How to explain it, that in the fifth game of this regular season the offensive just, well, dominated. Clicked. Overpowered the New Orleans Saints in the Eagles' 39-17 win on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.
After four weeks of wondering just what in the heck was going on at the line of scrimmage, the offensive line had its say against the Saints. A statement? Maybe. We'll see how the Eagles handle success next Monday night when the NFC East rival New York Giants come to town. For now, we focus on what the offensive line did on a day when the Eagles piled up 519 total yards, 34 first downs and 39 points when they could have scored another 21 or so points had quarterback Sam Bradford not had some early giveaway moments in the red zone and the Eagles missed on two fourth-down attempts in the first half.
The line, ladies and gentlemen, won this football game for the Eagles and made it look easy.
"We knew how important this game was and we had a great week of preparation and it showed," center Jason Kelce said. "We wanted to make sure we had all of our details down, our footwork and we know how to hit the blocks. Really, the biggest difference in today's game was the offensive line executing. We gave Sam time to throw for the most part and we gave the backs room to make plays.
"If we do that, it's going to be very, very hard for any defense to stop us."
Having a full starting five for the second straight week helped, too. Left tackle Jason Peters was limited in practice for the early part of the week but came on late and played the whole game. He had his most dominating performance of the season. Same for right tackle Lane Johnson, who shrugged off a knee injury to help the Eagles ring up a season-best 186 rushing yards to aid Bradford's 333 passing yards.
The Eagles returned home to face the Saints in Week 5 of the regular season. View the full gallery here...
![Not stopping DE Fletcher Cox](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/n5stzib7kihitvvh5ymf.jpg)
Not stopping DE Fletcher Cox
![QB Sam Bradford finds his man](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/noqhmf8c26k7nsqenx9g.jpg)
QB Sam Bradford finds his man
![The lasers fall on RB Ryan Mathews](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/zwdtvkh7xmvxi0gcepdx.jpg)
The lasers fall on RB Ryan Mathews
![RB Ryan Mathews beats the defense](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/kyyzciixycq1abjwnvke.jpg)
RB Ryan Mathews beats the defense
![Thanking our amazing staff members!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/unejd9ad5sfxqtnkhknp.jpg)
Thanking our amazing staff members!
![Going for the ball](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/dcxvp0lmeq7qgnukhy00.jpg)
Going for the ball
![TE Zach Ertz gets the edge](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/dtpc2gaex0fatx8h0sqy.jpg)
TE Zach Ertz gets the edge
![Checking out the new hardware](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/kb0u5wr1l07curoghf5a.jpg)
Checking out the new hardware
![Touchdown!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/vu3qmbghorygppn6lqd2.jpg)
Touchdown!
![The kick](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/gncu9ztgxfozknci0bg6.jpg)
The kick
![The Gameday Staff jersey](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/b5ypnrdvlbpzteknrjeg.jpg)
The Gameday Staff jersey
![Free face painting in HeadHouse Plaza!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ngrfbbpeopihpqyhwpgv.jpg)
Free face painting in HeadHouse Plaza!
![Getting new Eagles art](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/kwcoasosewuvhprbnosu.jpg)
Getting new Eagles art
![EaglesTBC wood sculpture](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/d4a99azqhsdztbuh4565.jpg)
EaglesTBC wood sculpture
![Tackling Breast Cancer! #EaglesTBC](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/khjjvc19jmptfb8isnde.jpg)
Tackling Breast Cancer! #EaglesTBC
![Crazy In Stereo rocking out in HeadHouse Plaza!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/lwghyy1ntagiblmkqfj0.jpg)
Crazy In Stereo rocking out in HeadHouse Plaza!
![Enjoying pregame on the sidelines](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/jnrkztfomhzrdr234bqn.jpg)
Enjoying pregame on the sidelines
![Habits Reflect the Mission](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/buipbyr4elwrvdprhp8x.jpg)
Habits Reflect the Mission
![Ready to Tackle Breast Cancer #EaglesTBC](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/mfabdnudv5stm7qnziii.jpg)
Ready to Tackle Breast Cancer #EaglesTBC
![QB Sam Bradford warms up](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/oovl9soxhrvvnu3xoqu7.jpg)
QB Sam Bradford warms up
![Rise and Shine!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/gays3wlaqglu0owpbqek.jpg)
Rise and Shine!
