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Eagles roll in second half to down Broncos at Mile High Stadium

Larry Henry Jr|

The Philadelphia Eagles took an early lead in Denver on Sunday afternoon and never relinquished it in an important bounce-back victory.

Nick Sirianni’s group used 231 total yards and two touchdown passes from quarterback Jalen Hurts while Darius Slay added a fumble return touchdown in a 30-13 win over the Broncos. The Eagles are now 4-6 during the 2021 NFL season and rebounded from last weekend’s last-second loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Slay’s 83-yard fumble recovery and return for a touchdown at the end of the third quarter truly ended Denver’s comeback hopes, as the Eagles added a fourth-quarter field goal to pad an eventual 17-point triumph.

Jake Elliott’s 30-yard field goal paired with Hurts’ 36-yard connection with rookie wide receivers DeVonta Smith helped the Eagles get out to an 10-0 lead early in the first quarter. However, Denver would cut the deficit to three points after tailback Melvin Gordon scampered in from the one-yard line, capping off a nine-play, 60-yard drive.

Brandon McManus’ 21-yard chip shot tied things up for Denver early in the second quarter, but the Eagles would respond with 10 points of their own before halftime.

Hurts’ five-yard pitch and catch to Smith for their second touchdown connection of the afternoon put the Eagles back in front 17-10. Elliott’s 52-yard field goal extended the visitors advantage to 20-10 at halftime, and truly giving the Eagles a comfortable lead.

K’Von Wallace blocked McManus’ 22-yard attempt early in the third quarter, keeping the Eagles in front by ten points and highlighting a strong afternoon for the defense and special teams.

McManus would respond with to make it 20-13 in the third quarter after hitting a 28-yard field goal, but it was all Philadelphia after that as the Eagles used Slay’s big play to stick the dagger in Denver’s slim comeback hopes. Elliott added a 23-yarder in the fourth quarter to pad the lead, as the Eagles defense held the Broncos to only 308 yards of offense.

Jordan Howard and Boston Scott each surpassed 10+ carries and 80+ rushing yards apiece in the victory, as the Eagles totaled 214 rushing yards as a whole. Smith’s two touchdowns highlighted an average performance from the wide receivers and tight ends.

The Eagles return to Lincoln Financial Field next weekend for a 1 p.m. kickoff against the New Orleans Saints.

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