A close call for Pam Oliver, echoes of Brandon Graham, and more from the Eagles-Vikings broadcast
And as always, the Tush Push came up when Adam Amin and Greg Olsen broke down Brian Flores' ... interesting ... strategy against it.
Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean breaks up a pass intended for Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson, who later came close to running into Fox sideline reporter Pam Oliver. Read moreDavid Maialetti / Staff Photographer
The Eagles finally are back in the win column, snapping a two-game losing streak with a 28-22 victory on the road in Minnesota, against former Birds quarterback Carson Wentz.
Here’s what you might have missed from the broadcast of the Eagles’ big win:
Tush Push
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores has a new strategy to stop the Tush Push — have a defender lie down and roll into the center.
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Greg Olsen, noted Tush Push fan, said rookie linebacker Tyler Batty was playing in his first NFL game after being activated from injured reserve this week. What an assignment for your NFL debut.
Brian Flores has the Nose Tackle “barrel rolling” into the Center to try and stop the Tush Push 🛡️ pic.twitter.com/VndwDsiM9P
“Making his NFL debut, the rookie out of BYU, Brian Flores says, ‘Hey, I’ve got a very interesting job for you today,’” play-by-play man Adam Amin said jokingly.
“Quite the meeting on Wednesday when you’re setting your Tush Push defense,” Olsen, the analyst, said.
Could Brandon Graham unretire and return to the Eagles? The Inquirer reported just before kickoff Sunday that Graham is “strongly considering” returning to help the Eagles’ depleted pass rusher room.
Just before kickoff, Graham’s Firstrust Bank commercial aired in the Philadelphia area. Is this a sign?
That said, he did give credit to Cooper DeJean for the pass breakup earlier in his analysis.
“Nine out of 10 times, Justin Jefferson comes down with it,” Olsen said. “They teach defensive backs, continue to fight through the hands all the way to the ground, Justin takes that left hand off the ball, and it’s just enough for DeJean to knock that ball loose.”
Getting knocked over on the sideline is an occupational hazard for any photographer or sideline reporter. This week’s victim? Fox’s Pam Oliver, who nearly got bowled over by Jefferson early in the third quarter.
Oliver managed to maneuver herself out of Jefferson’s way, and he profusely apologized getting up.
“If there’s one person on that sideline who cannot be run over, it’s Pam Oliver,” Olsen said.
“He was so polite, he said, ‘Are you OK?’” Oliver said. “I patted him on the helmet. I was glad I didn’t go down.”
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert smiles after talking with fans before the game.Read moreDavid Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Eagles running backs coach Jemal Singleton (right) tries to punch the football away from Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley as he warms up.Read moreDavid Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts lines up for the Tush Push play during the first quarter.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown makes a reception for a touchdown during the first quarter.Read moreDavid Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown catches the ball and runs for a touchdown during the first quarter.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter.Read moreDavid Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun attempts to stop Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason during the first quarter.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz throws an incomplete pass during the first quarter.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter pressures Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz and forces a fumble during the second quarter.Read moreDavid Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Eagles players celebrate after linebacker Jalyx Hunt scored a touchdown on an interception during the second quarter.Read moreDavid Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Eagles safety Andrew Mukuba catches an interception during the second quarter.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Eagles safety Andrew Mukuba celebrates an interception with cornerback Cooper DeJean, left, and safety Reed Blankenship, right, during the second quarter.
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Philadelphia Eagles safety Andrew Mukuba celebrates an interception during the second quarter.Read moreDavid Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Eagles safety Andrew Mukuba celebrates an interception with teammates during the second quarter.Read moreDavid Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz looks for a receiver in the end zone during the second quarter.Read moreDavid Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson during the second quarter.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts gets sacked by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson during the second quarter.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts gets sacked by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson during the second quarter.Read moreDavid Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni signals a holding call during the second quarter.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz runs from Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Moro Ojomo during the second quarter.Read moreDavid Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts gets sacked by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner and defensive end Jonathan Allen during the second quarter.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Devonta Smith hauls in a touchdown pass during the third quarter.Read moreDavid Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Devonta Smith celebrates with Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley after Smith's third quarter touchdown.Read moreDavid Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean celebrates a stop during the third quarter.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley runs over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy during the fourth quarter.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith celebrate Brown's fourth-quarter touchdown.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz escapes a tackle attempt by Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Moro Ojomo, left, and linebacker Jihaad Campbell, right.Read moreDavid Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Joshua Uche sacked Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz during the fourth quarter.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz escapes pressure from Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Patrick Johnson during the fourth quarter.Read moreDavid Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers defends Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown after a reception during the fourth quarter.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown looks at head coach Nick Sirianni during the fourth quarter.
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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts yells after the Eagles beat the the Minnesota Vikings.
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Fans cheer as the Eagles leave the field victorious over the Minnesota Vikings.
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