Eagles Edge Panthers in Nail-Biter: Position Grades Reveal Surprising Performances
The Eagles narrowly defeated the Panthers 22-16, improving to 11-2. Check out the position grades that highlight key performances and areas for improvement.
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Philadelphia: The Eagles faced off against the Panthers and it was a nail-biter. They were expected to win easily, but it turned out to be a tough game. The final score was 22-16, which means they really had to fight for it.
Jalen Hurts had a mixed day. He completed 14 of 21 passes for 108 yards and threw two touchdowns. But he also took some unnecessary sacks and struggled to find his rhythm. Still, he made some key plays, especially with his legs.
On the ground, Saquon Barkley was a beast. He rushed for 124 yards on 20 carries and even broke the franchise’s single-season rushing record. He’s on track to break the NFL record for rushing yards in a season, which is pretty impressive.
A.J. Brown had a quiet game with just four catches for 43 yards. He seemed frustrated, and honestly, who wouldn’t be? The passing game just wasn’t clicking. DeVonta Smith returned from injury and added a touchdown, which was nice to see.
Grant Calcaterra stepped up big time at tight end, catching a touchdown pass that turned out to be the game-winner. It was his first career touchdown, so that’s a cool moment for him.
The offensive line had its ups and downs. They allowed Hurts to get sacked four times, but they did a decent job opening up lanes for Barkley. The defense had some standout moments too, especially from Jalen Carter and Zack Baun, who both made big plays.
Overall, it was a tough win, but the Eagles are now 11-2. They’ll need to clean up some things before their next game, but hey, a win is a win!