Merry Christmas and Happy New Year From The Locker Room with Billy Schweim
- Billy Schweim
- Dec 26, 2025
- 2 min read
Article Written by Billy Schweim
Originally Published on December 26th, 2025
As we get ready to ring in the new year, the Philadelphia Eagles shuffle off to Buffalo - A showdown of the 10-5 Eagles against the 11-4 Bills in the 16th game of the NFL season.
Both teams are playoff-bound but with the NFL postseason two weeks away, both teams are planning to play their starters on Sunday. This will be a big test against the a Buffalo Bills that is considered one of the top contenders in the AFC with statistically the best rushing offense in the NFL. Reigning NFL MVP Aaward winner Josh Allen leads a Bills squad that will be tough to beat, especially o the road.
The Birds have won their last two games with Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts throwing 5 Touchdowns and no Interceptions. The offense has looked much better in those games compared to the previous four games. If the Birds can play well and beat the Bills, Eagles fans will be ecstatic and be ready to believe in another Super Bowl run!!
The Flyers are two points out of first place in the Metropolitan Division. After 36 games, Flyers Head Coach Rick Tocchet has the team playing inspired hockey. They are fun to watch, and as they head west on a five-game road trip, fans of the Orange and Black hope they can continue to play well.
The Sixers are 16-12 so far this season, and take on the Chicago Bulls Friday night. The Sixers are currently in 5th place in the Eastern Conference. With Joel Embiid in and out of the lineup, it’s been tough for the Sixers to find their true identity. Sixers Guard Tyrese Maxey continues to play at an MVP level. We will cover it all this weekend in The Locker Room with Billy Schweim.
On Saturday’s show, Producer Nick Earnshaw and former Kansas Chiefs WR Dave Klemic join me in the studio. We will talk Eagles football and preview Sunday’s game in Buffalo. The Sixers played the Bulls on Friday night, and we will recap all the action. In Hour Two, we will get our “High School Athletes in the Spotlight” with Fran Mclaughlin brought to you by the Philly Pretzel Factory of EHT.
On Sunday’s show, Producer Alex Berardis joins me in the studio. We will get you ready for the Eagles vs Bills game that kicks off at 4:25pm. We will get the “Keys to the Game” with Fox 29 News Sports Anchor Scott Grayson brought to you by Blitz’s Market of Ocean City. Mr. Negadelphia P.J Corda will give us his perspective on our Philly Sports Teams brought to you by the Vassar Pool Service. Flyers and Sixers conversation with continue in Hour Two. Plus we will hear from my Fantasy Football Guru Brian Hartley with his picks for Week 17 in the NFL brought to you by Charlies Bar of Somers Point.
All that and more this weekend in The Locker Room with Billy Schweim, every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to Noon on 97.3 FM ESPN Radio South Jersey.
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