With the second half fast approaching, we’re looking at takeaways and observations from the first 30 minutes of action.
Philadelphia and Denver have completed thirty minutes of action at Lincoln Financial Field, and Nick Sirianni’s team hit the field in Week 5 with a renewed focus on opening up the passing game. Jalen Hurts got his dynamic duo involved, hit his favorite tight end for a touchdown, and the Eagles hold a 7-3 first lead over the Broncos. With the second half fast approaching, we’re looking at takeaways and observations from the first 30 minutes of action.
A.J. Brown-DeVonta Smith
With a renewed focus on the passing game, DeVonta Smith has four catches for 75 yards (18.8 avg) on six targets, while A.J. Brown has four catches for 35 yards (8.8 avg) on four targets.
Saquon Barkley
Barkley has five carries for 30 yards (6.0 avg) in the first half, while the Broncos are led by JK Dobbins, with seven carries for 28 yards.
QB matchup
Bo Nix was 10-21 passing for 79 yards (3.8 avg), one sack, and a 57.4 rating, while Jalen Hurts was 13-19 passing for 138 yards (7.3 avg), one touchdown, three sacks, and a 106.9 rating in the first half.
Eagles defense
Za’Darius Smith recorded his second sack of the season, while Philadelphia held Denver to seven first downs, 1-8 on third downs, and 102 yards on 32 offensive plays. Jihaad Campbell had five first-half tackles.
Kevin Patullo
Philadelphia had 11 first downs, was 2-6 on third downs, had 174 yards of offense, and 19 pass attempts in the first half.