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Nov 05, 2024

Studs and duds from Eagles 28-23 win over the Jaguars in Week 9

The Eagles are 6-2 and will roll into Dallas on Sunday with enough momentum and star power to hand the Cowboys their sixth loss and all but assure Jerry Jones’s team misses the postseason. It wasn’t

The Eagles are 6-2 and will roll into Dallas on Sunday with enough momentum and star power to hand the Cowboys their sixth loss and all but assure Jerry Jones’s team misses the postseason.

It wasn’t the most efficient outing, and Nick Sirianni left 8+ points on the board with questionable calls, but Philadelphia got stops on defense when needed. Nakobe Dean sealed the game with an end-zone interception to help secure a 28-23 win over Jacksonville.

A.J. Brown was forced to exit with a knee injury. Still, Saquon Barkley made highlight-reel plays, and DeVonta Smith was a rock as the Eagles’ offense struggled to put the Jaguars away. However, it was functional enough to stay within a game of Washington in the division.

With preparation for the Cowboys set to begin, here are the studs and duds from Sunday’s win.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 03: Jalen Carter #98 and Bryce Huff #0 of the Philadelphia Eagles pressure Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 03, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The Eagles’ second-year defensive tackle is never on a snap count and has been unblockable in one-on-one situations. In Sunday’s win, Carter logged four tackles, but his presence was felt in all categories, per Shane Haff.

Jalen Carter tied career high marks in total pressures (6) and pressures against double teams (3) against the Jaguars. 5 of those pressures came against Jaguars RG Brandon Scherf, who had not allowed more than 4 pressures to a single player in any game in the past 7 years… pic.twitter.com/ETpM1048uv

— Shane Haff (@ShaneHaffNFL) November 4, 2024

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Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps with the ball over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones (22) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Barkley had 199 yards from scrimmage on Sunday and has 1,071 yards this year — the most ever by an Eagles player through the first eight games of the season in franchise history.

All most people are talking about is his 180 backward leap over a defender.

How many times have you watched this?! pic.twitter.com/GBuf1hOrFz

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 4, 2024

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 03: Nakobe Dean #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles intercepts a pass intended for D’Ernest Johnson #2 of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 03, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Dean and Baun combined for 12 tackles, four passes defended, and two interceptions on the night.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 03: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles and head coach Doug Pederson of the Jacksonville Jaguars hug after Philadelphia’s 28-23 win at Lincoln Financial Field on November 03, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

We love the aggression, but sometimes, just taking the points can help with momentum.

The Eagles (6-2) held on for the win even after Sirianni passed up points, went 0 for two on fourth down, and were 0 for three on 2-point conversions, forcing them to let Jake Elliott try a 57-yard field goal with 2:16 left.

Elliott missed, giving the Jaguars (2-7) the ball at their 47-yard line.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 03: Josh Sweat #19 of the Philadelphia Eagles sacks Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 03, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Sweat had five tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss, one pass defended and three QB hits.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 03: Jahan Dotson #83 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a pass while defended by Tyson Campbell #3 of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 03, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Philadelphia had eight players catch a pass, including fullback/linebacker Ben VanSumeren. DeVonta Smith led the group with four catches for 87 yards and a touchdown, while Saquon Barkley helped replace A.J. Brown’s production with three catches for 40 yards. The often quiet Jahan Dotson had a circus catch for a huge gain.

Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs for a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Hurts was 18 of 24 for 230 yards. He threw for two scores and ran for another. Even more important, Hurts had his fifth straight game without an interception and 4th straight game w/out a turnover. According to Paul Domowitch, in his last four games, Hurts has averaged 10.2 yards per attempt. During the previous three games, he’s got a 75.9 completion percentage.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 03: DeVonta Smith #6 and Kenneth Gainwell #14 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate after Smith’s receiving touchdown in the fourth quarter of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lincoln Financial Field on November 03, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

The Heisman Trophy winner always makes the tough plays and matched Barkley with an exhilierationg one-handed 25-yard TD grab late in the fourth that stretched the Eagles’ lead to 28-16.

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