nick foles looking good. eagles fans admit were you panicking when carson wentz went down this time last week. who knew he wasn't out there today. wentz replacement nick foles coming up big against giants, four touchdowns, no turnovers, yes, eagles keep flying. nick foles making his first start, ready, felt ready, he looked it. giant day with the giants, throws four touchdowns three in the first half. down by six. foles to a wide open tray burton. eagles take one point lead and foles, he heat up as needed. third quarter down one, foles, another, this time, to nelson agholor. eagles up 31-23. high five's all the way, special teams can get up high. they had three blocks. fourth quarter eagles protect their two-point lead, giants can go back in front, it is blocked, eagles still up 48 left, giants can win it fourth and goal eli manning, nothing. eagles win 34-29, pushing a first round bye for first time in 2004 the year they went to the super bowl. >> we have had a tough stretch , you know, these last three week

you can bet the concepts won't really change and nick foles will execute them. >>> nick foles was 14-4 as a starter under chip kelly. what does he do well but what has carson done that nick can't exactly do? >> carson does things not many quarterbacks can do the way he extends plays and some of the situations he gets himself out of. this offensive line and everyone across the board has to do a much better job of protecting nick because he can't move like this guy moves. and you watch carson on this play and just the mobility in the pocket and the ability to get out of harm's way. you have to stunt on this side. this guy will loop to the inside. this guy will come outside. so cory clement initially will keep his focus on this guy. when he see that is stunt, he kind of leans back to the inside. ogletree almost gets a hit on carson wentz. but watch how he feels the pressure and steps up out of harm's way and extends the play well enough to get the ball off down the field. that's one of the things carson gives you that not a lot of quarterbacks can do. so the offensive line and everybody

nick foles in, under two mito nelson agholor. >> nick foles is a veteran quarterback.at job of coming in the game and willing the team to t victory. love that from an older guy. >> jeff skversky has post game reaction. >>but at a cost. losing carson w injury.orw andto slate mri. but wentz was carted out wearing a left knee brace. >> find out more tomorrow. i don't know anything yet until we evaluate him tomorrow. >> emotional. guy you work with every day. think the world of. i know i said earlier i think he's the mvp. it's not easy. but the team will step up. >> it sucks. more so for carson as a person a friend and a teammate. >> reporter: with wentz going down the eagles worst to first run is bittersweet a nfctitle in four years. >> jubilation. i mean, this is one of those heavy weight fights. we found a way. this team has been resilient all season long. >> with orn dominate going forward?s a great guysear. a lot ofll field. wehose guyorter: and you feel like this is only the beginning right. the be reporter:indeed lost for the season, you have t w is nick foles into

people with signs that says foles steam ahead, tis season for saint nick, all eyes are on nick foles to see what he can do, and his teammates and his coach are all confident, that he can, still get the job done. >> i'm fully confident in the team, myself, and what i'm focusing on toys day and going out there and we're focusing on one game. that is it. that is how you approach every week. you don't look too far ahead but i'm 100 percent confident in myself. i have been here before i have played in the league. i have played for the eagles before. like i said, before there is a reason i came back here. >> i want to make sure that there is playness this plan that he is comfortable with, that he likes. i want him to speak his mind just like carson would. and we keep going. so, you know, this ace veteran player we're talking about. >> reporter: we will have much more tonight when we wrap up what we hope is an eagles first round bye clinching win on "action news" sports sunday we will be joined by former eagles great brian westbrook to break it down tonightfter "action news", at 11:00. now,

how about nick foles.ur touchdowns this week and four touches for nick as well, second most in his career in a game. of course, he had seven back under chip kelly. >> it's really special. i mean, this whole journey and being back in philly, it's crazy, if i'm being honest, wearing the eagles jersey. to go back to philly and wear it. i take a lot of pride in that, and, you know, i can't say enough about our guys. they made some big plays. >> i don't want to take a step back. we've got to do this and run the ball more. i told the team that i would stay aggressive in play calling and push the ball down the field and take shots when we had them. >> doug pederson it say to the team we can't play like we did against the giants and expect to win in the playoffs. a lot to clean up on defense. i'm john clark at metlife stadium. back to you, danny. >> catch the eagles monday night against the raiders on christmas day. that's sports. i'm danny pommells, nbc 0 news. coming right back. >>> welcome back. here's the ten-

nick foles, of course, not a stranger in this town. he's the right man to fill a tough spot. >> of course we have to deal with it. i think we'll be okay. >> he's good. he's had the experience. he's been with the team. >> reporter: and support for nick foles blowing out. check out this, a new billboard up on i-95. philly believes in you st. nick. all eyes on him. 1:00 p.m. is kickoff. you can watch it here at xfinity live. live in south philly, i'm randy gyllenhaal, nbc 10 news. coverage before and after the game. it all starts with "gameday kickoff" followed by "eagles game plan." then look for "gameday final" after the late news here on nbc 10. >>> controversy this morning around the federal agency in charge of protecting the public's health. the trump administration is reported banning the cdc from using science-based words. the details ahead and the reaction from federal figureses. >>> and an oddly shaped object from another star is making its way through our solar system. is it a rock traveling through space or could it be a ufo? w

