GREEN BAY, WI -- In breathtaking fashion and moments that were nearly perfect, the Eagles spent their third preseason game blowing out the Green Bay Packers 39-26 at Lambeau Field. Quarterback Sam Bradford was brilliant, completing all 10 of his passes for 121 yards and three touchdowns in the first quarter.
The game served as a preview, perhaps, for what is to come for an offense that leads the NFL's preseason in total yards and points scored, and that went 5 for 5 in the red zone in a first half that ended with the Eagles leading 39-14. It was as artistic a performance as the Eagles have ever had in a preseason game and they emerged – the best news of all – healthy and with no injuries reported for a third straight game.
Here are some observations from the sidelines as the Eagles roared to a convincing victory …
- Bradford was perfect, literally. His touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles, who ran a wheel route to the corner of the end zone, was a thing of beauty. Bradford feathered the pass over and through defenders into Sproles' hands for the score. Bradford also stood up to some pressure to find tight end Trey Burton for a score and then zinged a pass to tight end Brent Celek in the back of the end zone for a third score. This is why the Eagles traded for Bradford. He has elite ability and if he can stay healthy, there is every reason to think Bradford will thrive in this attack.
- The Eagles gained 325 total net yards, had 21 first downs and scored five touchdowns in the red zone in the first half. They ran for 54 yards and passed for 271 yards in a staggering 44 plays.
- Josh Huff didn't play as he recovers from a death in his family, but he went through warm-ups and is fine physically. Meanwhile, the rest of the receiving corps showed just how deep and talented it is. Jordan Matthews was open most of the time he was on the field and had three catches for 51 yards. Miles Austin chipped in with some plays. Nelson Agholor continues to make progress and play well. Sproles, it is clear, is moving all over the formation and is a huge threat.
- Andrew Gardner is your starting right guard and there's no doubt about that. The Eagles kept Gardner and left guard Allen Barbre on the field in the first half to gain some reps and both played extremely well. Matt Tobin, Dennis Kelly and David Molk played quality snaps in the first half, too.
- Have the Eagles, in their rich history at the position, ever had a better situation in the offensive backfield? DeMarco Murray had another big game and Ryan Mathews is such a talented player and a great fit in this offense. Then you add Sproles and, well, it's an enviable situation.
- The defense didn't see quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and that was disappointing to a degree, but the starters stepped up and played very well. The line, led by Bennie Logan and Cedric Thornton, dominated. Brandon Graham was outstanding against the run. The coverage was good and safety Walter Thurmond had his pick-six to cap off a fantastic evening.
- A pair of two-point conversions failed – one on a Tim Tebow run up the gut and another when Tebow threw incomplete on the right side.
- The Eagles gave up some big plays in the screen game defensively, and that is something that coordinator Bill Davis will stress in the weeks ahead as the defense prepares for Atlanta on September 14.
- Cody Parkey took the night off as he nursed a minor leg injury. He would have kicked had it been a regular season game, head coach Chip Kelly said. Kip Smith handled the kicking duties.
- Trey Burton caught four passes for 21 yards and two touchdowns. He's made some great progress in a year's time at a new position, tight end.
- Jeff Maehl will have a tough time making this roster but he played well on Saturday with three catches for 43 yards and a touchdown.
- Bradford (156.7) and Mark Sanchez combined for a passer rating of 145.2 in the first half
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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/mo0koatpieagdktzocwq.jpg)
Hello, RB Ryan Mathews
![DB Walter Thurmond celebrates the touchdown!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/vgbnxayjn1q0pjf4klis.jpg)
DB Walter Thurmond celebrates the touchdown!
![The helmet has landed in Lambeau Field!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/tsumzs0yok15cktmojti.jpg)
The helmet has landed in Lambeau Field!
![LB DeMeco Ryans warms up](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/cvmanfw8bbxbdx8wzxye.jpg)
LB DeMeco Ryans warms up
![LS Jon Dorenbos is focused and ready to go in Green Bay](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/fzyeursjb58hiww2cgqc.jpg)
LS Jon Dorenbos is focused and ready to go in Green Bay
![P Kip Smith sends one flying](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ehnfkjvi0pey3emgfsvh.jpg)
P Kip Smith sends one flying
![LB Connor Barwin puts in the work at Lambeau](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/fjtsciogd0pe2tiqyizj.jpg)
LB Connor Barwin puts in the work at Lambeau
![Eagles fans are representing in Green Bay!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/yjhdebv92c4thmastzqe.jpg)
Eagles fans are representing in Green Bay!
