The Philadelphia Eagles have improved to a 2-1 record after a dramatic win against the New Orleans Saints. The game was described by many as “weird” as the Eagles struggled early on, unable to score any points in the first half due to turnovers and poor decision-making.
However, the Eagles’ defense stepped up in a big way, led by Vic Fangio’s unit which limited the Saints to just 89 rushing yards on 29 attempts. Despite only producing one sack and four quarterback hits, the defense came up clutch when it mattered most, with Brandon Graham’s pressure leading to a game-sealing interception by Reed Blankenship.
On the offensive side, the Eagles overcame a slew of injuries, with key players like A.J. Brown, Lane Johnson, DeVonta Smith, and Britain Covey leaving the game early. Saquon Barkley’s explosive 65-yard touchdown run and a well-executed pick play for Dallas Goedert helped give the Eagles a three-point lead late in the game.
The victory was a pleasant surprise for many Eagles fans, especially after a disappointing loss to the Atlanta Falcons followed by a short week heading into the New Orleans matchup. The win sets up an exciting Week 4 showdown against the defending Super Bowl champions, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are coming off a surprising home loss to the Denver Broncos.
In the words of one fan, “Wow. Can’t believe they did it.” The Eagles now have momentum on their side as they look to continue their winning ways against a tough Buccaneers team.
