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Glenn Erby

Eagles snap count vs. Texans: Breakdown, observations from Week 9

The Eagles are 8-0 for the first time in franchise history and still the NFL’s only undefeated team after a 29-17 win over a tough Houston Texans squad.

Philadelphia allowed 139 yards rushing to rookie running back Dameon Pierce, but the Eagles defense was able to hold Houston to two early touchdowns before pulling away.

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QB

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Jalen Hurts 65 snaps

RB

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Miles Sanders 42 snaps
Kenneth Gainwell 18 snaps
Boston Scott 5 snaps

Sanders had another outstanding performance, carrying the ball 17 times for 93 yards and a touchdown, while Kenneth Gainwell had four carries for 22 yards and his own rushing touchdown.

WR

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DeVonta Smith 58 snaps
A.J. Brown 56 snaps
Quez Watkins 35 snaps
Zach Pascal 20 snaps
Britain Covey 1 snap

Brown led Eagles receivers with eight catches for 59 yards and another touchdown, while Quez Watkins had two catches on the night.

TE

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Dallas Goedert 59 snaps
Jack Stoll 23 snaps
Grant Calcaterra 7 snaps

Goedert had a monster game, logging eight catches for 100 yards and one touchdown.

OL

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Jordan Mailata 65 snaps
Landon Dickerson 65 snaps
Jason Kelce 65 snaps
Isaac Seumalo 65 snaps
Lane Johnson 65 snaps
Cam Jurgens 1 snap

Texans pass rusher Jerry Hughes dominated the Eagles with five tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss, and two quarterback hits.

Landon Dickerson was dominant on Thursday night, as he allowed just one pressure across 33 pass-blocking snaps, while Kelce led the group with an 80.0-plus overall grade after allowing zero pressures in the game per PFF.

DL

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Fletcher Cox 42 snaps
Javon Hargrave 41 snaps
Josh Sweat 35 snaps
Marlon Tuipulotu 26 snaps
Milton Williams 24 snaps
Brandon Graham 23 snaps
Marvin Wilson 19 snaps

Fletcher Cox led all the defensive linemen in snaps with Jordan Davis out, while Marlon Tuipulotu saw a season-high 26 snaps.

The Eagles were gashed up front without Davis, and this group will be something to watch going forward as future opponents look for away to defeat Philadelphia.

LB

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T.J. Edwards 56 snaps
Kyzir White 53 snaps
Haason Reddick 41 snaps
Patrick Johnson 14 snaps
Robert Quinn 7 snaps
Nakobe Dean 1 snap

T.J. Edwards and Kyzir White had seven tackles, while Robert Quinn only played seven snaps.

DB

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Marcus Epps 60 snaps
James Bradberry 59 snaps
C.J. Gardner-Johnson 59 snaps
Darius Slay 59 snaps
Avonte Maddox 29 snaps
K’Von Wallace 12 snaps

Slay was dominant once again, not allowing a catch on two targets, while James Bradberry and C.J. Gardner-Johnson both logged interceptions.

With Houston playing more, two wide receivers, and two tight end sets, Avonte Maddox saw a season-low 29 snaps, while K’Von Wallace saw 12 snaps as an extra safety in the nickel.

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