The Daily Numbers: 1 game, 1 win for both Carson Wentz and Doug Pederson as they were a smash in their Eagles debut.
29-10 win for the Eagles over the Browns.
22 of 37 passing for Wentz.
0 interceptions.
101.0 passer rating for Wentz
7 catches for Jordan Matthews.
6 catches for Zach Ertz
4 catches for Nelson Agholor.
1 miss for field goal kicker Caleb Sturgis, from 46 yards.
72, 67 yard punts boomed by Donnie Jones
22 carries for 77 yards for Ryan Mathews.
0 turnovers for the Eagles.
5 straights wins for the Eagles and Pederson, counting that 4-0 undefeated preseason streak.
25 different starting QBs for the Browns since 1999.
12 straight losses on opening day for the Browns.
Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
A note of caution: These were the Browns. They might be the worst team in the league.
I Don’t Get It: Still trying to figure out what the Browns were trying to accomplish with that fake punt.
Today’s Upper: Kudos to Doug Pederson. This Eagles team was ready to play, did not take stupid penalties, did not mangle clock management. In other words, they looked very much like a proficient NFL team.
Quote Box: “This is just one game. This is not the Super Bowl. We have to get ready for Chicago.”
- Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews, after the game.
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