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The Eagles took a two-score lead into the fourth quarter Sunday but gave up 18 unanswered points to lose 21-17 to the Denver Broncos at Lincoln Financial Field. Here are five things we learned about the Birds, who suffered their first home loss since September of last year against Atlanta.
The Philadelphia Eagles had the Denver Broncos exactly where they wanted them. As the fourth quarter began Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, the Broncos offense was on the field, but the Eagles held a 17-3 lead.
The Broncos' defense held the Eagles to 2-of-11 (18.2%) on third down in today's win. It's the Eagles' lowest third-down conversion rate and fewest third-down conversions since 10/20/2024.
Denver overcame a 17-3 deficit to hand Philadelphia its first loss. Plus, Indianapolis showed why it could be a legitimate threat in the AFC.
On third-and-2 from Philadelphia’s 29-yard line, Eagles rookie safety Drew Mukuba wrapped up Broncos running back RJ Harvey in the flat. As Harvey fell to the ground, Baun dove on top of him to finish the tackle, drawing a 15-yard flag for a late hit.
Broncos left guard Ben Powers will fly back to Denver to be evaluated for a biceps injury, according to a report from the Denver Post 's Parker Gabriel. The severity of the injury is not known, but it doesn't seem like a good sign that Powers is not making the initial trip.
It should be pointed out right from the start that the Denver Broncos were called for 12 penalties totaling 121 yards in their 21-17 win that del
Toure was a seventh-round pick out of Nebraska in 2022. He spent two seasons in Green Bay before playing for the Chicago Bears last season as part of their practice squad. For his career, he has 13 receptions for 160 yards and one touchdown.