![S Malcolm Jenkins gets everyone fired up](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/c50wnv9lqh6khklurd1y.jpg)
S Malcolm Jenkins gets everyone fired up
![It's time!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ui8oxjmdb2rpjgs8cozk.jpg)
It's time!
![Heading to the locker room after pregame](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/pnybr3iytgcsozefxx2u.jpg)
Heading to the locker room after pregame
![A toss to TE Trey Burton](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/w8sgtdgzvmp3ceyevcwf.jpg)
A toss to TE Trey Burton
![A pass to WR Jordan Matthews](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/s8jvudwoiydiilyoydnv.jpg)
A pass to WR Jordan Matthews
![K Caleb Sturgis leads the way](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/oppc1c8r5rr9jsvir0ky.jpg)
K Caleb Sturgis leads the way
![Before the lights...](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/vkrdqbk7vkdiojlelo9u.jpg)
Before the lights...
![CB Byron Maxwell makes his way to the field](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ldi4r3klrj8kxyg8xfeo.jpg)
CB Byron Maxwell makes his way to the field
![It's time to work!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/xpjjnpaoghjv2tcqexgp.jpg)
It's time to work!
![WR Riley Cooper warms up](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/bwbhaqo71qbcsd3phiqg.jpg)
WR Riley Cooper warms up
![Ts Allen Barbre and Jason Peters make the block](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/qzusy8moaagninolpp4j.jpg)
Ts Allen Barbre and Jason Peters make the block
![The pass from QB Sam Bradford](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/o792pagxvy4kswgxbx2n.jpg)
The pass from QB Sam Bradford
![TE Brent Celek warms up](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/hn7sn8dkrtcmolzigru7.jpg)
TE Brent Celek warms up
![QB Stephen Morris throws a few passes](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/zhxbjh7a2rywe1wakbft.jpg)
QB Stephen Morris throws a few passes
![Offensive Coordinator Pat Shurmur talks to players during pregame](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/vvwwtsiisbphsqzxtr23.jpg)
Offensive Coordinator Pat Shurmur talks to players during pregame
![QB Sam Bradford gets ready for the game](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/w1tq8bzeww4zyr87lv7p.jpg)
QB Sam Bradford gets ready for the game
![RB DeMarco Murray prepares to face the Saints](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/k2fdhvrr3scyx83qz7xf.jpg)
RB DeMarco Murray prepares to face the Saints
![QB Sam Bradford](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/kqchi3mgfcwsy6xig2ws.jpg)
QB Sam Bradford
![RB Darren Sproles makes his run](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/fyemuseeahmqc7fuxd36.jpg)
RB Darren Sproles makes his run
![RB Darren Sproles during pregame](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/huegpq2ey4och1hwm4lm.jpg)
RB Darren Sproles during pregame
![RB DeMarco Murray on the carry](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/jucrv2p3qz03lgzlkgav.jpg)
RB DeMarco Murray on the carry
![RB DeMarco Murray runs the ball](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/tblkfjggxbg6g2wl0wig.jpg)
RB DeMarco Murray runs the ball
![C/G Josh Andrew during pregame](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/dkmjsafi4dhai71t8zgk.jpg)
C/G Josh Andrew during pregame
![Signing the jersey](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/wyodgmppt34gzgcc77ch.jpg)
Signing the jersey
![Running Back Coach Duce Staley is excited for the game](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/kybepaqaxsfi9whiyzub.jpg)
Running Back Coach Duce Staley is excited for the game
![Catching up with the Saints](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/zmbofnfcbjwws2jnh0pn.jpg)
Catching up with the Saints
![Head Coaches Chip Kelly and Sean Payton talk during pregame](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/fhbnz8b33dy1qvqwh6qp.jpg)
Head Coaches Chip Kelly and Sean Payton talk during pregame
![The coaches watch practice](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/novn0cm6m0ebdgtb1wii.jpg)
The coaches watch practice
![DT Bennie Logan sacks Saints QB Drew Brees](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ide7kaph8uulufhjjnmr.jpg)
DT Bennie Logan sacks Saints QB Drew Brees
![Celebrating the sack!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/n9dqtconoeebhxqopx99.jpg)
Celebrating the sack!