![Worth the trip to Lambeau to see the #Eagles](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/n2jz98scdkmia4lm6lcn.jpg)
Worth the trip to Lambeau to see the #Eagles
![The fans are ready for Maragos' homecoming](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/tqhlmnuyqlbtcrwgdpzb.jpg)
The fans are ready for Maragos' homecoming
![WR Nelson Agholor warms up](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/dp9jt1sekak9wxjtdysr.jpg)
WR Nelson Agholor warms up
![RB Darren Sproles is ready for the game](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/airczrkhlzcbrfrv0lld.jpg)
RB Darren Sproles is ready for the game
![RB DeMarco Murray makes his move](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/grcxbwanu67fxgexktpw.jpg)
RB DeMarco Murray makes his move
![WR Jordan Matthews congratulates RB Darren Sproles on his touchdown](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/hrwykj1abdpvo3raeh3s.jpg)
WR Jordan Matthews congratulates RB Darren Sproles on his touchdown
![QB Tim Tebow attempts the two-point conversion](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/y6opuvh1rdipxizfxfgh.jpg)
QB Tim Tebow attempts the two-point conversion
![RB Darren Sproles gets near the end zone](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/numd2u9v97netrkezscp.jpg)
RB Darren Sproles gets near the end zone
![LB Brandon Graham and DT Bennie Logan make the tackle](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/eotabotahvwmmhhoxh3d.jpg)
LB Brandon Graham and DT Bennie Logan make the tackle
![S Chris Prosinski warms up](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/z6qeaef2korf6g8lmbfb.jpg)
S Chris Prosinski warms up
![RB DeMarco Murray steers through traffic](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/whxjyqogjglob3qwwtnx.jpg)
RB DeMarco Murray steers through traffic
![RB Darren Sproles starts it off strong](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/gnvvoc2zlifqaoeaupxh.jpg)
RB Darren Sproles starts it off strong
![DE Fletcher Cox takes in Lambeau prior to the game](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/uani6kss6v2r0jnvgmqx.jpg)
DE Fletcher Cox takes in Lambeau prior to the game
![DE Vinny Curry enjoys the moment](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ddmil7jjmtkwtinmwwjf.jpg)
DE Vinny Curry enjoys the moment
![RB DeMarco Murray leaps through the crowd](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/l1y5bqlvkobjqm3qvlk7.jpg)
RB DeMarco Murray leaps through the crowd
![RB DeMarco Murray pushes through](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/xrjusxcj60d98uqzz9jv.jpg)
RB DeMarco Murray pushes through
![Congratulations are in order for TE Trey Burton](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ml5n3ncm3pinqrg2xdow.jpg)
Congratulations are in order for TE Trey Burton
![TD for TE Trey Burton!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/wukiqmpt6u2ldvxs38h0.jpg)
TD for TE Trey Burton!
![DB Walter Thurmond with the pick six!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/hlxpwtjwf0d2bgozcewy.jpg)
DB Walter Thurmond with the pick six!
![WR Riley Cooper celebrates with TE Brent Celek](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/fmgvrmwjkszgrj7w5j7e.jpg)
WR Riley Cooper celebrates with TE Brent Celek
![CB Byron Maxwell is pumped up](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/vqv4bko9d7x0ty6y4fnp.jpg)
CB Byron Maxwell is pumped up
![Eagles crossing paths](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/rfx8fwxzzkxtof29hxqw.jpg)
Eagles crossing paths
![P Kip Smith goes for the extra point](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/rhgpt1nbfbmz4nbca2el.jpg)
P Kip Smith goes for the extra point
![Linebackers have it covered](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/usoq653wnxsj9bqa4pe7.jpg)
Linebackers have it covered
![WR Nelson Agholor protects the ball](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/akzncjgl6snyb5vdnvw3.jpg)
WR Nelson Agholor protects the ball
![WR Jeff Maehl connects](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ste0zuguw4ckwo460cwc.jpg)
WR Jeff Maehl connects
![RB Ryan Mathews plots his move](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/eylhlra1lcv1hbqw4zq1.jpg)
RB Ryan Mathews plots his move
![QB Mark Sanchez goes for the pass](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/nvshmep4zjgmcttbynbv.jpg)
QB Mark Sanchez goes for the pass
![P Kip Smith in the open field](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/qkhfbdizdkxhgd2khgsy.jpg)
P Kip Smith in the open field
![RB DeMarco Murray is in control](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/eesq3jibopmjw0hpwddn.jpg)
RB DeMarco Murray is in control
![Another #Eagles touchdown!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/hxdvc4tlgdimpajdgwip.jpg)
Another #Eagles touchdown!
