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NFL Fines Eagles LB for Fumble-Inducing Hit That Tom Brady, Refs Deemed 'Clean'

Oren Burks tallied three tackles in the Eagles' 22–10 win over the Packers in the wild-card round. | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Oren Burks began Philadelphia's playoff run in the best way possible last Sunday, forcing a fumble on the opening kickoff of the Eagles' 22–10 win over the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round.

Burks, sprinting down the field, punished Packers return man Keisean Nixon with a big hit to spring the ball loose. No flag was thrown, handing the ball to quarterback Jalen Hurts and the Eagles' offense for the first time. Fox Sports analyst Tom Brady gave Burks's hit rave reviews on the broadcast, too.

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