Nov 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) reacts after his touchdown run against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Bill Streicher
We regret to inform you that it's time to believe in the Eagles again.
They're 8-2. They look better every week. They were good enough to survive about 15 missed kicks from Jake Elliott. And there's no team in the NFC that looks particularly dominant. Maybe the Lions?
Some highlights and reactions from Thursday night's 26-18 victory over Washington:
Eagles have won 6 straight.
Saquon leads the NFL w most 100 yd games from scrimmage.
7-0 when AJ Brown plays.
Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean have been rookie stars.
Zack Baun has thrived behind Jordan Davis & Jalen Carter.
8-2. #1 in the NFC East.#FlyEaglesFly
Love our guy Kevin Negandhi but c'mon man, some of us have an article to write. Don't sum it all up in one tweet.
But let's use Neghandi's post as an outline. Saquon Barkley:
Like this if you love Saquon Barkley.
RT this if you love Saquon Barkley.
Reply that you love Saquon Barkley.@saquon | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/e4TKKo3rSN
It was nice to see Barkley get a couple touchdowns this week:
SAQUON AGAIN! The @Eagles pulling away on TNF.#WASvsPHI on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/pnyd9XtzBk
"Thank you, Giants" chants from Birds fans after the game:
"Thank you, Giants."
Eagles fans love Saquon Barkley. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/COjYrwJcko
There's something oddly comforting about AJ Brown's lack of TDs. Because there will definitely be a couple games where he explodes.
AJ Brown having 2 TDs on the season is wild to me
Sadly, another NFL wide receiver was detained in Quintanamo Bay:
Quinyon Mitchell in coverage against Terry McLaurin tonight:
- 0 targets
- 0 catches
- 0 yards allowed
Another Quinyonamo bay inmate. pic.twitter.com/FTvF3ZlpBb
WR’s vs Quinyon Mitchell
Drake London: 1 catch, 5 yards
Chris Olave: 2 catches, 23 yards
Mike Evans: 2 catches, 19 yards
Amari Cooper: 1 catch, 10 yards
Malik Nabers; 1 catch, 9 yards
Ja’Marr Chase: 2 catches, 19 yards
CeeDee Lamb: 1 catch, 5 yards
Terry McLaurin: 0 catches pic.twitter.com/PG7wuHP6L5
I think it is time we start a dialogue...
Is Quinyon Mitchell in the DROY talks??🤔 pic.twitter.com/hS5qTjwig7
Let's not forget about our Exciting Whites:
Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship rocking “Exciting Whites” shirts 🥛😂 pic.twitter.com/jAkaMtWSJL
Coop and Blankenship wearing the matching "exciting whites" T-shirt is the greatest thing of all time.
We've worked for months to make "secondairy" a thing and I'm so proud. pic.twitter.com/w39CqxmxUE
ALL ABOARD THE BLANKENSHIP 🚢@reedus99_reed | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/Q1L5mSvcCm
The only player off his game? The guy you probably least expect:
“And Jake Elliott comes out to kick” pic.twitter.com/o3x2LGWxQd
We may still have our doubts about this Eagles team, but 8-2 is 8-2. They are, of course, exactly one Saquon drop away from 9-1. And seriously, are there many teams to fear this season?!?
Enjoy this one for a while. The Eagles will play their next game in St. Louis on November 24.