![Enjoying the #EaglesTBC game!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/usbdyu1ckqzzy4mgubw0.jpg)
Enjoying the #EaglesTBC game!
![RB Ryan Mathews beats the tackle](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/crma0jhs87dig6nq8jo3.jpg)
RB Ryan Mathews beats the tackle
![RB DeMarco Murray stays on his feet](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/mwskm9qsd8ycjn5rzyur.jpg)
RB DeMarco Murray stays on his feet
![TE Brent Celek goes for the block](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/vf92eqsnw0uyxk78kpcy.jpg)
TE Brent Celek goes for the block
![Going for the pass](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/uralmc7aq7fhfvwgkenr.jpg)
Going for the pass
![T Lane Johnson protects on the snap](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/wywne5vnyfiitjnpi4gx.jpg)
T Lane Johnson protects on the snap
![C Julian Vandervelde hits the pads](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/nndtgiraufkastwmwbhi.jpg)
C Julian Vandervelde hits the pads
![RB Kenjon Barner wearing his #EaglesTBC gear during pregame](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/nteztfleanb1ifdosbya.jpg)
RB Kenjon Barner wearing his #EaglesTBC gear during pregame
![The speed](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/hsnni92ledg7znlagsmd.jpg)
The speed
![EaglesNation is the best!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/j2vgv3wex2dubs96okyn.jpg)
EaglesNation is the best!
![DE Fletcher Cox warms up](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/mfhtq5d9qelia7et6u5u.jpg)
DE Fletcher Cox warms up
![LB Connor Barwin takes off](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/lcno7ne0vpqa7vtwric2.jpg)
LB Connor Barwin takes off
![All smiles here!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/dt5nyfmb2dm3avizix4t.jpg)
All smiles here!
![Can't catch LB Bryan Braman](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/frzwltfjstccquwcv7y5.jpg)
Can't catch LB Bryan Braman
![DT Bennie Logan goes for Saints QB Drew Brees](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/f6qmtiqcwnvhr1gokx3n.jpg)
DT Bennie Logan goes for Saints QB Drew Brees
![The sack!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/uyppvm0q7qgau49ih1gx.jpg)
The sack!
![Trying to break the tackle](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ibzibjndk2c0lcspyov0.jpg)
Trying to break the tackle
![LB Connor Barwin pushes back](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/a0rzj2ygozktueuusu6o.jpg)
LB Connor Barwin pushes back
![QB Sam Bradford finds his receiver](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/bdu5fvqlftpskeqodwan.jpg)
QB Sam Bradford finds his receiver
![RB Darren Sproles does his thing](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/rx0ec8op8zghhxkocc93.jpg)
RB Darren Sproles does his thing
![The pass is in the air](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/oxal42e6jtzx3ffoemt2.jpg)
The pass is in the air
![The celebration](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/wctvd9afbswq0mml5a4x.jpg)
The celebration
![Celebrating WR Josh Huff's touchdown](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/oatkcwv40irggmdbgqxz.jpg)
Celebrating WR Josh Huff's touchdown
![RB DeMarco Murray Makes it to the sideline](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/otypqppp8jrcmbg6r2fh.jpg)
RB DeMarco Murray Makes it to the sideline
![WR Josh Huff flips into the endzone](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/jca9ckw1qq2jdcppkdlf.jpg)
WR Josh Huff flips into the endzone
![Admiring the new pin](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/j5wsqhsl3w8uokl7tlde.jpg)
Admiring the new pin
![FlyEaglesFly](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/dupkhgp17vsjz4lw4h8k.jpg)
FlyEaglesFly
![S Chris Maragos comes up on Special Teams](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/c8n5nbca9doj6jdfyvqo.jpg)
S Chris Maragos comes up on Special Teams
![DE Fletcher Cox gets the sack](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ccj7p2ypjq9lftn7krl4.jpg)
DE Fletcher Cox gets the sack
![The Eagles Drumline rocks the house!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/arloyrqyh9udqletg4bg.jpg)
The Eagles Drumline rocks the house!
![EaglesTBC drums!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/cg6xj3zvgerquwwbpyol.jpg)
EaglesTBC drums!
