With a number of prospects already on their holiday breaks, and still more slowing down in advance of them (or rather, gearing up for the upcoming international play), it’s been a quieter week around here, but there are still a handful of standout performances to highlight. Let’s get into it.
The News of the Week
This week saw a bit more shuffling taking place on the Phantoms’ back end, as they lost Helge Grans to injury ahead of last weekend’s games in upstate New York (he’s missed ...
NFC East opponents go head to head when the Philadelphia Eagles (9-5) visit the Washington Commanders (4-10) on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Northwest Stadium. Philadelphia is favored by a touchdown.
Eagles vs. Commanders Game Info
When: Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET
Where: Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland
TV info: FOX
Eagles vs. Commanders Odds
Favorite
Total
Philadelphia Moneyline
Washington Moneyline
BetMGM
Eagles (-7)
44.5
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The Cubs bullpen was a strength for the Cubs in 2025 but with Andrew Kittredge returning to the Baltimore Orioles, Drew Pomeranz signing with the Los Angeles Angels and Brad Keller inking a two-year deal with the Phillies, the late innings of Cubs games will look a lot different in 2026. The Cubs have been […]
Steve Maltepes, known as “The Philly Godfather,” will impart his gambling wisdom on the Eagles and where the smart money is going on various pro football games each weekend this season. Maltepes is one of the nation’s hottest sports betting experts who appears weekly on national radio, is the best-selling author of “Booked: The True […]
The Eagles should beat the depleted, sagging, disappointing Washington Commanders on Saturday, and wrap up the NFC East for the second-consecutive year, making them the first repeat winners of the NFC East Division in 21 years, since the Eagles were four-time NFC East champions from 2001-04. That is what should happen, if the Eagles do […]
The Philadelphia Flyers have created a little bit more flexibility on the blue line. Defenseman Egor Zamula was placed on waivers Thursday afternoon, and, well, the 25-year-old has gone unclaimed and now can be sent down to the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms without worry.
It is not very surprising that no team wanted to add a depth defender who can’t even outplay Noah Juulsen or a player who was just in college a few months ago.
All 3 players from yesterday cleared — Elliotte Fr...
The Phillies have spent their Friday reshaping their bullpen. After trading away Matt Strahm earlier in the day, they brought in a different lefthanded reliever in Kyle Backhus. The 27-year-old Backhus made his major league debut with the Diamondbacks in 2025, appearing in 32 games with a 4.62 ERA. He was very effective against lefthand […]
Ain’t it good to be home? The New York Knicks (19*-7) have endured a demanding stretch this week, with a trip to Vegas—including a hard-fought game with the Magic and Tuesday’s equally challenging NBA Cup win—plus a quick jaunt to Indiana for yesterday’s last-second win. Less than 24 hours later, the Knicks return to Madison […]
On the heels of a disappointing performance against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Montreal Canadiens were back on home ice for a Thursday night tilt with the Chicago Blackhawks. With the visitors missing their best player in Connor Bedard, the Habs found themselves with an excellent opportunity to get a win in their own building, which hasn’t been the easiest place for them to do that. Beating Chicago with the exact score they lost by two nights prior, they got a much-needed boost of confidence...
FYI: I had an issue with my NFL Pro and my recording software, so this one will have no film clips. Apologies, but I’m hoping it will be resolved quickly. Pass Defense Washington’s defense has become one of the weakest units in the NFL statistically, and that assessment holds up on film. This is an […]
Whenever a pitcher joins a new organization, the question is about what kind of tweaks the organization can make to the player’s arsenal. It might be with adding a new pitch. The Phillies traded for Jesus Luzardo and gave him a sweeper that changed his career. Clay Holmes added a kick-change with the New York […]
What a Thursday night game between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks, huh? Here’s a look at the Philadelphia Eagles’ updated playoff chances after the first game of Week 16 (via FTN Fantasy): And here’s a look at the Eagles’ various clinching and elimination scenarios, via the great Deniz Selman. NFC East standings As […]
A pretty significant relief trade went down this morning, with the Philadelphia Phillies sending a legit reliever in Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Royals. It’s a notable deal all on its own (Strahm is a very good reliever and the Phillies/Royals are notable players elsewhere in the market), but there’s also some added Cubs flavor for us to discuss.
So, let’s.
The Royals are acquiring Matt Strahm from the Phillies for RHP Jonathan Bowlan, per source. — Mark Feinsand (@Feinsan...
