In a dynamic NFL matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles led the Arizona Cardinals 21-13 at halftime, despite the Cardinals' dominance in time of possession and yardage. The Eagles' defense struggled throughout the game, especially against the run, allowing the Cardinals to maintain control of the ball for extended periods. However, the Eagles capitalized on key plays, including two touchdown connections from quarterback Jalen Hurts to veteran wide receiver Julio Jones, putting the Eagles up 7-3 and later extending the lead to 21-6. The most notable play of the game came from Eagles rookie defensive back Sydney Brown, who intercepted Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and returned it 99 yards for a touchdown, marking the longest pick-six by a rookie in Eagles history and putting the Eagles ahead 14-3. This play was particularly significant as Brown was drafted by the Eagles with a pick acquired from the Cardinals as part of a tampering settlement involving head coach Jonathan Gannon. Despite the Cardinals' efforts, which included a touchdown pass from Murray to running back Michael Carter, making the score 21-13, the Eagles maintained a lead, buoyed by their opportunistic defense and effective offense. Notably, the Eagles came into the game with the NFL's top-ranked rushing defense.
Eagles failure to spend draft capital or meaningful free agency $ at LB showing up in spades today. Spending over and over on DL assets have left the back half of their defense full of has-beens and no name rookies. The defense is beyond repair. #FlyEaglesFly #Eagles
Now 6 possessions: Cardinals have been inside the Eagles' 25 on all of them. Have scored on 5 of 6, including 3 straight TDs. Cardinals with 28 1st downs and 379 yards of offense. Eagles defense paying tribute to Ganz with Super Bowl-like performance. https://t.co/JZ1p2ihjeH
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That's 208 total rushing yards for the Arizona Cardinals today. ... and counting.
Eagles got away with OPI on the TD and then the refs made a bad DPI call on Ringo.
The Cardinals offense today — in three quarters: 24 1st downs 5-9 on 3rd down 1-1 on 4th down 331 yards 171 rushing yards 160 passing yards 33:09 TOP They entered the game ranked No. 26 in DVOA, No. 24 total offense.
The Cardinals came into the game with one strength -- it's running game. The #Eagles know it, and have been unable to stop it. For the first seven weeks, the #Ealges were the NFL's top-ranked rushing D.
The Eagles’ defense has nothing right now. As bad as any D in the league.
Eagles are so dust on defense Cant stop any team even dogshit ones like Giants or Cardinals
The Eagles cannot do anything defensively against Arizona. They don't have the linebacker play to deal with the option backfield, the RB pass catching threats, the MOF targets. And Kyler can neutralized the pass rush with mobility, as he did there.
Cardinals are now up over 30 minutes of time of possession. Eagles are still under 10 minutes.
20 carries for 108 yards for James Conner so far. 156 total rushing yards for the Cardinals.
Cardinals have been inside the Eagles' 25-yard line four of their five possessions an finally have a TD to show for it. The difference in this game so far.
Cardinals' third red-zone trip yields their first touchdown of the day. #Eagles had some poor tackling on that series. Cardinals keep sustaining drives with the short stuff.
Michael Carter with three big plays as the Cardinals' third running back, including a 6-yard TD pass from Kyler Murray when he breaks a tackle near the goal line to get in. Eagles 21, Cardinals 13 with 8:42 left in the third.
Bad start to the 2nd half. Cards march right down for a TD and make it 21-13. Eagles defense is really struggling with the run game and short throws today.
Eagles only got the Cardinals into third down once (a 3rd-and-1) on that 10-play, 75-yard TD drive. Just not enough resistance.
Sydney Brown has been insisting that he's a playmaker. Made a huge play there. 10-point swing with a 99-yard INT return for a TD. #Eagles, 14-3.
In first half, plays are 38-21 Cardinals. Eagles WRs 8-99, Cardinals 5-33
Cardinals outplayed the Eagles for much of the first half, but miscommunication and mistakes have put them in a hole. It's 21-6 at halftime.
Eagles score again after a nice drive with Jalen Hurts finding Julio Jones once again for a TD. They now lead the Cardinals 21-6 with 16 seconds left in the first half even though Arizona has dominated time of possession.
