Eagles Snap Skid in Dominant Shutout Over Reeling Raiders
The Philadelphia Eagles didn’t just get back in the win column on Sunday - they made a statement. Snapping a three-game losing streak in emphatic fashion, the Eagles blanked the Las Vegas Raiders 31-0, dominating from the opening drive to the final whistle. For the Raiders, it was more of the same in what’s become a season-long slide, as they dropped their eighth straight game.
From the jump, it was clear which team came into this one with something to prove. The Eagles opened the game with a 13-play, 67-yard drive that set the tone early. Jalen Hurts looked sharp and composed, capping the drive with a four-yard touchdown pass to tight end Dallas Goedert - the first of two scoring connections between the two on the day.
The Raiders tried to respond with a few early first downs, but their momentum was quickly halted by a sack that ended the drive - and, in many ways, ended their hopes of staying competitive. From there, the Eagles took control and never looked back.
Philadelphia’s next drive nearly produced another touchdown, but a would-be score slipped through Goedert’s hands deep in Raiders territory. That drop forced the Eagles to settle for a field goal, but even that minor hiccup didn’t slow them down for long.
Las Vegas simply had no answers. Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett was under constant pressure, and while the stat sheet shows four sacks for 35 yards, it doesn’t fully capture how overwhelmed the Raiders’ offense looked. The Eagles’ defensive front was relentless, collapsing the pocket and forcing rushed throws all afternoon.
On the other side of the ball, the Eagles didn’t need flashy numbers - just efficient execution. Saquon Barkley punched in a two-yard touchdown run late in the second quarter, giving Philly a 17-0 halftime lead. Goedert made up for his earlier drop with a six-yard touchdown reception midway through the third, and Hurts closed the scoring with a 27-yard strike in the fourth, his third touchdown pass of the game.
Hurts finished the day 12-of-15 for 175 yards and three touchdowns - a clean, efficient outing that was exactly what the Eagles needed after last week’s turnover-heavy loss to the Chargers. He didn’t need to light up the stat sheet; he just needed to protect the football and finish drives, and he did both with poise.
The Raiders, meanwhile, hit a new low. Their offense managed just 72 total yards - their lowest output since 1961, back in their AFL days in Oakland. It was a historically bad performance, and there’s no sugarcoating it.
The lone bright spot for Las Vegas? Maxx Crosby.
The star defensive end continued his monster season with a sack and a tackle for loss - his 26th of the year, breaking Aaron Donald’s previous record of 25. Crosby’s motor hasn’t cooled even as the team around him has struggled, and his individual effort deserves recognition.
Looking ahead, the Raiders’ season doesn’t get any easier. They’ll head to Houston next week before hosting the Giants - a matchup that could have major implications in the race for the No. 1 overall pick. For the Eagles, the win pushes them to 9-5 and helps solidify their grip on the NFC East lead as they gear up for a divisional clash against the Washington Commanders.
In a game that could’ve gone sideways if they weren’t locked in, the Eagles did exactly what a playoff contender should do against a struggling opponent: dominate early, stay disciplined, and close strong.