The Eagles fell to the Cleveland Browns, 22-13, in Week 2 of the preseason. Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Kyle McCord split the snaps at quarterback for Philadelphia.
Here's what happened on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field:
First Quarter
- SACK! Jihaad Campbell gets right to Dillon Gabriel for a sack on the second play of the game. Campbell bursted right through the line on a blitz.
- The Browns take an early lead with a 4-yard touchdown run from Ahmani Marshall. Cleveland went 63 yards on 13 plays for the score. After the touchdown, a bad snap led to a missed extra point. (Browns 6 - Eagles 0)
Step onto the field for the Eagles' preseason game against the Bengals.
OLB Patrick Johnson
S Andrew Mukuba, LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr., OLB Joshua Uche, DT Joe Evans
S Andrew Mukuba
DT Ty Robinson
DT Jordan Davis
QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson
WR Johnny Wilson
CB Adoree Jackson
LB Jihaad Campbell
Head Coach Nick Sirianni
T/G Darian Kinnard
OLB Azeez Ojulari
CB Parry Nickerson
CB Parry Nickerson
OLB Patrick Johnson
QB Kyle McCord
DT Ty Robinson
QB Kyle McCord
CB Eli Ricks
Second Quarter
- PICK SIX! Andrew Mukuba comes up with a pick six of Dillon Gabriel, jumping a route and returning it 75 yards for the score. Just like that, the Eagles have the lead and Mukuba comes up with the biggest play of the preseason so far. (Eagles 7 - Browns 6)
- Azeez Ojulari comes up with a sack on third down, forcing the Browns to kick a field goal. (Browns 9 - Eagles 7)
- FUMBLE RECOVERY! Andrew Mukuba has a fumble recovery on a muffed handoff. It's Mukuba's second turnover of the game.
- TOUCHDOWN! Ainais Smith has his second touchdown of the preseason, bringing in a 9-yard pass from rookie quarterback Kyle McCord. The Eagles went 31 yards on seven plays for the score. After a roughing the passer penalty, the Eagles went for two but the attempt was unsuccessful. (Eagles 13 - Browns 9)
- The Browns cut into Philadelphia's lead with a 49-yard field goal. (Eagles 13 - Browns 12)
Third Quarter
- The Browns take the lead with a pick six. Dorian Thompson-Robinson was hit on the throw and the ball popped into the air and was intercepted. (Browns 19 - Eagles 13)
See what the Eagles are wearing ahead of their second preseason game.
TE Nick Muse and DT Jordan Davis
LB Jihaad Campbell
CB Eli Ricks and LB Zack Baun
OLB Josh Uche
TE Harrison Bryant
OLB Jalyx Hunt
TE Cameron Latu
OLB Patrick Johnson
DE Ogbo Okoronkwo
WR A.J. Brown
C/G Cam Jurgens
OT Kendall Lamm
RB Keilan Robinson
QB Kyle McCord
C/G Cam Jurgens
RB Will Shipley
OL Tyler Steen
DB Tariq Castro-Fields
WR Ainias Smith
RB Saquon Barkley
T Jordan Mailata and T Lane Johnson
Fourth Quarter
- The Browns make it a two possession game with a field goal. (Browns 22 - Eagles 13)
Statistical Breakdown
Offensive Stats
| Eagles | Browns | |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Leader | Kyle McCord (8-of-16, 47 yards, 1 TD) | Dillon Gabriel (13-of-18, 143 yards, 1 INT) |
| Receiving Leader | Ainias Smith (2 receptions, 19 yards, 1 TD) | Kaden Davis (3 receptions, 44 yards) |
| Rushing Leader | Montrell Johnson Jr. (6 carries, 20 yards) | Pierre Strong Jr. (13 carries, 89 yards) |
Defensive Stats
| Eagles | Browns | |
|---|---|---|
| Sacks | 3 | 1 |
| Turnovers Forced | 2 | 1 |
Team Stats
| Eagles | Browns | |
|---|---|---|
| Time of Possession | 24:03 | 35:57 |
| Total Yards | 88 | 331 |
| Penalties | 5 for 30 yards | 6 for 36 yards |
| 3rd Down Efficiency | 4-for-12 | 9-for-16 |
| 1st Downs | 8 | 15 |
Standouts
S Andrew Mukuba
Mukuba had the play of the game, jumping a pass for the interception and returning it 75-yard for the Eagles' first touchdown. Later in the half, Mukuba had a fumble recovery that set up another Eagles score. It was a memorable first game with the Birds for the second-round pick.
LB Jihaad Campbell
Campbell had his first sack of the preseason, shooting through the gap on a blitz. The first-round pick had four tackles while getting his first start with Philadelphia.
P Braden Mann
Mann had a beautiful 62-yard punt to the Cleveland 14-yard line. Mann had a long punt of 67 yards and averaged 52.3 yards across his seven punts.
LB Smael Mondon
Mondon had a strong second preseason game, blowing up a Browns series with back-to-back tackles near the line of scrimmage. The rookie kept plays in front of him and had some highlights on Saturday.
Up Next
The Eagles return to practice on Monday ahead of Friday's 7:30 PM preseason finale against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.
— Written by Matt Ryan
