D'Andre Swift ran for 175 yards, and Jalen Hurts totaled three touchdowns in the Philadelphia Eagles' big win against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday.
found T.J. Hockenson for a score that gave the Vikings a 7-3 lead. But Philly answered right back, going downfield quickly and fittingly ending their drive with a Jalen Hurts sneak into the end zone, and they were up three.in sports - he fumbled just short of the goal line, and it went through the end zone, resulting in a touchback. So, with less than a minute to go, the Eagles got to midfield, and Jake Elliott blasted a 61-yard field goal to go up six into the locker room.
The Vikings had the ball to start the half, but on just the second play, Cousins lost a fumble, and the Eagles recovered and returned it to the Vikings’ seven-yard line. Two plays later, Hurts snuck in for his second touchdown. After forcing a three-and-out, Hurts aired one out to DeVonta Smith for a 63-yard touchdown, and it was a 27-7 Eagles lead.
DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after scoring a 63-yard receiving touchdown during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on September 14, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Minnesota answered with a quick 62-yard touchdown to rookie Jordan Addison, and when the Vikings knocked the Eagles out of field goal range in the fourth, they weren't dead yet. With 7:41 left, it was K.J. Osborn to score a touchdown, and it was a 27-21 game.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts scores a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.Hockenson scored a late touchdown that affected plenty wallets across the country with the backdoor cover, but now the Vikings were going for the miracle. They didn't recover the onside kick, but did force a punt. With seven seconds left at their own 17, the hail mary fell way short, and the clock hit triple zeroes.
The Vikings will look to get their first victory when they host the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3, while the 2-0 Eagles will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a Monday night contest the following day.
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