Three thoughts after the Eagles’ 15–10 win against the Falcons in the NFC divisional round of the playoffs...
1. Eagles QB Nick Foles should get credit for going 23-of-30 for 246 yards and no turnovers, but the driving force here was this Eagles offensive line. Whether they were protecting Foles on run-pass option plays that simplified things for the backup quarterback, or opening up lanes for running backs LeGarrette Blount and Jay Ajayi, this was a tremendous performance by offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland’s unit. Lane Johnson stood out at right tackle for a group that allowed just one sack, and Halapoulivaati Vaitai, who replaced Pro Bowler Jason Peters at left tackle midseason, held up admirably against Falcons’ talented DE TakkMcKinley.