The Eagles are 8-0 for the first time in franchise history after a hard-fought 29-17 win over the Texans in Jalen Hurts’ Houston homecoming.
Hurts was 21-27, passing for 243 yards and two touchdowns in the air. As a rusher, Hurts carried the ball nine times for 23 yards.
Star running back Miles Sanders had 17 carries for 93 yards and a touchdown as Philadelphia overcame a 7-0 deficit while holding Houston to 10 points over the next three quarters.
Texans rookie running back Dameon Pierce kept things close with 27 carries for 139 yards as Philadelphia was gashed in the middle without Jordan Davis, who was placed on injured reserve.
The Eagles will rest up before heading home to face the Commanders in Week 10.
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