The Eagles won a shootout at Lincoln Financial Field, topping the Cincinnati Bengals, 34-27, in the preseason opener. Tanner McKee starred with 252 passing yards and three total touchdowns.
Here's how it happened:
First Quarter
- The Bengals take the lead with an opening drive touchdown. Joe Burrow had multiple big gains to Ja'Marr Chase before finding Tanner Hudson for a 12-yard touchdown. (Bengals 7 - Eagles 0)
- TOUCHDOWN! The Eagles respond by going 75 yards for the score, capped with a Tush Push touchdown on 4th-and-goal from Tanner McKee. The drive was highlighted by a 38-yard run from Will Shipley. McKee completed both of his passes on the drive to Jahan Dotson for 27 yards. (Eagles 7 - Bengals 7)
- The Bengals take the lead again with a 36-yard touchdown from Joe Burrow to Ja'Marr Chase. The Bengals went 65 yards on five plays. (Bengals 14 - Eagles 7)
Second Quarter
- FIELD GOAL! Jake Elliott nails a 44-yard field goal to cut into Cincinnati's lead. Tanner McKee found Johnny Wilson for a terrific jump ball catch, which he hauled in after a bobble for 27 yards. On the next play, McKee connected with Darius Cooper for 15 yards. (Bengals 14 - Eagles 10)
- SACK! Ty Robinson comes up with an 8-yard sack on a nice stunt. The sideline was pumped for the rookie's first sack.
- TOUCHDOWN! Ainias Smith brings in a 6-yard touchdown pass from Tanner McKee. The Eagles went 72 yards on 10 plays, highlighted by a Johnny Wilson 18-yard back shoulder grab and a Darius Cooper 16-yard catch and run. A.J. Dillon also had a strong drive with some solid runs. After the touchdown, Braden Mann kicked the extra point with Jake Elliott holding. (Eagles 17 - Bengals 14)
- TOUCHDOWN! Tanner McKee delivers a perfect throw to Darius Cooper for a 20-yard touchdown. The drive was set up by a 46-yard punt return from Ainias Smith. McKee finished the first half with 193 passing yards and three total touchdowns (two passing and one rushing). (Eagles 24 - Bengals 14)
Third Quarter
- FIELD GOAL! The Eagles took 13 plays to go 61 yards, setting up a 23-yard field goal from Jake Elliott. Tanner McKee fed Darius Cooper on the possession as he had three catches for 31 yards. Kylen Granson had a catches of 16, 7 and 5 yards on the drive. (Eagles 27 - Bengals 14)
- The Bengals add a field goal of their own to cut into the Eagles' lead. (Eagles 27 - Bengals 17)
- INTERCEPTION! Patrick Johnson tips a pass to himself and picks it off.
Fourth Quarter
- FIELD GOAL! The Eagles add to their lead thanks to a 2-yard touchdown run from ShunDerrick Powell. The drive we set up by an interception from Patrick Johnson. (Eagles 34 - Bengals 17)
- The Bengals add a field goal of their own as Evan McPherson hit from 51 yards. The Bengals possession was set up by an interception. (Eagles 34 - Bengals 20)
- The Bengals make it a one possession game with 12-yard touchdown pass from Desmond Ridder to Tanner Hudson. (Eagles 34 - Bengals 27)
Step onto the field for the Eagles' preseason opener against the Bengals.
RB ShunDerrick Powell
QB Tanner McKee
WR Ainias Smith
RB Will Shipley
WR Jahan Dotson
QB Tanner McKee
Philadelphia Eagles Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman
QB Kyle McCord
CB Quinyon Mitchell
CB Jakorian Bennett
S Reed Blankenship and TE Dallas Goedert
DT Joe Evans
QB Tanner McKee
CB Eli Ricks
WR Johnny Wilson
OL Matt Pryor
WR Johnny Wilson
RB A.J. Dillon
T Myles Hinton
WR Darius Cooper
WR Ainias Smith
OLB Joshua Uche
K Jake Elliott and P Braden Mann
DT Jalen Carter
WR Ainias Smith
WR Taylor Morin
OLB Patrick Johnson
Statistical Breakdown
Offensive Stats
| Eagles | Bengals | |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Leader | Tanner McKee (20-of-25, 252 yards, 2 TDs) | Joe Burrow (9-of-10, 123 yards, 2 TDs) |
| Receiving Leader | Darius Cooper (6 catches, 82 yards, 1 TD) | Ja'Marr Chase (4 catches, 77 yards, 1 TD) |
| Rushing Leader | Will Shipley (7 carries, 48 yards) | Tahj Brooks (10 carries, 26 yards) |
Defensive Stats
| Eagles | Bengals | |
|---|---|---|
| Sacks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers Forced | 1 | 1 |
Team Stats
| Eagles | Bengals | |
|---|---|---|
| Time of Possession | 32:56 | 27:04 |
| Total Yards | 325 | 432 |
| Penalties | 10 for 80 yards | 8 for 68 yards |
| 3rd Down Efficiency | 3-for-12 | 3-for-15 |
| 1st Downs | 23 | 19 |
Standouts
QB Tanner McKee
McKee balled out Thursday night, going 20-of-25 for 252 passing yards and three total touchdowns (two passing and one rushing). McKee is entrenched as QB2 and has been terrific all offseason.
WR Darius Cooper
Cooper led the Eagles with 82 receiving yards and six catches. The undrafted wide receiver from Tarleton State hauled in a 20-yard touchdown and made a couple of grabs in traffic, including one to convert a fourth down.
OLB Patrick Johnson
Johnson had the game's only turnover, tipping a pass to himself for an interception which he returned 16 yards. Johnson loves making big plays in preseason openers as he had a game-changing strip sack against the Ravens last year.
DT Ty Robinson
Robinson had a stunt move to get the first sack of the game and came close to another one in the fourth quarter. Robinson impressed in his NFL debut.
WR Johnny Wilson
Wilson brought in two jumps balls from McKee and caught a perfect back shoulder pass. He finished with 73 yards on three catches.
WR Ainias Smith
Smith caught a 6-yard touchdown and immediately followed it up with a 46-yard punt return to set up another Eagles touchdown.
Up Next
The Eagles return to the practice field on Saturday at 10 AM and Philadelphia has its public practice on Sunday at 6 PM. The Eagles' next preseason game is on Saturday at 1 PM against the Cleveland Browns. The Eagles will have two joint practices with the Browns prior to the game.
— Written by Matt Ryan
