On an unusually warm December day in Philadelphia, the Eagles welcomed the Bills and their franchise all-time leading rusher in LeSean McCoy back to town. After winning the coin toss, the team deferred to the second half, immediately shut down the Buffalo offense and scored a touchdown on its first possession of the game. Following the opening 15 minutes of play, the Eagles and Bills are tied at 7 apiece.
Opening Drive TD
On the first play of the Eagles' possession, it appeared as though quarterback Sam Bradford and Riley Cooper had connected on a 42-yard pass bringing them well into Bills territory. However, a Buffalo challenge reversed the call and Philadelphia was moved back to its own 39-yard line. The Eagles did not let the play take away their momentum and got right back to work going on an eight play, 61-yard scoring drive.
The team picked up 34 of those yards on the ground. In his first game back after missing three with a concussion, Ryan Mathews rushed for15 yards on his one carry and Darren Sproles added another 16 on two carries, including a 1-yard touchdown run to put the team on the board. The touchdown gave Philadelphia a 7-0 lead.
Taylor Looks To The Air
Coming into this game, Buffalo was the No. 4 ranked rushing team in the NFL. However, the team has been gaining the majority of its yards in the passing game, picking up 109 of its 133 total yards through the air. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor is currently 6-of-10 and has thrown for one touchdown. The touchdown came on a 47-yard pass to second-year receiver Sammy Watkins at the 8:24 mark of the quarter. Watkins has two receptions for 51 yards today.
McCoy's Return
Through the first quarter of play, McCoy has rushed for 27 yards on five carries (5.4 yards per carry). On his longest run, he picked up 7 yards.
Eagles Playing Clean
Penalties have been an issue for the Eagles as of late, but after the first 15 minutes, Philadelphia has zero to its name. The Bills on the other hand have four for 25 yards, which has worked in the Eagles' favor.
The Eagles returned to Lincoln Financial Field to face the Buffalo Bills in their first of three home games in December. View the full gallery here...
RB Darren Sproles
Eagles Head Coach Chip Kelly with Bills Head Coach Rex Ryan
TE Zach Ertz
QB Sam Bradford
WR Jordan Matthews, QB Sam Bradford, WR Nelson Agholor, WR Josh Huff
RB DeMarco Murray
It's good to be home
The National Anthem
Captains C Jason Kelce, DB Eric Rowe and DE Fletcher Cox with Bills Captain RB LeSean McCoy
RB Darren Sproles
This is #EaglesNation
WR Seyi Ajirotutu
RB Ryan Mathews
RB Ryan Mathews
RB DeMarco Murray
TE Zach Ertz
RB Darren Sproles
RB Darren Sproles
RB Darren Sproles
The National Anthem
DE Fletcher Cox, DE Vinny Curry, DT Bennie Logan
RB Darren Sproles
DB Eric Rowe, LB Brandon Graham
QB Mark Sanchez
DE Fletcher Cox
DE Vinny Curry, DE Fletcher Cox, LB Connor Barwin
DE Vinny Curry, DE Fletcher Cox, LB Connor Barwin
DE Fletcher Cox
QB Sam Bradford
RB DeMarco Murray
TE Zach Ertz
Enjoying the game!
QB Sam Bradford
T Lane Johnson
S Malcolm Jenkins
P Donnie Jones
WR Josh Huff, WR Nelson Agholor, C Jason Kelce
WR Nelson Agholor
RB DeMarco Murray
QB Sam Bradford
QB Sam Bradford
Let's Go Eagles!
DT Bennie Logan
LB Connor Barwin, CB Byron Maxwell
WR Nelson Agholor
WR Nelson Agholor
QB Sam Bradford, C Jason Kelce, WR Nelson Agholor
LB Brandon Graham, LB DeMeco Ryans
DE Vinny Curry, DE Fletcher Cox, LB Connor Barwin
K Caleb Sturgis, P Donnie Jones
LB Connor Barwin
DE Vinny Curry
LB Connor Barwin
WR Nelson Agholor
WR Nelson Agholor
DT Bennie Logan
S Chris Maragos
Head Coach Chip Kelly, QB Sam Bradford
P Donnie Jones, K Caleb Sturgis
LB DeMeco Ryans
WR Riley Cooper
T Allen Barbre
WR Riley Cooper
WR Riley Cooper
WR Riley Cooper
RB Darren Sproles
P Donnie Jones, TE Trey Burton, K Caleb Sturgis
TE Zach Ertz
RB Darren Sproles
QB Sam Bradford
Noah the Eagle
Family photos with Noah
Free face painting!
Split Decision plays in HeadHouse Plaza
Photos with SWOOP
Best buds!
A beautiful December day
Eagles Alum Pete Retzlaff speaks with Season Ticket Members
Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro and Eagles Alum Pete Retzlaff
Eagles Alum Pete Retzlaff signs autographs after his Q&A
RB Darren Sproles
QB Sam Bradford
QB Sam Bradford
T Matt Tobin
LB Connor Barwin, LB Mychal Kendricks
WR Seyi Ajirotutu
LB Mychal Kendricks
RB Darren Sproles
Touchdown!
LB Connor Barwin, LB Mychal Kendricks, DT Bennie Logan
RB Darren Sproles
DE Fletcher Cox
LB Brandon Graham
RB Darren Sproles
TE Zach Ertz
TE Zach Ertz
QB Sam Bradford