![WR Jordan Matthews controls the ball](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/renhnh9oqdotybqtcqpl.jpg)
WR Jordan Matthews controls the ball
![Dodging defenders](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/zmr36pn0lninaqx9slch.jpg)
Dodging defenders
![The defense stops New Orleans](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/mxeoewq8wkdqcigqqk6w.jpg)
The defense stops New Orleans
![Protection allows for the throw](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/orolyiemtguxxbxxitee.jpg)
Protection allows for the throw
![All smiles for WR Josh Huff](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/k3rgqj2a5wmgthpezavs.jpg)
All smiles for WR Josh Huff
![The moment before the touchdown...](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/iqtst9xfg3w2h8pmgudd.jpg)
The moment before the touchdown...
![QB Sam Bradford is dialed in](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/xigv45psurzhmsciaone.jpg)
QB Sam Bradford is dialed in
![RB DeMarco Murray tries to beat the Saints defenders](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/iegtekxfn8g43wy4zhbg.jpg)
RB DeMarco Murray tries to beat the Saints defenders
![SproleTrain](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/mtqtlecm2f2trh1okh7x.jpg)
SproleTrain
![RB DeMarco Murray attacks](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/uzgizdjyswv8znvyr1hr.jpg)
RB DeMarco Murray attacks
![TE Zach Ertz heads in the right direction](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/wsmawygb0pmunbyjjdmc.jpg)
TE Zach Ertz heads in the right direction
![DE Fletcher Cox celebrates another sack](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/hohrurzo3nnesfj4cpxi.jpg)
DE Fletcher Cox celebrates another sack
![An amazing stop by S Malcolm Jenkins](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/pcmwyehxds1gw1f5bmwr.jpg)
An amazing stop by S Malcolm Jenkins
![K Caleb Sturgis and LS Jon Dorenbos celebrate the extra point](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/zssdxyfdziwkyxrubn33.jpg)
K Caleb Sturgis and LS Jon Dorenbos celebrate the extra point
![Honoring our Gameday Staff members who have been with us for 10 years!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/cfkps6w9qqxeel8mjcom.jpg)
Honoring our Gameday Staff members who have been with us for 10 years!
![The Drumline entertaining](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/mxhnjdlfwkvk1ksdcmhy.jpg)
The Drumline entertaining
![The defense swarms](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/s9upy5ykftx8j2b0pbdv.jpg)
The defense swarms
![Drums of Thunder performs at halftime](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ecw5jiyfdcpqztrjfufx.jpg)
Drums of Thunder performs at halftime
![Together We Fight](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/a7ahn2m7wzfwx1qobcyb.jpg)
Together We Fight
![EaglesTBC Drumline](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/zu6eelrpxejmjavzyv1t.jpg)
EaglesTBC Drumline
![RB Ryan Mathews finds the endzone](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ezsly4kardmvwxt0hutl.jpg)
RB Ryan Mathews finds the endzone
![Eyes on the prize](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/psrjtg76qkthbzmuyxwu.jpg)
Eyes on the prize
![Fumble!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/w99tjrysh7uu8nlu9iwp.jpg)
Fumble!
![DE Fletcher Cox pokes the ball loose](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/c5wbnxlzhoh1uscyqirh.jpg)
DE Fletcher Cox pokes the ball loose
![WR Josh Huff flips into the endzone](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ed6x1z891dhyems0lxzh.jpg)
WR Josh Huff flips into the endzone
![Soaring](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/d3ybmgdgptbkivji1qa0.jpg)
Soaring
![RB DeMarco Murray changes direction](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ezaqmbwvfy8zqs0gijbo.jpg)
RB DeMarco Murray changes direction
![TE Brent Celek flies through the defense](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/f3gelpfu5ava9ijbbqnq.jpg)
TE Brent Celek flies through the defense
![WR Jordan Matthews braces for the tackle](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/whysd9pxcn5mlbhgbweg.jpg)
WR Jordan Matthews braces for the tackle
![WR Josh Huff is a happy man](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/fosxf9vzdvlsurdt6xyw.jpg)
WR Josh Huff is a happy man
![Three cheers for WR Josh Huff!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/qvhuxta2yb3vcewkvvet.jpg)
Three cheers for WR Josh Huff!
![Rocking out!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/nbhswz61qupwa0hj8f4y.jpg)
Rocking out!
