The Eagles escaped Santa Clara with their first win of the season last night, and now are all alone in first place in the NFC East.
That’s because the Washington Football Team and the New York Giants are, well, the Washington Football Team and the New York Giants. We’re going to have to figure out a term for the Dallas Cowboys, because their defense is on its way to becoming one of the worst in National Football League history.
But, alas, Sunday night’s victory over the San Francisco 49ers wasn’t perfect, but it was sorely needed and the Eagles had a few big plays in them. Travis Fulgham had what has to be the catch of the year so far for the Birds, and Alex Singleton followed it up with an interception (Birds had two!!!) return for a touchdown.
Take it away, Merrill:
"In case you're wondering, that's T-R-A-V-I-S F-U-L-G-H-A-M" – Merrill#FlyEaglesFly | #PHIvsSF pic.twitter.com/1bDJJ3YOuw
— Nick Piccone (@nickpiccone) October 5, 2020
INTERCEPTED!
More Merrill.#FlyEaglesFly | #PHIvsSF pic.twitter.com/e7IeupZK79
— Nick Piccone (@nickpiccone) October 5, 2020
Here’s the Merrill Cam from the Eagles’ website.
Of course, let’s get that Spanish call on Fulgham’s touchdown via Rickie Ricardo:
TRAVIS FULGHAM EN ESPANOL
AY PAPA#FlyEaglesFly | #PHIvsSF pic.twitter.com/0XRgD5JxKa
— Nick Piccone (@nickpiccone) October 5, 2020
1-2-1 never felt so good. And probably never will again.
More highlights:
.@cj_wentz keeps it for the 11-yard TD run! #FlyEaglesFly
📺: #PHIvsSF on NBC
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/8qeyjAHMyI pic.twitter.com/KXy0k6zXFT— NFL (@NFL) October 5, 2020
.@Rodney_McLeod4 with the red zone INT! #FlyEaglesFly
📺: #PHIvsSF on NBC
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/8qeyjAHMyI pic.twitter.com/b3ju0EcqAI— NFL (@NFL) October 5, 2020
The @Eagles force a fumble for a big turnover! #FlyEaglesFly
📺: #PHIvsSF on NBC
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/8qeyjAHMyI pic.twitter.com/lw03cOFleg— NFL (@NFL) October 5, 2020
How'd Wentz pull this off? 😱
📺: #PHIvsSF on NBC
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/8qeyjAHMyI pic.twitter.com/DzTyKQXzSF— NFL (@NFL) October 5, 2020
That's a VICTORY celebration at the @budlight #ShowtimeCam@Eagles | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/KBLMD9txXA
— NFL (@NFL) October 5, 2020
FINAL: The @Eagles take home the Sunday Night win! #FlyEaglesFly #PHIvsSF
(by @Lexus) pic.twitter.com/6AvdLxfPOx
— NFL (@NFL) October 5, 2020
We’re also going to pretend this never, ever happened.
AIR AIYUK!
Brandon Aiyuk hurdles into the end zone! @THE2ERA
📺: #PHIvsSF on NBC
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/8qeyjAHMyI pic.twitter.com/IrBtZu83mU— NFL (@NFL) October 5, 2020
Game highlights from NFL’s YouTube channel:
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