Eagles Eye Rare Repeat, Flyers Heating Up, and Philly Sports Weekend Rundown
The Philadelphia Eagles have a shot at making a little history this Saturday-and not the kind that gets talked about every season. With a win over the Washington Commanders, the Birds can lock up the NFC East title for the second straight year.
That might sound routine for a team with Super Bowl aspirations, but here’s the kicker: no team has repeated as NFC East champs since 2004. The last team to do it?
Yep, the Eagles. That’s a 20-year streak of one-and-done division winners, the longest such run in NFL history.
At 9-5, Philly currently sits in the No. 3 spot in the NFC playoff picture. While the race is still tight, the Eagles control their own destiny.
Their opponent this weekend, Washington, is limping toward the finish line. The Commanders have been hit hard by injuries-rookie QB Jayden Daniels and veteran tight end Zach Ertz are both done for the year after suffering serious injuries.
That leaves a depleted Washington squad trying to play spoiler against a Philly team with everything to play for. Kickoff is set for 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, and if you're tuning in locally, you can catch the call from Mike Quick and Merrill Reese on 97.3 FM ESPN Radio South Jersey.
College Football Playoff Kicks Off with Heavyweight Rematch
It’s also a big weekend for college football fans. The first round of the College Football Playoff gets underway Friday night with a marquee rematch: Oklahoma hosting Alabama at 8:00 p.m.
The two programs have plenty of postseason history, and this one promises to deliver all the drama you’d expect from a win-or-go-home showdown. You can catch every snap on Rock 104.1 FM or stream it live on the Rock 104.1 Mobile App.
Flyers Rolling into Holiday Stretch
The Flyers are quietly putting together one of their most competitive stretches in recent memory. At 17-10-6, they’re just six points back of the Carolina Hurricanes in the Metropolitan Division.
They’ll take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Saturday with puck drop scheduled for 12:30 p.m. After that, the Orange & Black return home for a quick stop before heading west for their annual holiday road trip.
The Flyers are starting to find their identity-gritty, opportunistic, and tough to play against. This team might be ahead of schedule, and fans are starting to take notice.
Sixers Finding Their Footing
The Sixers are still settling into their rhythm early in the season, sitting at 14-11 and holding down the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference. It’s been a bit of an up-and-down ride so far, but there’s plenty of time to climb. With a pair of games on tap this weekend-Friday and Saturday-the Sixers have a chance to build some momentum heading into the holidays.
Weekend Coverage on The Locker Room with Billy Schweim
If you're looking to stay plugged in to all things Philly sports this weekend, The Locker Room with Billy Schweim has you covered.
Saturday’s show will be packed. Producer Nick Earnshaw and former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dave Klemic will be in studio to break down the Eagles’ matchup against Washington. We’ll also get the “Keys to the Game” from Fox 29 Sports Anchor Scott Grayson, brought to you by Blitz’s Market of Ocean City.
The Flyers-Rangers game will be a big topic of discussion as well. We’ll dive into what’s working for the Flyers and what to watch for as they hit the road next week.
Plus, we’ll shine a light on some of the area’s top high school athletes with our “High School Athletes in the Spotlight” segment, brought to you by the Philly Pretzel Factory of Egg Harbor Township. And yes, Sixers fans-we’ll squeeze in some hoops talk too.
On Sunday, Producer Alex Berardis will be in studio as we break down the Eagles-Commanders game and look at what it means for the playoff picture. With the Sixers playing back-to-back games this weekend, there’ll be plenty to dissect on the hardwood as well.
P.J. Corda, aka Mr.
Negadelphia, will check in with his takes on the Philly sports scene, brought to you by Vassar Pool Service. And there’s even a chance Billy’s brother Bobby swings by to stir the pot a bit-because what’s Philly sports without a little family debate?
It’s a jam-packed weekend on the field, the ice, the court, and on the airwaves. Philly fans, buckle up.