Takeaways and observations from Eagles 28-23 win over the Jaguars in Week 9
Saquon Barkley made franchise history, and the Eagles (6-2) held on after blowing a 16-0 halftime lead to win the fourth straight win game, 28-23, over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon.
Barkley had 27 carries for 159 yards and a touchdown. He also had three receptions for 40 yards and a score as Philadelphia continued their hot streak on offense.
With preparation for Dallas set to begin, we’re looking at takeaways and observations from the big win.
Saquon Highs and one super Low
Barkley had 199 yards from scrimmage on Sunday and has 1,071 yards this year — the most ever by an Eagles player through the first eight games of the season in franchise history.
Bryce Huff
The Eagles pass rusher played a limited number of snaps, but it was more about a hand injury suffered in pregame warmups and less about dissatisfaction with his play.
Nakobe Dean/Zack Baun save the day
Dean and Baun combined for 12 tackles, four passes defended, and two interceptions on the night.
Sirianni’s aggression almost cost the Eagles
The Eagles (6-2) held on for the win even after Sirianni passed up points, went 0 for two on fourth down, and were 0 for three on 2-point conversions, forcing them to let Jake Elliott try a 57-yard field goal with 2:16 left.
Elliott missed, giving the Jaguars (2-7) the ball at their 47-yard line.
Doug Pederson
Jaguars coach and Super Bowl winner Doug Pederson fell to 0-2 against the Eagles since Philadelphia fired him after the 2020 season. Even more pressing, Pederson’s Jaguars are now 2-7 with a game against the Vikings at home next Sunday.