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A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles.
The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles headed into Week 12’s matchup with the division rival Dallas Cowboys with high hopes of winning a fifth straight game and beating America’s Team for a second time this season.
Although it seemed as though the Eagles were going to crush the Cowboys on Sunday in Dallas at AT&T Stadium, as they got out to a commanding 21-0 lead in the first half. Dallas countered by scoring 24 unanswered points to embarrass Jalen Hurts and company, who absolutely fell flat in the second half and simply couldn’t contain the high-powered offense led by star quarterback Dak Prescott.
GettyA.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles.
After the Eagles let a 21-point lead slip away against their bitter division rivals on Sunday, Philadelphia’s star players reacted to the epic collapse in the locker room, including three-time All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown.
Even though there has been a lot of speculation surrounding Brown’s role with the Eagles this season, as many believe he’s not happy in Philadelphia, the veteran wideout showed some leadership with his advice to his teammates after the game and commented on whether these issues are addressed during practice throughout the week.
“Absolutely,” Brown said during his media availability. “We are all human, and we are all trying to put our best foot forward. It’s a game of inches out there, and they get paid as well. But during the week, we’re definitely addressing those things and having those conversations.”
Brown was also asked what he’s learned about this group and how he thinks the team will react after such a disappointing loss.
“Not too worried about it as a group,” Brown said. “Not too worried about it. Obviously, there are things we want to get better with, things we’re going to talk about and discuss, but overall, as a group, you’re not worried about it because we’ve got men in this room who want to be better, want to put it on themselves.”
It’ll be a short week for the Eagles, as they’ll return to work on Friday after Thanksgiving against the Chicago Bears, who are red-hot right now, having won four straight games. It’ll be another tough test for the defending champ in the final stretch of the 2025 campaign.
Eagles Still On Track to Win NFC East Division Title
GettyJalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Cowboys may have won two straight games and seem to be figuring things out in the second half of the 2025 campaign, but it’s too little, too late for Prescott’s squad in terms of competing for the NFC East division title.
Philadelphia is coming off a disappointing loss to Dallas on the road, but they have a commanding lead in the division standings, sporting a record of 8-3, with a favorable schedule in the final stretch.
The Eagles will face the Bears on Friday, followed by matchups with the Los Angeles Chargers (Week 14), Las Vegas Raiders (Week 15), Washington Commanders (Week 16 & 18) and Buffalo Bills (Week 17).
Although the Bears, Chargers and Bills pose significant threats, Philadelphia should come out on top against the Raiders and Commanders with relative ease, which should be enough to secure the division title and officially punch its ticket to the NFL playoffs.
Legendary former Yankees manager Joe Torre criticizes Hal Steinbrenner’s cost-cutting plans while allowing a serious $40 million payroll waste
In a rare and pointed public rebuke, Yankees legend and Hall of Fame manager
Joe Torre has openly criticized team owner Hal Steinbrenner’s renewed push to slash payroll ahead of the 2026 season — calling the plan “tone-deaf” while spotlighting what he described as “a $40 million waste that nobody wants to talk about.”
Torre, who managed the Yankees to four World Series championships from 1996 to 2000, voiced his frustration during an appearance on ESPN Radio, stating bluntly:
“You can’t tell fans you’re tightening the belt while paying for players who don’t contribute. That’s not fiscal responsibility. That’s just poor roster management.”
The former skipper’s comments come as Steinbrenner faces mounting criticism over his reported directive to cut the club’s payroll below $300 million for 2026. The Yankees currently sit at an estimated $304 million for 2025, already deep into luxury tax territory. Yet much of that money, Torre argues, is tied up in aging or underperforming contracts — most notably Giancarlo Stanton’s $32 million annual salary and DJ LeMahieu’s $15 million deal, both of whom contributed below-replacement-level play in 2025.
“What message are you sending,” Torre asked, “when you pinch pennies on new blood like Juan Soto or Cody Bellinger but have $40 million tied up in players who can’t stay on the field or help you win?”
While Torre stopped short of naming specific players, insiders and fans alike took clear note. Stanton missed 40+ games with injuries while posting a sub-.240 average and negative WAR. LeMahieu, plagued by hip and toe issues, hit just .210 and logged fewer than 60 games.
Yankees president Randy Levine responded to Torre’s remarks by reiterating the organization’s commitment to “spending wisely, not recklessly,” and emphasized the team’s belief in developing young, cost-effective talent. Still, as the Yankees pursue marquee free agents like Soto and Kyle Tucker, fans are growing increasingly skeptical of the team’s priorities — especially with cornerstone ace Gerrit Cole agreeing to a pay cut for the sake of roster flexibility.
Torre, now 85, concluded his message with a familiar refrain:
“The Yankees don’t just play for October. We play to win it all. And you don’t win it all by trimming talent while burning cash.”
With the offseason heating up and pressure mounting in the Bronx, the comments from one of the franchise’s most iconic voices may prove impossible to ignore.
