Eagles rally late to beat Titans 24-20 in Nashville
Philadelphia overcame two interceptions and a late field goal by Tennessee to win 24-20, improving to 2-0 on the season.
Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts led a nine-play, 65-yard drive in the final two minutes of the game, finishing with a three-yard touchdown pass to Darius Cooper that gave the Eagles a 24-20 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Nashville. The win moved Philadelphia to 2-0 for the fourth time in five years.
The Titans had taken a 20-17 lead with a 32-yard field goal by Joey Slye late in the fourth quarter, but the Eagles responded quickly after regaining possession with 1:56 remaining. Hurts, who finished with 264 passing yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, completed a crucial 13-yard pass to DeVonta Smith on third-and-12 earlier in the fourth quarter and later found Cooper for the game-winning score.
"I don’t even think words can describe how much you’ve got to manage as a quarterback in this league from a responsibility standpoint," Hurts said after the game. "You’ve got to keep your poise and keep your focus. Today we were able to do that."
Philadelphia’s offense posted 210 yards in the first half and was efficient on third-down (6-of-9) and fourth-down (1-of-1) attempts. Saquon Barkley, who left the first half with a stinger, returned in the second half and contributed an 11-yard reception on third down. The Eagles also relied on running back Tank Bigsby, who scored a short rushing touchdown to tie the game at 7-7.
The Titans responded with a 92-yard interception return by Amani Hooker that set up a Cam Ward rushing touchdown, giving Tennessee a 7-0 lead early. Later, Ward scored again on a quarterback-sneak to tie the game at 17-17 before the Eagles’ final drive.
Philadelphia’s offensive line dealt with injuries, moving Cam Jurgens to left guard and starting rookie Drew Kendall at center. Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons generated pressure throughout the contest, recording a sack and a forced fumble that led to one of Hurts’ interceptions.
Both teams exchanged penalties and turnovers, but the Eagles held a time-of-possession advantage and ultimately secured the win with their late scoring drive.
Injury updates: Titans safety Amani Hooker and wide receiver DeVonta Smith remained in the game, while Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert left in the second quarter with a knee injury and did not return.