The last time two quarterbacks with fewer than three games of playoff experience faced each other in the conference championship game was 2006.So how exactly did they get here? It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience.
© 2020 NFL Enterprises LLC. It marked a bitter repeat for Minnesota, who had lost to the Eagles 42-7 during the regular season. 3 on the depth chart. Deemed a perfect fit for the Super Bowl champs since he was drafted 32nd overall, Clyde Edwards-Helaire is already running with the first team at training camp. Raiders tight end Darren Waller got to see rookie Henry Ruggs' speed up close at training camp this week and it was "even crazier in person." Seven While Philadelphia will certainly be a wild atmosphere, with the potential for thousands of fans wearing Washington quarterback Alex Smith (leg) is expected to be activated from the physically unable to perform list as soon as Sunday, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Saturday night, per a source informed of the situation.After signing off on Friday in a style tailor-made for a professional wrestler, 49ers star George Kittle exuded much of the same energy on Saturday while talking about his shiny, new contract.It's too early to say whether wide receiver Deebo Samuel will play in the season opener. McCarthy is excited to have him in Dallas now for each of their first seasons with the Cowboys.Longtime Chiefs assistant Eric Bieniemy thinks highly of reigning Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and had an emphatic and memorable way of showing it on Saturday. The Packers got their kicker back. Nick Foles and the Eagles are setting up for a showdown with the Patriots in Super Bowl 52, and they made a statement en route. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site.
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Check out the top photos, videos and notes from the NFL on Saturday.Rookie running back AJ Dillon, drafted in the second round of the NFL draft, drew plenty of attention during the Packers' first training camp practice on Saturday.More than 80% of Packers season-ticket holders opted out this year, according to team president Mark Murphy.Kyle Rudolph 25 Yd pass from Case Keenum (Kai Forbath Kick)Patrick Robinson 50 Yd Interception Return (Jake Elliott Kick)Alshon Jeffery 53 Yd pass from Nick Foles (Jake Elliott Kick)Torrey Smith 41 Yd pass from Nick Foles (Jake Elliott Kick)Alshon Jeffery 5 Yd pass from Nick Foles (Jake Elliott Kick) Nick Foles threw for three touchdowns and the Philadelphia Eagles made big play after big play Sunday night, winning the NFC title in a stunning 38-7 rout of the Minnesota Vikings.
Nick Foles threw for three touchdowns and the Philadelphia Eagles made big play after big play Sunday night, winning the NFC title in a stunning 38-7 rout of the Minnesota Vikings.Bruce Miller, who has been out of the NFL for the past five seasons, signed a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday.Former Browns linebacker Chip Banks, who had 46 career sacks and was named to the Pro Bowl four times, is in serious condition after a shooting in Atlanta.Fresh off officially signing a deal that makes him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history, George Kittle said it's good to see the stars of the position getting the compensation they deserve.The Packers and Chiefs quarterbacks aren't shy about their ambitious natures. Atlanta Falcons 10 at Philadelphia Eagles 27 on January 23rd, 2005 - Full team and player stats and box score. Sports Reference; ... NFC Championship - Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles - January 23rd, 2005. The George Halas Trophy is held by a member of the media during the NFC Championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings. Per NFL Research, the last time a conference championship matchup featured two quarterbacks who weren't their team's respective Week 1 starter was at least 1970. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. When Mike McCarthy was coaching the Packers, Everson Griffen was 'always a primary focus,' as a Vikings pass rusher.
Edward Lewis breaks down the matchup. Green Bay's longtime starter Mason Crosby returned to practice Saturday after a two-week stint on the reserve/COVID-19 list.  Green Bay's Kenny Clark becomes the highest-paid nose tackle in league history, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and NFL Network's Tom Pelissero report. In the wake of George Kittle and Travis Kelce signing lucrative extensions, Raiders coach Jon Gruden pointed out he believes the Raiders also have a "superstar" at tight end, who's also an inspiration to many. Testing positive for COVID-19 ended up being "a blessing" for Vikings LB Cam Smith, Minnesota coach Mike Zimmer believes as it ended up revealing the 23-year-old's need for heart surgery. Eagles coach Doug Pederson explained Friday that Carson Wentz and Nate Sudfeld will get "the reps they need," while Jalen Hurts will need time to get "comfortable," likely indicating Hurts will be No. The Eagles forced eight turnovers, seven in the second half, en route to a 31–16 victory, while also holding the Vikings to just 215 total yards, with a mere 36 on the ground.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is still leaving the door open, though.