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Glenn Erby

Takeaways and observations from Eagles 25-20 win over the Patriots in Week 1

All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts has won 18 of his last 19 regular season starts, and Philadelphia can now look towards a Thursday night showdown against the Vikings on Amazon Prime.

It was an ugly win, but the Eagles are 1-0 on the 2023 season after a 25-20 win over the Patriots at rainy Gillette Stadium.

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In a game where Brian Johnson and Sean Desai made their debuts as coordinators, the Eagles were sloppy and unable to get D’Andre Swift or Dallas Goedert involved offensively.

On defense, Philadelphia sacked Patriots quarterback Mac Jones twice on the afternoon and got solid performances from rookie Jalen Carter, and 2nd-year defensive tackle Jordan Davis.

With the contest now complete, here’s an instant analysis of the win.

Jake Elliott NFC player of the week?

(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Elliott was the real MVP, nailing four huge field goals in awful conditions.

Nakobe Dean

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Dean logged seven tackles in the win, but could miss time with a foot injury.

Jalen Carter sack

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The No. 9 overall pick had a solid outing, and made a play late when it mattered.

Jordan Davis first career sack

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Davis logged .5 sacks, 6 tackles, one tackle for loss and one quarterback hit.

Eagles dynamic duo

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Brown had 7 catches for 79 yards, while DeVonta Smith logged 7 catches for 47 yards and a touchdown.

Olamide Zaccheaus was held without a catch.

Reed Blankenship

(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The 2nd-year safety started his first regular season opener, and finished with 12 tackles, and two passes defended.

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