Zach Berman
@zberm.bsky.social
Senior Writer at The Athletic
Covers the Eagles and the NFL
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zberman@theathletic.com
Covers the Eagles and the NFL
Prev.: PHLY, Inquirer, Star-Ledger, Wash. Post
Author: UNDERDOGS, The Franchise, Leap Year
Adjunct: Colo. State.
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“I just don’t like when we’re not considered a heavyweight, and we’re like, ‘Oh, you guys have to match them.’ That pisses me off. I think we deserve a little respect.”
The story from Buffalo on a Super Bowl contender unapologetic about how they win: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
The story from Buffalo on a Super Bowl contender unapologetic about how they win: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
December 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
“I just don’t like when we’re not considered a heavyweight, and we’re like, ‘Oh, you guys have to match them.’ That pisses me off. I think we deserve a little respect.”
The story from Buffalo on a Super Bowl contender unapologetic about how they win: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
The story from Buffalo on a Super Bowl contender unapologetic about how they win: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
The Eagles have three three-and-outs and a five-play drive this half. They have 19 yards on four drives and one first down.
There's 5:11 remaining. The defense has been outstanding. This is the offense's chance to close the game.
There's 5:11 remaining. The defense has been outstanding. This is the offense's chance to close the game.
The Bills run the tush push for a 2-yard TD.
The XP is blocked.
Eagles 13, Bills 6.
The XP is blocked.
Eagles 13, Bills 6.
December 29, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The Eagles have three three-and-outs and a five-play drive this half. They have 19 yards on four drives and one first down.
There's 5:11 remaining. The defense has been outstanding. This is the offense's chance to close the game.
There's 5:11 remaining. The defense has been outstanding. This is the offense's chance to close the game.
The Bills run the tush push for a 2-yard TD.
The XP is blocked.
Eagles 13, Bills 6.
The XP is blocked.
Eagles 13, Bills 6.
December 29, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The Bills run the tush push for a 2-yard TD.
The XP is blocked.
Eagles 13, Bills 6.
The XP is blocked.
Eagles 13, Bills 6.
Huge stop by the Eagles defense on fourth down preserve the shutout. They're backed up at their 1-yard line, but they kept points off the board.
December 28, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Huge stop by the Eagles defense on fourth down preserve the shutout. They're backed up at their 1-yard line, but they kept points off the board.
Jalen Carter with a sack in his first game in a month.
Carter couldn't do a pushup last month before he underwent a procedure on both shoulders. He looked strong on that play.
Carter couldn't do a pushup last month before he underwent a procedure on both shoulders. He looked strong on that play.
December 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Jalen Carter with a sack in his first game in a month.
Carter couldn't do a pushup last month before he underwent a procedure on both shoulders. He looked strong on that play.
Carter couldn't do a pushup last month before he underwent a procedure on both shoulders. He looked strong on that play.
Elliott nails it. Eagles take a 10-0 lead.
Jake Elliott comes out for a 47-yard FG. The eyes of Philly are on the veteran kicker.
December 28, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Elliott nails it. Eagles take a 10-0 lead.
Jake Elliott comes out for a 47-yard FG. The eyes of Philly are on the veteran kicker.
December 28, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Jake Elliott comes out for a 47-yard FG. The eyes of Philly are on the veteran kicker.
Reposted by Zach Berman
Also, got some great Christmas presents all authored by @zberm.bsky.social
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December 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Also, got some great Christmas presents all authored by @zberm.bsky.social
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Dallas Goedert now has 11 TDs. 10 of those are in the RZ. He's been especially effectively in the low RZ.
I asked Sirianni about how his view on the Tush Push evolved this week in part because their passing has been more effective this season in that territory. You saw it there.
I asked Sirianni about how his view on the Tush Push evolved this week in part because their passing has been more effective this season in that territory. You saw it there.
And they hit Dallas Goedert for a TD. The RZ play design has been outstanding this year — especially for Goedert.
Eagles at the 1-yard line. Tush Push has run into difficulties recently, including last week on goal line.
No Tush Push here. I Formation with FB.
No Tush Push here. I Formation with FB.
December 28, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Dallas Goedert now has 11 TDs. 10 of those are in the RZ. He's been especially effectively in the low RZ.
I asked Sirianni about how his view on the Tush Push evolved this week in part because their passing has been more effective this season in that territory. You saw it there.
I asked Sirianni about how his view on the Tush Push evolved this week in part because their passing has been more effective this season in that territory. You saw it there.
And they hit Dallas Goedert for a TD. The RZ play design has been outstanding this year — especially for Goedert.
Eagles at the 1-yard line. Tush Push has run into difficulties recently, including last week on goal line.
No Tush Push here. I Formation with FB.
No Tush Push here. I Formation with FB.
December 28, 2025 at 9:56 PM
And they hit Dallas Goedert for a TD. The RZ play design has been outstanding this year — especially for Goedert.
Eagles at the 1-yard line. Tush Push has run into difficulties recently, including last week on goal line.
No Tush Push here. I Formation with FB.
No Tush Push here. I Formation with FB.
