The Eagles overcame a 14-point deficit and a 59-yard interception return for a touchdown from Jaguars safety Andre Cisco to finish the first half with a 20-14 lead.
Philadelphia withstood injuries to Darius Slay and Jordan Mailata.
At the same time, Jalen Hurts spread the ball to six different receivers as the Eagles found their footing after a sloppy start at rainy Lincoln Financial Field.
Here are seven takeaways from the first half.
Terrible first quarter
Philadelphia fell behind 14-0 in the first quarter after a Jalen Hurts interception was returned by Andre Cisco for a Jaguars touchdown.
Injuries piling up
Philadelphia lost Jordan Mailata to a shoulder injury and Darius Slay to a forearm injury early in the first quarter.
Linebacker Patrick Johnson left the ballgame in the second quarter with a head injury.
Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence has found some success with Slay out of the lineup.
Eagles rushing success in rainy conditions
The Eagles rushed for 112 yards on 25 carries in the first half, logging three touchdowns on the ground as well.
Philadelphia has the NFL’s top offensive line, the primary catalyst for success.
Eagles 2nd quarter explosion
Philadelphia doesn’t worry about falling behind early in games because they go on an offensive spurt at some point in the second quarter.
Philadelphia has scored 85 points (21.2 av) in the second quarter through four ball games this season.
Trevor Lawrence debut in Philly
Lawrence was poised during his Philadelphia debut, going 5 of 11 passing for 75 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions.
He’s improved dramatically under Doug Pederson.
Jamal Agnew sighting
Agnew had three catches for 42 yards and a touchdown in the first half, tormenting the Eagles secondary without Avonte Maddox and Darius Slay.
Random Notes
Foyesade Oluokun was dominant in the first half, posting nine tackles and three tackles for loss while leading the Jaguars’ defense.
Hurts was steady despite his pick-six, completing 10 of 15 throws for 127 yards and the one interception and one touchdown run to pull the Eagles to within 14-7 with 9:13 to go in the second quarter.
A.J. Brown had three catches for 62 yards, and tight end Dallas Goedert added catches three for 41 yards.
