The Philadelphia Eagles (2-3) secured a crucial 39-17 win at home against the New Orleans Saints (1-4) on Sunday, advancing their bid for the NFC East crown.
It was thanks in large part to tremendous performances by defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and breakout receiver Josh Huff—to say nothing of large contributions from other players, such as strong safety Walter Thurmond and running backs DeMarco Murray and Ryan Mathews on both sides of the ball.
After high preseason expectations for an Eagles team flush with new talent failed to materialize, the season seemed as if it were charted far from the road leading to the postseason.