Biggest Takeaways from Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 9 Win

November 9, 2015   ·   Andrew Kulp   ·   Jump to comments

The Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys delivered a classic befitting of their great rivalry on Sunday night, with the Birds pulling out a pivotal 33-27 overtime victory on the road. And if there was any lack of enthusiasm for the game from Philly's end, it should be erased now that they're right back in the thick of the hunt for the NFC East title.
The win bumps the Eagles back to .500, moving their record to 4-4 for the 2015 regular season. That puts them just one game back of first place in the division behind the New York Giants, over whom they already own a head-to-head win.
In other words, while defeating a Cowboys squad mired in the tailspin of a six-game losing streak and needing overtime to do it may not seem all that impressive, it certainly was pivotal. Plus, quality of opponent aside—and they're all tough games in the NFC East—there were a ton of positive takeaways from the game, particularly on offense.
Most importantly, the Eagles are in the ...

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