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How Travis Fulgham overcame odds to become a Philadelphia Eagles hero

Travis Fulgham (Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)

What a night it was for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Travis Fulgham.

Next man up! That’s been the Philadelphia Eagles‘ mantra for the past few years under head coach Doug Pederson. In Week 4, the ‘next man’ was Travis Fulgham, a second-year wide receiver out of Old Dominion. Philly was in need of a big play when Carson Wentz threw a beautiful pass that felt like it floated in the air forever, and Fulgham came down with a spectacular catch and touchdown run with just under six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.