The Eagles 2-minute offense executes a terrific drive and comes up with a TD. Up 21-6. Used a trick play off the push play to get down in scoring position. Then Hurts hit Julio for his 2nd TD of the day. Outstanding execution on that series.
Jalen Hurts' pass is tipped in the secondary, but he connects with Julio Jones regardless for his second touchdown reception of the game. Ealges up, 21-6, with 16 seconds remaining in the half.
Whoa! A TUSH PUSH option pass! Jalen Hurts flips it Kenneth Gainwell, who throws a 17-yard pass to DeVonta Smith.
Kenny Gainwell just completed a pass to DeVonta Smith as a twist off the Brotherly Shove. #Eagles
The Cardinals’ 3 drives so far: - 14 plays, 64 yards, 7:46, FG - 8 plays, 43 yards, 3:52, INT - 16 plays, 59 yards, 9:54, FG
As much as I hate to do this, this game so far is the answer to the “run the ball” folks. Arizona is running it great. 84 yards on 20 carries. 36 offensive plays to the Eagles’ 12. The Cards have 6 points on a pair of FG. 🤷🏼♂️
Eagles offense about to take the field for the first time in the second quarter. Cardinals just wrapped up a nine minute, 54 second drive that ended in a field goal following their pick-six drive. Eagles up, 14-6, with 1:50 remaining in the first half. https://t.co/9Nam4ZzxIQ
Sydney Brown clocked at 21.52 MPH per @NextGenStats on his pick-six
#Cardinals are actually dominating this game from a statistical standpoint but have had to settle for two FGs coupled with the pick-six. Arizona leads in total yards 170-77 and has a 21:32 to 6:38 edge in time of possession. Conner is at 14 carries for 72 yards
Weird first half for the Eagles. They've had the ball just twice so far, ran only 12 plays and held the ball for just 6:38. Still lead 14-6.
99 PROBLEMS! #Eagles 99-Yard Pick-6 Return By Sydney Brown Puts Philadelphia Up vs. #Cardinals: WATCH: NFL Tracker https://t.co/cwOKlEFA6k
Eagles DB Sydney Brown was drafted by Philly with the pick forfeited by Arizona as part of a tampering settlement involving head coach Jonathan Gannon. Brown intercepted Kyler Murray for a 99-yard pick-six Sunday. H/T @BrandonGowton https://t.co/aIA6wEjHeE
Pretty clear what the Cardinals are trying to do here with run-heavy, short-passing play-calling. But even if they're able to move the ball, if the #Eagles are forcing FGs, it should be enough. Eagles, 14-6.
#Eagles offense hasn't taken the field at all this quarter and now will go straight into two-minute after this Cardinals field goal. Especially with Arizona receiving to start the second half, important series upcoming.
Eagles safety Sydney Brown reached a top speed of 21.52 mph, the fastest play by an @Eagles ball carrier in over two seasons. Brown traveled 126.7 yards on the play, the most distance traveled on pick-six since Week 5, 2018 (Marcus Maye, 140.7 yards). #AZvsPHI | #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/2uaXFexJCR
HOUSE CALL 🏠📞 #Eagles DB Sydney Brown picks off Kyler Murray and takes it 99 yards to paydirt! 🤯 #FlyEaglesFly | #NFL https://t.co/XuoVKOuTIw
SYDNEY BROWN GOES THE DISTANCE ON THE 99-YARD PICK 6‼️ (via @NFL) https://t.co/Yv7H1cAMx7
Looked like a miscommunication between Kyler Murray and Michael Wilson with AZ in FG range. Huge turn of events. And a good drive for Eagles' rookies, with Jalen Carter also registering his 3rd sack. Carter and Brown are going to be parts of this Eagles defense in coming… https://t.co/XqTYX2MaW1
HE COULD... GO... ALL... THE... WAY 💥 Sydney Brown with a 99-yard pick-six, weaving through would-be Cardinals tacklers. 🎥 @NFL https://t.co/F3fyCcBut8
Sydney Brown's 99-yard interception return for a touchdown is the longest pick-six by a rookie in Eagles history.
Bad mistake there by Cardinals rookie WR, who turned in on a deep go route and Kyler Murray's pass intercepted and returned 99 yards for a TD by Eagles safety Sydney Brown. Eagles up 14-3.