![Way to go, Birds!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/pv7vvimcfiopxjolv2et.jpg)
Way to go, Birds!
![RB Kenjon Barner braces himself](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/pj12dsgewqbvcuyptgql.jpg)
RB Kenjon Barner braces himself
![T Dennis Kelly celebrates with WR Jeff Maehl](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/e7l1a6tvwojaheel3nrd.jpg)
T Dennis Kelly celebrates with WR Jeff Maehl
![WR Jeff Maehl runs into traffic but holds on to the ball](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/suqjcotvwbewbeheuqu3.jpg)
WR Jeff Maehl runs into traffic but holds on to the ball
![T Allen Barbre squares up](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/vedbyw8dtisz0jumc3s7.jpg)
T Allen Barbre squares up
![TE Trey Burton goes for it](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ype0fjodk7sryypxmzyp.jpg)
TE Trey Burton goes for it
![Anxiously waiting...](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/n50ow9qhzisrzch4zwfm.jpg)
Anxiously waiting...
![DE Vinny Curry and LB Jordan Hicks work together for the tackle](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/zfcps2wtniy0gzprihxk.jpg)
DE Vinny Curry and LB Jordan Hicks work together for the tackle
![The #Eagles march on](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/wqtqdcexdi2wfumldlxg.jpg)
The #Eagles march on
![Going for the extra yards](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/wwnkhnbvpbqlpmxje7gx.jpg)
Going for the extra yards
![Going for the ball](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/xqcph794cdpd0htya1zj.jpg)
Going for the ball
![RB Kenjon Barner finds the opening](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ndqzt0ytsghas6nrlrhu.jpg)
RB Kenjon Barner finds the opening
![WR Jeff Maehl takes off](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/biueosrfm7kabeeudaiz.jpg)
WR Jeff Maehl takes off
![WR Jeff Maehl races forward](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/rjl8xfsbh2gglgunbylt.jpg)
WR Jeff Maehl races forward
![Celebration in the end zone!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/c6w7tn16itlsunxdhkyx.jpg)
Celebration in the end zone!
![LB Deontae Skinner makes the tackle](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/aj7wjzrrtc09s7omhaal.jpg)
LB Deontae Skinner makes the tackle
![QB Matt Barkley enters the game](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ylqavoysoh2gjwh1u8zw.jpg)
QB Matt Barkley enters the game
![A showdown in Green Bay](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/puqbvr8xfga5hufkrqm2.jpg)
A showdown in Green Bay
![G.J. Kinne runs the ball](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ao81jmiknanes2v9x8l4.jpg)
G.J. Kinne runs the ball
![RB Raheem Mostert goes for it](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ifooylh2ekaemenop39c.jpg)
RB Raheem Mostert goes for it
![QB Tim Tebow launches it](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ac1gfboxmg4tja88gczy.jpg)
QB Tim Tebow launches it
![RB Raheem Mostert sees the opening](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/nodmyirrhhii5xprkrj7.jpg)
RB Raheem Mostert sees the opening
![QB Matt Barkley makes the pass](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/m1iet8hueon2yxxvvmlb.jpg)
QB Matt Barkley makes the pass
![RB Kevin Monangai gets his turn](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/b1xwi0obstdwyqzhzdyq.jpg)
RB Kevin Monangai gets his turn
![LB Najee Goode looks for the tackle](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/fvgbnwra8trrd8i06dmh.jpg)
LB Najee Goode looks for the tackle
![LB Brad Jones makes the block](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/zvfb2i0arrrgtbbylkjh.jpg)
LB Brad Jones makes the block
![LB Najee Goode dives for the ball](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/xktwaz9sireufcbopdlh.jpg)
LB Najee Goode dives for the ball
![G.J. Kinne holds on to the ball](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/axxgqtuz6uf0fghiujbv.jpg)
G.J. Kinne holds on to the ball
![LB Diaheem Watkins and DE Brian Mihalik race towards the ball](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/twyh46r770nu1uch2bvs.jpg)
LB Diaheem Watkins and DE Brian Mihalik race towards the ball
![CB Marc Anthony makes the tackle](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/rpt75llfi8hgi52bsvgx.jpg)
CB Marc Anthony makes the tackle
![QB Tim Tebow runs with the ball](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/aaygsyogjbnrgsjzgj2r.jpg)
QB Tim Tebow runs with the ball