From front to back, this was a complete defensive performance that included four players playing every snap. A rookie safety swung the game with a pick, and the defensive line won every trench rep that mattered. It’s the blueprint of a team that’s now 18–1 in its last 19 games and still finding new gears.
The Eagles walked into Kansas City to take the Chiefs’ best shot, and left with a 20–17 victory built on grit, timely plays, and a defense that refused to blink. It wasn’t pretty, but sometimes Philadelphia’s formula of ball control and relentless tackling isn’t aesthetically pleasing.