The Philadelphia Eagles have earned their plaudits on the defensive end, and rightfully so. However, over the second half of the season, they’ve become a much more complete team on the offensive end, pairing a strong passing game with Saquon Barkley’s record-breaking season.
However, it hasn’t been all Jalen Hurts in the passing game, as their skill position players have made some critical plays. In their Wild Card Round matchup against the Green Bay Packers, that dominance on both ends has been on full display as the Eagles walk out of the third quarter with a 16-3 lead, thanks to a mind-blowing play from tight end Dallas Goedert.
Dallas Goedert Is Playing Grown Man Football
It looked like the Green Bay Packers might try to close the margin with the Eagles, driving down the field and punching in the field goal, making it a one-touchdown game at 10-3. After two interceptions from Jordan Love earlier in the game, it was a welcome sight for fans in Titletown.
However, the Eagles built a steady drive, reaching 2nd-and-1 from the Packers’ 24-yard line. A simple pick play for Goedert on the left sideline was the idea to pick up to move the sticks. However, the TE had ideas of his own. Taking off in one motion, Goedert was a legitimate man amongst boys near the left sideline.
Sophomore Carrington Valentine was the man looking to stop Goedert on the run, but he wasn’t to be denied. Absorbing the initial hit, Goedert soldiered on, stiff-arming Valentine twice as the corner was helpless to put a stop to him.
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Goedert took it into the end zone, extending their lead to 13 with the fourth touchdown of his playoff career. Despite missing a portion of the season with injury, he was coming off one of the more impressive seasons of his career, averaging nearly 50 receiving yards a game.
Alongside A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, Goedert gives the Eagles a more well-rounded and balanced attack. As a result, they sport the 14th-ranked offense in the league, according to PFN’s Offense+ metric.
However, with arguably the best running back in the league and the fourth-ranked quarterback, according to PFN’s QB+ metric, there is always the possibility that Philadelphia explodes for a high score.