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Young musicians
![TE Brent Celek scores!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/bm9fevb07qtvam05xoiy.jpg)
TE Brent Celek scores!
![Touchdown celebrations](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/e7ybd8gxnj2xczbsyo7p.jpg)
Touchdown celebrations
![QB Sam Bradford makes the call](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/dtxttatpspldjahrhjlv.jpg)
QB Sam Bradford makes the call
![T Jason Peters puts up the block](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/uxxe2puujmenmtn1n6jp.jpg)
T Jason Peters puts up the block
![TE Zach Ertz charges forward](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/bqneyvrrbgjncgbxrceg.jpg)
TE Zach Ertz charges forward
![RB Ryan Mathews on the move](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/xiyweluanlra35cgguc0.jpg)
RB Ryan Mathews on the move
![EaglesTBC](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/u1kyxhfu5aov0oxbqvsp.jpg)
EaglesTBC
![How about that Drumline?!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/wfez0cadkenxxdsvxtvl.jpg)
How about that Drumline?!
![Pink drums for #EaglesTBC](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/s5vjclaktwm0wv3o4ncg.jpg)
Pink drums for #EaglesTBC
![LB Connor Barwin tries to block the pass](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/dujytwafhgs1hi3nwpfj.jpg)
LB Connor Barwin tries to block the pass
![Coming in for the landing](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/poeijb5swg9ym1fhsays.jpg)
Coming in for the landing
![RB DeMarco Murray dodges](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/rbxjnzr9dtmy0brlkdkl.jpg)
RB DeMarco Murray dodges
![WR Josh Huff protects the ball](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/iqficwgjel9uvdyw1jns.jpg)
WR Josh Huff protects the ball
![QB Sam Bradford gives instructions](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/r6nhccqtwnm9ok0xxyfs.jpg)
QB Sam Bradford gives instructions
![Two against one](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/v2wpne9naafrbkd1kiaw.jpg)
Two against one
![Full steam ahead!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/kl2ijzluxrqicugvntml.jpg)
Full steam ahead!
![The kick is good!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/fpehnlyxo67gh1hjwmpd.jpg)
The kick is good!
![K Caleb Sturgis in stride](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/m7jrbc0iv0doofucuwz4.jpg)
K Caleb Sturgis in stride
![RB Darren Sproles makes his move](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/v79ae4dkdne4hqrh1ngu.jpg)
RB Darren Sproles makes his move
![DE Cedric Thornton reaches for the tackle](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ssbi7l180p62s7wxhasx.jpg)
DE Cedric Thornton reaches for the tackle
![All hands on deck](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/sw2pavjew06jtytiql2z.jpg)
All hands on deck
![S Malcolm Jenkins is on fire](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/lxlvrgi3mhynoim8a2y2.jpg)
S Malcolm Jenkins is on fire
![WR Jordan Matthews defends](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/xygjh7qy8dpjlr9qwe45.jpg)
WR Jordan Matthews defends
![Fear DE Fletcher Cox](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/sukbqpmi9znnkaj0efxs.jpg)
Fear DE Fletcher Cox
![Fumble recovery for DE Fletcher Cox](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/b3cfvvlnhwdgadlusau0.jpg)
Fumble recovery for DE Fletcher Cox
![EaglesNation is loving it!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/qnx7irrioabwmkzatele.jpg)
EaglesNation is loving it!
![Head-to-head](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/de5nae3gcflj74bgrc55.jpg)
Head-to-head
![Trying to break the tackle](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/z8pamrj34axuk3ymwlvi.jpg)
Trying to break the tackle
![RB Ryan Mathews has arrived](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/qxljam3veqszjlpkxipn.jpg)
RB Ryan Mathews has arrived
![Touchdown celebrations all around!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/v0mz4y5akvaexggkt2t7.jpg)
Touchdown celebrations all around!
![Nothing like a fumble recovery to put a smile on your face](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/humk8s2yons8aqar0wpx.jpg)
Nothing like a fumble recovery to put a smile on your face
![LB Brandon Graham pushes back](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/pq76ngjsrakk6aul2eam.jpg)
LB Brandon Graham pushes back
![Having a great time with #EaglesNation!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/pha7ixw1yrsua9zgptto.jpg)
Having a great time with #EaglesNation!
