According to Pro Football Talk, Darius Slay has been named week two NFC Defensive Player of the Week. This should come as no surprise. Slay recorded two interceptions and five passes defensed against Minnesota, while dropping two more potential interceptions. He also played a large role in shutting down star wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who only had one catch and seven yards while being covered by Slay. Both of Slay’s interceptions came while covering Jefferson. This was a dominant game by the Eagles defense, particularly in the second half. Despite having the ball inside Eagles’ territory five times, the Vikings…
Author: Kyle Starrett
Kyle Starrett
Kyle Starrett has been writing for Gridiron Heroics since September 2022, covering the Philadelphia Eagles, Notre Dame football, fantasy football, and other NFL topics. He is a recent graduate from Bridgewater College with a bachelor's in Communication Studies. He is an unapologetic fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and is the unofficial conductor of the Quez Watkins hype train. Follow me on Twitter @KyleAStarrett for the greatest sports takes you'll ever read.
The Philadelphia Eagles put on a show in their primetime home opener, handedly beating the Vikings 24-7. First Half This game was a tale of two halves, the first highlighted by offensive prowess while the second featured Eagles defensive domination. The Eagles started the game with an 11-play drive ending in a Jalen Hurts rushing touchdown. This drive featured a good mix of run and pass, a balance which would be maintained throughout the entire game. After a few series ending in punts, the Eagles would strike again, this time with a 53-yard dart to a wide open Quez Watkins…
