In 65 seconds, the narrative changed. So, for that matter, did the point spread. The Eagles were favorites to win in New Orleans before they blew their game against the Falcons even though the Saints won so impressively against the Cowboys the day before. Now the Saints are a 2 1/2-point favorite.

Saints quarterback Derek Carr hopes to experience the Superdome in a new way on Sunday. The 50-year-old venue, which will host its eighth Super Bowl this February, has in recent years lacked the mix of anticipatory buzz and deafening crescendos that defined big games during the glory days of former coach Sean Payton and record-setting quarterback Drew Brees.

Now, New Orleans takes on a Philadelphia defense that's loaded with talent but has underachieved in their results. The Eagles rank 27th in points allowed and 30th in total yardage. It's still early, but it's also been a steep drop from two years ago when the Eagles were near the top of the NFL in nearly every defensive category.

T he Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. (PIAA) has declared girls' flag football as an official sport sanctioned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, beginnin

Girls flag football is now a sanctioned sport in Pennsylvania thanks to some help from the state's two NFL programs, the Steelers and Eagles.

The Philadelphia Eagles sponsor a girls' flag football league and provide players with an essential piece of equipment, keeping them engaged in competition.