focus on foles. without carson wentz.e following their push to the playoffs. >>> i mean, i think all eyes are going to be on this game am you thought everybody was watching last week, all eyes will be on this afternoon. good morning. this is nbc 10 news today. i'm rosemary connors. >> and i'm dray clark. 6:00 on this sunday mornin

foles 8-0 in the last eight starts at the link.last time he faced the raiders, tieing the nfl record, adding up to his probowl jeer. foles has the cr credentials toe the starting quarterback but he says he is not the starting quarterback. >> i respect carson wentz. i'll give him the respect. he is the starting quarterback. my job now is to fill in as quarterback. moments we step on the field, i don't need to be named starting quarterback. i'm going to play, be aggressive and be the player i have always been. >> foles is class act. nobody scoring more than the eagles coming into the week. a big reason for that, tight end trio, zach ertz leading the way despite missing two games with injuries in his fifth year, he's having the most productive season. i went one-on-one with the probowlers. >> you feel different than you are a probowler now? >> no. same guy. my face will be on the wall now. >> everyone is hoping that not only can you not play but the entire team can't play. >> everyone wants to be voted in but be able to play. you are

the foles train? foles ferry? foles wheeler?e. >> and the gift the person who has everything. >> dear son happy festiveus. >> what's that? >> nothing. >> how you can bring a seinfeld set into your own home. oh i want it. >> well, if you want it, to get me something for christmas, that's right in front of your face there aling. >> now we know. >> please. a seinfeld, little mini seinfeld set. i could have my house. >> do your own shows. >> yes. >> my own shows. >> oh,. >> that would be a conversation piece. >> boy, so much news to get to and bob has really been very busy this morning with a problem with the malvern line. and then this fire out of swenksville. >> so we will continue to follow that breaking news, remember we still have steve keeley on the scene reporting three people were hurt in this? >> we know three people taken to local hospital. i know we'll have update in just a moment from steve. and we will have update on that septa situation but it is really cold this morning. >> absolutely. windchills are in the single dig

focus on foles. without carson wentz. live following their push to the playoffs. >>> i mean, i think all eyes are going to be on this game am you thought everybody was watching last week, all eyes will be on this afternoon. good morning. this is nbc 10 news today. i'm rosemary connors. >> and i'm dray clark. 6:00 on this sunday morning. something a little bit different than we're experiencing now. meteorologist krystal klei and her most accurate forecast in town. >> 60s and 80s, i remember those. let's take a look at our feels like temps. the good news is it's not as cold as it was, say, yesterday morning. so things are better off. we're at 29. the feels like temp in philadelphia right now. 28 in wilmington. pottstown, you're at 25. reading at 30. allentown at 26 degrees for what it feels like this morning. radar and satellite show a mix of the clearing conditions and sun. so depending on where you are you might expect it to clear overhead. the clouds will spill over you as well. the clouds will continue to spill as we go

foles did say they'll keep on rolling. nick foles has been here before. in 2013 when he took over for michael vick and then helped lead the birds to their last division title. he knows how to perform in big games. and he's given himself some fitting advice from what he learned last time he had to step in. >> you look too much at the big picture and for me fortunately i've been there, and the advice i basically gave myself is, literally focus on the moment. and the moment right now is this press conference. earlier today it was preparing for the giants. that will be continued on throughout the day. it's basically living in the moment. >> the sixers have had bit of a skid they've dropped their last four straight games and while on paper it looks like the sixers should have a bounce back game tonight, should have the upper hand against timberwolves defense brett brown says everything changes on the road and in prime time. >> i think it will go up several notches. they've been here at home. it's a life tv game. you look at the personnel that they have. you kn

nicki foles i'm disappointed in wentz. i love wentz to death but foles will take us to where we wanting to. >> i was a little bit concerned but eagles fans, they two-11. i figure we would win it. >> reporter: good news for eagles fans the next game is at home on christmas night so they won't have to watch it from the bar if they can get tickets and also, expect some tailgaters even though it is on christmas day. coming up at 6:00 we will have more reaction from fans, including the lone giants fan inside pitcher's pub tonight. reporting live from manayunk, annie mccormack for channel six "action news". >> dangerous territory for that guy. >> thank you. >>> share your eagles pride as we cheer on the team for their push through playoffs, just use the #six abc action on social media and we may feature your photos and videos live on the air. >>> some breaking news now, is there a growing choir of voice s calling for pennsylvania state senator day len leach to suspend his congressional campaign, following allegations of inapprop

