My Thoughts on Week 1!!!

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What an Opener! That was a crazy way to start the season. Here are some of my thoughts from the game.



1. The Spit Heard Round the World

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  • Triggering Moment: Replays during the delay showed Prescott spitting on the ground near Carter, which prompted Carter—who perceived it as directed at him—to spit back on Prescott 

  • Official Ruling: The on-field Friday ejection came via a referee standing close by, citing the act as a “non-football, disqualifiable foul.” This resulted in a 15-yard penalty and immediate removal from the game

  • Aftermath: Carter expressed remorse—calling it a mistake and pledging it wouldn’t happen again 

  • NFL Response: The league is reviewing the incident and additional discipline—fine or suspension—is possible despite the automatic ejection counting as a one-game penalty.

Personally it was unacceptable for Jalen Carter to do that. He has had much of this happen in his college days.  And not having him on the field really hurt us. Hopefully we can have him for the Chiefs Game.


2. WE NEED A CB2.
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NBC Sports Philly reported Jackson surrendered 5 catches on 7 targets for 103 yards in coverage—a rough line, especially in a tight divisional tilt.
An Instagram snapshot of his coverage efficiency showed:
7 targets, 5 receptions, 103 yards, 20.6 yards per catch, 5 first downs allowed, only 1 pass break-up, yielding a low PFF grade of 33.6
Asked to grade himself, Jackson gave a “C” and expressed optimism: “C’s get degrees. Because we won.” He saw room for improvement and refused to hang his head    But critics were far less generous—calling his self-assessment “delusional” and arguing the tape suggests he deserved much harsher scrutiny
I would put his grade more towards a d-. He played outright terrible to the degree that the cowboys offense kept throwing to Jackson. This is a huge problem that Fangio can't shrug off. Next week, Mahomes WILL target Jackson because he is smart and will go for the weak link in our defense.


3. Jalen Hurts was Awesome.

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Rushing Impact

  • 62 rushing yards on 11 carries → 5.6 yards per carry.

  • 2 red-zone TDs, both designed QB keepers where he read the defense perfectly.

  • His longest run: 17 yards on a 3rd-and-6, where Dallas’ pass rush flushed him left — he turned a likely sack into a drive-sustainer.

Hurts wasn’t just scrambling when plays broke down; many runs were intentional and well-timed. The Cowboys’ LBs had to constantly hesitate on RPO looks, giving Saquon Barkley and the backs more breathing room early.

Efficiency as a Passer

  • 19 completions on 23 attempts (82.6% comp) — that’s elite, and most were on-target short/intermediate throws that kept the offense in rhythm.

  • 152 yards may look modest, but the context matters:

    • Eagles weren’t forced into a shootout — Hurts didn’t need 300+ yards.

    • He prioritized ball security (0 INTs, 0 fumbles).

Hidden Value: Chain-Mover

  • Hurts converted 5 first downs with his legs, extending drives that might’ve stalled under pressure.

  • On third downs, he went 4-for-5 passing and added 2 rushing conversions — a dagger to Dallas’ defense.

  • That’s the efficiency metric that matters most: keeping the ball, bleeding clock, and forcing a rival QB (Dak) to sit and wait.


I was very pleased overall with Jalen Hurts. He simply made good decisions and put the team on his back with his legs. His passing stats wasn't eye-dropping but don't expect it to be. That's how he plays.


4. Where was AJ Brown

NFL.com    Brown’s Silent Night

  • A.J. Brown, usually Hurts’ big-play hammer, was practically a decoy.

  • Stat line: just 1 catches for 8 yards on 1 targets — erased by Trevon Diggs for most of the night.

  • Dallas clearly schemed to take Brown away, bracketing him deep and forcing Hurts to adjust.


5. Lightning

  • Early in the third quarter, with the Eagles nursing a slim lead, the game was stopped for over an hour due to lightning in the Philly area.

  • Players went cold, fans waited in the rain, and momentum — for both sides — completely evaporated.

6. Rookies played great.

Despite several healthy scratches on both sides, the Eagles got vital contributions from rookies Jihaad Campbell and Andrew Mukuba. In the fourth quarter, both made timely tackles on a pivotal play—a catch by Kavontae Turpin—that forced a third-and-long and ultimately killed a Cowboys drive

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