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Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Well, it looked like the Philadelphia Eagles might pull out a second straight win! But, alas, it wasn’t in the cards. See what I did there? Seriously, though, the Eagles put up a good effort on Sunday evening. Jalen Hurts impressed again but it ultimately wasn’t enough to beat the Arizona Cardinals. Final score: 33 to 26. The Eagles are now 4-9-1 on the season. But, thanks to Washington losing earlier today, still alive in the NFC East. Read on for observa...

Cardinals 33, Eagles 26: Jalen Hurts accounts for four touchdowns, but comeback falls short Updated Dec 20, 2020; Posted Dec 20, 2020 Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) dives in to the end zone for a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker and cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)AP Facebook Share Twice in the final 10 seconds, Jalen Hurts threw the...

In addition, defensive tackle Angelo Blackson, who attended Red Lion Christian Academy in Delaware, has become an anchor on the Cardinals defensive line. Blackson was released by the Houston Texans just before the season started and was signed by the Cardinals two days later. Daniel Jones quarterback of the Giants is sacked by Haason Reddick of the Cardinals causing a fumble late in the second half as the Arizona Cardinals played the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on...

3 negatives, 5 positives from Eagles’ loss to the Cardinals: Secondary struggles, Quez Watkins emerges Updated Dec 21, 2020; Posted Dec 21, 2020 Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins was one of the bright spots in Sundays loss to the Arizona Cardinals.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Facebook Share The Eagles lost to the Arizona Cardinals in a tightly contested game Sunday, 33-26. In the game, the Eagles found themselves with a chance to tie the game late in the fourth quarter, but two Hail Mary att...

Philadelphia Eagles snap counts: Alshon Jeffery leads wide receivers, Michael Jacquet steps in and more Updated Dec 21, 2020; Posted Dec 21, 2020 Alshon Jeffery #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles fails at making a one-handed catch against Patrick Peterson #21 of the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter at State Farm Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Eagles 33-26. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)Getty Images Facebook Share Here’s a look at who p...

Sorry for that.  Anyway, lets start with Hurts numbers. As a passer, he was 24 of 44 for 338 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs, and a passer rating of 102.3. On the ground, he rushed 11 times for 63 yards, and a TD. So thats good. Postgame, Doug Pederson said that Hurts played with poise, leadership, and he showed both physical and mental toughness, particularly in the second half. I agree. There were some mistakes, of course. We didnt get a great end zone look at Hurts intentional grounding call that resu...

Well, okay, its a bit of a surprise when a rookie QB throws three TDs in a half and continues building on that hot stretch in the second half. Philadelphias offense looks completely rejuvenated with Hurts in control, and the best part is theyre doing it without being carried by one or two guys. All of Philadelphias skill position players are getting involved, from Greg Ward to Jalen Reagor to Zach Ertz to Miles Sanders to Alshon Jeffery, and were seeing a better mix of shots down the field blen...

Eagles rewind: Special teams struggle in loss at Cardinals, stock watch, injury updates and more Updated Dec 21, 2020; Posted Dec 21, 2020 Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zeke Turner (47) looks at Philadelphia Eagles punter Cameron Johnston (1) after Turner blocked his punt during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)AP Facebook Share The Philadelphia Eagles faltered in all three phases during Sunday’s 33-26 loss at the Ar...

Eagles inactives: Darius Slay, John Hightower sidelined vs. Cardinals | Who else will miss Week 15 matchup? Updated Dec 20, 2020; Facebook Share The team announced Slay did not travel with the team to Arizona on Saturday. He was officially listed among the team’s inactives for the Week 15 matchup just 90 minutes before the game. Sign up for Eagles Extra: With Slay out of the lineup, the Eagles are likely to start safety Jalen Mills at cornerback. The Eagles also have Elijah Riley, Michael J...

4 Philadelphia Eagles boxes to check to beat the Arizona Cardinals in Week 15 Updated Dec 20, 2020; Posted Dec 20, 2020 Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) takes the hand off from quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) during the NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)AP Facebook Share The Philadelphia Eagles face the Arizona Cardinals on the road Sunday in yet another must-win game to keep their slim playoff hope...