Five Philadelphia Eagles players delivered standout performances when the team needed them most, helping turn a difficult afternoon into a dramatic road victory over the Tennessee Titans. From timely plays on both sides of the ball to a game-winning touchdown in the final seconds, these five standouts helped Philadelphia overcome its mistakes and improve to 2-0.
1. Jalen Hurts
Hurts’ two interceptions cannot be ignored, but neither can his response. He completed 26 of 37 passes for 264 yards and two scores, then led a 65-yard touchdown drive without any timeouts. His 3-yard strike to Cooper with nine seconds remaining won the game.
2. DeVonta Smith
Smith operated as Philadelphia’s clear No. 1 target, catching 10 of 13 targets for 117 yards and a touchdown. His
diving conversion on third-and-12 was one of the game’s biggest plays, and his 22-yard score gave Philadelphia its first lead.
3. Dontayvion Wicks
Wicks caught five passes for 74 yards, with most of his production arriving in critical situations. His conversions included gains on third-and-12, third-and-4, fourth-and-2, and another third-and-12.
4. Darius Cooper
Cooper entered the game with a substantial special-teams role and left it as the recipient of the winning touchdown. His 23-yard catch advanced the final drive before his 3-yard reception completed the comeback.
5. Jake Elliott
Elliott made a 58-yard field goal to give Philadelphia a 17-10 lead. It tied for the fourth-longest kick of his career and proved especially valuable in a game decided by four points.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Five Eagles standouts from dramatic 24-20 win over Titans
