Number Birds: A Statistical Review of Week 2
It’s time to take a closer look at the most interesting numbers from the Philadelphia Eagles in their 24-20 victory over the Tennessee Titans. In the latest installment of my weekly series, Number Birds, I’ll utilize statistics from several platforms — including SūmerSports, NFL Next Gen Stats and Pro Football Focus. Here’s the second edition of Number Birds, a statistical review of Week 2.
Offense
The Good
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts orchestrated another fourth-quarter comeback win. It was Hurts’ eighth fourth-quarter comeback win since 2023, which is second-best in the NFL behind Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love (9).
Hurts had nine total third-down conversions, the most that he’s ever had in any NFL game.
Hurts converted three third-downs of 11 or more yards to gain, which is also the most that he’s ever had in any NFL game.
Hurts has been credited with 10 “impact plays” by SūmerSports, which is second-best among quarterbacks, only behind New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough (11). They define an impact play as “when a player meaningfully outperforms the historical expectation for their specific assignment on a play.”
Hurts was incredibly efficient over the middle of the field, between the numbers. He completed 10 of his 13 pass attempts to the center of the field for 111 yards and one touchdown.
Philadelphia’s passing game thrived when the team didn’t utilize play action. Hurts completed 22 of his 29 passes (75.9%) for 233 yards (8.0 yards per attempt) on passes without play action.
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith dominated the target share in Week 2, and rightfully so. Smith was targeted on 31.7% of his routes and proved that he’s a legitimate WR1 with 10 receptions for 117 yards and one touchdown.
Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks has quickly grown into one of Hurts’ favorite targets. Wicks was targeted on six of his 28 snaps (21.4%) as a pass catcher. Despite dropping one pass, Hurts had a passer rating of 118.1 when targeting Wicks.
After playing just eight offensive snaps in Week 1, Eagles WR Darius Cooper saw his role increase drastically against the Titans. Cooper played 31 snaps and hauled in the game-winning touchdown from Hurts. He also had a key 23-yard catch and run where he forced a missed tackle.
Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson was easily the best offensive lineman for Philadelphia in Week 2, as he allowed just one total pressure, although he was penalized once as well.
The Bad
The Eagles asked Cam Jurgens to move to left guard and he struggled in his first start at the position. Jurgens allowed three total pressures, including one sack. He was also penalized once in what will hopefully be his worst game ever at the position, as he continues to get used to it.
Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata also struggled, yet he was sometimes forced to make up for Jurgens’ mistakes. Mailata also allowed three total pressures, including one QB hit.
Philadelphia’s run game was non-existent as the team’s running backs recorded 24 carries for just 66 yards (2.75 yards per carry).
Eagles RB Tank Bigsby is averaging 2.6 yards per carry in 2026, 47th in the NFL, among players that qualify this season.
The Titans generated 14 total pressures and three sacks with just a four-man rush.
The Eagles need to throw away the entire screen game and passing attempts behind the line of scrimmage. Hurts attempted four screen passes and those plays gained -4 yards combined.
Seven running backs have gained negative yards before contact this season. Only two of those seven players have 10 or more carries. Both of those players are on the Eagles: Saquon Barkley (-5) and Tank Bigsby (-2).
Defense
The Good
Despite nursing an injured wrist, Eagles IDL Jalen Carter made an impact with three total pressures and a key, late-game sack in the red zone.
Eagles All-Pro CB Quinyon Mitchell was elite in coverage once again, as he allowed two receptions on four targets for just 16 yards.
Eagles CB Riq Woolen matched Mitchell’s level of play, as he also allowed just two receptions on four targets for 21 yards.
Eagles All-Pro CB Cooper DeJean bounced back after a rough showing in Week 1, as he allowed just one reception on one target for five yards.
Eagles EDGE Jalyx Hunt matched the team-high with three total pressures, yet you’d like to see Hunt be able to finish plays as a pass rusher.
The Bad
After missed tackles plagued the Eagles defense in Week 1, they were an issue once again, as Eagles IDL Moro Ojomo and Carter combined to miss three tackles against the Titans.
The missed tackles along the defensive front trickled down to everyone else, as Eagles LB Zack Baun and Hunt combined to miss three tackles.
The worst of all may have been the tackling effort (or lack thereof) from Eagles safeties Andrew Mukuba and Marcus Epps. They each missed three tackles and took poor angles all game long.
Philadelphia’s starting LB duo of Jihaad Campbell and Baun was picked apart in coverage. They combined to allow eight receptions on eight targets for 104 yards, a passer rating of 118.8.
The Eagles have recorded just three sacks through the team’s first two games. That’s tied for third-worst among teams that have played two games this season. Only the Dallas Cowboys (2) and the Miami Dolphins (0) have less sacks.
Special Teams
The Good
Eagles K Jake Elliott continued his perfect start to the regular season. Elliott made a 58-yards field goal and nailed all three of his extra point kicks.
Elliott also showcased a nifty change on kickoffs, which the broadcast highlighted, where Eagles P Braden Mann was brought on as an extra player to hold the football at a weird angle.
Mann also continued his hot start to the regular season, as he placed both of his punts inside the 20-yards line for an average of 55 yards per punt.
The Bad
Eagles LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr. had one missed tackle but he made up for it with two more tackles on special teams.