Regardless of falling behind 9-0 to the Baltimore Ravens, the Philadelphia Eagles had been an excessive amount of for Baltimore on Sunday, successful 24-19.
The Eagles discovered their rhythm within the second quarter when QB Jalen Hurts discovered TE Dallas Goedert for a 17-yard TD. Philadelphia took the lead on a one-yard TD run from Hurts, 14-9, simply earlier than halftime.
A significant focus coming into the sport was the highest two working backs within the NFL squaring off.
For Eagles RB Saquon Barkley, it was a lot of the identical. Barkley had 23 carries for 107 yards and a TD. Barkley continues to strengthen his MVP case with 5 TDs in his final three video games and 13 whole TDs this season.
Derrick Henry, who entered the sport behind Barkley with the second-most rush yards this season, was held to 82 rush yards and no TDs.
The Eagles have now gained eight straight video games, largely because of a league-best run recreation. With 193.4 rush yards per recreation, the Eagles lead the NFL by a substantial margin.
Except for Baltimore (180.2), no different staff has greater than 154.4 rush yards per recreation (Detroit Lions). Philadelphia additionally leads the NFL in yards allowed (274.6).
Whereas the Eagles nonetheless need to face in-state rival Pittsburgh (9-3) and go on the street to tackle the Washington Commanders (8-5), the remaining schedule for Philadelphia seems to be manageable.
It will be arduous to cease Philadelphia going ahead if the Eagles proceed to run the ball successfully and play protection at a excessive stage.
