CLEVELAND — Starting his route from the right slot, Eagles wide receiver Devon Allen lowered his helmet slightly and jetted upfield. The Olympic hurdler blew past the zone coverage deployed by the Browns, and within seconds, Allen completed his deep post route and then uncorked the top of the defense with the Browns safeties backwards.
After a few glances across the field, quarterback Reid Sinnett heaved the football toward the end zone. Sinnett connected beautifully with a streaking Allen, who secured the 55-yard touchdown reception with two hands. Allen celebrated by air hurdling his way through the end zone, while coach Nick Sirianni sprinted across the sideline in jubilation.
Allen’s go-ahead score gave the Eagles a 21-20 lead in the second half. The Eagles preserved the lead on their way to claiming their first victory of the preseason Sunday.
