New Orleans
Saints
1-3
3
FINAL
27
Philadelphia
Eagles
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 8 matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles topped the New Orleans Saints 27-3, further solidifying their position in the playoff race. With this victory, the Eagles showcased their dominance, while the Saints struggled to find their rhythm on offense.
Jalen Hurts led the Eagles with a steady performance, throwing for one touchdown and effectively managing the game. However, it was Saquon Barkley who stole the show with a stunning 212 rushing yards, providing the Eagles with the necessary ground game to control the tempo. Dallas Goedert contributed significantly as well, racking up 105 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept drives alive.
Philadelphia's defense was a relentless force, particularly Jalen Carter, who recorded three sacks, disrupting the Saints' offensive flow throughout the game. Jonathan Greenard's five tackles also played a critical role in limiting New Orleans' opportunities. The turning point came early in the second half when the Eagles' defense forced a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 27 | 9 | 33% | 175 | 0 | 2 | 26.0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 18 | 11 | 61% | 157 | 1 | 2 | 68.2 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 19 | 212 | 11.2 | 42 | 2 | 84 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Hyde | HB | 9 | 18 | 2.0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 90 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 103 | 34.3 | 31 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Hyde | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | LEDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shane Graham | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Isaac Yiadom | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 33 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 2 | 0 | 51 |

