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Instant analysis of the Eagles thrilling 37-34 overtime win vs. Bills in Week 12

We’re looking at an instant analysis of the Philadelphia Eagles thrilling 37-34 win vs. Buffalo Bills in Overtime

The Eagles overcame a 17-7 first-half deficit for the second straight game, using a 59-yard field goal from Jake Elliott to take the Bills to overtime.

Elliott tied the game with 20 seconds remaining. After the Bills went ahead with a field goal on the first possession of overtime, Hurts put the game away with a walk-off 12-yard score that made the Eagles the only 10-1 team in the NFL.

Hurts threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more, outplaying Buffalo’s Josh Allen late in the first of what could be many high-profile matchups in their careers.

With a Week 13 showdown against San Francisco looming, here’s an instant analysis of Sunday’s comeback win.

National reaction to Eagles moving to 10-1 with Jalen Hurts walkoff TD run vs. Bills in OT

National reaction to Eagles moving to 10-1 with Jalen Hurts walkoff TD run vs. Bills in OT

The Eagles are resilient and never fold, and that attitude was on display again as the defending NFC champs overcame another 17-7 deficit to take down the Buffalo Bills 37-34 in overtime.

Looking to keep himself firmly in the NFL MVP race, Hurts overcame two early turnovers to toss three touchdown passes while running for two more as Philadelphia (10-1) will prepare for an NFC Championship game rematch when San Francisco (8-3) comes to Lincoln Financial Field.

Here’s how experts and analysts reacted to the walkoff touchdown run via social media.

Key takeaways from the first half as Bills hold a 17-7 lead over Eagles

We’re looking at key takeaways and highlights from the first half as the Buffalo Bills hold a 17-7 lead over the Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles enter the second half trailing 17-7 for the second week in a row after two Jalen Hurts turnovers resulted in touchdowns for the Bills offense.

The Buffalo defense held the Philadelphia defense to 99 total yards in the first half, with Brian Johnson’s offense going 9-4 on third downs.

The Bills offense was 6-12 on third downs and accumulated 276 yards in the first half during a cold, wet, rainy late afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field.

With the second half set to start, here are the takeaways and observations from the ugly first half.

Eagles vs. Bills Inactives for Week 12: Lane Johnson among 2 starters ruled out

The Philadelphia Eagles released their inactives list for Week 12 and they’ll be without All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson against the Bills

The Eagles just released their list of inactives for Week 12, and All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson will miss the matchup against the Bills with a sore groin.

Wide receivers A.J. Brown (thigh), Julio Jones (knee), and DeVonta Smith (knee) have no game status designations and will play after appearing on the injury report this week. Running back D’Andre Swift will play and was a full participant in practice on Friday after being limited earlier in the week.

NFC playoff picture: Eagles remain on target for No. 1 seed after 21-17 win over Chiefs

We’re looking at the NFC Playoff Picture ahead of Week 12 NFL games and the Philadelphia Eagles are in line to land the No. 1 overall seed

The Eagles (9-1) are back to business after a massive win over the Chiefs, and with the rent still needing to be paid, the team has started early preparation for a matchup against the Bills that will help shape the NFC playoff picture.

If the postseason started this weekend, Philadelphia would still have the week off as the overall No. 1 seed in the NFC and the team with the best record in the NFL.

The NFC East, NFC West, and NFC North currently have two teams, while the New Orleans Saints represent the NFC South.

With the Thanksgiving Day slate of games fast approaching, here’s an updated NFC playoff picture ahead of the Week 12 action.

Eagles snap count vs. Chiefs: Breakdown, observations from 21-17 win in Week 11

We’re looking at the snap count and playing time percentages from the Philadelphia Eagles 21-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ offense overcame a poor start at Arrowhead Stadium, scoring two late touchdowns, as the Eagles’ defense shut out the Chiefs’ offense in the second half to come away with a 21-17 victory.

Philadelphia (9-1) became the first team to win nine of their first ten games in consecutive seasons since Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts in 2005-06, and the win was even sweeter because they defeated former coach Andy Reid for the first time in five tries since he became coach in Kansas City.


With preparation for the Bills set to get underway, here’s the snap count and playing time percentages for Week 11.

Takeaways and observations from Eagles 21-17 win over Chiefs on MNF

We’re looking at takeaways and observations from the Philadelphia Eagles 21-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night

The Eagles are 9-1 and the best team in the NFL after a gritty 21-17 win over the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night.

Philadelphia overcame a 17-7 Chiefs lead at the half and held Kansas City scoreless in the second half, as the Birds moved to 9-1 on the season.

Sean Desai’s defense gave up 336 total yards but held Andy Reid’s offense to 8-17 on third downs and 2-4 in the red zone, with the Chiefs going three straight trips without points.

Jalen Hurts ran for two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score on a Brotherly Shove late in the fourth quarter, to remain the NFC’s top seed entering Week 12.

With the focus shifting towards the Bills, we’re looking at takeaways and observations from the huge win.

Top photos from Eagles 21-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football

We’re looking at the top photos from the Philadelphia Eagles 21-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday Night Football

The Eagles overcame a 17-7 Chiefs lead at the half and held Kansas City scoreless in the second half, as the Birds moved to 9-1 on the season.

Sean Desai’s defense gave up 336 total yards but held Kansas City to 8-17 on third downs and 2-4 in the red zone, with the Chiefs going three straight trips without points.

Jalen Hurts ran for two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score on a Brotherly Shove late in the fourth quarter, to remain the NFL’s best team entering Week 12.

Philadelphia’s win was the first for head coach Nick Sirianni over Andy Reid and broke a five-game losing streak to their former head coach.

With the Eagles set to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, we’re looking at the top photos from the 21-17 win.

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Instant analysis of Eagles gritty 21-17 win over the Chiefs on Monday Night Football

We’re looking at the instant analysis of the Philadelphia Eagles gritty 21-17 win over the Kansas City in Week 11 on ESPN’s Monday Night Football

The Eagles overcame a 17-7 Chiefs lead at the half and held Kansas City scoreless in the second half, as the Birds moved to 9-1 on the season.

Sean Desai’s defense gave up 336 total yards but held Kansas City to 8-17 on third downs and 2-4 in the red zone, with the Chiefs going three straight trips without points.

Jalen Hurts ran for two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score on a Brotherly Shove late in the fourth quarter, to remain the NFL’s best team entering Week 12.

Philadelphia’s win was the first for head coach Nick Sirianni over Andy Reid and broke a five-game losing streak to their former head coach.

With the Eagles set to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, we’re looking at an instant analysis of the 21-17 win.

Eagles Twitter reacts to OC Brian Johnson’s playcalling vs. Chiefs

Fans, experts and pundits react to Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson and his play calling against the Kansas City Chiefs

The Eagles lead the Chiefs 20-17 late in the fourth quarter, but all fans, pundits, and experts have talked about the playcalling of first-year offensive coordinator Brian Johnson all night.

On a gloomy, rainy night in Kansas City, Philadelphia ran 46 offensive plays and had 231 total yards (5.0 Yards Per) and 15 first downs.

All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown has been held to 1 catch for 8 yards on the night, yet the Eagles have been able to shake off five sacks on quarterback Jalen Hurts and uneven play from one of the NFL’s top offensive lines.

With 4:34 left in the fourth quarter, here’s how the Philadelphia Eagles’ Twitter reacted to Johnson’s playcalling.