Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott follows through on a field goal at Lincoln Financial Field

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November 26, 2023: Jalen Hurts scores the overtime winner, and the Eagles beat the Bills 37-34

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A rainy overtime classic

On November 26, 2023, the Eagles put on their Kelly Green throwbacks, fell behind 17-7 by halftime, and still beat the Bills 37-34 in overtime at Lincoln Financial Field. Jalen Hurts threw three touchdown passes and ran for two scores.

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Allen takes the second quarter

Josh Allen answered Hurts’ early sneak with a 48-yard Tyler Bass field goal and a 9-yard rushing score. After Hurts bobbled a snap, Allen hit Stefon Diggs for a 13-yard touchdown 21 seconds before the break, and Buffalo led 17-7.

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Zaccheaus puts Philadelphia ahead

Hurts found A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, then lofted a 29-yard touchdown to Olamide Zaccheaus after James Bradberry intercepted Allen. That 28-24 lead was Philadelphia’s first since the opening quarter.

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Elliott ties it from 59 yards

Allen hit Gabe Davis from 7 yards out with 1:55 left to put Buffalo back in front 31-28. Jake Elliott then made a 59-yard field goal into the rain with 25 seconds remaining to force overtime.

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Hurts ends it from 12 yards

Buffalo received in overtime and Bass made a 40-yard field goal. Philadelphia answered: Hurts hit Smith twice, D’Andre Swift ran 16 yards to the 12, and Hurts went left guard for the winning touchdown with 2:41 left.

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What came next

The win moved the Eagles to 10-1; they finished 11-6 and lost in the wild-card round. Buffalo also finished 11-6, then lost a divisional game at home to Kansas City. Two seasons later, Philadelphia won Super Bowl LIX.

Image credit

Jake Elliott kicks at Lincoln Financial Field on December 21, 2021. Photo by All-Pro Reels, resized

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