SYDNEY BROWN WITH A 99-YARD PICK-6 😱 https://t.co/UwjQ1pfXd6
SYDNEY BROWN PICK-6 🤯 (via @NFL) https://t.co/e5HAU6o0sC
Murray was trying to signal to Wiggins there and the rookie didn't pick up on it, resulting in a miscommunication and 99-yard return by Sydney Brown. #Eagles 14-3
Brown picks off Murray in the end zone and returns it for a TD. That was a thing of beauty. Love the way he exploded upfield and weaved through traffic. Smart play by the rookie. Eagles up 14-3.
Moore was down. #Cardinals move the chains on 3rd and 8. No fumble. Blankenship is off the field after making a tackle on Conner. Brown takes an interception to the house. A 99yds pick-six! 14-3, #Eagles #PHIvsARI https://t.co/XdwqOUpU4h
Sydney Brown's 99-yard interception return for a touchdown ties Malcolm Jenkins (2015) and Jerry Norton (1957) for the fourth-longest return for a score in Eagles history.
SYDNEY BROWN 98 YARD PICK SIX https://t.co/nzTKsBc1xB
A 98-yard interception return for Eagles rookie S Sydney Brown. Miscommunication between Kyler Murray and his receiver. He threw it to no one but Brown, who got a line of blockers, made some moves, and was barely touched on his way down the field. Eagles 14, Cards 3
Gift INT for Sydney Brown from Kyler Murray, who wasn't on the same page with his receiver. Fantastic return by Brown. 99 yards. 14-3.
Huge pick-six by Sydney Brown and it’s Eagles 14, Cardinals 3. The Eagles drafted Sydney Brown with the 3rd-round pick (No. 66) that Philly got from Arizona in the Jonathan Gannon tampering settlement trade.
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Huge play by Sydney Brown — INT returned 99 yards for a TD. Best return by an Eagles defender in a long time. Eagles take a 14-3 lead.
Kyler Murray throws a pick to Sydney Brown, who takes it to the house for 99 yards for a touchdown. Wow. Eagles up, 14-3, with 11:44 remaining in the second quarter.
End of the first in Philly: Eagles 7, Cards 3 QB Jalen Hurts: 5 of 5, 56 yards, 1 TD RB D'Andre Swift: 5 carries, 17 yards AZ QB Kyler Murray: 4 of 7, 43 yards AZ RB JAmes Conner: 5 carries, 24 yards
Hurts to Julio Jones for the TD! 🦅 (🎥: @NFL) https://t.co/rxA3bxtg5A
Great response by the Eagles. Went 75 yards for the TD. Hurts threw the ball really well. Good calls. Run game was effective. Now up 7-3.
Julio Jones has still got it 😎 Jalen Hurts connects with the veteran WR for the TD. 🎥: @NFL https://t.co/vuxkJUK4ck
Eagles defense bends but does not break on the Cardinals' opening drive, aided by Milton Williams' RZ strip sack of Kyler Murray on first down. Murray recovered the ball, but the Cardinals failed to find the end zone. 3-0, Cardinals, with 5:09 remaining in the first quarter.
Nearly an 8-minute scoring drive for the Cardinals on their opening series. 14 plays, couple of 3rd down conversions.
Cardinals go with a 14-play drive that takes 7:46 off the clock. It finishes with a FG, but not the start of the game the Eagles wanted after going thre-and-out.
The Eagles salvaged a terrible first defensive series by stopping the Cardinals, who had a 1st and goal from 3. They settle for a field goal and a 3-0 lead. But man, the Eagles have some serious defensive issues -- tackling first among them.
#Eagles defense holds inside the 5-yard line, thanks mostly to Milton Williams TFL on Kyler Murray run. Cards convert first two third downs, but not the third. Cards take lead, 3-0.
Cardinals are 2-for-2 on third downs on this drive, both conversions with Kyler Murray completing passes against the Eagles' Dime look
Eagles go three-and-out on the first drive, with Jalen Hurts dropping a dump-off pass to Kenneth Gainwell on third-and-2.
Cardinals win the coin toss, elect to defer. Eagles offense up first.