Author: jennrmcgraw
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Five serotonin-boosting experiences during game day
The Philadelphia Eagles end their regular season at home versus two NFC opponents, the New Orleans Saints and New York Giants. Home games for the Birds are a great experience for everyone no matter where you’re seated. In case you have tickets to any games this weekend, here are five serotonin boosting things you’ll experience…
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THREAD: My favorite articles from 2022
2022 was a tough year. There were some lows, but there were also highs. One thing I am proud of, however, is that the position I am in now is the position I prayed to be in just last year. That being said, I wrote a lot this year. I mean – a lot. I…
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Birds’ Eye View: PREVIEW – Eagles-Cowboys
Twas the night before kickoff, Eagles fans grew rouse, and the voices of Eagles offensive linemen sang all the house. With both teams missing just a few injured men, the Eagles (13-1) and Cowboys (10-4) still face off once again. Playoff implications are on the line for both teams, but the Eagles can secure the first…
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Birds’ Eye View: PREVIEW – Eagles-Bears
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, but we’ll get to that game next week. The Philadelphia Eagles (12-1) stay on the road again this week to face the Chicago Bears (3-10) in chilly December weather in the Windy City. In essence, this game means more to the Eagles than it does to the…
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Birds’ Eye View: PREVIEW – Eagles-Giants
The Philadelphia Eagles (11-1) are right up the road against NFC East division rival New York Giants (7-4-1) for the first time this season. Both teams look to add another win for different but very valid reasons just in time for playoffs. Both teams want to win the game on the ground today for many…
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Birds’ Eye View: PREVIEW – Eagles-Titans
The Philadelphia Eagles (10-1) are home again Sunday to face the Tennessee Titans (7-4). With two heavy run-based teams, it will be an important day for both defenses to help control their team’s destiny moving forward. The last time these two teams met, it wasn’t pretty for the Eagles. The Titans won in overtime, 26-23.…
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Five football nonprofits you can still give to after Giving Tuesday
Change Our Future NFL Alumni Beat the Streets Philly The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation is on the list for the same reason as the others – and no other particular reason. In all seriousness, the foundation brings positive change in youth lives with a focus on underserved communities. Eagles Autism Foundation
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Birds’ Eye View: PREVIEW – Eagles-Packers
The Philadelphia Eagles (9-1) look for a redemption at home in prime time versus the Green Bay Packers (4-7) on Sunday night. Both teams are facing a slump, but only one will get right after tomorrow night. The Eagles will get to double digit wins or the Packers will start to turn things around in…
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Tik Tok video goes viral for new trendy Internet divide
You surely remember the Yanny vs. Laurel debate. And if the dress was white and gold or blue and black. Now, there’s a new video from the Toy Story 3 movie. The scene is with Barbie and Ken where Ken is tied to a paddle ball. Barbie is interrogating Ken about what Lotso did to…
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Birds’ Eye View: Eagles down the stretch
The Philadelphia Eagles (9-1) are in great shape to go for the rest of the season. Though they’ve struggled with some issues in November, I still see the Eagles getting out of this slump and getting back on track to finish strong. When making a playoff push, it’s definitely important to finish strong. According to…
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Birds’ Eye View: PREVIEW – Eagles-Colts
The Philadelphia Eagles (8-1) are looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season. They have since added Ndamukong Suh to their roster to help fix the issues the Eagles found on Monday night. Now, the challenge that lies ahead is Colts running back, Jonathan Taylor. The South Jersey native is not going…
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Birds’ Eye View: PREVIEW – Eagles-Commanders
The Philadelphia Eagles (9-0) are back at the Linc tonight for another primetime matchup. This time, this game is against division rival Washington Commanders (4-5). They faced off earlier in the season, resulting in a 24-8 win and nine sacks on former Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz. Now, things look slightly different at the Commanders with…
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Birds’ Eye View: PREVIEW – Eagles-Texans
Houston Hate Week. Gotta love it. The Philadelphia Eagles (7-0) travelled to Houston to take on the Texans. In the same respect, the Philadelphia Phillies are taking on the Houston Astros in the World Series. While the Eagles look to add another win just because, the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants, both (6-2), are…
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Birds’ Eye View: Eagles stay undefeated, how did we get here?
The Philadelphia Eagles put another check in the win column as they took care of business at home versus the Pittsburgh Steelers, 35-13. It was an electric home game coming off of a bye week as Philly fans are riding the high of the Phillies and Union having dominating postseasons. Now, it’s Houston Hate Week.…
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1st & Jenn: Episode 16 – NFC East w/ Sam Stafford & Rating the Xfinity Live! Halloween Costumes
Click below to listen to the sixteenth episode of the “1st and Jenn” podcast where I chat with Sam Stafford about the Eagles and NFC East. I also talked about my first time at Xfinity Live! on Halloween during the postponed Game 3 of the World Series. Like what you hear? Make sure you subscribe and download…
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Birds’ Eye View: PREVIEW – Eagles-Steelers
The Philadelphia Eagles (undefeated) ((6-0)) are back after a much-needed bye week to focus on the Phillies making it to the World Series. Of course, the team needed to rest up and recover following the Cowboys. The team is at home versus the Pittsburgh Steelers in a game dubbed the “Battle of Pennsylvania.” The Eagles…
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Her Perspective: Accountability is necessary for your healing journey
It takes a lot to pull yourself out of a hard time. It’s especially hard when you’ve found comfort in a vicious cycle of mental unhealthiness. When you find comfort in your sadness because you grow so used to it, why would you want change? Eventually, you have to do something or else your circumstances…
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1st & Jenn: Episode 15 – NFC East w/ Alexa Ross & Phillies Chit-Chat w/ Jason Joseph
Click below to listen to the fifteenth episode of the “1st and Jenn” podcast where I chat with Alexa Ross about the Eagles and NFC East. I also chat with Jason Joseph about the Phillies season, postseason and how they landed in their first World Series in over a decade. Like what you hear? Make…
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When being a Philly sports fan is more than “being a fan”
The last time we had this feeling was 2018 when the Philadelphia Eagles were en route to their first Super Bowl win. Philadelphia and the outskirts of the city (Delaware, South Jersey, etc.) were just radiating with optimism and this positivity in the air. Now, we have that again with the Phillies making the World…
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Birds’ Eye View: Bye Week Awards
No football is no problem when you’re one game away from a World Series, but here are my Bye Week awards for the team as they gear up to take on the next two-thirds of their season. Most Improved: Jalen Hurts Jalen Hurts is having quite the season as the Philadelphia Eagles went from a…
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