The 2-0 Philadelphia Eagles have not produced two complete, efficient performances, but they have consistently executed when the outcome rests on one possession. Philadelphia’s victories over Washington and Tennessee came by six combined points. The Eagles needed one defensive stop to preserve their opener and a touchdown in the final seconds to escape Nashville.
Jalen Hurts was at his best when Tennessee took a 20-17 lead with 1:56 remaining.
Operating without a timeout, Hurts completed 6 of 8 passes for 61 yards during a nine-play, 65-yard drive. He connected with DeVonta Smith for 19 yards before finding Darius Cooper for the winning touchdown with nine seconds left. Hurts credited offseason throwing sessions, film study, and the work required
to build chemistry. Those details mattered once Philadelphia reached a situation in which one mistake could end the game. The Eagles would prefer to eliminate the turnovers and inconsistencies that created the deficit. Their ability to perform under pressure remains a meaningful strength.
Philadelphia is 2-0 because it has remained composed when both games tightened. That foundation will be tested again during a Monday night road game at Soldier Field.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Jalen Hurts keeps delivering when Eagles’ margin for error disappears
