Eagles defense dominates in Buffalo
The Eagles’ defense pitched a shutout for the first 54 minutes before the Bills got some momentum late. Despite the run from Buffalo, Philadelphia’s defense iced the game by holding the Bills on a potential game-winning two-point conversion attempt.
It was an elite showing from Vic Fangio’s unit as the Eagles held the Bills to their lowest scoring output of the season.
“This was a good test for us as a team because it’s just about building confidence and building that togetherness like we talk about all the time,” defensive end Brandon Graham said. “This was good how everybody got tight at the end and made a play.
“… I’m just proud of the guys, just hoping that we continue to keep staying focused like we’re doing and don’t take anything for granted and just keep making plays because any given moment it could be anybody.”
The Eagles got after reigning MVP Josh Allen all night, sacking him five times. Jalyx Hunt got to him twice, and Jaelan Phillips had one of the biggest plays of the game, forcing a fumble on Allen that was recovered way downfield by rookie Jihaad Campbell.
“It just shows the grit, the tenacity, and the fight that we have within all of us, just working together and just being out there on the battlefield and knowing that we all we got, we all we need,” he said.
While the Eagles’ defense gave up some plays late, they were more impressive grabs and designs from Buffalo than mistakes by Philadelphia. Even though the Bills made it a nail-biter, the Eagles’ defense closed things out and continues to be one of the best units in the entire NFL.