![TE Brent Celek celebrates](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/fcvga14fxgjokhl6z6xz.jpg)
TE Brent Celek celebrates
![LB DeMeco Ryans forces the fumble](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ekeexz0qfztudh6krghx.jpg)
LB DeMeco Ryans forces the fumble
![DB Walter Thurmond intercepts the ball!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/tzufamrwk77vtbwvpmns.jpg)
DB Walter Thurmond intercepts the ball!
![Bleed Green](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/plellgvisi0kkq6c58h3.jpg)
Bleed Green
![Eagles Alum Sheldon Brown meets fans](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/vs2989g7bfdxwjyihglm.jpg)
Eagles Alum Sheldon Brown meets fans
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Sheldon Brown speaking to Eagles Season Ticket Members
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EaglesTBC ice sculptures
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Volunteers selling #EaglesTBC hats!
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EaglesTBC rally towels
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Volunteers handing out #EaglesTBC rally towels
How strong was the offense? Punter Donnie Jones kicked just once, for 50 yards, and the Eagles had 79 total offensive plays.
"The guys out there did a great job," offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur said. "We didn't really know until late in the week who was going to be able to play, but they pulled it together and really played well. You don't run for nearly 200 yards and pass for what Sam passed for without the runners having room and the passing game having time. You can't cheat this game. When the line plays well, it opens up everything for the entire offense."
The Eagles trailed 7-0 and only forged ahead 10-7 at halftime thanks to a big Fletcher Cox sack and forced fumble, and then the offense turned it on in the second half. Philadelphia scored points on each of its six second-half possessions -- three touchdowns and three field goals. It was impressive to watch and it was something the Eagles wanted to put together from the very start of the season.
"It's never perfect offensively," Shurmur said, "and what might get lost in the final score is that we had to fight back from some adverse situations early in the game, but that's what the guys did. We turned the ball over twice in the red zone and if a team doesn't stick together, those kinds of things might kill you. But our guys did a great job of sticking together until it clicked."
And when it clicked, it clicked big as the Eagles reached 2-3 with a key game against the New York Giants a week from Monday.
"I think we're starting to get some chemistry going," said Kelce of a line that included Allen Barbre at left guard and Matt Tobin at right guard. "I feel like everybody was dialed into the point. Usually, when everybody is dialed in like that, good things are going to happen.
"We didn't start that way, but we got into it. 'Not my man' was the mentality today. Just don't let your man make the play today.'
They carried out the plan and the results were eye opening. The next challenge is to keep it going when the Giants come to town.
Some other notes on the big win ...
- Really nice game by wide receiver Josh Huff, who caught four passes for 78 yards and his first NFL receiving touchdown. He opened the game with a 40-yard kickoff return to the 43-yard line and took it from there. Huff played with great confidence working a lot against the Saints' best cornerback, Keenan Lewis. Huff smartly wrapped the ball up with two arms after his catches, very mindful of some turnovers that marred his rookie season.
- Defensive end Fletcher Cox took full advantage of the absence of left tackle Terron Armstead and right guard Jahri Evans. Cox destroyed New Orleans with three quarterback sacks, two forced fumbles and a recovery. Cox has played at a high level all season and is an All-Pro-caliber player. He's just been outstanding these last few seasons. The Eagles did an excellent job stuffing the Saints in the run game. New Orleans gained 96 rushing yards on 21 attempts.
- Cornerback Byron Maxwell had his best game of the season. He was aggressive, confident and better with his technique. He finished with one pass defensed and a fumble recovery.
- Bradford got better and better as the game went along. He missed an open Riley Cooper on an out route in the end zone and threw an interception and threw behind Miles Austin on a stick route in the end zone. But then Bradford completed 12 of his next 13 passes in the third quarter and into the fourth period. He really looked good with that ample pocket time, and Bradford showed some nice mobility when he needed to escape the pocket. Bradford was 13-of-15 for 118 yards and a touchdown.
- The defense gave up a few too many big plays, but the Eagles forced four turnovers and limited New Orleans on the scoreboard. And isn't that all that really matters?
- An area to improve? The red zone offense had seven chances and scored just three touchdowns. The Eagles want to be a lot better than that.