December 28, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Eagles at the 1-yard line. Tush Push has run into difficulties recently, including last week on goal line.
No Tush Push here. I Formation with FB.
No Tush Push here. I Formation with FB.
Nice stunt to free up Jalyx Hunt up the middle for a critical third-down sack — Hunt with 5.5 sacks this season.
December 28, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Nice stunt to free up Jalyx Hunt up the middle for a critical third-down sack — Hunt with 5.5 sacks this season.
Sirianni doesn't keep the offense on a 4th-and-2 from the BUF36. Eagles go three-and-out.
Thought given the weather, the Eagles would take a run-heavy approach. So naturally, they come out throwing on the first three plays.
December 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Sirianni doesn't keep the offense on a 4th-and-2 from the BUF36. Eagles go three-and-out.
Thought given the weather, the Eagles would take a run-heavy approach. So naturally, they come out throwing on the first three plays.
December 28, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Thought given the weather, the Eagles would take a run-heavy approach. So naturally, they come out throwing on the first three plays.
- Updates from NovaCare
- Behind Saquon Barkley's comments
- Booking tickets to Super Bowl?
- How aggressive should you be in preventing an and-1 in rec league hoops?
- checkout line etiquette
...and more with @sheilkapadia.bsky.social, @daboulciff.bsky.social: open.spotify.com/episode/2Mea...
- Behind Saquon Barkley's comments
- Booking tickets to Super Bowl?
- How aggressive should you be in preventing an and-1 in rec league hoops?
- checkout line etiquette
...and more with @sheilkapadia.bsky.social, @daboulciff.bsky.social: open.spotify.com/episode/2Mea...
Eagles-Bills Predictions and Mailbag With Zach Berman!
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December 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
- Updates from NovaCare
- Behind Saquon Barkley's comments
- Booking tickets to Super Bowl?
- How aggressive should you be in preventing an and-1 in rec league hoops?
- checkout line etiquette
...and more with @sheilkapadia.bsky.social, @daboulciff.bsky.social: open.spotify.com/episode/2Mea...
- Behind Saquon Barkley's comments
- Booking tickets to Super Bowl?
- How aggressive should you be in preventing an and-1 in rec league hoops?
- checkout line etiquette
...and more with @sheilkapadia.bsky.social, @daboulciff.bsky.social: open.spotify.com/episode/2Mea...
Eagles DT Jalen Carter expected to return vs. Bills after 1-month absence
...He couldn't do a pushup before the procedure on his shoulders. He's healthier now.
"I’m going to play blocks better, play with my hands more,” Carter said.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
...He couldn't do a pushup before the procedure on his shoulders. He's healthier now.
"I’m going to play blocks better, play with my hands more,” Carter said.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Eagles DT Jalen Carter expected to return vs. Bills after 1-month absence
Carter had chose to undergo a procedure to get him ready for the postseason.
www.nytimes.com
December 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Eagles DT Jalen Carter expected to return vs. Bills after 1-month absence
...He couldn't do a pushup before the procedure on his shoulders. He's healthier now.
"I’m going to play blocks better, play with my hands more,” Carter said.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
...He couldn't do a pushup before the procedure on his shoulders. He's healthier now.
"I’m going to play blocks better, play with my hands more,” Carter said.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Weekend notes include...
- Super Bowl preview? And why no rest
- Saquon Barkley thinks Nick Sirianni is "the best coach in the NFL" — but he "couldn't stand" Sirianni as a rival
- Jihaad Campbell's first start since the bye
- Eagles-Bills prediction
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
- Super Bowl preview? And why no rest
- Saquon Barkley thinks Nick Sirianni is "the best coach in the NFL" — but he "couldn't stand" Sirianni as a rival
- Jihaad Campbell's first start since the bye
- Eagles-Bills prediction
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Eagles-Bills Super Bowl preview? Plus, Saquon Barkley calls Nick Sirianni NFL’s best coach
This matchup between two Super Bowl favorites has been anticipated all season.
www.nytimes.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Weekend notes include...
- Super Bowl preview? And why no rest
- Saquon Barkley thinks Nick Sirianni is "the best coach in the NFL" — but he "couldn't stand" Sirianni as a rival
- Jihaad Campbell's first start since the bye
- Eagles-Bills prediction
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
- Super Bowl preview? And why no rest
- Saquon Barkley thinks Nick Sirianni is "the best coach in the NFL" — but he "couldn't stand" Sirianni as a rival
- Jihaad Campbell's first start since the bye
- Eagles-Bills prediction
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Eight Eagles Thoughts include:
- Playoff scenarios
- Lane Johnson and Jalen Carter decisions
- Penalties on tush push
- More on the two-point conversion
- Nick Sirianni in exclusive company
- Interior line shines
- Saquon in December
- 2026 schedule
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
- Playoff scenarios
- Lane Johnson and Jalen Carter decisions
- Penalties on tush push
- More on the two-point conversion
- Nick Sirianni in exclusive company
- Interior line shines
- Saquon in December
- 2026 schedule
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Eight Eagles Thoughts: Playoff scenarios, tush push problems, two-point controversy
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Eight Eagles Thoughts include:
- Playoff scenarios
- Lane Johnson and Jalen Carter decisions
- Penalties on tush push
- More on the two-point conversion
- Nick Sirianni in exclusive company
- Interior line shines
- Saquon in December
- 2026 schedule
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
- Playoff scenarios
- Lane Johnson and Jalen Carter decisions
- Penalties on tush push
- More on the two-point conversion
- Nick Sirianni in exclusive company
- Interior line shines
- Saquon in December
- 2026 schedule
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Been there, won that: Eagles clinch NFC East again, feel they’re “trending” in right direction during “rare times.”
