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In a historic opening game for the NFL in Brazil, the Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Green Bay Packers 34-29, led by an impressive performance from Saquon Barkley in his debut with the Eagles. Barkley rushed for over 100 yards and scored three touchdowns, showcasing his potential in a revamped offense. Despite a shaky start, the Eagles managed to secure the win, while the Packers struggled with penalties and a new kicking situation, alongside an injury to quarterback Jordan Love.
- Saquon Barkley had a standout debut for the Eagles, scoring three touchdowns.
- Jordan Love struggled and suffered a lower leg injury during the game.
- The Packers' defense and special teams faced significant challenges.
Saquon Barkley | RB
Breakout
Week 1
1 receptions
1 targets
18 rec yards
1 rec TDs
20 carries
102 rush yards
2 rush TDs
- Barkley rushed for over 100 yards and scored three touchdowns in his debut.
- He showcased versatility with both rushing and receiving touchdowns.
Jalen Hurts | QB
Week 1
250 pass yards
1 pass TDs
1 fumbles
2 interceptions
- Had an uneven performance with two interceptions and a lost fumble.
- Led a crucial game-sealing drive despite earlier mistakes.
Jordan Love | QB
Injury
Week 1
222 pass yards
2 pass TDs
1 interceptions
- Completed 17 of 34 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns.
- Suffered a lower leg injury that impacted his performance.
Jayden Reed | WR
Breakout
Week 1
2 receptions
70 rec yards
1 rec TDs
1 carries
33 rush yards
1 rush TDs
- Had a strong game with a 70-yard touchdown reception and a rushing touchdown.
- Showed potential as a big-play receiver.
Brayden Narveson | K
Pickup
Week 1
2 XP
3 FGs
1 FGs missed
- Had a rocky debut as a kicker, missing a crucial 43-yard field goal.
- Made two shorter field goals and two extra points.
Philadelphia Eagles
- Barkley's performance was a significant boost for the Eagles' offense.
- The defense showed vulnerabilities that need to be addressed.
Green Bay Packers
- Jordan Love's injury raises concerns for the team's future.
- Penalties and kicking issues hindered their performance.