The Daily Numbers: 1st loss for the Eagles as they fall 24-23 to the Lions.
3-1 mark now for the Birds.
7 straight wins reeled off by Doug Pederson as head coach, counting those preseason games.
1st turnover for the Eagles offense, a killer fumble by running back Ryan Mathews as they were trying to run out the clock at the end of the game.
1st interception thrown by Carson Wentz, which sealed the Birds’ fate after they held the Lions to a field goal.
134 pass attempts without a pick by Wentz to kick off his NFL career.
155 and counting for Cowboys rookie start QB Dak Prescott
25 of 33 for 238 yards for Wentz, another very good effort.
106.5 passer rating for Wentz, ironically the same as Vikings QB and former Eagle Sam Bradford.
6 Eagles receivers with at least 3 catches Sunday.
2 punts for Donnie Jones.
4 sacks of Matt Stafford by the Eagles defense.
3 first half TDs that set up the Lions with a 21-10 halftime lead.
23-21 lead for the Eagles with a minute and change left in game, before Mathews’ fumble.
5 first downs via penalties for the Lions.
14 penalties that cost the Eagles 111 yards.
2 penalties called on the Lions.
3-1 record for Redskins, who beat the Ravens, 16-10. They’re next for Eagles, in D.C. next Sunday.
4-1 mark for Cowboys, who vault over Eagles into 1st place in NFC East.
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A lot of the Eagles looked like they were still on their Bye Week, but not Carson Wentz. He was on the money again, aside from that final interception.
I Don’t Get It: Why did Eagles elect to kick off after winning the coin toss, apparently knowing they were sitting Nigel Bradham at the start of the game.
Today’s Upper: Kudos to Ryan Mathews, he did not duck the media after the fumble that cost the Eagles the game.
Quote Box: “I let my teammates down. I have to get better.”
- Ryan Mathews.
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