Saquon Barkley led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 15-12 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, scoring two decisive fourth-quarter touchdowns, including a 65-yard breakaway run and a game-winning 4-yard rush with just over a minute left.
Philadelphia's defense came up big in the final minute when safety Reed Blankenship intercepted Derek Carr‘s pass, securing the win.
The Eagles defense effectively shut down a New Orleans offense that had been the NFL's highest-scoring unit through the first two weeks of the season.
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In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level data and snap counts from the game to give you an early look. Our expert graders have also nominated the standout player of the game, highlighting exceptional performance on the field.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Goedert was terrific in the Eagles win, hauling in 10 of his 11 catchable targets for a career-best 170 receiving yards. He set up the final score of the game with a 61-yard reception on a crossing route on a third-and-16.
The veteran tight end moved the chains five times, and 115 of his yards came after the catch. Four of his catches went for 15 yards or more — he was a key reason why the Eagles were able to emerge from this one with a win.
BOX SCORE
| Eagles | Saints | |
| Total points | 15 | 12 |
| Total offensive plays | 67 | 55 |
| Average EPA per play | 0.041 | -0.241 |
| Total net yards | 446 | 204 |
| Avg yards per play | 6.7 | 3.7 |
| Total first downs | 20 | 12 |
| Rushing first downs | 7 | 5 |
| Passing first downs | 12 | 7 |
| Penalty first downs | 1 | 0 |
| Third-down efficiency | 43% | 46% |
| Fourth-down efficiency | 17% | 0% |
| Possessions | 10 | 10 |
| Avg plays per drive | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| Avg yards per drive | 40.5 | 18.6 |
| Avg points per drive | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Red-zone possessions | 3 | 3 |
| Red-zone plays | 5 | 8 |
| Red-zone TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Red-zone FGs | 0 | 2 |
| Red-zone scoring efficiency | 33% | 100% |
SNAP COUNTS & PLAYER PARTICIPATION
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