There’s nothing better than starting a regular season on a positive, and Philadelphia is on the plus side of the action after a sloppy, 25-20 win over the New England Patriots.
Kenneth Gainwell got the start at running back, while Jalen Hurts took the field for official game action for the first time since February’s Super Bowl loss.
The Eagles jumped out to a 16-0 lead off the back of two Patriots turnovers but surrendered 14 points heading into halftime.
Philadelphia was able to hold on in the second half, securing a much-needed season-opening win with the Minnesota Vikings heading to Lincoln Financial Field for Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime.
Here are the studs and duds from Week 1.