After all the angst, it’s 5 consecutive postseason appearances, 4 consecutive double-digit win seasons, 3 NFC titles in 4 years:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
After all the angst, it’s 5 consecutive postseason appearances, 4 consecutive double-digit win seasons, 3 NFC titles in 4 years:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
December 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Been there, won that: Eagles clinch NFC East again, feel they’re “trending” in right direction during “rare times.”
After all the angst, it’s 5 consecutive postseason appearances, 4 consecutive double-digit win seasons, 3 NFC titles in 4 years:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
After all the angst, it’s 5 consecutive postseason appearances, 4 consecutive double-digit win seasons, 3 NFC titles in 4 years:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
FINAL: Eagles 29, Commanders 18.
The Eagles advance to 10-5 and clinch the NFC East title.
They're the first back-to-back division champions in two decades and have won the division in three of the past four years.
The Eagles have reached the playoffs in all five seasons under Nick Sirianni.
The Eagles advance to 10-5 and clinch the NFC East title.
They're the first back-to-back division champions in two decades and have won the division in three of the past four years.
The Eagles have reached the playoffs in all five seasons under Nick Sirianni.
December 21, 2025 at 1:14 AM
FINAL: Eagles 29, Commanders 18.
The Eagles advance to 10-5 and clinch the NFC East title.
They're the first back-to-back division champions in two decades and have won the division in three of the past four years.
The Eagles have reached the playoffs in all five seasons under Nick Sirianni.
The Eagles advance to 10-5 and clinch the NFC East title.
They're the first back-to-back division champions in two decades and have won the division in three of the past four years.
The Eagles have reached the playoffs in all five seasons under Nick Sirianni.
TD, Washington.
Commanders take a 10-7 lead with 3:40 remaining.
The Commanders get the ball coming out of halftime. Eagles need to take advantage of the end of the half — hasn't been an area of strength for them this season.
Commanders take a 10-7 lead with 3:40 remaining.
The Commanders get the ball coming out of halftime. Eagles need to take advantage of the end of the half — hasn't been an area of strength for them this season.
December 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
TD, Washington.
Commanders take a 10-7 lead with 3:40 remaining.
The Commanders get the ball coming out of halftime. Eagles need to take advantage of the end of the half — hasn't been an area of strength for them this season.
Commanders take a 10-7 lead with 3:40 remaining.
The Commanders get the ball coming out of halftime. Eagles need to take advantage of the end of the half — hasn't been an area of strength for them this season.
For those asking why Quinyon Mitchell was not on McLaurin: As @denizselman33.bsky.social astutely observed, the Eagles are keeping Mitchell on the boundary side — not to the side of a WR. They've been doing it since the bye.
Fangio: "It simplifies it a little bit of flipping every other play."
Fangio: "It simplifies it a little bit of flipping every other play."
December 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
For those asking why Quinyon Mitchell was not on McLaurin: As @denizselman33.bsky.social astutely observed, the Eagles are keeping Mitchell on the boundary side — not to the side of a WR. They've been doing it since the bye.
Fangio: "It simplifies it a little bit of flipping every other play."
Fangio: "It simplifies it a little bit of flipping every other play."
Brandon Graham with his third sack.
He's now up to 79.5 in his career. That puts him past Chad Brown and Karl Mecklenberg on the all-time list.
He's now up to 79.5 in his career. That puts him past Chad Brown and Karl Mecklenberg on the all-time list.
December 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Brandon Graham with his third sack.
He's now up to 79.5 in his career. That puts him past Chad Brown and Karl Mecklenberg on the all-time list.
He's now up to 79.5 in his career. That puts him past Chad Brown and Karl Mecklenberg on the all-time list.
TD, Jalen Hurts to DeVonta Smith.
Hurts matches his career-high with 23 passing TDs.
Eagles take 7-3 lead.
Hurts matches his career-high with 23 passing TDs.
Eagles take 7-3 lead.
December 20, 2025 at 10:37 PM
TD, Jalen Hurts to DeVonta Smith.
Hurts matches his career-high with 23 passing TDs.
Eagles take 7-3 lead.
Hurts matches his career-high with 23 passing TDs.
Eagles take 7-3 lead.
Nakobe Dean has a hamstring injury. He's questionable to return.
Dean is now going to the locker room.
Nakobe Dean is injured after that third down.
He's walking off on his own, but struggled getting to his feet initially. He's going to the injury tent.
He's walking off on his own, but struggled getting to his feet initially. He's going to the injury tent.
December 20, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Nakobe Dean has a hamstring injury. He's questionable to return.