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The last drive against Los Angeles was quite impressive. The Eagles converted three times on third down and held the ball for the final 6:44.
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While the offense has done its part in the fourth quarter, the defense has struggled. The Eagles have allowed 52 points in the fourth quarter in the past three games, including 38 with two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Fletcher Cox sidelined.
"I think the guys have really embraced that from last year," coach Doug Pederson said. "They learned from that. We have got great leaders on the team, both offensively and defensively."
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Closing out close games is an art the Philadelphia Eagles are learning.
The Eagles (3-1) have won consecutive games by a slim margin. Rookie Jake Elliott's 61-yard field goal as time expired gave them a 27-24 win over the Giants in Week 3 and the offense dominated on a clinching drive in a 26-24 win at the Chargers last week,Cheap Jerseys. They'll host the Cardinals (2-2) on Sunday.
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NOTES: Cox (calf), CB Ronald Darby (ankle) and RB Wendell Smallwood (knee) didn't practice Thursday.
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