The Ringer's Philly Special

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have viewed the film and are here to break down the Eagles' wild-card weekend matchup against the Packers. In Part 1 of our film review, they go over some key questions. How does Kellen Moore’s offense match up against Jeff Hafley’s defense? How exactly should the Eagles prepare for the Packers defense and the different schemes it runs (5:33)? What is Sheil’s “James Starks rule” (23:11)? What should Hafley’s game plan be for the Eagles offense (35:04)? Plus, more parking debates and big predictions. Email hot takes: [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles are set to face off against the Green Bay Packers in the opening round of the playoffs. Sheil has four initial thoughts on the matchup. How will the injuries to Packers QB Jordan Love and WR Christian Watson factor into the game (3:16)? Why should Birds fans feel confident that this team could make a Super Bowl run (9:50)? Should Eagles fans feel nervous about the offense heading into the game (24:44)? What’s at stake for Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts (31:59)? Plus, some thoughts from Cliff and the reverse parking debate continues. Email hot takes: [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss the latest Eagles’ headlines and injury news. How is Jalen Hurts progressing following his concussion and finger injury (5:46)? Saquon Barkley will not play in the final game of the regular season, meaning he will not break the single-season rushing record. How has he taken the news, and does he wish he had the opportunity to play (12:55)? Who should the Eagles want to play in the first round of the playoffs (24:25)? Plus, your emails and predictions! Email hot takes: [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and EJ Smith Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles embarrassed their hated rival Cowboys on Sunday by a score of 41-7. Sheil is joined by Princeton University receivers coach Brian Flinn to discuss the lopsided victory. Are we possibly witnessing the best Eagles team of our lifetime (3:48)? The Eagles are faced with a huge dilemma heading into Week 18. Should Saquon Barkley play and attempt to break Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record against his former team, or should he rest and prepare for the playoffs (25:52)? He’s only 101 yards shy of making history. Jalen Hurts is also recovering from a concussion. Should he take some snaps against the Giants as well (1:00:46)? Email/Sponsor Us: [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Brian Flinn Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices