Eagles remain undefeated, Bengals finally get in win column. Plus, will Jets really stick with Zach Wilson?

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THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES AND THE CINCINNATI BENGALS

These Eagles do not rebuild. They reload and, in spots, reinforce. Led by means of a mixture of inexperienced persons and acquainted faces, Philadelphia cruised previous Tampa Bay, 25-11.

• After a sluggish get started, the Eagles took keep watch over past due in the second one quarter with Jalen Hurts discovering Olamide Zaccheaus on a 34-yard landing move, consecutive turnovers compelled after which a box objective to take a 13-3 halftime lead.
• Those turnovers got here from Reed Blankenship (interception) and Jalen Carter (compelled fumble recovered by means of James Bradbury). Last season, Zaccheaus was once at the Falcons, Blankenship was once a backup and Carter was once at Georgia.
• Another key newcomer, D’Andre Swift, had 138 yards overall, whilst some other superstar holdover, A.J. Brown, had 131 yards receiving.
• Hurts added his thirty fourth profession speeding landing, passing Randall Cunningham for many by means of an Eagles quarterback.
• It’s some other scorigami!

The passing recreation is not buzzing — Hurts was once intercepted two times — however Swift is greater than making up for it. Acquired from the Lions this offseason, Swift has all the time had evident skill however hadn’t put all of it in combination. Now, in the back of a great offensive line, Swift has 305 yards speeding in his ultimate two video games, probably the most by means of any Eagles participant in a two-game span since Bryce Brown in 2012. Overall, the Eagles have out-rushed their ultimate two combatants 460-69, their biggest distinction in a two-game span since 1949. Add in an awesome protection, an incredible quarterback and two superstar large receivers, and the Eagles are sitting lovely at 3-0.

The Bengals even have numerous the ones components, however with their quarterback sick, they needed to depend on their protection — which finally proved dependable — in a 19-16 win over the Rams.

• Joe Burrow was once questionable with his difficult calf harm however performed … despite the fact that no longer rather well, finishing simply 26 of 49 passes for 259 yards, no touchdowns and an interception.
• His buddies helped out: Ja’Marr Chase had a number of exceptional catches en path to 141 yards on a career-high 12 receptions, Joe Mixon scored the staff’s lone landing, and the protection sacked Matthew Stafford six occasions and picked him off two times — each by means of Logan Wilson.

The Bengals will pass so far as Burrow’s calf is going. He mentioned he had no setbacks Monday evening, despite the fact that he has said it is one thing he’s going to deal with all the way through the yr. His trademark accuracy and play extension are manifestly absent recently. The Bengals’ 3 touchdowns are tied for fewest in the league. But they are finally in the win column because of the remainder of their roster, and they will take that for now.

👍 Honorable mentions

👎 Not so honorable mentions

👀 Jets remain dedicated to Zach Wilson; assessing different choices

Oct. 31, 2022: One day after an terrible efficiency by means of Zach Wilson in a five-point loss to the Patriots, Robert Saleh commits to Wilson as “our quarterback.”

Sept. 25, 2023: One day after an terrible efficiency from Zach Wilson in a five-point loss to the Patriots, Robert Saleh commits to Wilson as “our unquestioned quarterback.”

Sorry for the déjà vu, Jets lovers. Among 34 certified quarterbacks this season, Wilson ranks …

• thirty fourth in passer score, crowning glory share and anticipated issues added consistent with dropback
• thirty second in yards consistent with try and interception charge

It’s no longer simply that Wilson is not just right. It’s that the Jets do not believe him. Or he does not believe himself. In the primary part Sunday, Wilson threw the ball — on reasonable — just about 7 yards wanting the primary down line. Only Dak Prescott — who misplaced to the Cardinals — had a decrease reasonable. Wilson struggles immensely when harassed to the purpose the place he sacked himself. Joe Namath even chimed in on that play and, Monday, mentioned he is “seen enough” of Wilson.

