The Eagles are 3-0 and starting to position themselves well after a dominant 24-8 win over the Commanders in which the defense sacked former teammate Carson Wentz 9 times.
DeVonta Smith caught eight passes for a career-high 169 yards and a touchdown, while Jalen Hurts was 22 of 35 for 340 yards and three touchdown passes, one each to Smith, A.J. Brown, and Dallas Goedert.
With Philadelphia preparing for Doug Pederson and the upstart Jaguars, here is the national reaction to the Eagles’ hot start.
6ABC -- Eagles are superior
Local Philadelphia station 6ABC called the Birds a “superior” team right now.
Clay Harbor -- Eagles NFL's most balanced team
The former Eagle turned analyst believes Philadelphia has the most complete team in the NFL.
The Eagles are also 3rd in pass coverage and 5th in overall defense according to PFF. This is a balanced team. #Eagles #FlyEaglesFly
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) September 26, 2022
Bleacher Report -- Eagles unmatched in the NFC East
Bleacher Report says Jalen Hurts Leading Eagles into Territory that the Cowboys, Giants, and NFC East can’t match.
Brian Baldinger -- Eagles have best deep ball QB in NFL?
Baldinger breaks now film like none other, and he’s exceptionally high on Hurts’ deep ball acumen.
.@Eagles @JalenHurts is Hurts the best “deep passing “ QB in the NFL? @Commanders might think so after Sundays barrage of bombs. It starts with great protection! #FlyEagleFly #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/5iqaJTx2YU
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) September 26, 2022
Sunday Night Football
Are they the best team?
Are the Eagles the BEST team?!#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/rTjPU096iR
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) September 26, 2022
The Inquirer -- Eagles odds in NFC rising
The Birds are seeing their odds to win the NFC and advance to the Super Bowl rise.
Good Morning Football -- Osi Umenyiora
The former Giants pass rusher and Super Bowl winner says Philadelphia has the complete team in football.
It pains him to say, but the @Eagles are "the most complete team in football," according to @OsiUmenyiora 🦅#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/oVgJ2FEyvR
— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) September 26, 2022
NFL.com -- Eagles defense hunts
Nine sacks and 17 quarterback hits are the definitions of being hunted.
Sports Illustrated -- Jalen Hurts silencing Doubters
Hurts has been working for three years to change perceptions of him as a passer, and he’s finally breaking through.
The Ringer -- Eagles among new contenders
Philadelphia has been to the playoffs four of the past five years, so the success isn’t new, but that didn’t stop The Ringer from placing the Birds among the up-and-coming group of contenders.
