They’re back. pic.twitter.com/6bI3UoSEwj
The Eagles entered Sunday holding a 4-2 record, but looking nothing like Super Bowl contenders.
Their 37-17 win over the Bengals in Cincinnati may open some eyes.
Sure, this Cincy team isn't exactly the '72 Dolphins. But they're solid and put up good fights in losses against the Chiefs (26-25 final), Ravens (41-38 OT final), and Commanders (38-33 final). And the Birds outscored them 37-10 over the game's final three quarters.
The Eagles failed once again to score in the first quarter. Cincinnati ate up over ten minutes of clock with a surgical, 17-play drive to open the game.
17 plays in 10:04 and 5/5 on 3rd downs is about as good of an opening touchdown drive as the Bengals could’ve hoped for
But it was mostly Eagles from there. Jalen Hurts played terrific, turnover-free football.
Jalen Hurts today:
- 16/20
- 273 total yads
- 4 TDs
- 132.5 passer rating
- 0 turnovers
Hurts completed 12 straight passes to end the game. He was phenomenal. pic.twitter.com/cnfXAkBNZJ
"washed" jalen hurts outplaying unanimous top 5 qb joe brrr on the road pic.twitter.com/dR8JYlbeIq
I think we just witnessed the best throw & catch of the Jalen Hurts to DeVonta Smith era. 🔥🔥🔥#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/lGRwfgcEtR
Jalen Hurts in the 2nd half
9-for-9, 150 yards, TD, 16.7 YPA, 155.8 rating
Hurts also had 2 rushing TD in the second half.
The #Eagles scored on all 5 second half possessions.
Eagles @ Bengals: The Merrill and Mike Thread
1. Hurts rushes for his 2nd TD of the day! pic.twitter.com/6Ns34E00gf
Hurts had to battle a wardrobe malfunction in the middle of it all.
Jalen Hurts wearing 2 different cleats is me grabbing the closest shoes possible when mom tells me to bring in the groceries#flyeaglesfly pic.twitter.com/JZgCf9lKPG
#flyeaglesfly pic.twitter.com/p97ZR8TslN
Saquon Barkley balled out as well, with 22 carries for 108 yards. But no touchdowns, much to the chagrin of fantasy football managers around the world.
Saquon Barkley asking Jalen Hurts if he can get a carry from the one-yard linepic.twitter.com/umqu0oidew
Saquon: “I just took us all the way to the one yard line can I PLEASE get a TD-
Jalen Hurts: pic.twitter.com/2YPqb4RBOy
Saquon managers watching him get tackled on the goal line: pic.twitter.com/rSPKfhlf4Z
Saquon: yo Jalen do you think maybe I can score a goal line touchdown tod….
Jalen Hurts: pic.twitter.com/wJNQhfo1XB
How about this run, though?? Bonus points for not killing the camera guy.
Saquon jumped over the camera man 😂
(🎥: @NFL)
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On the defensive side of the ball, the Eagles continued to struggle in 3rd and long situations. But they came through with some big plays against Joe Burrow and his talented receivers:
#Eagles Nolan Smith Jr. with the sack on Joe Burrow!#PHIvsCIN pic.twitter.com/cVlB6Yk3Qy
This is a FANTASTIC play by Isaiah Rodgers to blanket Ja'Marr Chase and swat the ball to CJGJ for the INT.#Eaglespic.twitter.com/e0lfEZtzvr
-Cooper DeJean fourth down stop
-Isaiah Rodgers tip for CJGJ INT
-Zack Baun punch out forced fumble
Three straight Bengals drives ended in game-changing defensive plays. This young defense has arrived. pic.twitter.com/SAzQ5HIrNo
If you considered the Birds' recent victories over the Browns and Giants "wins to build on," then, well, this effort was exactly the building you hoped for.
Eagles undefeated 3-0 in the baldianni era pic.twitter.com/TIC9tUe4nW
THE EAGLES: pic.twitter.com/l6aXSf92XD
Is that the Eagles having fun again? Y’all don’t wanna see that happen
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The Eagles are a Saquon Barkley drop away from being 6-1 pic.twitter.com/AWcobObhp2
New Eagles meme for today pic.twitter.com/MgAjFFabr2
The Birds play a struggling Jaguars team at home next week.
