The Eagles are 6-0 heading into the bye week after defeating the Cowboys 26-17 on Sunday Night Football.
After jumping out to a 20-0 lead, the Eagles fought off a furious comeback to remain the NFL’s only undefeated team.
The quarterback
Jalen Hurts: 15/25, 155 yards, 2 TDs; 9 rushes, 27 yards
No, you’re not going to get blown away by the 155 passing yards, but Hurts was very solid in this game after what was kind of a shaky start. He finished with a 104.6 passer rating and threw a pair of touchdown passes. He didn’t have a big game on the ground, but he did his part to lead the Eagles to victory.
Grade: B+
Back running
Miles Sanders: 18 attempts, 71 yards, 1 TD
Again, the numbers won’t surprise you. But Sanders had 71 yards, Kenny Gainwell had 25 and Boston Scott had 16. All three Eagles running backs did their jobs when asked to, especially in that 7:37 stretch in the fourth quarter.
Grade: B+
receiver
AJ Brown: 5 catches on 8 targets, 67 yards, 1 TD
In addition to Brown’s 67 yards and a touchdown, DeVonta Smith added 5 catches for 44 yards and a touchdown of his own that was the catcher on that long drive in the fourth quarter.
Grade: B+
tight end
Dallas Goedert: 2 catches on 5 targets, 22 yards
Goedert did not get going in this game, having his worst statistical performance of the season. But at least Jack Stoll had a 21-yard catch, by far the longest of his career.
Grade: C
offensive line
With Lane Johnson out, Jack Driscoll had a difficult task blocking Micah Parsons. But ultimately, the Eagles’ offensive line was able to lead that late drive and protect Hurts well enough to get this win. It wasn’t a perfect performance, but the drive in the fourth pushed them past B status.
Grade: A-
defensive line
Haason Reddick: 1 tackle, 2 QB hits
This game was the perfect example of why sacks don’t tell the whole story of the pass rush. The Eagles didn’t take Cooper Rush down once in this game, but their pressure on him definitely affected the game and helped the Eagles force three interceptions. Reddick had 2 QB hits and Brandon Graham had a big one on CJ Gardner-Johnson’s first interception.
Grade: B+
Linebacker
TJ Edwards: 14 tackles 1 PBU
Edwards led the Eagles with 14 tackles and an early pass breakup in coverage. Kyzir White also had a strong performance with 8 tackles and a pass breakup. White is known for his coverage ability and speed, but he brought a physical presence Sunday night. It might have been White’s best game in an Eagles uniform.
Degree: B
secondary school
CJ Gardner-Johnson: 4 tackles, 2 INTs, 2 PBUs
This secondary is dangerous. Everyone made plays in this game. Of course, Gardner-Johnson was the star with two interceptions and because he returned from a hand injury for the second. But James Bradberry was tremendous in coverage and so was Darius Slay, who also had another interception. Rush had not thrown an interception all season and the Eagles had three.
Grade: A+
Special equipment
Jake Elliott: 2/2 FG, 2/2 PAT
They are starting to worry about special teams. There seems to be a major mistake every week and it will cost them eventually. Credit Elliott, who nailed it 51 yards on his return. But coverage units gave up too many punts and kicks. The 63-yard kick return cannot pass.
Grade: C-
Coaching
Record: 6-0
You can always coach a little, but the best indicator of their success is the fact that they keep finding ways to win these games even when it’s not pretty. And when it comes to situational ball on Sunday, Nick Sirianni definitely outclassed Mike McCarthy.
Grade: B+
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