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7 instant reactions to Eagles' thrilling win over the Titans in Week 2

We survived!
ByAnthony Miller
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

The Philadelphia Eagles made it tough on themselves, but Jalen Hurts threw an incredible touchdown pass to Darius Cooper with nine seconds left to win 24-20 over the Tennessee Titans.

Hurts wasn't perfect, but made the play when his team needed to and got a massive win over the Titans. The defense was up and down as well, but also made the stop when they needed to.

Here's a look at some instant reactions to the game for the Eagles and how they looked.

Instant reactions to the Eagles and Titans Week 2 showdown

Darius Cooper is the man

Cooper made two great catches in the game, including the game-winning score with nine seconds left in the game. He deserved that touchdown after all the work he did on special teams and being a training camp star. What an awesome moment for him.

Jalen Hurts carried this offense throughout the game (and got it done when he needed to.

With Barkley injured, Hurts carried this offense throughout the game and proved to Jeffery Simmons that he can "be a quarterback"...at times. Hurts finished the game 264 yards and two touchdowns and two interceptions and 16 rushing yards. It wasn't perfect, but Hurts was about as clutch as he could have been.

Eagles' running game was...okay at best without Saquon Barkley (but not much better with him)

Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley stepped in for Barkley, and they did okay- nothing great. They finished with a combined stat line of 57 yards on 20 carries and a Bigsby touchdown. Barkley returned in the game, finishing with four carries for nine yards. Overall, the passing game carried the running game for most of the contest.

Dontayvion Wicks is exceeding the WR2 role Eagles needed him to be

Wicks continues his Week 1 success with another great game in Tennessee. He finished the contest with five receptions for 74 yards. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is looking more and more like a genius for trading for Wicks in the offseason.

Jihaad Campbell was all over the field for the Eagles

Campbell had a really good game - one of his better performances this season and in his career. He racked up eight tackles and was a defensive focal point. It shows Campbell is learning a thing or two from Zack Baun at linebacker, and both look like they could be a long-term tag team at the position.

Eagles' second half on offense was more of the same problems

This Eagles offense self-destructs in the second half, and it honestly makes zero sense. They had 13 plays for five yards in their first three drives in the second half. Philly has got to figure out how to get off to a faster start, or it's going to hurt them later in the season.

Read more: Eagles fans' rooting guide on who to cheer for during Week 2 of 2026 season

DeVonta Smith looks like a WR1 with the Eagles

Despite a lackluster offense, Smith still looks like a strong WR1 for the Eagles. He finished the game with 10 catches for 117 yards and one touchdown, with multiple clutch catches on the final drive. Things might be inconsistent for the offense right now, but Smith still looks really good.

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