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Glenn Erby

Studs and duds from Eagles 34-31 win over Commanders in Week 4

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Jalen Hurts threw for 319 yards, connecting with A.J. Brown for two touchdowns, and Jake Elliott kicked a 54-yard field goal in overtime to lift Philadelphia to a 34-31 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday for its second straight 4-0 start.

With preparation for the Rams underway, here are the studs and duds from the Week 4 win.

Stud-- Jalen Hurts

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Hurts was 25 of 37 passing for 319 yards, and two passing touchdowns.

Stud -- D'Andre Swift

Oct 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back D’Andre Swift (0) avoids tackle by Washington Commanders linebacker Jamin Davis (52) in overtime at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Swift had 14 carries for 56 yards (4.0 avg), with another rushing touchdown.

Stud -- A.J. Brown

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Brown had nine catches, for 175 yards, and two touchdowns in the win.

Dud --Dallas Goedert

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 01: Kamren Curl #31 of the Washington Commanders tackles Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 01, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Goedert had two catches, for 25 yards on 4 targets in another underwhelming performance.

Whether it’s the defensive gameplan, or not enough footballs to go around, Philadelphia has to get Goedert invovlved.

Stud -- DeVonta Smith

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Smith finished Sunday’s win with seven catches, for 78 yards.

Stud -- Sua Opeta

(AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

Opeta played 47 snaps in relief of an injured Cam Jurgens and finished with a solid outing.

Dud -- Derek Barnett

(AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Barnett logged 18 snaps and was a non-factor in Sunday’s win.

Stud -- Josh Sweat

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Josh Sweat led the unit with 5 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss and 1 QB hit.

Dud --Kenneth Gainwell

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Gainwell logged 27 snaps in the win, logging 4 carries for 14 yards, and two receptions for 7 yards, as D’Andre Swift has become the No. 1 option.

Stud -- Zach Cunningham

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Zach Cunningham led all players with 13 tackles.

Stud --Nicholas Morrow

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Nicholas Morrow had 11 tackles, three sacks, three tackles for loss, and three quarterback hits on the day.

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