Quarterback Jalen Hurts bounced back from a tough stretch, throwing three touchdown passes as the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 31-0 on Sunday, snapping a three-game losing streak.
Eagles’ Offense Comes Alive
The Eagles (9-5) showed a strong offensive performance under coordinator Kevin Patullo in cold, snowy conditions. Hurts threw three touchdown passes and also connected with DeVonta Smith on a 44-yard reception, setting up a field goal by Jake Elliott for a 10-0 lead. Hurts later added a 4-yard touchdown pass to Dallas Goedert in the third quarter.
Saquon Barkley Adds a Touchdown
Running back Saquon Barkley scored on a 2-yard touchdown run, helping the Eagles take a 17-0 lead into halftime. Barkley gained 78 rushing yards despite being off his 2,000-yard pace from last season.
Hurts’ Strong Rebound
This game marked Hurts’ first strong performance since throwing four interceptions and losing a fumble in a recent overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Hurts finished 12 of 15 for 175 yards and three touchdown passes, including a 27-yard strike to A.J. Brown early in the fourth quarter to make it 31-0.
Defense Dominates
Defensive standout Brandon Graham recorded two sacks, his first since returning from a short retirement. At 37 years and 255 days old, Graham became the oldest player in Eagles history to record a sack. The Eagles defense held Raiders quarterback Kenny Pickett to just 64 passing yards and sacked him four times.
Raiders Struggle Without Geno Smith
Raiders starter Geno Smith was injured last week, forcing Pickett into his first start. Las Vegas struggled offensively and suffered its eighth straight loss.
Special Guests and Atmosphere
Former President Joe Biden attended the game, cheering on the Eagles. “Go Birds, man, all the way,” he said, expressing hope for another Super Bowl win.
Next Games
- Eagles: Face the Washington Commanders on Saturday in Landover, Maryland.
- Raiders: Visit Houston on Sunday.
Conclusion
The Eagles snapped their three-game losing streak with a dominant performance against the Raiders. Hurts’ three touchdown passes, Barkley’s touchdown run, and a strong defensive effort signaled a potential return to form for Philadelphia as they pursue the NFC East title and a playoff berth.