NOTE: I had an issue with my NFL Pro and my recording software, so this one will have no film clips. Apologies, but I’m hoping it will be resolved quickly. We have had a few weird previews of late, and this is another one! Washington will be without starting quarterback Jayden Daniels, so this isn’t […]
The Royals managed to jump the leak train entirely when they abruptly announced this morning that they had acquired left-handed relief pitcher Matt Strahm in exchange for right-handed reliever Jonathan Bowlan. This trade must have come together quickly and easily because most transactions during the MLB offseason are broken hours, if not days, in advance […]
In a move that we all kind of saw coming (though maybe didn’t agree with), the Phillies reportedly have traded Matt Strahm to the Royals. Strahm being traded has been whispered about all offseason. The team had three solid left handed relievers and the market for them was weak. It makes sense in that way […]
It’s week 16 of the NFL season and the 4-10 Washington Commanders will be facing a 9-5 Eagles team at home at Northwest Stadium on Saturday at 5:00 pm ET. The Eagles started the season extremely strong, going 8-2 to start the season, but lost 3 of their most recent 4 games before recovering with […]
Thursday’s Saints vs. Jets injury report Unfortunate news for standout rookie Devin Neal. New Orleans Saints sign former Eagles, Jaguars receiver Elijah Cooks A reunion between former Kellen Moore and the former Eagles practice squad WR. Saints Rookie Kelvin Banks Jr. Looks Like Slam Dunk Pick One of the best picks in the 2026 NFL […]
If the writing wasn’t already on the wall, it became crystal clear earlier this week when the Phillies reportedly signed Adolis Garcia that Nick Castellanos’ days as a Phillie are over. Matt Gelb of the Athletic reiterated that sentiment after the Garcia news broke on Monday. It was a tumultuous time in Philadelphia for Castellanos […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders.com Game status | Laremy Tunsil ruled out vs. Eagles Tunsil’s absence means that Brandon Coleman, who stepped in for Tunsil last weekend, will likely get the start at left tackle — a position he held throughout his rookie season. Coleman had one of his best games of the season, according to […]
Xmas is almost here! One more day of work, and then it’s the weekend before the week of Christmas. So cue up your favorite Christmas tunes, deck the halls, and make sure to put out some cookies so Dombrowski-claus will leave a free agent signing under your tree. Phillies news Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Matt […]
*With Tyson Foerster out for probably the rest of the season, it’s looking like the ripples from that absence will be far reaching. [ BSH ]
*You might recall that as recently as Wednesday, we were musing around here that Egor Zamula’s days with the Flyers might be numbered. [ BSH ]
*Well, this turned out to be incredibly true, and he found himself on waivers yesterday afternoon. And we’ll see later today if he’s claimed and truly on his way out the door, or if he’ll soon be Phantoms ...
Two of the NBA’s best scorers hit the court when Jalen Brunson (seventh, 28.7 PPG) and the New York Knicks (19-7) host Tyrese Maxey (third, 31.5 PPG) and the Philadelphia 76ers (14-11) on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video and MSG. The Knicks are 5.5-point favorites. The matchup has a point total of 229.5.
Knicks vs. 76ers Odds
Knicks odds to win: -198
76ers odds to win: +166
Spread: Knicks (-5.5)
Total: 229.5
How to Bet on Knicks vs. 76ers
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Two of the NBA’s best scorers — Jalen Brunson (seventh, 28.7 points per game) and Tyrese Maxey (third, 31.5) — hit the court when the New York Knicks (19-7) host the Philadelphia 76ers (14-11) on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video and MSG.
The Knicks are coming off of a 114-113 victory over the Pacers in their most recent outing on Thursday. The 76ers enter this game after a 120-117 loss to the Hawks on Sunday. Brunson recorded 25 points, seven rebounds and seven as...
The Flyers went into Buffalo on a point streak and looked to be on their way to another victory. An almost perfect first period turned into a nightmare of a second half that saw the Flyers drop this game by a final score of 5-3.
The Basics
First period: 7:40 – Jack Quinn (Mattias Samuelsson, Zach Benson), 8:38 – Noah Cates (Bobby Brink) Second period: 11:01 – Cam York (Trevor Zegras, Bobby Brink), 16:54 – Tage Thompson (Rasmus Dahlin), 19:30 – Noah Ostlund (Owen Power, Alex Tuch) T...