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Glenn Erby

What the Eagles are saying after 29-17 win over Texans on Thursday Night Football

The Eagles are 8-0 for the first time in franchise history after a 29-17 win over the Texans on Thursday night.

Jalen Hurts was 21-27 for 243 yards and two touchdowns, and Philadelphia Eagles overcame another deficit to roll past rebuilding Houston at NRG Stadium.

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Javon Hargrave led the team on defense with seven tackles, three sacks, three tackles for loss, and three quarterback hits.

Here’s what the Birds are saying ahead of a slight break.

Jalen Hurts

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The Eagles quarterback always talks about playing up to the standard, and Thursday night was no different.

Jalen Hurts

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Hurts won his 11th straight game as a starter in the NFL, and he did it in front of family at NRG Stadium.

Nick Sirianni

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The head coach was once again stunned by Houston’s road turnout and fan support.

Nick Sirianni

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Jeffrey Lurie is the owner of this team, and he received a game ball for the franchise’s first 8-0 start ever.

Miles Sanders

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The Eagles running back is having his best season as a pro.

Miles Sanders

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Philadelphia is undefeated and taking it one week at a time.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson

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The brash defensive back likes being 8-0.

Darius Slay

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One of the Eagles’ captains, Slay, is a significant reason for the success.

Lane Johnson

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NASA wasn’t the only show in town on Thursday.

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