risk and just said nope. no bye week after London as an experiment. It didn't affect them so for some teams, its the norm to treat here as a normal game week. The Vikings did the same last year and I guess some other teams did too (if I could be bothered to check).
May 15May 15 London from philly isn't that big a deal. They'll be home by Sunday night in philly and won't practice until Wednesday
May 15May 15 35 minutes ago, justwinbaby said:Ok but that jump was incredible.. even cleared that guard rail.Right? And the other car. Can you imagine being that other driver and seeing a car clear your roof 🤣
May 15May 15 OK, I need a sanity check here. I know the media lives to overhype the Dallas Cowboys, but can anyone explain to me how a team that won 7 games last year and did very little in the offseason is now a Super Bowl contender?Offense: they are 100% running it back - resigned Pickens and Williams, though let's see how motivated Pickens really is playing on the tag. Their tackles are still garbage. 7th scoring offense last year, likely similar this year. Defense: Added Rashan Gary, who was about to be cut by the Packers. Added Jalen Thompson and Caleb Downs at safety. Traded away Osa, got Dee Winters. Drafted Malachi Lawrence. Is the defense going to be better - yeah, probably. A lot better? I mean, unless Downs is an immediate pro bowler, they didn't add a single high impact player. They lost Dante Fowler (3.5 sacks), Clowney (8.5 sacks) and Kneeland (1 sack RIP) at edge rusher, and another 3.5 sacks from Osa at DT - and replaced all that with Gary (7.5 sacks) and a rookie (Lawrence). So is the pass rush any better? Debatable. Can Overshown stay on the field? And the CBs are still flaming garbage. They did upgrade at DC.Looking at the schedule, and not sure how you can see more than 10 wins in a perfect scenario. I see 8-9 or 9-8, but a 2-5 or 3-4 start is very much on the table.
May 15May 15 10 minutes ago, vikas83 said:OK, I need a sanity check here. I know the media lives to overhype the Dallas Cowboys, but can anyone explain to me how a team that won 7 games last year and did very little in the offseason is now a Super Bowl contender?Offense: they are 100% running it back - resigned Pickens and Williams, though let's see how motivated Pickens really is playing on the tag. Their tackles are still garbage. 7th scoring offense last year, likely similar this year.Defense: Added Rashan Gary, who was about to be cut by the Packers. Added Jalen Thompson and Caleb Downs at safety. Traded away Osa, got Dee Winters. Drafted Malachi Lawrence. Is the defense going to be better - yeah, probably. A lot better? I mean, unless Downs is an immediate pro bowler, they didn't add a single high impact player. They lost Dante Fowler (3.5 sacks), Clowney (8.5 sacks) and Kneeland (1 sack RIP) at edge rusher, and another 3.5 sacks from Osa at DT - and replaced all that with Gary (7.5 sacks) and a rookie (Lawrence). So is the pass rush any better? Debatable. Can Overshown stay on the field? And the CBs are still flaming garbage. They did upgrade at DC.Looking at the schedule, and not sure how you can see more than 10 wins in a perfect scenario. I see 8-9 or 9-8, but a 2-5 or 3-4 start is very much on the table.I'll never understand every year is their year
May 15May 15 20 minutes ago, vikas83 said:OK, I need a sanity check here. I know the media lives to overhype the Dallas Cowboys, but can anyone explain to me how a team that won 7 games last year and did very little in the offseason is now a Super Bowl contender?Offense: they are 100% running it back - resigned Pickens and Williams, though let's see how motivated Pickens really is playing on the tag. Their tackles are still garbage. 7th scoring offense last year, likely similar this year.Defense: Added Rashan Gary, who was about to be cut by the Packers. Added Jalen Thompson and Caleb Downs at safety. Traded away Osa, got Dee Winters. Drafted Malachi Lawrence. Is the defense going to be better - yeah, probably. A lot better? I mean, unless Downs is an immediate pro bowler, they didn't add a single high impact player. They lost Dante Fowler (3.5 sacks), Clowney (8.5 sacks) and Kneeland (1 sack RIP) at edge rusher, and another 3.5 sacks from Osa at DT - and replaced all that with Gary (7.5 sacks) and a rookie (Lawrence). So is the pass rush any better? Debatable. Can Overshown stay on the field? And the CBs are still flaming garbage. They did upgrade at DC.Looking at the schedule, and not sure how you can see more than 10 wins in a perfect scenario. I see 8-9 or 9-8, but a 2-5 or 3-4 start is very much on the table.They are overrated no doubt. But I think they could make the argument a full offseason with Quinnen Williams could improve the D. I also think Christian Parker will do a good job, like you said.Offense is still pretty good. Bad tackles but they have the best IOL in the division. All they really have to do is keep the offense somewhat the same as last year and go from trash defense to middle of the pack and I could see them making the fight for NFCE interesting. Not Super Bowl contenders though.
