Emphatic Win Didn't Go According To Plan For Eagles
A high-octane passing offense wasn’t the plan, but the Eagles rolled with the punches and were able to take advantage of Minnesota’s failure to marry rush with coverage Sunday en route to halting the first two-game skid in Philadelphia since 2023 with a 28-22 win over the Vikings.
A passing game that had felt like a chore for much of the season came to life in the form of 316 yards against what had been the No. 2 Minnesota passing defense in the NFL coming in.
Jalen Hurts finished with a perfect passer rating of 158.3 and receivers DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown combined for 304 receiving yards and three touchdowns, with Smith snaring nine receptions for a career-high 183 yards, including a 79-yard touchdown.
That wasn’t the way the Eagles envisioned things going in, according to Hurts.
"To be honest, I really didn't want to say directly what we were going to do {in his weekly press conference] because I'm just not that type of competitor to put that out there,” the QB1 said after the victory. “But the thing was to come in and establish the run.”
That looked promising early for the Eagles during a 12-play, 75-yard touchdown drive featuring eight runs, but things dried up on the ground from there.
So Philadelphia simply toggled to the passing game.
Oct 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes the ball during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory / Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
“[The running game] is what we wanted to come in and do, and the game just flowed the way it did,” Hurts said. “And we were able to be efficient in the pass game.”
Efficient was putting it mildly, and Hurts gave credit to embattled offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo for the adjustments.
“KP was very timely, and I think we were able to doctor up some things on the sideline and work through some things, but those guys made big-time plays,” Hurts said of his star WRs. “Smitty had a hell of a day. ...Ain't nothing to him, the way he plays. So it's good to see.”
Hurts again pointed to the sentiment of winning, no matter what it looks like.
“I think I said this on the field to [FOX analyst] Pam [Oliver]. … Identity is important. Don't get me wrong. That is very important to have an identity and be able to establish an identity. But for a long time now, we have found ways to win games," said Hurts.
“We found ways to win games in a ton of different ways. And I think when you say we find ways to lose games, and we lost games kind of the same way, so being critical of ourselves and knowing that the identity is important. But as this thing goes along, it's about winning plays."
On Sunday, it took the passing game, and the Eagles’ stars were there to deliver.
Ex-Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill Sends Rashee Rice Message Amid Week 7 Win Over Raiders
With star wide receiver Rashee Rice back on the field for the first time in over a year, the Kansas City Chiefs routed the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7, and the display of force caught the attention of former superstar WR Tyreek Hill.
“Also Rashee Rice is so dangerous !!” Hill posted on X during the KC victory. Adding: “Chiefs back rolling love to see it.”
Also Rashee Rice is so dangerous !! Chiefs back rolling love to see it
Hill is currently out for the season after suffering a dislocated left knee and multiple torn ligaments, including his ACL, so he was watching Week 7 from the sidelines.
Earlier in the afternoon on October 19, Hill posted about his current team, the Miami Dolphins. It was a rough day for the Dolphins, as they were blown out by the Cleveland Browns, 31-6.
“Watching your team play through a TV is hard,” Hill wrote about Miami. Later, he commented: “Let’s go fins let’s turn this thing around in the second half.”
Finally, he turned his attention to Rice and the Chiefs with the above post.
Rashee Rice Has Taken Over for Tyreek Hill as Patrick Mahomes & the Chiefs’ New WR1
Rice had a very successful return, catching 7 of 10 targets for 42 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. Considering Kansas City pulled their starters and ran out the clock towards the tail end of the shutout, Rice could have probably produced a few more receptions, too, had the score been closer.
In 2024, Rice appeared to be taking the torch from tight end Travis Kelce as the most important playmaker within the KC offense before his injury. That mantle was once held by Hill, as well, so there is a symbolic connection between Rice and the former Chiefs superstar.
Both know what it’s like to reach the top of the mountain with Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, as one-time Super Bowl champions, each. The only difference is Rice’s Chiefs era is just beginning, while Hill seems to be reminiscing on old times.
Will Tyreek Hill & the Chiefs Discuss a 2026 Reunion, Assuming He’s Released by the Dolphins?
As the Dolphins struggled out of the gates in 2025, many pondered a Hill trade to KC. But realistically, the financial numbers just wouldn’t have worked.
That impediment could change in 2026, let’s say the Dolphins release Hill, as many believe they will.
By designating Hill as a post-June 1 cut in 2026, the front office could save $36 million in cap space. And for an organization that could be rebuilding around a new head coach and general manager next year, that type of financial flexibility could prove very helpful.
Although it’s unclear if Hill would be ready for Week 1, he could sign wherever he wants if he’s released by Miami. He could also sign for a relatively cheap amount if his number one priority is winning, being that the Dolphins are still paying him a lot of money.
That sets up the Chiefs as an obvious potential landing spot, so long as there’s no hard feelings between the two sides. Hill seems to be publicly making it known that he’s still a fan of Kansas City, hinting that he’d be open to a reunion.
But would the Chiefs want Hill back? KC has never been one to totally dismiss a talented player like Hill just because of their off-the-field drama. And we know how much head coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach love reunions.
Still, this doesn’t necessarily feel like a done deal, considering Kansas City has moved on to younger, more team-oriented fits at the position.
