Eagles sluggish, Vikings fumble as Philly hangs on to win

Written by : Amelia Smith

The Philadelphia Eagles secured a 34-28 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2 of "Thursday Night Football."

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The Eagles' offense relied heavily on their ground game, amassing over 250 rushing yards, with D'Andre Swift leading the way with a career-high 175 rushing yards.

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Quarterback Jalen Hurts contributed two rushing touchdowns and now shares the record for the most rushing touchdowns by a QB in their first 50 career games with Cam Newton.

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Despite some inconsistencies in the passing game, the Eagles managed to improve to 2-0 for the season.

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Rookie wide receiver DeVonta Smith had a breakout game with four catches for 131 yards and a touchdown.

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Defensive end Josh Sweat's forced fumble and Fletcher Cox's recovery set up a pivotal touchdown for the Eagles.

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The Vikings struggled with turnovers, losing four fumbles in the game, marking a continuation of their sloppy performance from Week 1.

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Minnesota's running game has been ineffective in the early season, with Alexander Mattison failing to gain significant yardage in two consecutive games.

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The Vikings' defensive strategy, featuring an unusual three-safety look and limited defensive linemen, backfired as the Eagles exploited their physical advantage in the run game.

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A crucial turning point in the game was Justin Jefferson's fumble near the goal line, resulting in a touchback and allowing the Eagles to take a lead into halftime with a long field goal.

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