Buffalo
Bills
3-5
21
FINAL
35
Philadelphia
Eagles
7-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-stakes matchup in Week 9, the Philadelphia Eagles topped the Buffalo Bills 35-21, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams entered the game with high aspirations, but it was the Eagles who emerged victorious, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure.
Josh Allen had a strong outing for Buffalo, throwing for 248 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to secure a win. Saquon Barkley led the Eagles' rushing attack with 87 yards, while Cam Coleman was a standout receiver for the Bills, racking up 112 receiving yards. Despite Allen's efforts, the Eagles’ offense proved too potent.
On the defensive side, Smael Mondon Jr. was a game-changer for Philadelphia, recording three sacks that disrupted the Bills' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second half, where Mondon's relentless pressure forced key turnovers and ultimately allowed the Eagles to pull away. While Maxwell Hairston had a solid performance for Buffalo with four tackles and an interception, it was Philadelphia's defense that made the crucial plays when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 24 | 15 | 63% | 248 | 3 | 0 | 136.8 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 233 | 3 | 1 | 120.3 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 14 | 87 | 6.2 | 14 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Coleman | WR | 3 | 112 | 37.3 | 51 | 2 | 69 | 1 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 50 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 30 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Evan Stewart | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 24 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 25 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 27 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Durant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

