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Despite missing Makai Lemon for a chunk of training camp, the Philadelphia Eagles didn’t hesitate to start the rookie in Sunday’s Week 1 action against the Washington Commanders. Lemon was the third wide receiver alongside DeVonta Smith and Dontayion Wicks,
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The defense limited running back Saquon Barkley to 83 yards on the ground, which was the least he’s had against the Commanders since he was with the New York Giants in 2022. Quarterback Jalen Hurts completed just 56 percent of his passes. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith caught only three passes for 53 yards. The Eagles were forced to punt seven times.
-- Darius Cooper had four tackles, three solo, on kick and punt coverage. Cooper prevented two massive returns for Washington in the second quarter, getting Rachaad White at the 32 and 33 yard line after deep kicks by Elliott. The Eagles kickoff coverage was shaky, but Cooper made two plays to put out the fire.
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