GREEN BAY, WI -- Sam Bradford said earlier this week that he was looking forward to playing more than one drive on Saturday night. He wanted to be able to get into a rhythm and keep the ball moving on multiple drives.
It's fair to say that's exactly what he did against Green Bay, as he completed all 10 of his pass attempts for 121 yards and three touchdowns. Getting into a good rhythm was an understatement.
"I think it would be a little unrealistic to think you're going to have that kind of game every time out, but it was good to see the work that we've put in during the week pay off tonight," Bradford said. "Our guys up front did a great job, not only in pass protection but in the run game as well. It seemed like we were just firing on all cylinders tonight, and we just got into a rhythm and hopefully that's what we can continue to do."
Saturday's game was Bradford's first extended action of the preseason, and while he didn't take as many big hits as he did against Baltimore, it was still another test passed by the Eagles quarterback.
The Eagles battle the Green Bay Packers in their third preseason game of the 2015 season. Check out all of the action from the game ...
Hello, RB Ryan Mathews
DB Walter Thurmond celebrates the touchdown!
The helmet has landed in Lambeau Field!
LB DeMeco Ryans warms up
LS Jon Dorenbos is focused and ready to go in Green Bay
P Kip Smith sends one flying
LB Connor Barwin puts in the work at Lambeau
Eagles fans are representing in Green Bay!
Worth the trip to Lambeau to see the #Eagles
The fans are ready for Maragos' homecoming
WR Nelson Agholor warms up
RB Darren Sproles is ready for the game
RB DeMarco Murray makes his move
WR Jordan Matthews congratulates RB Darren Sproles on his touchdown
QB Tim Tebow attempts the two-point conversion
RB Darren Sproles gets near the end zone
LB Brandon Graham and DT Bennie Logan make the tackle
S Chris Prosinski warms up
RB DeMarco Murray steers through traffic
RB Darren Sproles starts it off strong
DE Fletcher Cox takes in Lambeau prior to the game
DE Vinny Curry enjoys the moment
RB DeMarco Murray leaps through the crowd
RB DeMarco Murray pushes through
Congratulations are in order for TE Trey Burton
TD for TE Trey Burton!
DB Walter Thurmond with the pick six!
WR Riley Cooper celebrates with TE Brent Celek
CB Byron Maxwell is pumped up
Eagles crossing paths
P Kip Smith goes for the extra point
Linebackers have it covered
WR Nelson Agholor protects the ball
WR Jeff Maehl connects
RB Ryan Mathews plots his move
QB Mark Sanchez goes for the pass
P Kip Smith in the open field
RB DeMarco Murray is in control
Another #Eagles touchdown!
Way to go, Birds!
RB Kenjon Barner braces himself
T Dennis Kelly celebrates with WR Jeff Maehl
WR Jeff Maehl runs into traffic but holds on to the ball
T Allen Barbre squares up
TE Trey Burton goes for it
Anxiously waiting...
DE Vinny Curry and LB Jordan Hicks work together for the tackle
The #Eagles march on
Going for the extra yards
Going for the ball
RB Kenjon Barner finds the opening
WR Jeff Maehl takes off
WR Jeff Maehl races forward
Celebration in the end zone!
LB Deontae Skinner makes the tackle
QB Matt Barkley enters the game
A showdown in Green Bay
G.J. Kinne runs the ball
RB Raheem Mostert goes for it
QB Tim Tebow launches it
RB Raheem Mostert sees the opening
QB Matt Barkley makes the pass
RB Kevin Monangai gets his turn
LB Najee Goode looks for the tackle
LB Brad Jones makes the block
LB Najee Goode dives for the ball
G.J. Kinne holds on to the ball
LB Diaheem Watkins and DE Brian Mihalik race towards the ball
CB Marc Anthony makes the tackle
QB Tim Tebow runs with the ball
"Like I said last week, it was good to get in there and take a few hits," Bradford said. "Playing this position, you're going to have to do that, especially when it's fourth down at the 2 or 3, most of the time they're going to come after you, but I was able to hang in there and make the throw."
Bradford's first touchdown pass of the night came on a perfectly placed touchdown toss to Darren Sproles in the first quarter. Sproles called the pass "money" after the game, and Bradford is grateful to have No. 43 on his side.
"It's a great mismatch when we can get a mismatch with him against linebackers or even safeties at times," Bradford said. "He's got a great feel for a lot of those choice routes, especially inside. On that wheel down the sidelines, we drew that up for that coverage to get him matched up with the linebacker. He ran a great route and made a nice catch."
Bradford showed Eagles fans just how smoothly he can operate in the Eagles' offense, but there's still more work to be done before the opener, according to the quarterback.
"We'll have to look at the tape," Bradford said. "I'm sure I missed a few things tonight, but we'll just continue to work to get that timing and rhythm in the passing game. I thought it was better than it was last week, but by no means is it perfect. We've got two weeks until we play Atlanta, so we've got a lot of work to do. I'm sure there are things we're going to put in before we play in that season opener."
