All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts has won 18 of his last 19 regular season starts, and Philadelphia can now look towards a Thursday night showdown against the Vikings on Amazon Prime.
It was an ugly win, but the Eagles are 1-0 on the 2023 season after a 25-20 win over the Patriots at rainy Gillette Stadium.
Buy Eagles TicketsIn a game where Brian Johnson and Sean Desai made their debuts as coordinators, the Eagles were sloppy and unable to get D’Andre Swift or Dallas Goedert involved offensively.
On defense, Philadelphia sacked Patriots quarterback Mac Jones twice on the afternoon and got solid performances from rookie Jalen Carter, and 2nd-year defensive tackle Jordan Davis.
With the contest now complete, here’s an instant analysis of the win.
Jake Elliott NFC player of the week?
Elliott was the real MVP, nailing four huge field goals in awful conditions.
Give Jake Elliott a game ball if the Eagles hold onto this.
He nails a 51-yard FG.
He has FGs of 32, 56, 48, 51.
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) September 10, 2023
Nakobe Dean
Dean logged seven tackles in the win, but could miss time with a foot injury.
Nakobe Dean was wearing a walking boot in the locker room on his right foot.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) September 11, 2023
Jalen Carter sack
The No. 9 overall pick had a solid outing, and made a play late when it mattered.
First sack of the day! pic.twitter.com/fB2eqicZgg
— JAKIB Sports (@JAKIBSports) September 10, 2023
Jordan Davis first career sack
Davis logged .5 sacks, 6 tackles, one tackle for loss and one quarterback hit.
The Eagles get their first sack of the game. It's the first half sack of Davis's career.
— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaroNBCS) September 10, 2023
Eagles dynamic duo
Brown had 7 catches for 79 yards, while DeVonta Smith logged 7 catches for 47 yards and a touchdown.
Olamide Zaccheaus was held without a catch.
Reed Blankenship
The 2nd-year safety started his first regular season opener, and finished with 12 tackles, and two passes defended.
