While the Philadelphia Eagles' starting safety duo each hail from smaller schools with relatively quiet football pedigrees, their loud penchant for lowering the boom resonated early and often in a bruising13-12 win over the Buffalo Bills.
Marcus Epps (nine tackles T-1st, eight solo tackles, one tackle for loss) and Reed Blankenship (five tackles, four solo) both dropped the hammer in big spots for a Philadelphia defense that dominated throughout the contest.
Eagles' starting safeties showed strong performances against the Bills
Blankenship, always the steady vet out of Middle Tennessee State, excelled in the run game.