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10 big takeaways from 24-21 loss in preseason opener

10 big takeaways from 24-21 loss in preseason opener

After months of waiting, the Eagles returned to Lincoln Financial Field with an upgraded roster and growing expectations in the NFC.

In their annual turnpike battle, Philadelphia hosted the New York Jets. It gave glimpses of a high-powered passing offense and an athletic defense capable of causing turnovers and panic in opposing backfields.

The Eagles jumped out to an early 14-0 lead thanks to a Jalen Hurts connection with Dallas Goedert and Kyzir White setting up another score with an early interception of Jets second-year star Zach Wilson.

Wilson would eventually leave the game after suffering a knee injury, and Jets brass is awaiting word on the severity of his injury.

Philadelphia will prepare for joint practices and a preseason matchup with Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns.

With the team off until Monday, here are ten takeaways from the preseason opener.

Josh Jobe is a player to watch

New York Jets’ Tyler Conklin is brought down with the ball by Philadelphia Eagles’ Josh Jobe, bottom, during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The second team secondary consisted of Zech McPhearson at one cornerback spot and Alabama rookie Josh Jobe.

Jobe finished the game with five tackles and was around the ball all night.

Jalen Hurts perfect

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Hurts started the game 3-3 and finished 6-6 for 80-yards and one touchdown during his highly efficient drive.

Hurts looked sharp and locked in.

Jordan Davis made an impression

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Davis and running mate Nakobe Dean were active from the start, and the former Georgia All-American defensive tackle flexed his athleticism on a play in which he chased Zach Wilson down.

Cam Jurgens is Jason Kelce 2.0?

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Jurgens can pull and move like a more athletic version of Kelce.

Tarron Jackson a pass rusher to watch

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Jackson has put himself in the mix to see plentiful snaps as an edge rusher.

Nakobe Dean, Jordan Davis combo

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