i think foles can do the job. >> reporter: nick foles is once again the man leading the birds attack. he has had success even a pro bowl bid. heck, in one season he threw 27 touchdowns in and just two interceptions. >> foles would have been more laid back kind of california cool compared to north dakota but got a little momentum right now. >> reporter: momentum only goes so far. number 11 had some fans booking hotel rooms in minnesota for the super bowl. now those fans are looking to unload. >> getting into the playoffs deep i think is going to be probably a little bit of a challenge. >> reporter: and some fans are hoping the running game and this defense will help pick up some of the slack with the loss of wentz. live in south philadelphia, chad pradelli channel6 "action news." jim. >> all right, chad. our coverage of carson wentz's injury and the eagles' victory yesterday continues on 6abc.com/sports. there you can read more about the future of the team. you can watch video of the birds returning home to philadelphia. and see how fans are celebrating the nfc east championship. oh, y

nick foles was the quarterback leading them into the playoffs. he could very well be the quarterback of this football team when they kick off the playoffs in just a few weeks. we're live in l.a., jeff skversky, channel 6 action news. jaime? >>> thank you, jeff. we'll have much more from the eagles tonight on action news sports sunday. former eagles great brian westbrook will join us in studio tonight in just a few minutes after the newscast. when it rains, it pours. literally right after the wentz injury, joel embiid would now the play with back tightens out of nowhere. sunday, bloody sunday. simmons carrying the load. and sticksers without covington and mcconnell. down three in the fourth. wow, simmons, another double-double, 27-10. sixers lose their fourth in a row, 131-124. >> how are the flyers doing? >> yeah. they didn't play. we got that going for us. >> flyers didn't lose. there grow. good news. thank you, jaime. >>> it was quite a homecoming for a local football team that won its fourth straight championship. good sports news. the pop war

we still believe. >> i believe. >> with foles. >> in foles we trust. >> yes. >> sue is so distraughtshe took the day off but scott's into take her place. good morning. >> had i known you were going to pull out that foles jersey, i would have put a nine, weather by the number scale one to 10 but today is a seven we had flurries early but sunshine will return and temperatures later this afternoon will climb in the lower 40's. we have 34 degrees in philadelphia. thirty-six in atlantic city. freezing, 32 degrees right now in trenton. average high for this time of the year is 46 degrees, we will top out generally 42 degrees philadelphia, 42 wildwood, wilmington 42 degrees, flurries, giving way to some sunshine and cloud , throughout the day-to-day. bob kelly is down in delaware, new castle, delaware at penn's place what are you up to right now, bob. >> we are here at penn place good morning from new castle. >> good morning. >> hi. >> we have our carrolls out here getting us in the christmas spirit. we are coming to you live, cool spot, trader's cove, picture a home, row home and every sin

in foles, the eagles must trust. >> 100% agree with you every single wore. >> new survey says july row is the most common the -- >> yes, says kathy orr. >> indicate terse of people surveyed had lost jewelry. kathy. owls of almost in one in four men lost their wedding ring. hopefully your husband hasn't. >> uh-huh, sure. >> stop. >> stop. insurance company called a cleese see as tical surveyed two thus san people it insures. there you go. >> i've lot of earrings. i've lot of rings. having haven't lost my wedding rings. >> i lose socks movely. i don't have july row to lose. >> the drier, too. i always come out with one sock. >> i wonder. it's one black hole of sock. >> up next tmz followed by page six and the account at 12:30 and the simpsons. back here getting a cancer diagnosis is difficult. getting an appointment to discuss your treatment options shouldn't be. meet with a ctca cancer specialist in philadelphia, in as little as 24 hours. learn more at cancercenter.com/appointment ♪ think of your fellow man, ♪ lend hi

without wentz, foles and the eagles still clinch a first round bye. high fives for foles.st time in eagles history two different quarterbacks throw four touchdowns in back-to-back games. first drive, foles, perfect. alshon jeffery, touchdown. eagles take a one point lead. end of the half, down six, trey burton wide open. foles, three touchdowns in the first half. eagles remain hot and on fire. third quarter, foles, another. nelson agholor, what a catch. foles throws his most scores in four years and h about the alley-oop. eagles up eight. giants answer later in the third. eli manning, 57 yards to king who leaps into the end zone. giants within two. but he missed the two-point conversion. then they miss the go ahead field goal in the fourth. eagles special teams has a block party. three blocks by the birds today. that is no good. then 48 seconds left, giants can win it, down five, fourth and goal. manning. no. eagles win! they hang on, 34-29. clinching a first round bye for the first time since 2004 when they went to the s bowl. jamie apody has>> reporter: jefg pederson sai

another one was phillies foles and philly and foles horse. >> you have to them, really, it is hard. > to you >> philly foles stablesy just heard one i like, we say next man up. someone just suggested next up nicki. >> i like that one. >> yeah, very cool. >> next up nicki. >> south philly spin it is not a vehicle. >> i think we have boxed ourself in by doing a vehicle thing. >> vehicle. >> a vehicle. >> foles foxes. animals are always good. >> foles foxes. >> can we just go back to nicki six like everybody calls him. >> it is a nickname for followers, people coming up behind him leading us to hopefully a playoff win a championship. >> so what are you saying. >> here's simple one foles fans lets go with as simple as it gets we are foles fans. >> that is boring. >> foles fever. >> karen? >> foles frenzy. >> stop it. >> those are good won. those are like basketball team names, jazz, fever. >> now it is backup to 54 after all that chattering, foles royce is still in the lead. >>> by the way if you'd like to catch me on a show that air is here on fox at 12:30 it is called top 30. >> what ar

