In a thrilling Sunday night matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the visiting Miami Dolphins with a final score of 31-17. Jalen Hurts, the Eagles’ quarterback, played a pivotal role in their victory, throwing for two touchdowns and adding a rushing touchdown.
Hurts delivered a stellar performance, completing 23 of 31 passes for 279 yards and one interception. He broke the 17-17 tie by connecting with A.J. Brown for a 14-yard touchdown with just 15 seconds left in the third quarter. Brown played a significant role, securing 10 passes for 137 yards. This touchdown marked a turning point in the game.
Philadelphia’s dominance was further highlighted by a critical interception by Darius Slay at the Eagles’ 1-yard line, ending a Miami Dolphins drive. Kenneth Gainwell capitalized on this opportunity, delivering a 3-yard rushing touchdown, effectively sealing the victory for the Eagles with 4:46 left in the fourth quarter.
Tua Tagovailoa, the Dolphins’ quarterback, completed 23 of 32 passes for 216 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Tyreek Hill was a standout player for the Dolphins, making 11 receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown. However, despite their efforts, the Dolphins were outgained by the Eagles, with a total yardage of 355 to 244.
Notably, the Dolphins faced penalty issues throughout the game, incurring 10 penalties for a total of 70 yards. In contrast, the Eagles did not receive any penalties, highlighting their disciplined play.
The Dolphins managed to tie the game at 17 when Jerome Baker intercepted Jalen Hurts and returned the ball for a 22-yard touchdown. However, this would be the only score for the Dolphins in the second half. Prior to this game, the Dolphins were averaging an impressive 37.2 points per game.
The game initially got off to a slow start, with both teams struggling to find their rhythm in the first quarter. Philadelphia took an early lead with a 24-yard field goal by Jake Elliott. The Dolphins responded with a 40-yard field goal from Jason Sanders, following a strip-sack of Hurts at the Eagles’ 22.
Philadelphia finally found the end zone in the second quarter, with Hurts connecting with Dallas Goedert for a 19-yard touchdown. Hurts further extended their lead, scoring a 1-yard rushing touchdown with 3:10 left in the second quarter, making it 17-3 in favor of the Eagles.
However, the Dolphins began to show their offensive prowess late in the first half, with Tagovailoa leading a 72-yard drive, culminating in his 27-yard touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill. This score allowed the Dolphins to enter halftime trailing by only seven points, setting the stage for an exciting second half.
