Takeaways and observations from Eagles 37-34 win over Bills in Week 12

The Eagles overcame a 17-7 first-half deficit for the second straight game, using a 59-yard field goal from Jake Elliott to take the Bills to overtime.

Elliott tied the game with 20 seconds remaining. After the Bills went ahead with a field goal on the first possession of overtime, Hurts put the game away with a walk-off 12-yard score that made the Eagles the only 10-1 team in the NFL.

Hurts threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more, outplaying Buffalo’s Josh Allen late in the first of what could be many high-profile matchups in their careers.

With a Week 13 showdown against San Francisco looming, here’s an instant analysis of Sunday’s comeback win.

Sean Desai

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 26: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills runs past Jordan Davis #90 of the Philadelphia Eagles during overtime at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Sean Desai’s group was missing a few key players and got absolutely shredded in the rain, as Josh Allen and Bills’ offense accounted for 505 yards while converting 59% on 3rd down(13-22) and scored 4 TDs in 5 red zone trips(80%).

Buffalo ran 27 more plays than the Eagles and finished with a 40:00 to 27:00 advantage in time of possession.

Christian Elliss not ready for primetime

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback James Bradberry (24) celebrates with cornerback Darius Slay (2) and linebacker Christian Elliss (53) after his interception against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Elliss had 7 tackles and 1 tackle for loss, but got lost in coverage multiple times and almost cost the Eagles a win.

Four-seam fastball from Josh Allen

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MVP adjustment

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) scores the game winning touchdown in front of Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (21) in overtime at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Stars adjust on the fly and after going 4-11 passing, for 33 yards and two turnovers, Hurts flipped the switch.

In the second half on Sunday, the All-Pro was 14-20, for 167 yards with four total touchdowns and zeo turnovers. Hurts also had 7 carries, for 43 yards.

James Bradberry

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback James Bradberry (24) celebrates with cornerback Darius Slay (2) and linebacker Christian Elliss (53) after his interception against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

The All-Pro cornerback had three tackles, five passes defended, and 1 INT.

Jalen Hurts history

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts with a smart phone while walking off the field after an overtime victory against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Hurts has 11 career games with at least two rushing touchdowns and moved past Cam Newton (10 games) for the most such games by a quarterback in NFL history.

Hurts had ten rushing touchdowns in 2021, 13 rushing touchdowns in 2022, and 11 rushing touchdowns this season and is the first quarterback ever with at least ten rushing touchdowns in three consecutive seasons, joining Cam Newton (2011, 2015, and 2020) as the only quarterbacks in NFL history with at least ten rushing touchdowns in three career seasons.