Eagles earn narrow 24-20 win over Titans, receive mixed position grades

Philadelphia secured a 24-20 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, extending its record to 2-0 and setting up a Monday Night Football matchup with Chicago. The win required a two-minute touchdown drive in the fourth quarter, which quarterback Jalen Hurts completed with six of eight passes for 61 yards and a score.

Hurts finished with 264 passing yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, earning an A-minus grade for his overall performance. Running back Tank Bigsby contributed 33 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries, while backup Will Shipley added 24 yards; the rushing unit received a B-minus grade, reflecting challenges after Saquon Barkley left the game with a stinger.

Wide receiver DeVonta Smith caught ten passes for 117 yards and a touchdown, garnering an A grade for his impact on the offense. Tight end Dallas Goedert was limited to one catch before exiting with a knee injury, resulting in a B-minus grade for the position and highlighting depth concerns.

The offensive line was shuffled, with Cam Jurgens starting at left guard and Drew Kendall at center; inconsistent run blocking, pass protection and penalties led to a C-minus grade. On defense, the line posted a B-minus grade after recording a sack by Jalen Carter and a first-career sack by Nolan Smith, though overall run defense was uneven. Linebackers received a C-plus grade after mixed play from Zack Baun and Jihaad Campbell, who forced a fumble that was not recovered. The secondary earned a B-minus grade, allowing 183 passing yards and failing to generate a turnover.

Special teams performed well, with kicker Jake Elliott converting a 58-yard field goal and all extra points, and punter Braden Mann averaging 55 yards per punt, resulting in an A grade.

Head coach Nick Sirianni was praised for aggressive timeout usage and a decision to pursue a win in regulation rather than settle for a field goal, earning a B grade for coaching overall.