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Eagles grades by position after close win over Titans
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Key Points:
- The Eagles secured a 24-20 win over the Titans in Week 2, improving to a 2-0 record, despite a closer game than expected given their talent advantage.
- Jalen Hurts played a crucial role with 264 yards, 2 touchdowns, and a key late-game drive, though he threw two interceptions; his leadership was pivotal in the final two minutes.
- The offense struggled in the running game due to offensive line issues and Saquon Barkley's injury, while DeVonta Smith stood out with 10 catches for 117 yards and a touchdown.
- The offensive line and tight end depth showed weaknesses, particularly after Dallas Goedert's injury, raising concerns about the team's offensive consistency moving forward.
- Special teams performed well with Jake Elliott's 58-yard field goal and strong punting from Braden Mann, while coaching was praised for aggressive play-calling and perseverance under challenging conditions.
