The Eagles counterattack and the charge is reliable

On September 22, at 12:02 PM, the New Orleans Saints took to the field in front of 76,000 hometown fans, ready to compete in the National Football League (NFL) against the Philadelphia Eagles, who hail from Pennsylvania. Although the Saints managed to hold a three-point lead at halftime, their performance faltered in the fourth quarter, leading to a disappointing final score of 12-15 in favor of the Eagles.

The Eagles currently hold a season record of 2 wins and 1 loss in the NFC East division of the NFL.

Among the 32 teams in the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks and the Minnesota Vikings from the NFC are the first teams to achieve three consecutive wins this season. Likewise, in the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers have matched this impressive record.

In their latest matchup, the Eagles maintained ball possession for 27 minutes and 45 seconds. Despite ending the first half scoreless, they made a remarkable comeback in the fourth quarter, scoring a touchdown with just 1 minute and 1 second remaining in the game.

The rivalry between the Eagles and the Saints dates back to November 5, 1967, and over the years, they have faced off 36 times in both regular season and postseason games. The Eagles currently lead the all-time series with a record of 20 wins to 16 losses. Their most recent encounter was on January 1, 2023, where the Saints emerged victorious with a score of 20-10.

During the game, the Eagles started their 26-year-old quarterback, Jalen Hurts, who faced one interception. Together with eight teammates, he attempted 38 passes, connecting on 29 of them for a longest throw of 61 yards, accumulating a total of 311 passing yards. While they didn’t score any passing touchdowns, the Eagles also endured four sacks, losing 23 yards. Hurts worked closely with 27-year-old running back Saquon Barkley, and together they executed 17 rushing attempts, gaining 147 yards and scoring two touchdowns.