The Jets have roster problems past quarterback, however a just right quarterback can triumph over that. The Jets even have a ton of skill being dragged down by means of a nasty quarterback. And that is why I’m beginning to come round at the Kirk Cousins concept.

Cousins is in the overall yr of his deal with the Vikings, who’re 0-3 this season. They’re not at all out of it, however Jordan Dajani ranks Cousins as the most suitable option for the Jets to pursue.

You might say …

• “What about the Jets’ poor offensive line and running game?” Well, Cousins is already enjoying with each in Minnesota. He’s additionally enjoying with a nasty protection; he’d get some of the league’s highest in New York.
• “What about Cousins’ no-trade clause?” If the Jets can keep afloat and the Vikings proceed to lose, would not Cousins envy a playoff likelihood in the overall yr of his deal?
• “Why would the Vikings eat money to do this?” GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah mentioned forward of ultimate season he’d be overseeing a “competitive rebuild.” The Vikings had been very aggressive ultimate yr, profitable 13 video games. Now, possibly, comes the rebuild. It does not appear to be Cousins will be again in Minnesota subsequent season, they usually may just get nice price.

Cody Benjamin has been tooting this horn for some time now, and whilst it may well be difficult for the Jets to swing some other large quarterback business, throwing away a complete season of an overly gifted roster (outdoor quarterback) is a good more difficult concept to swallow. For now, Wilson is the fellow. But simply stay the Cousins concept — and the explanations it is smart — in thoughts down the street.

⛳ Ryder Cup preview: How U.S. can finish streak

Yes, I are aware of it’s already Tuesday, however now that soccer’s over, I’m formally mentioning it Ryder Cup week, and, my goodness is it a large one. Team U.S. is at Marco Simone Golf in Italy on the lookout for its first Ryder Cup victory in Europe since 1993.

Oddsmakers have put in the Americans as slight favorites, and whilst the U.S. could have the skill edge, camaraderie and spirit are keys to finishing the shedding streak, writes Kyle Porter.

• Porter: “You know how a college basketball team that’s never been to Allen Fieldhouse or Cameron Indoor gets down 18-4 at the first TV timeout and starts looking like they would rather be literally anywhere other than that arena? That’s what the last two Ryder Cups in Europe have felt like for this American team. … It’s easy to talk about how much you love playing with your teammates when you’re rolling over everything in sight in Wisconsin. … But it’s an entirely different concept to step back through the tunnel and get punched in the mouth by Rory, Rahm and Hovland off the top. It’s another thing to be down 4-0 after the first session and begin staring at a 34-year drought.”

Here’s the layout, listed below are Kyle’s 9 storylines, and this is how each and every participant concerned has fared.

🏈 CBS Sports 133: Pacific Northwest impressing

We’ve spilled quite a lot of ink (smartly, virtual characters) speaking in regards to the disintegration of the Pac-12. But in its ultimate season, the Pac-12 is giving us quite a lot of causes to discuss its exact soccer prowess. The convention has 5 top-15 groups in the most recent CBS Sports 133.

2. Washington (prev: 5)
7. Oregon (prev: 10)
9. USC (prev: 7)
12. Utah (prev: 11)
15. Washington State (prev: 25)

I’m tremendous inspired by means of Washington State, and so, too, is Chip Patterson.

• Patterson: “Maybe the focus should not be on whether Washington State can be a stumbling block for Oregon or Washington, but rather whether we should start taking Cam Ward and the Cougars seriously as a playoff dark horse themselves.”

The Cougars’ 10-spot leap is tied for third-largest this week. You can learn up at the greatest movers right here and spot all of the 133 right here.

📺 What we are looking at Tuesday

⚾ Cubs at Braves, 7:20 p.m. on TBS
🏀 Sun at Liberty, 8 p.m. on ESPN
🏀 Wings at Aces, 10 p.m. on ESPN
⚾ Astros at Mariners, 10:05 p.m. on TBS