After looking unprepared with poor game-plans the last few weeks, the Eagles were very efficient on both sides of the ball against the Lions to get to 3-5 this season.
Last week the Eagles inked their left tackle Jordan Mailata to a brand new 4-year extension, and today they appear to be getting things in order on their defense.
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On Wednesday, the Eagles released their first Injury Report ahead of their second matchup with the Cowboys and features three important players listed as DNP
The Saints offense struggled for most of the day against an Eagles defense that finished with 5.0 sacks and a forced fumble. Josh Sweat and Javon Hargrave each had a pair of sacks and Fletcher Cox added one.
The Philadelphia Eagles threw a rookie Quarterback into the fire giving Jalen Hurts his first career start against the top defense in the NFL and he delivered a 24-21 win over the New Orleans Saints.