throwing four hutch down passes and no interceptions. >> i was down foles, honestly, was down foles. he did a good job, yes, i think they did an awesome job. >> as well as foles played, fans say the defense left a lot to be desired. >> he played good. the defense has cents to tighten it up. >> so we will be here at wip sports radio all morning. we're going to have some expert analysis coming up at 6:00 again, fans are continuing to weigh in here. we do want to hear from. give them a call 88-729-9494. jim, rahel, i send it back to you guys in the studio. >> curious to see what the come edge will be all day long the good, dollars the bad and the ugly. >> thanks, trang. >> much like your suit. >> oh, thank you. >>> let's turn to some serious news this morning, new this morning, man recovering after he is stabbed inside after home in west philadelphia. this response to north frazier street just few hours ago, there they found a man suffering a stab wound to the back, taken to the hospital where he is in stable condition. police believe there was a domestic situation. >>> also, new this m

foles will be starter going forward. this is a team that has overcome a lot this season and doug pederson believes they can do it again, he has this message for the fans. >> you can't not lose faith. this has been a resilient football team all season long and, you know, if there is ever an opportunity for me as a head football coach to rail troops now might be the time. we just came off a tremendous victory, to win the nfc east, guys are riding high, it is a little bitter sweet but we have the giants this weekend and we have an opportunity to if you win sunday, you get a first round bye. >> so yes, nick foles is now the eagles starting quarterback, road will be more difficult from this point on but definitely doable and coming up later we will hear from the starting quarterback nick foles. reporting live from the novacare complex, leslie van arsdal "eyewitness sports". >> thanks very much. >>> well, no doubt bit, this jurist tough for eagles fans to take. >> i always was broken heart todd see wentz get injured. i'm sad f

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can nick foles do that sure why not. we'll hear from nick foles and when we do can you hear the news conference here on channel 6. don't go anywhere. jaime apody, channel 6 "action news." >> all right we'll see you in just a few minutes. thank you. as always you can read more about the philadelphia eagles new starting quarterback at 6abc.com/sports. you can hear more from carson wentz as we begins his road to recovery. >>> all septa regional rail lines are running after delays following a collision in montgomery county. a train hit an unoccupied vehicle on the tracks at rices mill road between the glen side and jenkin town station. and chopper 6 hd was overhead showing us the damage. crews finally removed it by w 30. 500 people were on the train and none were injured. septa is investigating why the vehicle was on the tracks. >>> we started off the day on the warmer side and temperatures plummet as the day goes on and bracing for the coldest air this season. sky 6 hd showing you center city and the christmas tree and cold

eagles cowboys scoreless, nick foles and the offense dropping passes, tori smith foles later picked offt under thrown, the eagles start one for 20 on third down the last two weeks. foles leaves after a few series and the cowboy leave philly with a win sack prescott with a touchdown six zip lowest scoring game in the 57 year history of the eagles cowboys history. but doug pederson is not worried about them heading into the playoffs >> it's tough am i concerned? i'm not concerned. it's not the one person one guy, there's enough to go around. you know, it's tough in the situation where you know you're kind of maybe only going to a quarter series and you're coming out. but still got a lot of confidence in the guys. >> i told you. no highlights. i warned you >> at least we heard from coach >> hopefully things will be better in two weeks, who they will playoff they will find out next sunday >> thank you. >>> 25 homes are without water this evening following a massive water main break in philadelphia's fox chase section this morning. several of those those are dealing with flooded basements an

vain ya next stop foles adelphia. >> now, fox 29 news at 10:00. >>> really nightmare scenario for those super bowl dreams you star quarterback carson wentz out. no more regular season. done for the playoffs. thanks for joining us tonight at 10:00. i'm iain page. >> i'm luce. seemed like everything was perfect. best team in the nfl. carson is wentz is out. torn acl. we've got nick foles. no strangers to the quarterback position. we've got team coverage of carson wentz's season ending injury. chris oh can't is live at lincoln financial field with fan reaction. joanne pileggi learned more about wentz's injury. we begin with kristen rodgers live in studio. >> kristen. >> twenty eight worse case scenario for the eagles. carson wentz for the season with torn acl. guess have to make adjustment in the nfc champions can keep winning without wentz. >> nobody wants to see this. carson wentz is going off to get look at in the locker room. >> it was the news no one wanted to hear. carson wentz's stellar sophomore season cut way to

