‘“For me, the player I am and I know to be, I expect to make those plays,” Cooks said. “It’s definitely not a lack of working hard or not work. Things happen. I flush them, but at the same time, in my mind, it’s like, ‘I’ve gotta make that play.’ That’s my mindset. It will always be my mindset. Nobody will be harder on me than myself.”’
Archives for December 25, 2025
Inside the intellectual arms race of the modern NFL passing game
‘The Buffalo Bills have leaned heavily into playing under center this season. In quarterback Josh Allen’s first seven seasons, the Bills were in the shotgun 66.3% of the time. This season they are under center a league-most 51.9% of the time. Some of that is due to running back James Cook’s super season, but it also helps in pass protection. Since 2023, Allen has only been sacked seven times on throws that began with a traditional under-center snap. “When guys on defense get really fast and side-to-side speed, the offense typically get some bigger bodies and start going a little more downhill,” Allen said. “When defenses try to combat that and get bigger guys inside and you want to spread them out. It’s just figuring out ways to win football games. … They’re all old ways, but new ways for us to be a good offense.”’
Thursday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Jalen Carter’s shoulder fix may be temporary, but he’s ready to help the Eagles down the stretch (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Jordan Mailata’s journey, the Eagles clinch the division, and more ‘Hard Knocks’ highlights (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Eagles vs. Bills in Week 17: These are the numbers that matter (Philadelphia Inquirer)
What we know (and don’t) about the Eagles entering Week 17 vs. the Bills (Philadelphia Inquirer)
The questions no one asks anymore about Eagles offense, Jalen Hurts (Delaware News Journal)
Is there playoff value in resting starters vs Bills? 3 Eagles questions (Delaware News Journal)
Sirianni: Eagles likely to play starters against Bills (Delaware County Daily Times)
Will Brandon Graham return for the 2026 season after coming out of retirement? (South Jersey Times)
A.J. Brown lands on Eagles injury report after wisdom tooth procedure (New York Post)
Will Jalen Carter play in Week 17? Latest news on Eagles DT’s status (The Sporting News)
How Tyler Steen found himself brawling with half the Commanders’ roster (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
Jordan Davis has mature response to being Pro Bowl snub (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
Cooper DeJean takes award for performance against Washington (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
Eagles injury update: Jalen Carter practices for 2nd straight day (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
Angel Tree wish from young Eagles fan in North Texas goes viral (WTXF-TV)
Spadaro: This iteration of the Eagles’ defense almost has Vic Fangio smiling (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)
Saquon Barkley calls Nick Sirianni the best coach in the NFL | Eagles at Bills Daily Updates (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)
Eagles at Bills Injury Report (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)
A Christmas wish list for the Buffalo Bills
‘We all appreciate Khalil Shakir’s work out of the slot, but Josh Allen needs a perimeter weapon who can create separation.’
Bills sign 6-foot-5 Florida Gators product to help Josh Allen and the offense
‘The new guy: Richard Gouraige. His acquisition to the practice squad was reported by NFL transactions reporter Aaron Wilson.’
‘Enjoy these last two here’ | Bills get ready to take it all in at Highmark Stadium in final two regular season matchups
‘”They’ve got a good team … give them their props. We respect their team and how they’ve won,” head coach Sean McDermott said. “Defending Super Bowl champs. We go to work.”‘