The Eagles leveraged the penalty to their advantage, ultimately scoring a rushing touchdown by Dameon Pierce to trim the deficit to 10-7. Philadelphia faced several roster challenges that week, including the absence of Jalen Hurts due to blood clots, with Tanner McKee starting at quarterback. The backfield also dealt with injuries, as Saquon Barkley, Will Shipley, and Tank Bigsby were unavailable, leaving Pierce to shoulder more of the load. DeVonta Smith returned from a hamstring injury to play in Week 6, though the team wasn’t at full strength overall.
Goedert remained a constant factor, showcasing why a veteran tight end can be a quarterback’s best friend, especially for an inexperienced signal-caller. He consistently found open seams, even when he wasn’t the primary target, while the Panthers did what they could to slow him down.
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