it is too slow. >> what about the foles royce? >> oh, foles royce. that's a nice machine. and thank you for the fire. >> because it is cold outside. we need a big fire. >> oh, lord. what was i going to say? >> i'm not sure. >> oh, it was something brilliant. >> i'm sure it was. and now we'll never know. >> joe, can you turn up the flame at all? i mean, i'm not quite feeling it on my lower extremities. >> isn't it pretty much on your -- >> that feels good. i mean that feels real good. >> still don't know what you're going to say, do you? >> no, so i throw it to scott. >> let's just get to scott. and whenever you get. >> an unbelievable gem, too. >> you have four hours to get it together. >> he's thinking we have to make some snores with that fire. >> smors! we have to make some snores. it is the cuddle alert this wednesday, because bitterly cold air has set up shop weather by the numbers scale of one to ten only a three. we talk about that arctic front plowing through the area yesterday. it has arrived. those temperatures, they're cold. twenty-one now in philadelphia. twent

doug pederson called on backup nick foles formally an eagles starting quarterback, players say foles is not wentz but he stepped up and finish off what carson started. >> at the end of the day, it sucks, you know, because more so for carson as a person, friend, teammate, what he puts into his game and preparation and to see him get down in that fashion right where we are on a nate like this it sucks for him but as a team we still got all of our goals in front of us. >> jenkins say foles doesn't have the skills, maine built carson wentz has but team will adopt, more runs on owe even if, continued big play buys defense, wentz, of course, will see doctors and undergo that mri but they have to stay focused on football because eagles face off with the giants and hopefully karen and thomas we will be heading in to that game with your star quarterback. >> we will see what happens, lauren fingers crossed at 5:04 search is on for two drivers, this is a bizarre hit and run that killed a woman in kensington. victim was push out of the moving pickup truck and then run over by another vehicle rig

can do it it's nick foles. coming up next what his head coach says about his first time taking the ball against the giants later today. >>> today increasing clouds, temperatures more mild. in the days to come, they keep going up. we'll talk about that warning trend and from the poconos down to the jersey shore. >>> a father killed and this morning police are hoping the public can help them find the hit-and-run driver responsible for taking his life. >>> let's take a live look at boathouse row. it looks like the snow that was along the banks there of the schuylkill river starting to melt away. >> the quarterback fans are calling st. nick gets ready to lead the eagles against the new york giants today. but can he lead them all the way to the super bowl? >> you have faith. >> you can't help but have faith. he's all we have. good morning and welcome back. i'm dray clark. >> and i'm rosemary connors. it's 7:30 on this sunday. we'll get to the eagles and nick foles in a moment. first your forecast. meteorologist krys

. ♪ >>> nick foles is now officially the eagles starting quarterback.wentz on the side lines with a torn acl and in foles eagles fans have to trust. will it change that high energy offense? kristen rodgers joins us with a look how the eagles are transitioning to nick foles. kristen. >> iain, nick foles has been here before. stepped in for an injured quarterback. he led the birds to their last division title. he's proven he can win in big games. yet a lot of fans are still doubting that the eagles can succeed with foles at the helm. to me that seems a little harsh. the eagles are adamant their offense isn't going to change with wentz side lined and nick foles is saying the same thing. he's confident he'll have good chemistry with the receivers and find his rhythm. so foles has message to any fans out there that say that the eagles will stumble as he takes over at qb. >> that's just part of this game. that's part of what people are going say. i mean i'm fully confident in this team, i'm confident in my myself. what i'm focused on is today. we're focused o

nick foles can can do the job.e can can lead this team to success in the playoffs and potentially to the super bowl. and in south philly, alicia nieves, cbs3 eyewitness news. >> well, eagles nfc east champions gear is available right now. models sporting goods stocked shelves after tonight's win and fans were snatching up items on cottman avenue. if you didn't get misdemeanor tonight it will be available for sale when stores open tomorrow morning while supplies last the. so for all the action on and off the field, keep it right here on eyewitness news. we'll be following all of the carson wentz developments as we learn more about his injury and also when we are not on television you can get the latest on our web site, cbsphilly.com/eagles. >> and well we are following breaking news tonight out of delaware county. several people were sear quu quusly injured after a multi-vehicle crash in bethel township. sours tell eyewitness news that four of the injured are nuns, following eagles report tonight eyewitness news rep

nick foles will be your leader leading the birds into the playoff.ack in 2013 nick took over for michael vick and had the best season of his career throwing 27 touchdown passes and helped lead the birds to the playoffs. foles says he's ready to once again help the birds. >> i'm absolutely ready. that's why i'm here. so i'm ready to go, prepare every day. work every day. so i'm ready to go. >> he's a veteran player who has played and he's won a lot of games. not only hear but other places that he's been. and nick's a highly intelligent football player. he's smart. to the point of, you know, he and i are going to continue to dialogue like carson and i did during the week. >> the quarterback position is one of the most elite in sports. they have a special bond. both russell wilson and scar son had a great game. he sent out this tweet. >> just wanted to say to my guy carson wentz, man, you've been a beast all year, rooting for you. what god has for you man can't no man stop so justin to work hard bro. you'll be back better than ever. come back a lot stro

they transitioned nick foles as their starter. foles is a little overlooked and he had four touchdowns and four different receivers proving chemistry with the guys is not a problem. now 12-2 eagles clenched first round bye in the playoffs and one step closer of getting their goal in a quarterback helping them. >> you get the butterflies for sure. any time, any game you play in you get that excitement. it's just big stage. there's a lot going on but once you get on the field you sort of just play ball. you liver in the moment. >> there's things that he would like to do over, obviously, each game will be that way. but, i thought he handled hi himself well and lot of poise and took shots today and bounced up and did a nice job. >> and be sure to tune into sports sunday. we have a lot more from the eagles including what went wrong on defense and the players, what they're saying about the game coming down to the wire. coming up later, guys. >>> oh, and let's see how fans are reacting to today's game. live at the linc is david kitchen.

