BALTIMORE - Ryan Mathews was not on the field for the decisive two-point conversion attempt in the Eagles' 27-26 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday - a noticeable decision considering that Mathews had his best game of the season.
The veteran running back rushed for a season-high 128 yards on 20 carries and his seventh touchdown of the year. It came against the NFL's top-ranked rushing defense, which had limited opponents to 75.5 rushing yards per game and 3.4 yards per carry. The Eagles needed a good game from Mathews because Darren Sproles was out with a concussion, Wendell Smallwood is out for the season, and Kenjon Barner exited in the first half with a hamstring injury.