May 15May 15 26 minutes ago, vikas83 said:OK, I need a sanity check here. I know the media lives to overhype the Dallas Cowboys, but You answered it in your question. We know that any news about Dallas is good for clicks & ratings. Is anyone in the media talking much about the defending champion Seahawks?
May 15May 15 4 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:I'll never understand every year is their yearEverything I have seen has DAL winning 7 to 10 games...possibly making the playoffs, possibly. I haven't read anything that says they are a contender, I am sure there are some "influencers" out there with some biased hot takes thinking DAL has a real shot but intelligent football people surely aren't that gullible.The DAL schedule is pretty rough, yeh they get more rest on average between games but they are also are dealing with:Top four in miles traveledOf their seven toughest opponents six of those games are on the roadWent from 5th easiest schedule last year to the 4th most difficult in '26 (this is not scientific since schedule difficulty ratings this early are subjective to anticipated wins vs previous years performance).Anyone writing or proclaiming DAL is a contender right now is simply biased. Is there reason for fans to be more excited than last year? Sure. Does excitement equate to success on the field and in the W/L column? Hell no, definitely not in year 1 of a complete defensive rebuild. Will they be fun to watch? I suppose, we'll see. I think more questions about the defense make it a more entertaining season, just trying to figure out who is going to stick and play well vs who the also rans are... Best I would expect them to do this year as of right now is 9-8, maybe 10-7, and losing in the WC if they even make it to the post-season. Anything more is unexpected. The NFC is better now than it has been in recent years imo.
May 15May 15 6 minutes ago, Joe Ball said:Everything I have seen has DAL winning 7 to 10 games...possibly making the playoffs, possibly. I haven't read anything that says they are a contender, I am sure there are some "influencers" out there with some biased hot takes thinking DAL has a real shot but intelligent football people surely aren't that gullible.The DAL schedule is pretty rough, yeh they get more rest on average between games but they are also are dealing with:Top four in miles traveledOf their seven toughest opponents six of those games are on the roadWent from 5th easiest schedule last year to the 4th most difficult in '26 (this is not scientific since schedule difficulty ratings this early are subjective to anticipated wins vs previous years performance).Anyone writing or proclaiming DAL is a contender right now is simply biased. Is there reason for fans to be more excited than last year? Sure. Does excitement equate to success on the field and in the W/L column? Hell no, definitely not in year 1 of a complete defensive rebuild. Will they be fun to watch? I suppose, we'll see. I think more questions about the defense make it a more entertaining season, just trying to figure out who is going to stick and play well vs who the also rans are...Best I would expect them to do this year as of right now is 9-8, maybe 10-7, and losing in the WC if they even make it to the post-season. Anything more is unexpected. The NFC is better now than it has been in recent years imo.ESPN is calling them SB contenders and predicting 12-5
May 15May 15 17 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:They are overrated no doubt. But I think they could make the argument a full offseason with Quinnen Williams could improve the D. I also think Christian Parker will do a good job, like you said.Offense is still pretty good. Bad tackles but they have the best IOL in the division. All they really have to do is keep the offense somewhat the same as last year and go from trash defense to middle of the pack and I could see them making the fight for NFCE interesting. Not Super Bowl contenders though.I'm a fan of Parker, but...he's never been the DC before. Could be great, or could be Brian Johnson v2.0 (and Brian at least called plays in college). Add in the more difficult schedule, and I just don't see double digit wins.Here are my main regression candidates for this year:Patriots - much harder schedule, and really not impressed with offseason, even if they add AJ. I think they miss the playoffs. Over/under on FD only 9.5, and I'm taking the under.Bears - I think they are the 2025 Commanders - ton of lucky wins last year, can't be repeated. Under 9.5 wins is a layup.Rams - yeah, call me crazy, but that core is aging. Stafford and Adams are older, Puka is in rehab. I'd take the under on 11.5 wins. Everyone putting them in the Super Bowl.Other overrated teams:Dallas - under 9.5 winsKC - under 10.5 wins. They miss the playoffs, Team is devoid of talent.
May 15May 15 1 minute ago, vikas83 said:ESPN is calling them SB contenders and predicting 12-5Yeh I stand corrected I just saw Ryan Clark on First Take. They’ve been mediocre to bad for so long I think some analysts just want to be the first one to call it…if DAL does ever get it right. Nothing but hot air.
May 15May 15 2 minutes ago, Joe Ball said:Yeh I stand corrected I just saw Ryan Clark on First Take. They’ve been mediocre to bad for so long I think some analysts just want to be the first one to call it…if DAL does ever get it right. Nothing but hot air.
May 15May 15 48 minutes ago, vikas83 said:ESPN is calling them SB contenders and predicting 12-5Aren't they usually 'SB contenders' before the first part of October? By January? We'll see.
May 15May 15 12 minutes ago, eglz1 said:Aren't they usually 'SB contenders' before the first part of October? By January? We'll see.Well, ESPN's Football Power Index had them as SB favorites even after they were eliminated from post season contention, so...
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