the next man up is nick foles he foles. he has to get the job done.e eagles players to rally around nick foles. there's nothing you can do about carson wentz. nick foles is now the guy. >> in 213 he had a tremendous season. not the same quarterback. is he serviceable enough to get the job done? >> i believe nick foles is much more than serviceable. he can begin a magic run once again like he had in 2013 where he threw 27 touchdown passes, only two interceptions. goes to the pro bowl and is most valuable player of the pro bowl game. he has that pedestrian degree and skill set and in the nfl it's about the supporting cast. the quarterback position is a dependent position. you depend on other people. right now nick foles depends on his other people to help him. >> before the injury to carson wentz we weren't thinking just playoffs we were thinking a super bowl title. can we still think that with with nick foles as the quarterback. >> i believe the philadelphia eagles as a team, and football is the consummate team game ducis as a team can still get to the

but i have faith in foles. >> i think it will make him play better. they have aso it will make theme aggress i have. everybody has cents to step up >> and step up the fans are doing. you guys just missed an few people just actually added their names to the banner, andue throughout the morning show as well as the collecting these signatures forecaster on so, jim, rahel, i'm going to nd the studio. >> thank, trang you, much of the city supporting carson wentz now,h " eyewitness news" as we follow the eagles season and the carson wentz injury. our coverage continues onin at cbsphilly.com. >>> and in other news this morning, philadelphia police are on the huntor at a gas station in the city logan section. >> "eyewitness news" reporter alicia live on with more and when may have sparked the gunfire. so alicia, what have you learned?, we know that police have spoken to several people already who actually witness they've also may soon have an image of the suspected shoot lee believe led up to it all. they say the shooting happ steen argument inside the sunoco

>> i was down foles honestly i was down foles.a good job. yes, did he, did awesome job. >> as well as foles played, fans say the defense left a lot to be desired. >> he played good, the defense has to tighten it up. >> so angelo and the gang obviously on the air right now but we were able to catch up with angelo before he went into the studio. here is what he had to say about the game. >> the defense was hideous. so eagles are 12 and two. and they got a back up quarterback who looked as good as the regular quarterback. but we're all going to complain today because the defend gave up 500 yards and nervily blew the game. welcome to philadelphia. nick couldn't say it any better. welcome to philadelphia. back to you guys, jim rahel in the studio. >> thank you. >> remember when we're not on tv, you can always check our website cbsphilly.com for everything you need to know about the eagles, we have you covered, cbsphilly.com/eagles. >> talk about travel nightmare thousand passenger stuck with no place to go after the busier airport had

these fans say they have total confidence in nick foles. >> go nick foles i think we'll go pretty far in the playoffs. i was pessimistic but he did show up. >> we have well-rounded teams, one player will not make a difference. nick foles, i'm disappointed in wentz, but nick foles will take it to where we want to go. >> up next, the eagles face the oakland raiders at home. >> a big up to nick foles he stepped in the clutch, two games down. >> four touchdown passes. >> reporter: he has two more games to practice in. >> the defense was kind of stunning. >> reporter: oakland is a tougher team we'll see if they pass that test. him tracker double scan showing a blip of precipitation, most of this light, spotty drizzle. if you see this in allentown, northern reading or mon of the roads might be slick because it might be below freezing. if you're seeing anything on the windshields in the northern areas it might be transmitting to roads below. road surfaces in the foreground look damp, no freeze up in philadelphia, because temperatures are too far above freezing. 39 degrees at the airport. win

quarterback nick foles says he's ready to lead the team. we talked to coach doug pederson about what to expect from foles coming up at 6:20. your official league gels station is the best source this sunday. count on nbc 10 all week long leading up to game day. >> this is on tenth and upland street where it happened about an hour ago police tell us the victims walked into the store and called for help after they were shot. so far, no arrests have been made. investigators are still trying to find out why it happened. >>> now to the explosion in new york city that set off chaos near times square all during this morning's rush. the surveillance video here shows the moment a terrorist detonated an explosive device inside a busy subway passageway. the suspect and three others were hurt but they are all expected to be okay. >> and tonight we're learning more about a motive. the suspect is 27-year-old akayed ullah, an immigrant from bangladesh. he said that he did this in the name of isis. he learned how to make his explosive online. >>> in philade

will listen. >> foles, i'm a veteran. >> nerves trying to get it done for team and the city, he willhatever advice you can get. >> would i like to take a look at his notes. >> less see who was behind him and maybe they peak over and we will have a exclusive. >>> did you see former eagles coach andy reid. >> i didn't recognize him. i didn't know that was him. >> he was getting in the holiday spirit over weekend merry christmas, everybody. congratulations to the hunt family for the first time in the history of the organization. >> he said, he came out after their win, they clinched afc west title for second straight year and he said within of the santa's helpers gave him assistance with the costume. there is another picture in the locker room. he is an embellished, santa bell, it was intense. >> what do you think of santa, you think of andy. dear any. >> he never did that in philadelphia. >> he didn't give us the ultimate gift, did he. >> look at you. >> i'm just saying, that is in the the real santa. >>> lets check that frigid forecast. >> i'm thinking he lost a bit. >> you think so.

