The Philadelphia Eagles hit the field on Sunday for an intense and competitive practice session that lasted nearly two hours. The majority of the practice was dedicated to 11-on-11 team drills that simulated in-game scenarios, providing valuable experience for the players.
Not only were the players putting in the work, but the coaches were actively involved as well. Coordinators and position coaches were strategically placed on the balcony of the NovaCare practice facility, calling plays and overseeing the action. This was no scripted practice – frustrations ran high as offensive players like DeVonta Smith and Landon Dickerson faced the challenges of dynamic, real-time situations.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the 41 plays executed by the first-team offense led by quarterback Jalen Hurts during Sunday’s practice:
11 on 11 at own 30-yard line
1. A play-action pass connects with DeVonta Smith for a promising gain.
2. Saquon Barkley carries the ball for a few yards, showcasing his skills without live tackling.
3. Hurts faces pressure and opts to throw the ball away.
4. Barkley is stopped at the line of scrimmage by Jalen Carter.
5. A pass to Barkley results in a modest gain.
6. Another successful run by Barkley moves the chains.
7. Hurts finds Dallas Goedert for a significant gain down the left sideline.
8. A screen pass to A.J. Brown gains positive yardage.
9. Hurts scrambles but fails to find an open target, throwing the ball away.
10. Pressure forces Hurts into a coverage sack, with Brandon Graham in close proximity.
11 on 11 at the 50-yard line
11. Goedert narrowly misses a catch on the right sideline.
12. An error by Hurts leads to a fumble behind the line of scrimmage.
13. Hurts faces pressure but manages to complete a pass to Smith.
14. Barkley recovers a fumbled shotgun snap in a heads-up play.
15. A pass to Smith is broken up by Nakobe Dean.
16. An incomplete pass intended for Brown over the middle.
11 on 11 at own 8-yard line
17. Smith makes another catch for a short gain.
18. Goedert secures a first down catch on the right side.
19. Barkley advances the ball for a few yards.
20. Hurts delivers a beautiful pass to Smith for a considerable gain down the left sideline.
21. Goedert makes a quick catch for positive yardage.
22. Hurts scrambles for a first down under pressure.
23. Barkley gains yards on a delayed handoff.
24. Hurts dumps the ball off to Barkley under pressure.
25. Zack Baun records a “sack” as the defensive line dominates the play.
26. An incomplete pass intended for Smith is broken up by Darius Slay.
27. Hurts throws incomplete to Goedert on the left sideline.
28. Graham applies pressure, prompting Hurts to dump the ball off.
11 on 11 from opponent 20-yard line
29. Barkley picks up yards between the tackles.
30. Pressure results in a quick “sack” from Carter and Jordan Davis.
31. Hurts attempts a fade pass to Brown in the red zone, incomplete with tight coverage from Slay.
32. Goedert advances close to the end zone on the right sideline.
33. Hurts scores a touchdown with a run on an option play.
11 on 11 at own 35-yard line, “end of game” scenario
34. Barkley catches in the flat for a short gain.
35. Hurts faces a clear “sack”.
36. Smith makes a dynamic catch in the middle of the field.
37. A sideline pass finds Brown for a significant gain.
38. Barkley secures a catch for an eight-yard gain.
39. Hurts scrambles for additional yards on a broken play.
40. Hurts overthrows Brown in the end zone.
41. A final play with uncertainty – either a sack or an incomplete pass to Smith in the end zone, leaving the offense unsatisfied.
Despite some challenges, Hurts displayed significant potential with impressive throws, a touchdown run, and valuable experience gained from a competitive practice session. Stay tuned for more updates!
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