Eagles Loose More than Game, still have to prepare on short week

The Eagles unbeaten streak ended on Monday Night Football when they lost to the Washington Commanders in a game whose final score doesn't tell the full story of what happened on the field.  The loss came at a higher cost than just their first blemish on the win-loss record: Eagles star Tight End Dallas Goedert was placed on the Injured Reserve List this week after he sustained a Shoulder Injury after his face mask was yanked and he left the game in the second half.  Also, AJ Brown is Limited at Practice this week after he tweaked his ankle in Monday Night's loss.

However, the two main reasons why the Eagles lost was their inability to stop the run which resulted in an extreme time of possession difference and then those untimely turnovers just derailed multiple offensive drives.  Losing Rookie Defensive Tackle Jordan Davis to a high ankle sprain has contributed to some of the obvious defensive issues, particularly stopping the run.  To help bolster the Defensive Line, Eagles GM Howie Roseman has signed two veterans who are former Pro Bowlers to beef up the defensive line: Ndamukong Suh and Linval Joseph!  Let’s hope both men can help shore up the Defense with Running Backs like Jonathan Taylor, Derrick Henry, and Saquon Barkley coming up the next few weeks.

Speaking about loss, it was revealed this week the Phillies Superstar and 2021 National League MVP Bryce Harper will undergo Elbow surgery to repair the elbow injury sustained earlier in the season.  Depending on the severity of the injury will determine how long the recovery will be. We will address it with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr, Sean McMillian on Saturday's show.

The Flyers have lost Five games in a row and their Head coach John Tortorella has had a bad couple of weeks and gotten testy with the media at recent press conferences.  Not only has his team been beaten, Tortorella was kicked in the face by one of his horses, OUCH!

The Philadelphia 76ers evened their record to 7-7 and host the Milwaukee Bucks Friday Night at the Wells Fargo Center (Hear Tom McGinnis on the call on 973 ESPN Radio!). What a difference a week makes; last week we were questioning Joel Embiid's ability to lead this team to victory then he after dropping 59 points on the Jazz, he seems to have made a statement with a powerful showing in recent games.

This Sunday we will be broadcasting Live from Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern on Roosevelt Boulevard in Marmora for our Eagles pregame show!  Come join us at Yesterdays in Marmora as we cheer on the Birds and be apart of the action for the final NFL weekend before Thanksgiving!

On Saturday in The Locker Room with Billy Schweim, Three-time All-Big Ten Linebacker and former NFL LB Brad Quast joins me in the studio.  We will review why the Eagles lost their first game on Monday Night and look ahead to Sunday's game on a quick turn around for the Birds.  The Sports Book Consigliere Dave Sharapan checks in from Las Vegas in the first hour with his insight on betting the big games this weekend. In Hour Two, we will hear from the Chief of Sports Medicine for Virtua, Orthopedic Surgeon Dr, Sean McMillian.  Doctor McMillian will shed light on Bryce Harper's surgery and how long his recovery will be plus perspective on what fans should expect from a player post-operation.

On Sunday, The Locker Room will be back at Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern in Marmora broadcasting live for our Eagles pregame show!  Join me, Mike Carlin, my Twin brother Bobby Schweim, and Josh Hennig as we get you ready for Eagles Football as they face off with Jeff Saturday's Indianapolis Colts!  Every Sunday we get the “Keys To the Game" brought to you by Van Brill Pools: this week we will talk with veteran Eagles Beat Writer Les Bowen, filling in for our weekly guest Scott Grayson from Fox 29 News.  In Hour Two, we will talk with my Fantasy Football Guru Brian Hartley brought to you by Padula Masonry.  The Guru will give us the Players you want to plug into your Fantasy Football lineup this weekend.

All that and more this weekend in The Locker Room with Billy Schweim, every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to Noon on 973 ESPN Radio!