in a row. >> nick foles proved something tonight. i'm excited about nick. a close game like that, nick pulls it out. all the way, nick. >> coming through. he was on point. i like it. i'm with him. let's get to the playoffs. >> let's do it. before the game, carson wentz, tweeted, "can't thank these guys enough. nick foles and backup. it's tough not being there with my guys. so much confidence in my man nick to lead this team today. go and get it, bro, and good luck to the rest of my brothers." >> next before the playoffs, the birds back home one week before -- yes, christmas night, hosting the raiders. then afternoon at the linc against, who else, the dallas cowboys. >>> and eagles safety malcolm jenkins met with roger goodell yesterday. they worked together to donate $100 million to social justice organizations. jenkins demonstrated during national anthems in 2016 and earlier this year. >>> a vietnam ran for -- a victim ran for his life but couldn't outrun two bullets that hit him. the shooting happened on caster avenue in port richm

nick foles will be your leader leading the birds into the playoff. michael vick and had the best season of his career throwing 27 touchdown passes and helped lead the birds to the playoffs. foles says he's ready to once again help the birds. >> i'm absolutely ready. that's why i'm here. so i'm ready to go, prepare every day. work every day. so i'm ready to go. >> he's a veteran player who has played and he's won a lot of games. not only hear but other places that he's been. and nick's a highly intelligent football player. he's smart. to the point of, you know, he and i are going to continue to dialogue like carson and i did during the week. >> the quarterback position is one of the most elite in sports. they have a special bond. both russell wilson and scar son had a great game. he sent out this tweet. >> just wanted to say to my guy carson wentz, man, you've been a beast all year, rooting for you. what god has for you man can't no man stop so justin to work hard bro. you'll be back better than ever. come back a lot stronger, bro. rooting for you, ho

. >> nick foles eagles now have to trust. but what changes with the team with carson wentz out and foles leading the way? our kristen rodgers has more on how foles plans to keep the momentum going. key thing there, kristen. >> lucy, it's full steam ahead for the eagles why shouldn't it job nick foles is an experienced quarterback. he knows his eagles offense and he has a proven track record of being able to step up in this exact situation. foles said a big reason why he came back to philadelphia was to support carson and says he now is getting that same support from wentz himself. offensive coordinator frank reich echoed that today saying the vibe in the quarterback's meeting room couldn't be better. now foles says he's ready to step and in keep things going. >> we just keep rolling. um, you know, obviously this has been a really tough year with injuries on our team, i mean, you got peters, strolls, marag maragos, hicks, carson, sturgess, i mean looking back it's been wild but i think the big thing with this team the resilien

if it is, let's talk about saint nick, nick foles would be the guy from here on out. the last time the eagles went to the playoffs in 2013 nick foles was the guy who led them there, he had 27 touchdowns to two interpretations. you never know what's going -- interceptions, you never know what's going to happen. rick, sarah. >>> our coverage of carson wentz's injury and the eagles victory continues at 6abc.com/sports. there you can read more about the what the future of the team holds and watch video of the birds returning home from philadelphia from los angeles an see how fans are celebrating the nfc east championship. >>> developing out of new york city, a person is in custody after a small device exploded in a major transit hub blocks from time square. officials are calling it an attempted dror -- terror attack. will i understand lopez has the latest from the scene. >> reporter: police evacuated the port authority bus terminal in new york city after an explosion. a crude device exploded below ground at the nation's biggest bus terminal. >> it is one of our worst nigh

favorite, nick foles. >> the game was great. ends. >> keeping the fate. next up the eagles will face theakland raiders christmas night at the linc. time 5:36n business news this morning the gop tax reform plan is sending stocks higher. >> and great christmas gift idea for the would be spy in your life. money watch diane king hall joins us live from the new york stock exchanges with more good morning, diane. >> good morning rahel and jim as lawmakers gear to up vote on an overhaul the tax code progress on the plan triggered big rally on wall street friday. the dow climbed 143 points, to record the nasdaq gained 80. >> the latest chapter in general motors ignition switch scandal begins today victims attorneys allege the company owes another $1 billion to resolve claims stemming from the faulty ignition switches. you may remember 2014, gm recalled more than two and a half million vehicles with those faulty switches which were linked to 124 deaths. the trial over the 1 billion-dollar figure is set to begin today. >>> talks between t

