Philadelphia kept its perfect 2‑0 record Sunday night in Nashville, edging the Tennessee Titans 24‑20 thanks to a dramatic finish by quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Key moments
Early in the game the Eagles fell behind when Hurts’ pass intended for DeVonta Smith was intercepted by Amani Hooker and returned 92 yards. The Titans capitalized, with Cam Ward sneaking in for a 1‑yard touchdown to take a 7‑0 lead.
Philadelphia answered with a 2‑yard run by Tank Bigsby and a 22‑yard touchdown pass to Smith, finishing the first half ahead 14‑10 after a field goal by Jake Elliott.
The third quarter saw Elliott add a 58‑yard field goal, but Ward’s second rushing touchdown tied the game at 17‑17.
With just over six minutes left, Hurts threw his second interception, and the Titans drove 69 yards, capping the effort with a 33‑yard field goal to lead 20‑17 with 1:56 remaining.
Hurts’ clutch drive
Facing a do‑or‑die situation, Hurts completed a 20‑yard third‑and‑6 pass to Dontayvion Wicks, then connected three times with Smith for 34 yards, moving the ball to the Tennessee 3‑yard line with 20 seconds left.
On the final play, Hurts found rookie Darius Cooper in the end zone for a 3‑yard touchdown, securing the win. It was Cooper’s first career NFL reception.
Stat line
Hurts finished 26‑of‑37 for 264 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Smith caught 10 passes for 117 yards and a score. The Eagles outgained the Titans 341‑291 and held possession advantage by nearly 13 minutes.
Despite the victory, the game highlighted the Eagles’ need to reduce turnovers and tighten execution, especially as they aim to maintain their unbeaten start.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