nick foles took over, and it will likely be foles for the remainder of the season. now, the eagles defense came through whether it mattered most. fourth quarter, chris long, which stripped quarterback jared goff. and the mad scramble, rodney mcleod picks it up. the eagles would convert that into a field goal. now, the defense would hold on a huge third down right here. brandon graham, no time remaining, and the birds wrap up the nfc east winning 43 to 35. >> sports director don bell was with the eagles in la this weekend, he spoke with the team following the win, and the loss of wentz. >> you know, all weekend here in los angeles, it has felt like philly-wood. thousand cents cents of thousands of eagles fans descending upon this city to watch the eagles take on the rams. and for a large part of this game, it was a party. they all fell silent once carson wentz was injured and left the game. we believe he has torn acl. not confirmed. but here's what carson tweeted nfc champs so proud of the resiliency of this team, such a special group every men, i greatly appreciate

. >> let's stop war big nick foles. i was than the worried but i was than the expecting that. my god i was than the expecting that. that was fantastic. now i feel much better about the games coming up. where i'm not feeling lot better is this defense which was really good for a long time. lauren, it is great to see you by the way. really good for a long time. now they have been bad the last three weeks. >> how do you barely beat the giants. >> i mean barely. >> it goes down to the last play of the game. >> that is right. >> eli manning over throws a receiver who is not really opened anyway but when giants got the ball, everybody i was watching the game with was saying the d will step it up now, and the giants drove right down the field which led to that play and that is end of the game if they score that touchdown there. >> they did win. a win is a win is a win but if it wasn't for browns, they should be out of the league, the giants are the war team in the nfl. >> we barely beat them first time too. >> think didn't nec

it was scary. >> reporter: now backup nick foles taking the reigns.hy do you think they are done >> no carson wentz anymore. nick foles had good half year and that is about it. >> reporter: some fans though trying to stay optimistic. >> you just have to have a positive attitude. >> reporter: we know how philly fans are reacting but what about former players themselves. >> football is a true team sport and carson will be first to tell you that the team wasn't all about him. >> reporter: former eagles linebacker ike reese says it is time for fans to take a breath, relax. >> i have been listening to people crying. look, we're here. >> reporter: and focus on the rest of the season. >> it is a difficult time. we will get through it together. it is why this is the city of brotherly love, great sports community and believe me we faced tougher time then this. i will just say don't abandon the ship right new. >> reporter: in south philadelphia, greg argos. >> just getting started. >> reporter: cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >>> good sounds all the way there. maybe g

nick foles to alshon jeffery. >> nick foles showed up today. surprised an awful lot of people.n was the recipient year. but surprised people thought without carson wentz this team was up done. microfoles stepped up >> >> perfect four for four on the that drive. 13-7, giants, a crossing route to sterling shepherd. >> listen, the defense has to step up, make a play. and right there, you can't miss these types of tackles. the defense the last couple weeks has missed way too many tackles. they have to figure this out into the playoffs. we need gang tackling to be effective. >> 20-7, giants. shepherd, 7 catches for 133 yards in the first meeting in week three. >> that's a little bit of a pick right there too. >> didn't call it. first three possessions. third quarter, eagles down one, foles to nelson agholor. >> nelson has been playing out of his mind the last few weeks. there was a point last year where we never would have thought that we would say it's great that we had nelson agholor. put us in a great position. i love the oop. but could do a better dunk. this is a great catch. ge

foles hit a different receiver on each of the scoring to see. the special teams blocked two kicks and a punt. and the defense bent but did not break when it counted at the end. the birds won 34-29. after the game, foles says he expects to win in light of seas season-ending injuries. >> sort of been the message this year is guys have had to step up. the necessary it -- the injuries it's created, the guys that are injured are still there. it's not like they're not a part of the team. they're still creating that atmosphere that when things do go wrong, guys don't blink. >> foles said he carson wentz wished him luck ahead of yesterday's game. >>> still saying it, members of eagl eagles nation voicing their dream at the meadowlands yesterday. fans who watched at, if kpint live -- at x fiscal responsibility live said it didn't have to be so close. >> the special teams come through and give the offense a shot. >> crazy. i thought they would blow the giants out. a great game to watch. >> nick foles proved something tonight. i'm excited about nick. a clo

we've overcome those. >> reporter: foles has experience on his side. he came in for michael vick to start ten games in 2013 slowing 27 touchdowns to lead philly to an eight and two record. he was also named the pro bowl and won effective mvp >> i've been here before, played in the league, i've played for the eagles before. like i said before, there's a reason i came back here, i love the city, i love the team. i love this organization. >> reporter: he said carson wentz will can't to be a big factor with the team >> carson there with me, i know he'll be there every step of the way. it's cool we have such a great quarterback that you go through something like this and you the continue wanted carson to be there, that's pretty sweet. >> the eagles officially placed carson wentz on injured reserve. he played for the eagles last season, then cut by the saints, they brought him back. >> love the action. >> see you nba. >>> eagles fan sending well wishes to injured quarterback carson wentz. they lined up to a sign a get well banner at chicky's and pete's. a lo